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Reliable and easy to use By junaid

This camera is reliable and easy to use. I took it to India and on trips in the US. It was toug... Read more

I am enjoying this camcorder! By pwoolard

I purchased the DCR-SR82 last Christmas because I was tired of spending $4.50 for each HI-8 tape ... Read more

Get a cinema look-like by your own By eldeiv

I bought the Canon HV20 this summer when I was in Seattle to make a short movie, guided by good r... Read more

The H200 is a great little camcorde... By lizbobious

I had an old Sony camcorder for about five years before deciding to upgrade recently. I wanted a ... Read more

Not horrible, but very breakable By monodefuego

I have now gone through two of this camera in under a year. It's simple to use, takes reasonably ... Read more

clearest movies By exilim

This camcorder delivers the clearest home movies I have seen so far. I like it because It fits sn... Read more

Panasonic has outdone themselves ye... By jules_vincent

My friend got one of these magnificent camcorders not to long ago. I was spiteful at first, but t... Read more

Cheap Camera and You Can Feel It By takamagahara

First of all, why build in a 34x zoom, when it has absolutely no support for anti-shake? I am de... Read more

Overview

To begin choosing the right camcorder that best fits your needs and budget; you will need to know how you will be using the camcorder that you will be purchasing. By helping you decide what type of user you are, we can match up camcorder features that will benefit your individual “User Type.” Please read the descriptions of the various “User Types” and decide which description best suits you and your intended usage of the camcorder.

User Types:

Novice User | Trendsetter | Business User | Advanced User | Budget Buyer

Novice User

I want to record home videos such as birthday parties, baby steps, holiday gatherings, or school plays. Portability is important to me because I want to take the camcorder on family vacations. I don't want anything too fancy where it is difficult to use, but I would like the option of doing a little basic editing maybe even adding some basic effects. I'm looking for easy to use controls and easy output.

Features that will benefit your User Type: Novice
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Trendsetter

I like showing off the newest, coolest gadgets before anyone else has them. I enjoy impressing friends, family and business associates with the latest technologies and neat features as long as they are not too difficult to use. I want a slick device with the most cutting-edge features available, and I'm willing to pay for it.

Features that will benefit your User Type: Trendsetter
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Business User

I need a camcorder that can be used at the office or on the go for video taken on location. The video and sound quality must be sharp and clear because the recordings will be used for presentations and other material in meetings or conferences. I want plenty of useful features but the camcorder must be simple to use so that the employees will be able to use it.

Features that will benefit your User Type: Business User
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Advanced User

I want to shoot video like a professional. In my spare time I make a few bucks on weekends to record weddings and other big events. I need a camcorder with advanced controls for editing and applying effects to my video. I want excellent video and sound quality, and I need compatibility with sound and lighting accessories.

Features that will benefit your User Type: Advanced User
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Budget Buyer

I can't afford to spend a lot of money on a camcorder, and I don't want a model that uses expensive memory cards or special tape. I just want a basic camcorder that is easy to use. I do not need anything fancy because I do not plan on doing any special effects or lighting in my videos, I just want to keep it plain and simple.

Features that will benefit your User Type: Budget Buyer
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