Panasonic NV-GS300 Mini DV Camcorder

For lovers of mini-DV camcorders, this model is just superb! The obvious main draw of this camera is that it includes 3 CCD optical sensors, a feature normally reserved for semi-professional camcamcorders which cost a lot more money (upwards of £2,000 new.) A 3 ccd camera uses 3 Charge Coupled Devices to independently capture red, green and blue light through the lens and then a processor combines the signals, leading to a fantastic picture with a vibrancy that is unparalleled.

HD camcorders which record to SD cards or hard drives are in vogue right now but with the panasonic nv-gs330, I can achieve a picture that has much more vibrant colour than your average high-definition camera with only CCD. Whats more, DV tapes do not compress video, so I can upload the footage at the highest resolution I want. The Panasonic NV-GS330 also includes optical stabilisers (Mega OIS) and a 30mm Leica Dicomar Lens. Not bad for £170 here on ebay!

If you are buying a camcorder for it's style, then this probably isn't the best choice as it is a tad on the bulky side compared with its competitors. But if you're looking for great looking picture at a reasonable price and don't mind foregoing High Definition, I would point you in the direction of this camcorder.