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Models that record home videos in standard-definition resolutions are relatively inexpensive but not all deliver great quality. Find out which models performed best in our tests.
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For those who remember the early, shoulder-crushing video cameras, today's small, sleek, digital camcorders are a welcome
advance. The number of analog camcorder models has dwindled and digital camcorders account for the vast majority of new models
and purchases. When buying a digital camcorder, you should decide which storage format suits you best. At Consumer Reports, we test a variety of camcorders and recording formats to tell you what's tops. We have Ratings and recommendations for standard
definition and high definition camcorders.
