Top 5 HD Camcorders for 5 Budgets in Camcorder Reviews 2011

Camcorder reviews suggest the best digital video camera or best camcorder will record in 1920×1080, preferably 1080p for the very best resolution, a BSI CMOS sensor for best low light shots, AVCHD MPEG-4 compression, an internal flash memory as well as an SD card or Micro SD card for extra storage and a large touch panel LCD screen.

1. Best Pocket Camcorder under $100 2011

The best low budget pocket camcorder and mini camcorder in 2011 is the JVC Picsio Waterproof GC-WP10 Pocket Camcorder NEWEST VERSION.

This Waterproof JVC Picsio GC-WP10 Pocket Camcorder is loaded with lots of features you would expect in the best pocket camcorder. 

A 3 inch touch panel LCD Screen with face detection, Full HD 1920 x 1080P video with a CMOS sensor as used in more expensive camcorders, 5MP digital stills, HDMI

JVC Picsio GC-WP10

output, plug & share operation and digital image stabilizer.

The electronic image stabilization minimizes camera shake while recording, 4x digital zoom lens and a time-lapse recording mode, plus records digital stills up to 5-megapixel native resolution without interpolation, HDMI and AV output to easily connect to a TV.

The Waterproof JVC Picsio GC-WP10 mini camcorder has 3 different speed settings for fun time-lapse, the ability to shoot multiple still photographs in succession by simply pressing down and holding shutter button. The Waterproof JVC Picsio GC-WP10 mini camcorder captures audio in stereo, and also records audio mp3 files. MORE INFORMATION

2. Best Mini Camcorder and Pocket Camcorder under $200 in 2011

Our pocket camcorder reviews suggest the best low budget family camcorder in 2011 is the newest model of the Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20 8 GB HD pocket camcorder which will record for 4 Hours with the inbuilt flash memory.

Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20

Record Full HD 1920×1080 MP4 with the Sony Bloggie Touch mini camcorder or 12.8MP resolution still images onto the 8GB of built-in flash memory, good for 4 hours of HD video with a touch panel LCD Screen which will rotate its orientation.

The Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20 pocket camcorder has an Exmor CMOS image sensor with image stabilization, face recognition, a 4x digital zoom with zoom touch, auto focus, and can snap still photos while recording video.

A mini HDMI allows you to view television, and a USB that is neatly stored in the body of the camera and it weighs less than iphone4. MORE INFORMATION

3. Best HD Camcorder under $500 in 2011

There are dozens of mid range family video cameras to choose from, and the Sony HDR-CX130 Handycam Camcorder is one of the best new video cameras in 2011 for less than $500 which has all the necessary features needed in camcorders today.

Sony HDR-CX130

Some of the features of the HDR-CX130 Sony Handycam Camcorder are:

A back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for superb low-light video performance,  Full HD 1920×1080 60p recording with a wide angle G lens, a 30x optical zoom extending to 42x, optical image stabilization and a 3” touch panel LCD Screen.

Face Detection and Tracking Focus, Intelligent Auto and a built-in LED light add to the goodies of this great Sony Handycam HD camcorder and a sophisticated Golf Shot mode helps analyze tennis and golf shots and skateboarding moves.

We found a great LIMITED TIME offer for just $2 over the cost of the Sony HDR-CX130 Handycam Camcorder alone which includes an 8GB SD card with a memory card wallet, a Sony carrying case, a 6ft. gold tipped HDMI-mini HDMI cable, a deluxe cleaning and care kit and LCD screen protectors. Offer valid only with this link

4. Best Prosumer HD Camcorder under $1000

Sony HDR-PJ50V High Definition Handycam Camcorder Projector 2011

The Sony HDR-PJ50v camcorder projector is a new breed of camcorder that surely all others will follow. Sony has used the reverse side of the touch panel LCD screen to fit a tiny high-contrast projector which will project your recorded movies onto any flat surface and give a reasonable viewer experience up to 60”.

Sony HDR-PJ50v

But this The Sony HDR-PJ50v camcorder projector is fully loaded with every other feature you could ever dream of in video cameras, including full HD 1920×1080 60p/24p recording, a 220GB hard disk drive, wide angle G lens with a back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for great low-light performance, 17x extended zoom and optical steady shot image stabilization.

Choose to take control of the recording modes, or use Intelligent Auto with up to 90 different scene options while Tracking Focus tracks selected subjects. A 5.1ch Surround mic with wind noise reduction records vivid and dynamic surround sound, and an active Interface shoe is provided for attaching an external mic, and a headphone jack for full monitoring.

The Sony HDR-PJ50v camcorder projector golf shot feature allows you to analyze your golf stance, tennis serve or skateboard manoeuvres, and Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ maps lets you prove where the action was recorded. For indoor action shots, a built-in LED flash and video light allows for extra video recording flexibility and better still image capture.

Come viewing time, group your videos and photos by subject with the Event Browse feature and create movies with transitions in Highlight Playback, then copy to external HDD without PC or use the built-in USB cable for easy file transfer or to re-charge your battery.

It is my prediction that most other brands will follow the lead that Sony has shown us and next year we will see many more HD camcorders with the projector on the reverse side of the touch panel LCD Screen.

Just like the Sony HDR-CX130 Handycam Camcorder offer above, we found a similar offer for the Sony HDR-PJ50V High Definition Handycam Camcorder Projector. Buy through THIS LINK to include 9 extra products for $2 extra, but remember at these discounts, offers are for a very limited time only.

5. Best Professional Camcorder under $2000

Brand new professional camcorders are as rare as hens teeth, so as a professional videographer for 30 years, naturally I get excited whenever a professional camcorder is available, and believe me, the Canon XA10 HD professional camcorder is without a doubt the best professional camcorder under $2000 available today.

Canon XA10

Canon camcorders have always been very well respected right across the range, but this new Canon XA10 HD professional camcorder checks so many boxes I could write a book about it. With stunning video quality and an amazing focus assist, detailed low-light performance and even an infrared mode, it’s unbelievable how this XA10 Canon camcorder can still find room for the pro-level processor and lens.

Canon really has produced the perfect HD professional camcorder with the XA10. Professional Videographers need lots of recording ability, and the XA10 Canon camcorder certainly has that with a 64GB internal flash drive and two SD card slots which will take the newly introduced 64GB SDXC cards, which totals almost 200GB of recording storage space.

I will summarize now, as there is a link to the full review below:
The zoom range of 30.4mm-304mm is ideal for professional video camera use.
A removable handle controls terminals and monitors and just like the larger Canon XF100 professional camcorders, the Canon XA10 HD camcorder also provides full image customization, dual XLR inputs, relay recording, waveform, color peaking, and zebra patterns. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Remember not to get carried away with all the features which these camcorders have, only buy the camcorder which serves your purpose best.

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