Camcorders > Canon Camcorders > 200x - 400x > $400 - $600

Advantages: excellent video quality
Disadvantages: Can't change white balance while shooting

...larger camcorder. Behind the lens, Canon places a 3-megapixel, 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor that captures 1,920 horizontal and 1,080 vertical pixels for either 1080i high-definition or wide-screen standard-definition video. For still images, the camera captures 2.76 megapixels (1,920x1,440) in 4:3 mode and 2.07 megapixels (1,920x1,080) in 16:9 mode. Atop the lens, Canon places its Advanced Accessory Shoe. Canon also offers the higher-capacity BP-2L14 and ...
...the HV20 on vacation. Canon locates most of the camcorder's controls in convenient places. As usual, Canon puts four buttons below the camcorder's 2.7-inch, wide-screen LCD. To address this, Canon includes cine mode, which can be combined with 24p mode if desired and tries to achieve a film-like look by changing the color and gamma performance. Speaking of footage, we were very impressed with the video we shot with the HV20. ... Read review

Advantages: 80 GB capacity storage
Disadvantages: None

JVC GZ-HD30 High Definition Camcorder has a 80 GB capacity storage hard-drive and also can use a card Micro SDHC where you can record high quality movie for about 33 hour with 1920 x 1080 size. JVC releases the new technology 1/3" 2.68MP for the CMOS chip and develop the picture sharpness so the noise can be minimize or even dissapeared. The shaking from the included Hard-drive also minimize by HD Gigabrid Duo Engine so its so soft when you record ...
...detail (colour and sharpness). JVC also optimize the response time speed, whether in full capasity, or when capture the video, or when unexpectable beautiful moment. JVC GZ-HD30 came along with another features like AVCHD & MPEG-2, JVC HD Lens, 10x Optical Zoom, 2.8` LCD, Mic Input, eadphone Output. Overall its a good camcorder, with amazing technology. But is still expensive to buy. Worthed with all the features :) ... Read review

Advantages: 30 GB HDD storage, compatible with SDHC, with remote control, small & light
Disadvantages: battery has low span of life

JVC Everio GZ-MG330R is very attractive on its package, there are 3 color to choose from, ruby red, blue and black. Its great feature was the 30GB HDD storage, it is compatible with SDHC, it has a built-in light, it has a remote control, the laser control are very easy to use, it is small and light. It has a multi-language menu, and the chinese language support is only available on JVC camcorder compared to other product like Canon, Panasonic and ...
...Battery: JVC BN-VF808U The only thing I didn't like about this camcorder is that the battery has a shorter life span, so it's needed to purchase an extra battery. Thus overall rating with the product is great. So purchase now, no second doubts on that! ... Read review

Advantages: good image
Disadvantages: none

DVD Camcorder is not so popular in terms of quality but not with other camcorder for themselves can zoom around a large 34x optical zoom lets you shoot even farthest object and still get high quality pictures. A 680K pixel CCD produces crystal-clear, detailed images that are not easily taken with a digital image balance. Blur caused by shaky hands, is now something of the past! What you see is what you get with the SC-DX103 DVD Camcorder. if you ...
...image on the film screen width. With 2.7 "LCD screen will clarify on this camcorder is already wide enough, you do not need to lose any. Using a 16:9 wide-screen format, a 2.7" wide LCD allows you to capture more of the action and ensure that all of the recorded image. ... Read review

Advantages: so many
Disadvantages: none

he DCR-SR85 Handycam® camcorder holds on to all your memories. With a 60GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD), store up to 40 hours of video (LP) in amazing resolution with the 1 Megapixel CCD. An industry leading Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens keeps every little detail locked in to perfection. You can easily transfer and share your videos by simply connecting the DCR-SR85 to the included Handycam® Station and burn a disc with a single push. Now, it's easier ...
...Great Picture Quality, Great Features, Great Sound, Comfortable to Operate Cons: No lighting Best Uses: Sports, Travel, Special Events, Family, Weddings Describe Yourself: Casual user Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I use my camcorder for every outdoor event. I like it a lot. This is my first camcorder. The only thing I would like is it to have lighting/flash. ... Read review