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more about #camcorders more comments → Sirobin: I like how it says Cisco confirmed it, and yet this article is tagged "uncomfirmed"... more » ilerrantriat: I don't see how the sliding form factor would look good on a video camera :/ more » Christopher Powers: Nice you did the Nano in there but you left out the iPhone 3Gs... more » iomatic, hey, I'm an idiot, but I'll comment anyway: Uh, just a minor point re: the Nano; VGA resolution would not explain color saturation ("dull" and "lifeless"), though it would explain lack of detail... more » ifteetylatun: Key to the Kodak is an audio in jack to provide an external mic, can't be said how valuable this can be! more » Ebichuman - イカせてみせます、今夜こそ！: I own a JVC Picsio, and I can concur on its crappiness. (Disclaimer : I got it with BicCamera gift cards, and that's the only mini cam they have). The... more » NotSoSiniSter: do skulls mean "deadful"? #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » Angelo Perera: I looked at all these cameras at a Best Buy store in minnesota and decided on buying the Zi8 simply due to the fact that it was the highest resolution... more » billwilljr: I wish someone made a pocket video camera with an OPTICAL zoom, and auto focus. That alone has kept me from buying one. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » fate47 - Meh.: I bought the Kodak Zi8 after the earlier review by Gizmodo. I bought it from Newegg (it's currently on sale at Target for $150) and a 16GB SDHC card.... more » redman042: I'd really like to hear your take on the iPhone 3GS capabilities compared to these other devices. My wife and I already owned an SD Flip camcorder bu... more » macpatrik: I have owned both the Zi8 and the Flip Ultra HD. And I can say your review is spot on. I do most of my shooting outdoor during the day and sometimes ... more » vladdybear: I don't even know why Apple stepped into the game with such crappy camera. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » ninjagin: Nice review. I only have one point of contention: these packet camcorders will be around for a long time. There seems to be this assumption that conve... more » Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage!: Any thoughts on the best wide angle performer? That's a spec that's tough to find listed anywhere... #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » -
#camcorders
Three New JVC Everio Camcorders, Still Remember What They Are, Flash Camcorder Users?
I've always been fond of JVC Everio camcorders, but with the latest round of pocketcams grabbing attention for far too long, it's about time we reverted back to a model with a decent sensor. More » -
#cameras
"High Def" Camcorder Watch Captures Unnecessarily Creepy Vacation Memories
One day, there will be a camera in every object you see. In essence, each object you look at will be looking back at you. Until then, we just have this bulky HD watch. More » -
#camcorders
Creative's Third Gen Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Has Improved Features, But Lower Storage Capacity
The third generation of Creative's Vado HD pocket camcorder improves on the last generation's features with better low light video recording, manual exposure adjustment, and motion detection modes, but for some odd reason only a 4GB model will be available. More » -
#rumor
Flip's Next Pocket Cam May Be a Wi-Fi Slider
Cisco, who makes the Battlemodo Champion Flip line of pocket camcorders, confirmed that next-gen Flips will have both Wi-Fi and a large sliding screen (though not touch), a significant departure in styling. I just hope they keep tactile buttons. [CrunchGear] -
#battlemodo
Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
Pocket camcorders are a hot holiday gift, but due to their nearly identical feature sets, it can be tough to tell which is best—so I tested seven of these humble unitaskers to make your decision easier. You're welcome. More » -
#pocketcamcorders
Vivitar DVR 150: Infrared Night Vision Waterproof Pocket Camcorder
I don't know how the new Vivitar DVR 150's quality will stack up against the Flip, but being waterproof down to 16 feet and having infrared night vision is a promising start. At least, for amateur submarine night porn filmmakers. More » -
#kodak
Rumor: "New Type of Camera" From Kodak in January?
UK gadget blog, Electricpig, says a "highly placed source" at Kodak has promised big things at CES. It's first DSLR since 2004? Something completely different? Either way, it'll apparently arrive alongside the successor to the Zi8 pocket camcorder. [Electricpig] -
#review
Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...
Flip's followup to the successful, caveman-easy Mino HD is fundamentally the same product, slightly better. The improvements are welcome, but there are still some issues I wish Flip would address. More » -
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#nowavailable
Now Available
The Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder sets itself apart from the cheap camcorder pack by capturing HD audio with two stereo condenser microphones. More » -
#flip
Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory
The newest Flip MinoHD was just announced, and it's a lot like the first-gen, but with upgrades all around. You've got double the memory, a much sleeker aluminum design, bigger screen and HDMI port. Sweet! More » -
#camcorders
JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Pocket Camcorder: Bite-Sized 1080p*
It's not even worth trying to keep track of the piles upon piles of pocket camcorders on the market today, but only a couple shoot 1080p (UPDATE: almost). And only one does it in such a minuscule package. More » -
#mods
Circuit Bending a Camcorder Looks Just Like a 90s Music Video
We've all seen circuit-bent Speak 'n Spells and other audio equipment, but what happens when you do this stuff to a video feed? A physical hand actually reaches out from the screen! (Or it looks any cheesy video filter.) More » -
#camcorders
JVC GZ-HM400 HD Camcorder: Like the Slo Mo Everio X, With Better Controls and Optics
We thought about passing on a post about this new JVC camcorder since its specs don't indicate much of an upgrade from previous cams, but the 1080p, slowmo capable machine has better stabilization, manual controls and full bitrate AVCHD recording. More » -
#creative
Creative Vado HD Pocketcam V2 Features Direct Transfer to iMovie, Slightly Better OS X Support
Creative today announced their second-generation line of Vado HD pocket camcorders. The most interesting tidbit is the new Mac-friendlier Vado Central software, which allows for easy direct transfer to iMovie. Even better, that software will also work for older Vados. More » -
#camcorders
Sanyo Xacti DXM-CG11 Pocket Camcorder Does 720p Video, May Have Built-in Eye-Fi
Though it's a budget model, the latest Xacti still has a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor that records 720p video (H.264 encoded MPEG-4). But the best part: it looks to have built-in Eye-Fi for super-easy wireless video/photos transfers to your computer. More » -
#imagecache
What Is This?
Why, it's none other than a collection of cameras and recording devices for a guy who volunteered to go into the Yukon wilderness with as little survival equipment as possible. More » -
#camcorders
Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder Can Film an Entire Day of Your Life
The new Canon Vixia HF S11 comes with 64GB of internal memory and a SDHC slot to record 24 hours of video. An entire day of my life? Record every single shower, brunch, and embarrassing moment? I'm so there. More » -
#review
Kodak Zi8 1080p Pocket Camcorder Review: Your Move, Flip
The gadget: A direct followup to the excellent Zi6 HD pocket cam, the Zi8 adds a 1080p 30fps mode, a lithium ion battery, image stabilization, HDMI-out and a mic jack. It's restyled too, and less pudgy. More » -
#camcorders
Kodak Zi8 Wallops Flip With 1080p, Image Stabilizer and SD Slot
Kodak's almost-glimpsed product tease was indeed a new pocket cam, potentially their best yet. Launching with an MSRP of $180, it will overpower the Flip Ultra HD with 1080p recording, an electronic image stabilizer, SDHC card slot and other enhancements. More » -
#camcorders
Zoom Q3: Finally A Flip-Type Pocket Cam With Decent Audio
Our Battlemodo showed that while cheap pocket camcorder video quality has come a long way, audio quality is usually abysmal. The Zoom Q3 aims to change that with TWO directional microphones that can be focused much like a lens zooms.
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