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    • #1 Canon HV40

    • Canon HV40
    • The Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder is the updated version of the Canon HV30. The difference is the addition of true 24p recording which offers a more film-like frame rate over the standard 30 frames per second. Make sure your editing software and computer can handle the additional processing power and true 24p mode.
    • GURU Rating: 5.0
    • Epinions Rating: N/A
    • Average price: $775

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    • #2 Canon ZR900

    • Canon ZR900
    • I love the external mic in the Canon ZR900. This is a simple and inexpensive camcorder that really does a great job. Exactly what you'd expect with a Canon.
    • GURU Rating: 5.0
    • Epinions Rating: 5.0
    • Average price: $600

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    • #3 Canon HV30

    • Canon HV30
    • The Canon HV30 will soon be updated, but in all, this is a great camcorder to purchase. I think the picture and color quality, the low-light ability, and the white balance are all fantastic.
    • GURU Rating: 4.6
    • Epinions Rating: 4.0
    • Average price: $1,500

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    • #4 Canon HF S100

    • Canon HF S100
    • The Canon VIXIA HF S100 is a fabulous camcorder, especially for professional use. This is probably the smallest camcorder you can find, without sacrificing video quality in any way.
    • GURU Rating: 4.6
    • Epinions Rating: 5.0
    • Average price: $956

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    • #5 Canon HF20

    • Canon HF20
    • The Canon VIXIA HF20 has some functions that are hard to find, but really this is a superior camcorder when it comes to image quality (updated model from the HF11). Probably need to add some light if shooting indoors, but otherwise it is a very light and practical camcorder.
    • GURU Rating: 4.6
    • Epinions Rating: 4.3
    • Average price: $645

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    • #6 Flip Video F260

    • Flip Video F260
    • A friend keeps her Flip Video Ultra Series F260 in her purse for when her kids have something cute to say. It still connects easily to a computer for easy sharing and downloading. And it fits right in your pocket or purse - using only 2 AA batteries!
    • GURU Rating: 4.6
    • Epinions Rating: 4.4
    • Average price: $125

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    • #7 Canon HG20

    • Canon HG20
    • The Canon HG20 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder is a great camcorder, but it definitely comes with a price. And with 60GB harddrive, it has more than enough memory for you to use.
    • GURU Rating: 4.6
    • Epinions Rating: 4.5
    • Average price: $1,000

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    • #8 Flip Video F460

    • Flip Video F460
    • The Flip Video MinoHD F460 is an awesome camcorder, especially for the price! I love that it fits right in the pocket and the video quality is great. Definitely recommend, even though there's no external microphone.
    • GURU Rating: 4.6
    • Epinions Rating: 3.9
    • Average price: $182

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    • #9 Sony DCR-SR87

    • Sony DCR-SR87
    • The Sony DCR-SR87 is very simple to operate. This is the updated version of the SR85 and it has a very powerful 25x optical zoom.
    • GURU Rating: 4.4
    • Epinions Rating: N/A
    • Average price: $465

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    • #10 Canon HF11

    • Canon HF11
    • The Canon VIXIA HF11 AVCHD 32 GB Flash memory camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom says a lot with just the beginning of this sentence. Lots of bells and whistles, but it's already been updated (see the HF20). Really the video quality is great and this is cheaper than the HF10 or the HF100.
    • GURU Rating: 4.4
    • Epinions Rating: 4.0
    • Average price: $678

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