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The Bottom Line: The low-end HF R series announced at CES survives the annual purge for the slowly dying category. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 8.3 oz, 32 x x, Zoom lens - 2.8 mm - 89.6 mm, 2.2 in, 2.1 in, Camcorder, Canon VIXIA HF R40 - Consumer - Flash card, - Internal flash memory, 4.6 in

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 55 reviews

The Bottom Line: This outstanding performer raises the bar for prosumer MiniDV camcorders. Read review

Specs: 3CCD with Pixel Shift, None, 2.6 lbs, 12 in, Canon GL2 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 4.6 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.2 mm - 84 mm - F/1.6-2.9, 5.4 in

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  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Convenient, well-designed camcorders that look pricier than they are, models in the Canon FS series--FS11, FS10, and FS100--nevertheless deliver typical budget video in line with their budget price tags. Read review

Specs: CCD, 9.2 oz, Canon FS100 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.4 in, 2.3 in, 4.9 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesn't set a new standard. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, None, 7.7 lbs, 8.9 in, Canon XL2 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 19.5 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 108 mm - F/1.6-3.5, 8.7 in

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.9 oz, 4.8 in, 2.2 in, 2.3 in, Canon FS200 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2

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Specs: CMOS, None, 2.2 lbs, 10.6 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.25 mm - 42.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 7.5 in, Canon XF100 - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 5.5 in

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Specs: CCD, 13.8 oz, 3.3 in, 2.7 in, Canon ZR960 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 4.8 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2

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Specs: 3CCD, None, 2.6 lbs, Canon GL1 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.2 mm - 84 mm - F/1.6-2.9, 4.6 in, 5.3 in, 10.7 in

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Specs: CCD, 7.9 oz, 2.2 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2, Canon FS300 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.8 in, 2.3 in

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Specs: CCD, 7.8 oz, Canon FS400 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.8 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2, 2.3 in, 2.1 in

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's new MiniDV top model, the ZR850, continues the ZR tradition of offering affordable, easy-to-use wide-screen movie-making, though low-light performance is still subpar. Read review

Specs: CCD, 1.07 megapixels, None, 13.4 oz, 3.6 in, 2.2 in, Canon ZR850 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 4.7 in, 35 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 91 mm - F/2.0-5.0

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CMOS, None, 2.4 lbs, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.25 mm - 42.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8, Canon XF105 - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 5.5 in, 10.6 in, 7.5 in

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's affordable, compact ZR200 performs beautifully when the lights are bright, but you're probably better off with its less expensive sibling, the ZR100. Read review

Specs: CCD, None, 0.9 lbs, 3.7 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.8 mm - 56 mm - F/1.6-3.2, Canon ZR200 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 5.1 in, 2 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 13.4 oz, 4.7 in, 3.6 in, Canon ZR950 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 2.2 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's latest entry-level camcorder, the ZR700, is easy to use, affordable, and ideal for wide-screen moviemaking, but low-light performance remains a problem. Read review

Specs: CCD, 680,000 pixels, None, 0.9 lbs, 3.6 in, Canon ZR700 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 1.9 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 65 mm - F/1.8-2.6, 4.5 in

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.9 oz, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2, 4.8 in, Canon FS200 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 2.3 in

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  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon DC40 definitely deserves a spot on your short list of DVD camcorders. Read review

Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 16.9 oz, Canon DC40 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 3.4 in, 5 in, 2.4 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 13.4 oz, 3.6 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2, Canon ZR900 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 2.2 in, 4.7 in

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: CCD, 1.23 megapixels, None, 0.9 lbs, 3.4 in, 1.9 in, 4.8 in, Canon DC10 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.05 mm - 40.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: CCD, 2 megapixels, Built-in flash, 0.9 lbs, Canon DC20 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 4.8 in, 1.9 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.05 mm - 40.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 3.4 in

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: A good budget home-movie camcorder but think twice before forgoing the night light in the Elura 65. Read review

Specs: CCD, None, 1.1 lbs, 2.9 in, 3.1 in, 5.1 in, Canon Elura 60 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 14 x x Zoom lens - 3.5 mm - 49 mm - F/1.8-3.1

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 13.4 oz, 2.2 in, 4.7 in, Canon ZR930 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 3.6 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A simple DVD camcorder with decent performance and image quality, the DC220 won't blow you away, but it also will not let you down. Read review

Specs: CCD, 0.68 megapixels, 14.3 oz, 3.5 in, 35 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 91 mm - F/2.0-5.0, 2.1 in, Canon DC220 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CCD, 13.4 oz, Canon DC420 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 4.8 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.0, 3.5 in, 2.6 in

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Specs: CCD, None, 1.3 lbs, 2.2 in, Canon ZR10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 4 in, 5.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.2 mm - 42 mm - F/1.8-2.9