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Canon XL H1 5.01 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

Canon XL H1 5.01 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

5.01 Megapixels, Optical Zoom : 20x, 3CCD, Media Type : HDV, Color LCD, Image Stabilizer : Optical, 72 mm more

Canon XH-G1s 3CCD HDV Camcorder 3235B001

Canon XH-G1s 3CCD HDV Camcorder 3235B001

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JVC GY-HD250U 1/3 3-CCD Professional HDV Camcorder with 16x Fujinon Lens and 60/24-Frame Progressive Recording, includes Timecode, Genlock and HD-SDI Output

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HVR-S270U 1080i Shoulder Mount HDV Camcorder

HVR-S270U 1080i Shoulder Mount HDV Camcorder

The Sony HVR-S270U is an HDV camcorder designed for ENG applications while still being highly cost-effective. Incorporat more

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HDR-HC9E Hybrid HDV/Memory Stick Camcorder (PAL)

HDR-HC9E Hybrid HDV/Memory Stick Camcorder (PAL)

Record your memories in HD brilliance. The HDR-HC9E MiniDV HD Handycam Camcorder delivers high definition quality and... more

Panasonic Pro AG-HSC1U AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom

Panasonic Pro AG-HSC1U AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Camcorder with 12x...

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Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 3 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 3 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

3 Megapixels, Optical Zoom : 10x, CMOS, Media Type : HDV, 2.7", Digital Zoom : 120x, Image Stabilizer :... more

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    • From:Pcauthority
    • Posted:Oct-03-2007
    • Sony's first CMOS based consumer HD camera brings control and fidelity to images in a package that's hard to beat. The HDTV revolution could be here sooner than we think. Just six months ago, Sony...
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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Jan-19-2007
    • "Great early generation HD camera"
    • I was first interested in the HC3, but in my research I learned that the predacessor unit had more feature and was more of a 'prosumer" camera. So I searched for and purchased the older HC1. I am...
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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Jul-01-2006
    • "For the price good HD camera however not as good as HDR-FX1"
    • I have owned this camera for about six months and goten everything i expected out of it. I have an HD tv and enjoy watching the videos i take on it. The video quality is outstnading, a step up from...
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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Nov-16-2005
    • "Returned to Vendor"
    • I bought the camera, tried it, took it back and tried another HDR-HC1. They were both terrible. The Auto Focus is so slow that video taping sports is impossible. When following a moving subject,...
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JVC GY-HD200U 1/3 3-CCD Professional HDV Camcorder with 16x Fujinon Lens and 60/24-Frame Progressive Recording

JVC GY-HD200U 1/3 3-CCD Professional HDV Camcorder with 16x Fujinon Lens...

Designed for news gathering field production and cinematography the GY-HD200 offers multiple frame rate recording... more

HV30  Vixia 10x Optical Zoom Image Stabilized, MiniDV HDV Camcorder

HV30 Vixia 10x Optical Zoom Image Stabilized, MiniDV HDV Camcorder

The VIXIA HV30 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the... more

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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Jul-29-2009
    • "Terrific Camera"
    • I bought this last year, but really didn't get a lot of use with it until I went to class reunion. The HD pictures are really incredible. I taped the reunion under florescent lighting after...
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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Mar-08-2009
    • "Great camera, maybe a little overrated."
    • The sharp HD video of this camera make up for the cheap plastic feel of the body. The manual controls including 24p mode and mic input make this camera well suited for -very- low budget film...
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    • Posted:Jan-20-2009
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    • Posted:Feb-25-2008
    • Don't look for any great advances here: the Canon Vixia HV30 is a very minor upgrade from the admittedly top-notch HV20 . It has a sleeker-looking black body, introduces 30p progressive mode, and...
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Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 1.12 Megapixels Mini DV (HDV) Digital Camcorder

Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 1.12 Megapixels Mini DV (HDV) Digital Camcorder

1.12 Megapixels, Optical Zoom : 12x, Super HAD 3CCD, Media Type : Mini DV (HDV), 3.5", Image Stabilizer :... more

Sony HDR-FX1000E PAL Handycam HDV Camcorder HDRFX1000E

Sony HDR-FX1000E PAL Handycam HDV Camcorder HDRFX1000E

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HDR-HC9 Hybrid HDV/Memory Stick Camcorder

HDR-HC9 Hybrid HDV/Memory Stick Camcorder

records and plays back both high-definition (1080i resolution) and standard-definition video on Mini DV tape *... more

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    • From:Goodgearguide
    • Posted:Jan-27-2009
    • The tape-based HDV camcorder is an increasingly rare beast. Despite delivering arguably the best image quality of any video format, it has been all but replaced in the consumer market by the...
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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Dec-16-2008
    • Very nice camcorder for non-professional use
    • The best reason to buy this camcorder is if you don't want to fuss too much with it but want to get the best picture you can. This camera takes great video, and really lives up to the name of...
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    • Posted:Dec-02-2008
    • I own an HDR HC7 . . .
    • Sony HDR-HC7 6.1MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
      See my review of the HDR HC7 that I own. Since the HDR HC9 is a next generation model using mini-dvs it is quite...
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Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 2.1 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 2.1 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

