Compare the Top Digital Camcorders With Audio (RCA) Input

Hitachi DZ-GX3200A DVD Camcorder

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Weight1: 1.13 lb., Recording Speed: SP

Hitachi DZ-MV730A DVD Camcorder

$420.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: .99 lb.,0.99 lb., With Still Shot Capability

Sony Handycam DCR-SR100 Camcorder

$499.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Microphone Type: External/Optional,Internal, With MPEG Movie Mode, With Night Shot

Canon ZR400 Mini DV

$600.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.4 in., Weight1: .95 lb.,0.95 lb., Microphone Type: Internal

Sony Handycam DCR-IP220 Micro MV

$639.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Micro MV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.13 lb., Recording System: NTSC

Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-M50 DVD Camcorder

$369.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.15 lb., Input Interfaces: Composite (Video),Audio (RCA)

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD101 DVD Camcorder

$450.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.nextag.com
Shooting modes include Landscape, Spotlight, Night, Beach & Ski, Sports, Portrait, and Sunset & Moon.
from wsmunch, www.shopping.com
For the price, upgrading to DVD201 or a competitor gives much better value.
from tabman, reviews.cnet.com
I didn't have time to do my homework and trusted the bib box retail salesman who said it was a great replacement for my TVR.

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Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.50 in.,2.5 in., Weight1: 1 lb., With MPEG Movie Mode

Canon ZR60 Mini DV

$202.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.2 lb., Without MPEG Movie Mode

Sony DCR-VX2000 Mini DV

$2,095.00 Est. at Amazon

from maxcool, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: this is has some of, if not the, best quality of consumer digital camcorders, but it costs a lot.
from andiamo_21, shopping.yahoo.com
this camcorder must be something very expensive.
from shopping.yahoo.com
the xlr audio available on a few similar priced cameras takes overall value away from the vx2000.
from dkozin, www.shopping.com
do they justify the price?
from growlingdog, www.shopping.com
if you're looking for a professional quality camera with the price of film look at the sony vx2000

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Value, Nice Display, Recording Format: Mini DV

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD505 DVD Camcorder

$700.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.circuitcity.com
not sure if the price is extremely justified
from www.circuitcity.com
too expensive...
from www1.cameraworld.com
also the price was pretty good...i paid a couple of hundred for mine brand new.
from www.amazon.com
i have had just a point and shoot 2mp for years it was time to update i was little nervous over the price but it is cheaper than buying 2 seperate cameras which was what i was looking at.
from www.amazon.com
moreover its cheaper and more convenient to use the computer's internal dvd writer or external dvd writer than to use this camcorder as a dvd burner.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Display, Excellent Video Quality, Recording Format: DVD

Canon iVIS HV20 Camcorder

$1,300.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.datavis.com
summary: i had demo different hd camcorders and this hd camcorder is a great value when compared to it's competitors.
from TomS from Felton,CA, www.circuitcity.com
this camcorder is great and it fit my budget.
from www.datavis.com
the camcorder looks like it is just another $400 cheapie.
from TomS from Felton,CA, www.circuitcity.com
this camcorder has the best resolution in sun light conditions.
from www.datavis.com
the canon hv10 had initially caught my attention due to a great price (under $500 refurb) on that model but after doing some research, i found too many things i did not like about it so continued

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Positives: Nice Value, Great Video Quality, Great Display, Recording Format: HDV

Canon Elura 100 Mini DV

$519.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.circuitcity.com
in all it's a great camcorder for the price.
from www.circuitcity.com
the lcd is usually easy to see outdoors, but if it's too bright there's always the viewer.
from www.circuitcity.com
this camera is only surpassed by the 3ccd models and sony's hdv high def camcorder which retails for 1499.00.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
the elura 100 is a great camcorder for the price.
from www.circuitcity.com
i highly recommend this camera to anyone shopping for quality at a great price.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Value, Great Display, Recording Format: Mini DV

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 DVD Camcorder

$749.00 Est. at Amazon

from Kyle from Ironton, OH, www.circuitcity.com
the price for the camcorder is a little high but over all it is a great camcorder.
from www.pricegrabber.com
after doing a lot of research for a digital camcorder, i decided for this one and as always sony has done a magnificent job with this one, for the price you pay for it, it is worth it.
from www.mwave.com
summary: after doing a lot of research for a digital camcorder, i decided for this one and as always sony has done a magnificent job with this one, for the price you pay for it, it is worth it.
from Kyle from Ironton, OH, www.circuitcity.com
it works perfect outside and is very clear.
from from, www.circuitcity.com
the picture is very impressive for a camcorder at this low price.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Value, , Recording Format: DVD

Canon Optura Xi Mini DV

$1,500.00 Est. at Amazon

from nereid, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: the only affordable optically stabilized dv with the form factor i prefer for uw housings
from www.amazon.com
its 3ccds give it the best color representation of the three by far, however it needs a considerable amount of light to make a difference - better suited to budget-minded professionals who ensure
from www.amazon.com
this cameras amazing one of the best canon has to offer (for the price anyways) this camera has great zoom features not to mention it takes great pictures which is half the reason i bought it.
from www.amazon.com
3-chip camcorders are big, heavy, and expensive.
from shopping.yahoo.com
but, under normal shooting conditions (outdoors, normally lit room, etc.) you really can't beat it.

