Three of the best
PANASONIC SD600
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Panasonic SD600
The SD600′s high-sensitivity 3MOS system offers beautiful images with significantly better colour quality, detail and gradation than the 1MOS sensor system. The large-diameter F1.5 lens, 3MOS sensors, and newly developed Crystal Engine PRO have improved the efficiency of light gathering, increased sensitivity, and reduced noise by one-half to provide users with bright, low-noise recording even in dim lighting.
1080/50p recording (Full-HD, 1920 x 1080, 50 progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording to produce the ultimate beauty in image quality, exceeding even conventional Full-HD images.
Pros:
- Top-notch video quality
- great still photos
- 1080p mode
- highly effective image stabiliser
- easy to get good results
Cons:
- 1080/50p footage is fiddly to edit
- no HDMI cable included
- touchscreen is a little awkward
Best Price: Comet
Flip MinoHD M2120MUK
Flip MinoHD M2120
Meet the worlds simplest 8GB HD camcorder, small enough to take with you anywhere ensuring you capture all those unmissable moments. With a built-in flip out USB arm, it couldn’t be easier to upload content to your PC to share with all your friends.
Pros:
- Sleek new look
- HDMI connection
- solid 720p video
- one-touch filming and uploading
- gloriously simple to use
Cons:
- Still pricey, although this seems to be coming down all the time
Best Price: Comet
Panasonic HDC-SD10
Panasonic HDC-SD10
The Panasonic HDC-HS60 High Definition HDD Camcorder is a highly portable device that shoots Full HD video and records onto a built-in hard drive.
The Panasonic HDC-HS60 camcorder will fit in your coat pocket or a small bag, enabling you to bring back high resolution footage from anywhere you like. The on-board 120GB disk can store up to 51 hours of video. SD cards are also supported, which push the limits even further.
Distant scenes won’t be an issue either: the 25x optical zoom and powerful digital zoom can combine to reach an impressive 1500x zoom ratio!
Pros:
- Small and light
- welcome balance between simplicity and advanced features
- pleasing video picture quality
Cons:
- Over-eager autofocus.
