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Choosing a camcorder

This 17-page downloadable report combines our extensive review data with useful facts so you can buy the right camcorder.

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Standard vs high-definition models: What's the score
Recommended Best Buy camcorders
Best Buy video editing-software
Tips on taking great camcorder footage

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Full contents of this download

How to buy a camcorder

Learn what factors are important so you make the right choice

Features explained

What to look for when buying a camcorder

Which? Best Buy standard camcorders

16 Best Buy camcorders

Which? Best Buy high-definition camcorders

7 HD Best Buy models

Your guide to taking great video

Hints and tips on how to get the best from your camcorder

Recording formats explained

The pros, cons and costs of each format

Camcorder FAQs

Common questions answered

Reliability and scores

The scores of all the models we tested, plus reliability ratings from our unique survey

How we test

What goes on in the Which? lab

Best Buy video-editing software

Four programs to give you the best finished video

Brands featured in this download

Alptek 1 model
Canon 9 models
Flip 1 model
Hitachi 2 models
JVC 10 models
Panasonic 20 models
Samsumg 4 models
Sanyo 4 models
Sony 21 models