Kaufberatung: The perfect HD camcorder - all decision-making criteria

The fact that not always a large camera is necessary, examples like the Kinoknüller “Blair Witch Project”, in which many film scenes with a Hi-8 camera were imported. Admittedly, successes such as “Blair Witch” are also based on a successful concept, but one sees, which possibilities also in the small variants of the camcorder stuck. Since 1999, a few years have passed and the camcorder technology has developed rapidly.


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Added to this is the conversion of most households from the tube to the flat screen with large resolutions up to the FullHD. On the new TV sets you can see how our viewing habits have changed in recent years.


If you were proud of the films of your Hi-8 or VHS-C camera in the past, these recordings on the flat screen with their blurs, color and image errors like relics from the silent movie time, only in color and with sound. The new generation of TVs lurks for new food. This hunger can be satisfied with a large model of HD camcorders. However, this diversity often presents the user with many problems that we would like to solve in this article and on the following pages. Since an idea of ​​all the camcorders is simply impossible, we have decided on the latest models, which enable movies in FullHD, so fully utilize the range of modern TVs.


The mini-camcorders have a shake-proof (optical) is a must!


First of all, the camcorders differ in their design. There is the classical horizontal construction and also so-called handcams with vertical construction. You can find examples for this in the right-hand sidebar. Another distinguishing feature is the storage medium. While camcorders with direct storage on a mini-disk disappear gradually from the market because of the high energy consumption and thus short runtime, more and more cameras with memory cards are coming onto the market. But synonymous camcorders with MiniDV tape or hard disk storage are in high number in the offer. On the following pages we have compiled the advantages and disadvantages of the camcorder classes, sorted by storage medium. In addition, we would like to show you which type of camera is particularly suitable for which type of camera.


You will find a selection of the latest models for the respective camcorder class. When buying a new camcorder, you should take your time and do not make hasty decisions. The course to specialized trade or relevant specialist stores usually keeps you from disappointments. In contrast to the purchase via the Internet or via a catalog, you can take practical reference to the camcorder. It should be handy, easy to operate, and all functional buttons easily accessible. You should try this on the spot. Furthermore, it is imperative for the small light models that you offer an integrated anti-shake protection that compensates unwanted movements and thus shaky film sequences. It is also important to have a precise, precise zoom, so that a zoom from the object to the object does not mutate into the confused motive search.


The advantages and disadvantages of FullHD camcorders with hard disk can be found on the following page ...