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$500 will just get you into HD camcorders although most in this price range will be SD camcorders that store to tape or DVD
Specs for this Panasonic camcorder: High Definition • MOS Optical Sensor • Optical (HYBRID O.I.S. +) Image Stabilizer • 3.55 Mpix Video Resolution • Built-in Light • Widescreen
Reviews for this Panasonic camcorder (12 user reviews): "The Canon M500 retains basically the same sensor and good low-light capabilities...Bas..." see more »
Reviews for this Panasonic camcorder (12 user reviews): "The Canon M500 retains basically the same sensor and good low-light capabilities...Based on my own personal experience, the stabilization is VERY good, especially when zoomed in...But typical household lighting conditions, this camcorder will be good enough..."
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Specs for this Panasonic camcorder: High Definition • Flash card • 34 x Optical Zoom • MOS Optical Sensor • Optical (HYBRID O.I.S.) Image Stabilizer • 1.3 Mpix Video Resolution • Built-in Light • Widescreen
Reviews for this Panasonic camcorder (4 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 90 user reviews): "SD cards are now the most widest used of all..." see more »
Reviews for this Panasonic camcorder (4 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 90 user reviews): "SD cards are now the most widest used of all the memory card types, being used by digital camera models in the Canon, Casio, Nikon, Panasonic and Pentax ranges...Ask Bristol Cameras a question about the Panasonic HDC-TM80 Camcorder...We keep many of the accessories on our site in stock and even if we don't have the Panasonic HDC-TM80 Camcorder in stock, it is likely that it will be available from suppliers within 2-3 working days...Please check any common questions above before posting as we may not reply to any questions that have been answered previously..."
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Specs for this Canon camcorder: High Definition • HD CMOS Pro Optical Sensor • Optical (Dynamic SuperRange) Image Stabilizer • 2.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
Reviews for this Canon camcorder (15 user reviews): "Overall the camera is very simple to use...Video Quality - Excellent for a camera in the s..." see more »
Reviews for this Canon camcorder (15 user reviews): "Overall the camera is very simple to use...Video Quality - Excellent for a camera in the sub $600 price range...The colors overall were all very accurate with very good hue and saturation..."
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Specs for this Sony camcorder: High Definition • Exmor R CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) Image Stabilizer • 2.23 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
Reviews for this Sony camcorder (42 user reviews): "I was extremely disappointed in both image quality and overall functionality...Second, the ..." see more »
Reviews for this Sony camcorder (42 user reviews): "I was extremely disappointed in both image quality and overall functionality...Second, the quality of the video was extremely good...In some applications there is no substitute for a good external microphone, and this camera is compatible with industry standard microphones..."
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Specs for this Sony camcorder: High Definition • Exmor R CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) Image Stabilizer • 2.23 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
Reviews for this Sony camcorder (37 user reviews): "I was extremely disappointed in both image quality and overall functionality...Second, the ..." see more »
Reviews for this Sony camcorder (37 user reviews): "I was extremely disappointed in both image quality and overall functionality...Second, the quality of the video was extremely good...In some applications there is no substitute for a good external microphone, and this camera is compatible with industry standard microphones..."
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Specs for this Sanyo camcorder: High Definition • Flash card • 5 x Optical Zoom • CCD Optical Sensor • Electronic Image Stabilizer • 4.08 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
Reviews for this Sanyo camcorder (6 expert reviews (rating 68 / 100) • 96 user reviews): "If you're in the market for a pocket-sized H..." see more »
Reviews for this Sanyo camcorder (6 expert reviews (rating 68 / 100) • 96 user reviews): "If you're in the market for a pocket-sized HD camcorder, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700 ($429, street) should place near the top of your list...The camcorder includes a 5X (38-190mm equivalent), f/3.5-4.7 optical zoom lens with a built-in neutral density filter, and a rotating 230,000-dot, 2.7-inch widescreen LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio...Audio sounds much clearer when using a pair of headphones, recommended if you'll be doing any on-camera interviews..."
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Specs for this Panasonic camcorder: High Definition • MOS Optical Sensor • Optical (HYBRID O.I.S. +) Image Stabilizer • 3.55 Mpix Video Resolution • Built-in Light • Widescreen
Reviews for this Panasonic camcorder (5 user reviews): "Conclusion Excellent, compact, nice looking camera, worth to consider if low light perf..." see more »
Reviews for this Panasonic camcorder (5 user reviews): "Conclusion Excellent, compact, nice looking camera, worth to consider if low light perfromance is not the concern...unlike the TM700, no fan noise Cons: unlike the TM700, unimpressive video with significant lens flare...I was thrilled with the larger sensor size (which is why I bought it), which should improve low-light sensitivity, but I'm not very impressed thus far; I think the TM700 was at least as good in low light conditions..."
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Specs for this Canon camcorder: High Definition • HD CMOS Pro Optical Sensor • Optical (Dynamic SuperRange) Image Stabilizer • 2.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
Reviews for this Canon camcorder (8 user reviews): "Video & audio quality are as expected and very good...The only problem I have with the ..." see more »
Reviews for this Canon camcorder (8 user reviews): "Video & audio quality are as expected and very good...The only problem I have with the design is when the camera is off you can hear the Optical Image Stabilizer rattle around slightly while handling it, but it doesn't rattle around when the camera is on, which is good...The picture quality in low light is relatively good for a camera in this price range when used in Full Auto mode, but it is especially good when in the 24p cinema mode..."
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Specs for this Canon camcorder: High Definition • CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Dynamic SuperRange) Image Stabilizer • 2.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
Reviews for this Canon camcorder (5 user reviews): "Here's hoping the camcorder is at least a good one, and that 25 minutes is enough time ..." see more »
Reviews for this Canon camcorder (5 user reviews): "Here's hoping the camcorder is at least a good one, and that 25 minutes is enough time to figure this out......Overall I am very happy with my purchase and love using my camera for shooting movies and short films...Too bad there were no mice to watch inside..."
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Specs for this Sony camcorder: High Definition • Exmor R CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) Image Stabilizer • 2.23 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
Reviews for this Sony camcorder (5 user reviews): "Sony did a fairly good job of including massive storage, 5.1 sound and GPS...The Sony CX-260..." see more »
Reviews for this Sony camcorder (5 user reviews): "Sony did a fairly good job of including massive storage, 5.1 sound and GPS...The Sony CX-260 is a good low budget camcorder...I have made a few You Tube vifeos with it already and the picture is real good..."
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