Canon's new flagship HD camcorder for 2009 is HF S100 along with its sister model HFS10. This camcorder is known to represent the upgraded version of the 2008- camcorder of the year – the Cannon HF11. Cannon has packed quite few interesting features in designing this upgrade, including a sizable 8.59-megapixel sensor, plenty of new controls, and a much larger lens than the previous models. With Panasonic (HDC-TM300), and Sony (HDR-XR520V), making significant strides in performance this year it has become difficult to choose from the top contenders. The two new models from Cannon records 1,920x1,080 60i video and feature a larger, faster f1.8 10x HD lens with a relatively large high resolution /2.6-inch 8-megapixel CMOS sensor, along with higher-end capabilities, such as SMPTE color bars and the ability to manually boost gain up to 18dB, fixed 70 and 100 IRE zebra stripes, and a user-assignable  [...]

Planning to celebrate some special memories, then what better way of getting the same recorded to cherish sweet memories at a later stage. When it comes to buying a camcorder there are many options available which could be misleading.  You can buy the latest kodak Zx1 HD which is the successor to the Zi6. The x stands for extra small which means it is smaller than the Zi6 in size and 1 resembles the number of units that is packed in a retail box. The Kodak Zx1-HD may be called as an HD models as it records video in 720p resolution at up to 60 frames per second, which may qualify it as an HD camcorder but they are not par at the actual HD camcorders that are very expensive.There are many factors that go into creating an image, not just a CMOS sensor  [...]

Looking at the high competition levels that exist in the market Sony has moved into manufacturing budgetal camcorders which cost less than $600.  The camcorders are generally divided into two categories: one which is compact but less powerful and the other which is larger but a well equipped version. The Sony HDR CX-100 is the first model produced by the company on the budget trail. The most important question that comes into the mind is what quantity of a sacrifice in video quality and usability are you willing to make for size and price? With its 2.3×2.4×4.5-inches measurement and 11.7 ounces weight (including Memory Stick Duo and battery), the CX100 is quite exceptionally compact especially in its class. The reduction has not only been done in its size, but in price as well and it comfortably fits in your purse or your jacket pocket. It's very ergonomic, being curved on the right  [...]