Month: July 2009

So many models so many choices. Is that a bad thing? Not for a consumer. Variety means selection and selection means value. Take a look at Canon mini digital camcorders for example. Canon offers mini digital camcorders in 26 models aimed at the amateur to semi professional and 3 models aimed at high end professional operations, that aren t so mini .

For the 26 mini digital camcorders Canon offers, 6 are MiniDV format, 4 are DVD format, 13 are SDHC memory format, and 3 are HDD. From the count it isn t hard to see that the obvious winner in the media wars so far is the SDHC format or Secure Digital High Capacity media format. This format is relatively inexpensive and easy to store and transport and purchase.

The second runner up is MiniDV. Although it is still a tape format, it is a digital format and can capture full high definition video in the right cameras. MiniDV is very inexpensive to purchase and small, short amount of storage time per cassette, about 80 minutes. Canon mini digital camcorders have a name in the industry and are reliable and market great products at different levels strategically. Canon designs models specifically for entry level users and professionals. Canon mini digital camcorders have a reputation for not filling their camera with useless options if they feel a beginner or entry level camera will not benefit from such features.

Cameras And Prices

Canon mini digital camcorders are not the only manufacturers on the market. JVC manufactures some high quality high band digital MiniDV camcorders and Samsung manufacturers some great entry level SDHC camcorders as well as higher end HD camcorders. The great thing about all this competition and all of this selection is that it gives you the consumer so many choices that the manufacturers have to price their products as competitively as possible. Canons entry level mini digital camcorder has an MSRP of $279.99. That is for the Canon ZR900 which features:

MiniDV format
2.7 inch LCD screen
Canon Exclusive 41x Zoom
Image Stabilization
Smooth Zoom Control
Microphone Terminal

And many other features that make this camera a great value for under the $300 mark. If you are considering purchasing a new camcorder, consider Canon mini digital camcorders in your options for your next video recording device. They are a great company with great products, and if you don t find a fit there are many other companies to look at in today s marketplace.

Selecting a good camcorder can be a tough choice in today s marketplace. A good place to start is with JVC. JVC mini digital camcorders come in many different models and colors. JVC mini digital camcorders are available as SD tapeless camcorders, HDD (hard disk drive) camcorders, and MiniDV camcorders. Altogether JVC mini digital camcorders come available in a selection of 21 models. JVC mini digital camcorders offer many options and features, for example the JVC GZ-MS120R features:

Ultra-slim with dual SD/SDHC card slot, KONICA MINOLTA LENS, 40x dynamic zoom
1/6-inch 800K -pixel CCD
Up to 832 x 624 still resolution size
40x Dynamic Zoom Lens, Konica Minolta 35x optical Lens and 800x digital
Micro SD/SDHC Dual-card slots
Gigabrid Engine
Up to 9999 digital stills at the highest quality
New Laser Touch Operation
Quick Restart
Digest Playback
Auto Illumi.Light
2.7 16:9 Widescreen Clear LCD
Data Battery
Auto Power ON/Off & Auto Lens Cover
Convenient 2-Way Strap
Remote Control
Multi-Language English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean.
One Touch Export (Windows)
One Touch Upload to You Tube (Windows)
Pixela MediaBrowser (Windows)
One-Touch Backup to PC (Direct Backup)
One-Touch DVD Creation (Direct DVD)
Easy File Management
Easy Playback
Built-in Picture Titles
All of these features are available at the MSRP of $299.99. This is JVC mini digital camcorder Everio series S. JVC has this has their entry level camera and models increase in price and features. The next model available is the Everio Hybrid cameras. An example of one these camera models in this line up would be the GZ-MG330H featuring:
HDD/micro SD Hybrid Camera with KONICA MINOLTA LENS, 35x optical zoom, easy to navigate Laser Touch Operation and 30GB HDD for up to 37.5 hours of recording.
Everio Gem Colors
Konica Minolta 35x optical Lens and 800x digital
30 GB Internal Hard Disk Drive
7 hour 10 minutes recording at the highest quality (Ultra-DVD Movie)
1/6-inch 680K pixel CCD
Micro SD card slot
Gigabrid Engine
Up to 9999 digital stills at the highest quality
Laser Touch Operation
Auto LCD Backlight Control
Auto Illumi.Light
2.7 16:9 Widescreen Clear LCD
Data Battery
Power-Linked operation with Quick Restart
Built-in Lens Cover
Multi-Language English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean.
Remote Control
Software provided for Windows (Power Producer 3NE, Power Cinema NE, Power Director 5 NE)
One-Touch Backup to PC (Direct Backup)
One-Touch DVD Creation (Direct DVD)
Built-in Picture Titles
The suggested MSRP of this camera is $449.99. These are just two examples of 21 different options of JVC mini digital camcorders. Canon mini digital camcorders are also available as an option as is cameras from other companies like Sanyo and Samsung.

Features And Price

Almost all mini digital camcorders offer similar features. The differences of course are mainly in the quality of the recording and in the main type of recording media. HD cameras are more expensive than non HD cameras and SD is less expensive than HDD typically. In any case consider JVC mini digital camcorders as a main choice in your shopping for a new camera.