How to share Hi-Def home movies online

So you’ve shot a home movie in crystal clear HD, but how to share it with friends? By hosting it online, of course! By using free web service Vimeo you’ll be able to show off your HD footage in the best quality possible.

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Canon HG10

Gone are the days of shooting fuzzy home movies fit only for You’ve Been Framed. Todays high-definition movie makers like this Canon HG10 camcorder offer all the trappings an aspiring movie mogul could need. But is it enough? Read our full review to find out.

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Panasonic HDC-SX5

When carting gadgets on the go the F word is all important. Flexibility. This particular Panasonic movie maker delivers a choice of recording formats for your camcorder needs. But can it deliver where else it matters? Read on…

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

This one-handed wonder is perfect for catching the exploits of adrenaline junkies, but is the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 camcorder up to speed as your sole camcorder? Get the full verdict here…

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Sony unveils feature-stacked CX520VE camcorder

The new Sony CX520VE is cleverer than you. No really, it is. It’s Sony’s latest flagship Handycam, and not only comes with a super-sensitive light sensor, but smart new shake reduction, GPS, and a massive 64GB of built in storage for 25 hours of Full HD recording. That’s on top of surround sound recording, and space for even more memory via Memory Stick. Intimidated? You should be.

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Ask the expert: Memory card camcorder conundrum

Q. I’m thinking of getting a new memory card camcorder. Is this a good way to go? And what are the best options?

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Group test: Camcorders

Whether you’re a master film maker, a home movie enthusiast, or just someone who likes to capture the occasional video, you need the right camcorder. High-definition isn’t a must, but it helps. Then there’s the size. All these are camcorders small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, with some even so lithe they’ll slip into your pocket without making your thigh look like it has a grotesque growth. …continue reading Group test: Camcorders

Top tips on picking the perfect high definition camcorder

Whenever you’re choosing a camera or camcorder, you need to be careful. There’s no point trusting your memories to a piece of kit if it’s unreliable, tricky to use or simply not recording in the best quality possible. Choosing a HD camcorder needn’t be complicated though, just follow these top tips!

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Camcorders group test

In this camcorder group test we point the lens at the movie makers that offer Hollywood gloss by shooting in super-sharp High Definition – you get crisper detail, brighter colours and often clearer sound to boot. There are two flavours of HD, 720 and 1080 resolution. The higher the number, the sharper the footage, but don’t necessarily jump straight for 1080 – these camcorders cost more and you probably won’t see any difference on HD TVs smaller than about 37-inches.

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Sony HDR-SR10

Thanks to some top camcordering tech your home movies needn’t be mistaken for The Blair Witch Project, especially with camcorders such as the Sony HDR-SR10. But is is worth punting your hard earned for? Find out here…

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