What could be the best camcorder this Christmas season that could brilliantly capture those beautiful moments when bells are ringing, children are glad and presents are waiting to be bought? True enough, in buying camcorders, the basic considerations or features that have to be considered are size, ease of usage, functionality, quality and price.

No matter what your top concerns are, the Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera is probably among the best camcorders for this season. It comes with a 4GB memory card, a tripod and even a remote control. These features make it suitable for home viewing, and its size makes it conveniently transportable.

Aside from 1080p HD video recording and a 5MP camera available in your hands, it certainly is in itself quite a beauty, especially if you factor in that it could be placed for up to 10 ft. underwater.

One of the best features of this particular camcorder is probably its durability. It is not called PlaySport for nothing; it can handle minor bumps and falls, and is easily compatible and readily editable for the purpose of photo sharing, be it through email or social networking sites. And if you want to get more in terms of photo storage, you have the option to use the expandable SD card slot to get up to ten hours of video recording time. This camcorder costs only $139, and it certainly is a good camera that you can use for all seasons.

Of course, if you are already into semi-professional camcorders, go for high-end but equally higher priced ones like the Canon VIXIA HF S21 Dual Flahs Memory Camcorder that has a 64GB internal flash drive that translates to up to 24 hours of HD video recording in 1920 x 1080 resolution. It features a whopping 8MP for photos and that means vivid colors and full detail. It is definitely more pricey at about $1,200, but for the people looking for camcorders in between the highly professional and casual use, this is the best camcorder to choose this season.

DXG-5D7V 3D Pocket Camcorder

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With blockbuster hits like James Cameron’s Avatar opening consumers eyes to an entirely new world of 3D entertainment, it’s no surprise that demand for 3D technology and content is on the rise, with 3DTV sales expected to grow 142% between 2010 and 2011.* Arming consumers with the ability to now create their own 3D content, DXG (www.dxgusa.com) today launched the DXG 3D pocket camcorder and 3D 7-inch media player bundle, allowing for easy filming and playback of 3D video and pictures with no glasses required. The 3D camcorder and media player bundle is available now for pre-sale at www.hammacher.com for 9.99.

Bring Your Videos and Pictures to Life in Full 3D

For the first time ever, you will be able to create home movies in 3D and relive each moment in lifelike detail thanks to the new DXG 3D pocket camcorder and media player. With the camcorder’s compact pistol-grip design and flexible playback options, you can instantly view, record and playback 3D videos or photos directly on the 3.2-inch LCD camcorder display, on the included 3D 7-inch media player, or directly on your 3DTV. Supporting up to 16GB high-capacity SD cards, you can record hours of summertime fun in 3D and take 3D 5-megapixel still images, as well as capture 2D video and pictures.

Enjoying your newly created 3D memories is a synch with the included DXG 3D media player. Boasting a vivid 7-inch LCD display, glasses are not required to see your video and photos pop out and come to life in full 3D on the player. Convenient touch screen keys and remote control of the media player not only allow you to view your 3D and 2D video and photo masterpieces with ease, but also let you control the built-in MP3 music player, alarm clock and calendar. Also included in the package are HDMI and AV cables for easy playback of your summertime shenanigans directly on your 3DTV.

“DXG is excited to be at the forefront of the 3D digital content revolution and release a product that allows people to easily create their own 3D masterpieces,” said Paul Goldberg, senior vice president of sales and marketing at DXG USA. “We specifically designed our 3D camcorder and media player bundle with the consumer in mind to create an all-in-one, fun and easy way to record and watch life’s adventures in 3D.”

DXG-5D7V 3D Pocket Camcorder Specifications:

Availability: Pre-sale at www.hammacher.com; Shipment date of August 6, 2010
Price: 3D Camcorder & Media Player Bundle – 9.99
Dimensions: 1.63” (W) x 4.88” (H) x 2.93” (D)
LCD: 3.2-inch 3D TFT Display
Storage: 128MB Built-in Memory; Supports High-Capacity SD Cards up to 16GB
Video Resolution & Format: VGA Standard 3D Dual-Lens Technology; H.264 AVI File Format
Still Photo Resolution & Format: 5-megapixel; JPEG format
Power Supply: NP-60 Li-ion Battery
Zoom: 4X Digital Zoom (2D mode only)
Connections: HDMI interface and cable; USB/AV cable for connecting to the TV or to your PC or Mac
Software Included: 3D Video Conversion Software
Other Items Included in Package: 3D Media Player, Camcorder case, HDMI cable, USB/AV cable, NP-60 Li-ion battery, battery charger

DXG 3D Media Player Specifications:

Dimensions: 8.39” (W) x 5.41” (H) x 0.94” (D)
LCD: 7” Parallax-Barrier Auto-Stereoscopic (Glasses-Free) TFT Display
Resolution: 800×480
Display Effects: Normal, black and white, Sepia, Lens Distortion
Video Format & Resolution: MPEG4, AVI, 720x480p at 30fps
Audio & Image Format: MP3; JPEG
Control Format: Touchable Keys, Remote Control
Audio & Video Output: AVOUT, Earphone Stereoscopic Output
Storage: Supports SD/MMC
Power Supply: 5V DC, 2A
Output Interface: USB 2.0

The Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam is a webcam with a difference. More expensive than your typical low-end webcam, the Pro 9000 has been designed with quality in mind – which has led it to quickly become the top selling webcam on the market. With features such as HD video recording, RightLight2 Technology for poor lighting conditions, and much more, let’s see how the Pro 9000 webcam really fares.
Features of the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam
* HD video recording capabilities,* Can capture 16×9 widescreen videos and 8 megapixel photos,* Built in microphone using RightSound Technology,* Video includes RightLight2 Technology to automatically adjust brightness,* Ultra-smooth AutoFocus with Carl Zeiss lens,* High-speed USB connection,* Monitor clip included.
Pros of the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam
The Pro 9000 is designed to work well in low light conditions, thanks to the RedLight2 Technology that will automatically adjust the display brightness. It also uses a Carl Zeiss lens, and you’ll really notice the difference once you get it up and running. Its smooth autofocus technology means the image will stay sharp even when you’re moving around in front of the camera.
Like webcams should be, the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam is fast and easy to set up, and connects to the PC through a high-speed USB. The stand means that it is suitable both for laptop or desktop usage.
Cons of the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam
The software that comes with the webcam is not designed to be used with Macs, which means that Mac users will not have as many optimization functions, and will also not have access to video effects. The Pro 9000 is not the smallest of webcams, however it isn’t the largest either.
Some users, on both Windows and Mac operating systems, have reported difficulties in finding the right drivers for the camera. However, the issue can be rectified by going directly to the Logitech website and ensuring you have the latest drivers installed.
Conclusion
The Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam provides excellent image quality, but not at the expense of ease of use, which is important for many webcam users. On top of this, the stand and design make it a perfect choice whether you have a desktop or laptop computer. In short, the Pro 9000 is one of the best webcams on the market, thanks to its superior picture quality even in dim conditions.