Top 5 Full HD camcorders

Our favourite HD camcorders from Sony, Canon and Panasonic

If you're in the market for a feature-packed, high-definition camcorder, you could do a lot worse than these models from Sony, Canon and Panasonic. Each camcorder on this list boasts Full HD video recording, a solid low-light performance and plenty of advanced manual options. Model-specific features include 240GB of inbuilt storage, a manual servo dial, GPS functionality and 3D recording. If you have the money to spend, these are the best consumer-level camcorders on the market.

To read our full, in-depth review, click on the model name of each camcorder.

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Canon Legria HV40

The Canon Legria HV40 must surely be the HDV format’s last hurrah in the consumer sector -- and what a send-off it is! If you’re keen to stick with MiniDV, you won’t find a better camcorder than this.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 1st Oct., 2009
  • Chris Jager
  • Canon
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.25
  • $ 1,699.00
  • Features:
  • Image Sensor Type: CMOS. Image stabilization (Optical)?: Yes.
  • What's Hot:
  • Superb 1080i video quality, good low-light performer, plenty of advanced features and controls
  • What's Not:
  • Slightly fiddly control scheme, limitations of MiniDV

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