2.1 Megapixels, Optical Zoom : 10x, ClearVid CMOS, Media Type : HDV, Digital Zoom : 80x, Image Stabilizer :... more

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    • Posted:Jan-14-2008
    • "Superb picture, touch screen menu a pain, no external micophone input"
    • No problem with the 1080i picture. Looks great on Final Cut software. Menu on touch screen is OK if you are relaxed indoors and have time to fiddle about. But outside, with things happening its...
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    • From:T3
    • Posted:Oct-29-2007
    • Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder Sony's new HD camcorder will blow you away. No sooner has Sony's first consumer Hi-Def camcorder, the HC1, been inducted into the T3 Hall of Fame than the tech giant...
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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Sep-02-2007
    • "Major feature lacking - making it just about useless."
    • This is a terrific camera with a MAJOR problem. You cannot record onto its tape from a computer. This is a big problem because there is no way currently to record HD video onto a disk. This should...
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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Oct-30-2006
    • "Good Quality picture, good sound, overall good."
    • I rushed into buying this camera, because I needed a high quality cam that travelled well, took great pictures, and worked in low light conditions. Unfortunately, I don't have HDTV, and no video...
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HVR-Z7U 1080i 24p HDV Professional Widescreen Mini Camcorder

HVR-Z7U 1080i 24p HDV Professional Widescreen Mini Camcorder

The Sony HVR-Z7U is an HDV handheld camcorder featuring a lens mount. Previously unheard of for such a compact unit... more

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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Nov-15-2008
    • "Not a review but a comment."
    • I don't understand the reviewer's comment about SLR lenses covering only a 4x3 field. Their field is much larger for even the APS formatted lenses than the 1/3-inch sensors of the 150, regardless...
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Sony HVR-Z5U Professional HDV Camcorder HVR-Z5U

Sony HVR-Z5U Professional HDV Camcorder HVR-Z5U

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Canon XHA1 High Definition  Video Camcorder

Canon XHA1 High Definition Video Camcorder

Canon XH-A1 captures true 1080 High Definition resolution video at 60i, 30F or 24F frame rates (or, 50i/60i with... more

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    • Posted:Sep-14-2009
    • "Excellent, professional entry level camera! Perfect!"
    • this is a great camera for a good entry level price if you are serious about film. the 2 XLR plugs are a serious plus and the lens is amazing. 1/3" 3CCD are amazing, crystal clear HD picture!!!...
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    • From:CNET
    • Posted:Jul-01-2009
    • "Be weary of 24F"
    • Is the 24F issue an Avid bad or a Canon bad? They're both to blame. Just a little warning before you shoot hours of 24F and then want a friend edit for you on an Avid.
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    • From:B&H Photo Video
    • Posted:Jan-02-2008
    • True Quality
    • This camera is truly great product for any filmmaker. Its truly a great quality camera for its performance, video quality, Value, and Features. I love canon cameras but I'm not going to write a...
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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Nov-25-2007
    • Misleading specs
    • I notice this camera claims "True 1080" resolution. All HDV cameras cannot capture true 1080 resolution which is defined as 1920x1080. The HDV format is limited to 1440x1080 and crummy 4:2:0 color...
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Sony Handycam HDRFX7 3.36 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

Sony Handycam HDRFX7 3.36 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

3.36 Megapixels, Optical Zoom : 20x, ClearVid CMOS, Media Type : HDV, 3.5", Image Stabilizer : Optical, 62 mm more

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    • Posted:Mar-17-2008
    • "Magnificent camera in a very manageable package."
    • I am not one to change with the times, until those times finally present exactly what I'm anticipating. Sony has finally brought out an HD camera that allowed me to toss aside my VHS camcorder, the...
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    • Posted:Dec-16-2007
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    • Posted:Jan-26-2007
    • "Excellent Video Camera"
    • I would think that on this caliber of camer, that sony would have made the still images a higher megapixel (They are just over 1 megapixel). I would have paid a additional fair amount to have a...
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Canon XH-A1s 3CCD HDV Camcorder 3238B001

Canon XH-A1s 3CCD HDV Camcorder 3238B001

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    • Posted:Jun-28-2009
    • "Excelent camcorder for a bridge."
    • The camera need two importants upgrade: select Pal or NTSC - like Sony Z1 - and record video in the memory card. That could be a perfect combination to be the best camcorder of the moment. The HDV...
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Sony HVR-A1U 2.97 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

Sony HVR-A1U 2.97 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

2.97 Megapixels, Optical Zoom : 10x, CMOS, Media Type : HDV, 2.7", Image Stabilizer : Electronic, 37 mm more

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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Jun-08-2008
    • Great camera for the price!!
    • I recently had the Canon GL1 and thought it was time to upgrade to Hi-Def. After reading about 30 customer and 20 pro reviews it was the only camera that was offered pro features and great image...
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    • Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition camcorder
    • I purchased this camera last month, and almost at once I knew it was not the camera for me. For several years, I've owned and used a Sony DCR-VX2100 3 CCD Mini DV Camcorder, and have been truly...
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    • Posted:Nov-16-2007
    • Best prosumer small HDV cam on the market.
    • I purchased two of these in early 2007 when upgrading to HD for my video productions. It came down to a choice between two A1's or one Z1, and I'm glad I went with the A1's. The quality is...
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Sony HDR-FX1000 Handycam HDV Camcorder

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    • "Well worth the money"
    • I am a video production student and this camera is perfect for me. This camera is just amazing. I use it for class projects and my wife uses it for all of her internship projects as well. If you...
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    • Posted:Nov-28-2008
    • Despite having been all but abandoned by the consumer-level camcorder industry, HDV remains the high-definition format of choice for serious videographers. No other codec offers the same level of...
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