Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

July 17, 2009 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment 

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000This 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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Ask the expert: Memory card camcorder conundrum

June 8, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Sony HDR-TG3Q. 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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Camcorders group test

October 23, 2008 by Insider Staff · 2 Comments 

Sony HDR-SR10In 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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Shoot like a pro with the Panasonic HDC-SD100

August 8, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Panasonic HDC-SD100Proving that high definition camcorders don’t have to be bulky, the HDC-SD100 is a compact little shooter that can be easily slipped into even the slinkiest bag when you’re heading out for the day.

What’s more, it captures video at a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 and uses Panasonic’s new 3MOS sensor technology for accurate colour reproduction, enhanced detail and smoother gradation from light to dark, ensuring your home movies look Hollywood slick.

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