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Positives: , Excellent Display, Excellent Value, Recording Format: Mini DV

Canon HV10 Mini DV

$1,200.00 Est. at Amazon

from JimP from Chicago area, www.circuitcity.com
its tiny size combined with its awesome 1080i video and very capable photo abilities make it a very good value.
from www.buydig.com
summary: canon hv10 is the cheapest, smallest hdv camcorder to date.
from Tom from Florence, Ky, www.circuitcity.com
i bought 6 of those tapes for $19, so it is very inexpensive to buy the media for thiscamera.
from mcmoyer from Dallas, www.circuitcity.com
my home videos no longer sicken the viewers :) the picture is excellent in daylight.
from www.buydig.com
summary: i'm not really a canon fan, but every time i ponder a video/still camera purchase, i always compare sony models and have not been disappointed with canon products so far.

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Positives: Good Video Quality, , Great Value, Recording Format: Mini DV,Flash Media

Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 Mini DV

$1,200.00 Est. at Amazon

from tirepressure, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: i recommend this camcorder because it delivers above average quality video and still images at an affordable price.
from www.pricegrabber.com
bottom line is that it takes great video in low light and crisp clear colors on bright sunny days as well!
from www.onsale.com
summary: overall i would recommend this camcorder.excellent value for the price offered.the video quality is very good but the low light performance is not that worth speaking.
from "Danny Director", www.bhphotovideo.com
this video camera is definetly worth it for the price.
from www.crutchfield.com
this was solved by purchasing a firewire cable and utilizing the ilink connection and windows video software.

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Positives: Excellent For Everyday Use, Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Microphone Type: External/Optional,Internal

Sony Handycam DCR-HC90 Mini DV

$1,300.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
but it is an one ccd product, so the outdoor color is the weaknesses compare with 250, but it's enough for me.
from www.pricegrabber.com
in summary, it is a economical and good camcorder.
from www.pricegrabber.com
it blows both of these out of the water.
from www.pricegrabber.com
the retail is a bit steep but buying it online is the way to go.
from www.pricegrabber.com
under the hood this sony camcorder is basically an improved version of the dcr-pc350 at a better price although some stores are liquidating the pc350 at about 100$ cheaper than the hc90.

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Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Weight1: .94 lb.,0.94 lb., Microphone Type: Internal,External/Optional

Samsung DouCam SCD-5000 Mini DV

$299.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
outdoors, the video was ok producing ever so slightly washed out colors, but here is the real problem.
from www.amazon.com
really, if you ignore such frills as bluetooth and internet connectivity from within your camcorder (!!!), you can probably buy something much cheaper than the trv70.one day, we'll all carry one

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Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2 in., Weight1: 1.52 lb., With MPEG Movie Mode

Canon Optura 600 Mini DV

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: .9 lb.,0.9 lb., Recording Speed: LP,SP

JVC GR-D70EK Mini DV

$286.00 Est. at Amazon

from shopping.yahoo.com
you may want to seriously consider buying a camera with a light on it if you plan to do recording in dark places or outside at night.
from shopping.yahoo.com
when i connected the jvc to my laptop, windows xp immediately recognized the connection and transferring images from the media card was very easy.
from www.amazon.com
i got mine on sale for really cheap a few years ago, about $250.
from www.amazon.com
low light image is sub standard, but what can you expect for the price.

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Positives: Good For Everyday Use, Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.16 lb.

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Best Digital Camcorders With Audio (RCA) Input

Hitachi DZ-GX3200A DVD Camcorder

Hitachi DZ-MV730A DVD Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-SR100 Camcorder

Canon ZR400 Mini DV

Sony Handycam DCR-IP220 Micro MV

Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-M50 DVD Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD101 DVD Camcorder

Canon ZR60 Mini DV

Sony DCR-VX2000 Mini DV

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD505 DVD Camcorder

Canon iVIS HV20 Camcorder

Canon Elura 100 Mini DV

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 DVD Camcorder

Canon Optura Xi Mini DV

Canon HV10 Mini DV

Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 Mini DV

Sony Handycam DCR-HC90 Mini DV

Samsung DouCam SCD-5000 Mini DV

Canon Optura 600 Mini DV

JVC GR-D70EK Mini DV

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