Now that pretty much every kind of gadget is a capable camcorder -- mobile phones, tablets, even digital still cameras -- the appeal of low-end stand-alone camcorders is a bit limited. But manufacturers are still finding ways to keep budget-friendly video cameras relevant with impressive zoom ranges and creative interfaces. Below, you'll see three of our favorite affordable camcorders. Read More »

Things have changed since Pure Digital first unleashed the original Flip Video pocket camcorder in 2007. The Flip is now dead, for starters, but the concept lives on: small, relatively low-cost cameras that shoot decent video and make it easy to share over the web. Some of the newest models have accessory ports, LCDs on both sides of the body, or even waterproof casing. You probably already have a decent video camera on your cell phone or still camera, but if you want something that stands alone and does bit more than the run-of-the-mill Flip clone, start looking below. Read More »

HD camcorders are no longer a luxury item. Anyone can take home a solid video camera for about $500. They’re ready to roll as soon as they come out of the box, suitable for filming anything from a backyard BBQ to a high school football championship. These cams won’t quite give you broadcast-quality footage, but the video will still fill up any HDTV the way it’s meant to be filled.Read More »

Are you looking for a camcorder to match your Rolex? Is no price too high for performance? Then you'll probably find what you're looking for in this roundup. These camcorders all sit at the top of their manufacturers' consumer lines. They represent the best quality HD available before making the massive leap to "Pro" price tags. They are the perfect camcorders for recording the countryside as it whizzes past the window of your BMW. In all seriousness, these are as good as the consumer class gets. Read More »

Picking what type of camcorder you want and sticking to your budget is the easy part. Deciphering which kind of media a camcorder records to is a different beast altogether. What's flash media? Is it different than a memory card? And does anyone still use tape? Your questions, answered below. Read More »