Recommended Digital Video Cameras
HomeMovie.Com wants you to have
the most ideal movie making
experience possible. Although there
are many digital video camcorders to
choose from, there is sure to be one
out there that will fit your needs!
Here are some models recommended by CNET and the
NY Times.
Reviews as
of May 2006 |
BUDGET |
|
Low-Level ($300-$500) |
Mid-Level ($500-$800) |
| Product |
Price |
Score |
Product |
Price |
Score |
|
|
Cnet
Recommended |
1. Canon ZR 600 |
$317 |
6.6 |
1. Sony DCR- DVD405 |
$667 |
7.6 |
|
2. Canon ZR 100 |
$355 |
5.8 |
2. Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 |
$699 |
7.1 |
|
3. JVC GR-D396 |
$392 |
N/A |
3. Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1 |
$729 |
7.0 |
|
4. Canon Optura 50 |
$445 |
6.9 |
4. Panasonic VDR-D300 |
$769 |
7.3 |
| |
|
|
5. Sony DCR-DVD 505 |
$877 |
7.5 |
|
|
NY Times
Recommended |
1. Sony DCR-HC32 |
$399 |
6.8 |
1.
Panasonic PV-GS300 |
$547 |
6.6 |
| 2. JVC GR-DF550 |
$399 |
6.6 |
2. Canon
Optura S1 |
$579 |
6.8 |
| 3. Hitachi
DZMV-550A |
$399 |
7.0 |
3. JVC
Everio GZ MG27 |
$629 |
6.6 |
| 4. Panasonic PV-GS65 |
$463 |
7.5 |
4. Sony
DCR-HC90 |
$748 |
7.0 |
5. Sony Handycam
DCR-H32 |
$499 |
7.2 |
5. Sony
DCR-TRV22 |
$799 |
7.6 |
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