Camcorders

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For fans of the 3-inch DVD, Sony announced two new DVD-based camcorders at CES 2009 on Wednesday. However, one has a little bit of extra flash to offer users.

Sony announced Wednesday at CES 2009 the creation of SX line of standard-definition flash-based camcorders in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes, all fitted with a 60x zoom lens.

The $600 HDR-CX100 features 8GB of internal flash memory and 1,920x1,080 high-definition video capabilities in a compact package with typical Sony good looks.

No major overhaul for Sony's SR-series Handycams. But if you tend to drag your feet on offloading your digital video these refreshed models offer more gigs than 2008's versions. And if you like to keep your distance from your prey subject, a co

The SDR-S15 is a sweet-looking compact SD-card-based camcorder looking to find a warm-and-cozy home in your coat pocket or bag.

The SDR-S26 doesn't have any internal storage (it's SD/SDHC cards or nothing), but it does have Panasonic's new "world's first" 70x optical zoom.

Announced Wednesday at CES 2009, the SDR-H80 and SDR-H90 camcorders from Panasonic offer storage capacities up to 80GB and an optical zoom of 70x.

Long zoom ranges are popular with still cameras, but on camcorders they can be more of a hassle than a bonus unless you've got rock-steady hands or a tripod. But that hasn't stopped Panasonic.