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No 1 Pure Digital F260B DVD Camcorder
Pure Digital F260B DVD Camcorder ratings

$125 - $150

Released 11 months ago

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31 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"Don't try using it at night though - this is strictly…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I use it primarily for taping water polo games.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I took one outside at dusk and it looks nice.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Bought two weeks ago and have made a ton of vids…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 2 Flip Video Ultra 60 minutes Camcorder
Flip Video Ultra (60 minutes) Camcorder ratings

$117 - $150

Released 10 months ago

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22 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"Don't try using it at night though - this is strictly…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I use it primarily for taping water polo games.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I took one outside at dusk and it looks nice.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Pure Digital has upgraded the LCD with one that offers greater…" more

- Cnet.com User


No 3 Aiptek A-HD Camcorder
Aiptek A-HD Camcorder ratings

$135 - $138

Released 9 months ago

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7 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"Outdoors the image is not so bad,indoors it gets a little…" more

- "Vidtek" at Bhphotovideo.com

"I use mostly for outdoor and the picture is very good.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"The video is best in daylight and bright light, otherwise you'll…" more

- Amazon.com User

"One note about the CD-ROM for Windows users, you might want…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Digital Camcorder ratings

$325 - $804

Released 10 months ago

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7 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"Filming in normal to sunny light does produce amazing video.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"It took a little searching but i finally found all the…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Even when I used Windows to create the DVD is had…" more

- Amazon.com User

"This camera works fantastic for pics or video outside and works…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Canon FS100 DV Camcorder
Canon FS100 DV Camcorder ratings

$302 - $473

Released 4 months ago

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5 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"We were indoors, outdoors, in overcast, sunny, and shady areas.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"MOD file extension and have come across a potential method for…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I had read that you can rename them to .avi which…" more

- Amazon.com User

"4) large zoom and focus range - from directly in front…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Panasonic PV-GS85 Camcorder
Panasonic PV-GS85 Camcorder ratings

Released 12 months ago

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5 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"I shot video in and outside.…" more

- TomM from Canton, Oh at Circuitcity.com

"I shot under different conditions, both inside and outside.…" more

- Pangers from Quebec City, QC at Circuitcity.com

"Nice color outside.…" more

- from at Circuitcity.com

"By the way, the still images in outdoor lighting are actually…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Thomson EZ201 Camcorder
Thomson EZ201 Camcorder ratings

$90 - $244

Released 1 year ago

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5 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"The Flip also has a much brighter display that you can…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Downsides-screen is hard to see in bright sun light and distance…" more

- Amazon.com User

"You wll want to probably use another program to edit your…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I Purchased the EZ 201, opened the box, didn't read…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 8 JVC GZ-MG330R Everio G series Hard Disk Camcorder
JVC GZ-MG330R Everio G series Hard Disk Camcorder - Ruby Red ratings

$335 - $467

Released 4 months ago

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4 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"It looks really pretty in the bright sunlight outdoors.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"And I haven't noticed any problems with being able to clearly…" more

- Amazon.com User

"On a sunny day, the camera struggled to get good focus…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I have now used this to film outdoors, indoors, and what…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 Camcorder
Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 Camcorder ratings

$330 - $504

Released 1 year ago

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4 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"It has a lot of features on the camra and on…" more

- Qvc.com User

"Waterproof…" more

- Bestbuy.com User

"Cons: May not be as waterproof as I need.…" more

- paddlefast at Shopping.com

"The video recording quality is not the best, but the benefit…" more

- MuttJeff from Holly, Michigan at Circuitcity.com


No 10 Aiptek GO-HD
Aiptek GO-HD Digital Camcorder ratings

Released 1 year ago

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4 People Recommend
for Outdoors
"When I convert it to avi's (which takes forever), it plays…" more

- Datavis.com User

"For the cost and the quality, it has a good fit…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Software included with the camera is decent for viewing, but my…" more

- Amazon.com User

"The screen is hard to see in bright daylight (I've never…" more

- Amazon.com User


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jennifer
Look for a camera that has a good zoom lense to get those far-away shots.
William E
Tape or miniDV based cameras are best for the outdoors -- just pack extra tapes with you!
charmcitygirl
A good outdoor camera will come with a lense protector as well as a sturdy case to protect it from drops.
OCGirl
Don't worry about lighting when outdoors -- the natural light will usually be more than enough for camcorders.

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Camcorders for Outdoors Buying Guide

When shopping for a great digital camcorder to capture the great outdoors, look for one with a large LCD display panel so that it's easier to see what you are recording. Try to find a model with an LCD panel that's at least 2.5 inches. The larger, the better.


And since you're out in the wilderness, you don't want to carry around bulky tapes or CDs either. A camcorder with a digital hard drive or one that records onto small flash memory cards will be more convenient and easier to carry around.


Outdoor digital camcorders vary drastically in price. If you're on a very tight budget, you can get models for $200 or less, but don't expect them to have all the bells and whistles (or the picture quality) of a more expensive model that may cost around $1,500.



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