Camcorders

Everyone records videos on smartphones these days, but there’s plenty to love about camcorders and action cameras. These dedicated handheld cameras serve up more quality and a broader range of features than any phone.

If you’d like to create pro-quality content, record your next 720 at Alta, or just capture high-quality home movies, then a camcorder is worth consideration. Happily, our range covers all the big brands with a Jim Jarmusch-level range of features. 

It’s essential to think about the features available, too. The choices you make will influence what you can do, and how satisfied you’ll be with your new purchase.

Consumer camcorder basics

Some camcorders film in 1080p, which is ideal for home movies. Others film in 4K, giving you a sharper image with more detail.

The trade-off tends to be in the frame rate. Those 1080p camcorders usually record at 60 frames-per-second (fps), while 4K units tend to run at 30fps. For most kinds of footage, 30fps is fine, but 60fps devices do deliver smoother imagery.

Professional camera considerations

If you’re thinking about a camcorder for professional use, you’ll need to evaluate a broader range of specifications. 

Consider the lens carefully. Some camcorder lenses offer better zoom or slow-motion ability. Image sensors are important, too, because they determine resolution. If you buy the largest image sensor possible, you’ll be able to film in a wider range of scenarios. Image stabilization is vital, too, for delivering smooth, steady video.

Some units offer the ability to edit right on the camera’s display. Others can extract still images from your video and even take photographs natively. Elsewhere, you’ll find camcorders with HDR options for punchy, vibrant video. Some models even have night-vision modes, touchscreen displays, time-lapse modes, and facial detection.

Lights, camera, action cam

Action cameras are robust camcorders that can survive extreme situations. They can put up with anything from rock-climbing and diving to mountain biking and skiing.

These specialist devices deliver durable designs, waterproof exteriors, incredible slow-motion options, and intensive image stabilization. They’re the best option if you’ll be summiting the treacherous South Face of Mt. Yerupaja sometime soon. 

We sell camcorders and action cameras from the biggest brands, like Sony, Panasonic, and Minolta. We also sell them in handy, budget-friendly bundles with SD cards, tripods, carry cases, and extra lights, so you’ll be able to start filming right away. 

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