What is the Best Digital Camcorders and Cameras for Christmas?

The hottest Christmas gifts for this year:

Digital camcorders and cameras

Whereas many Christmas gifts will gather dust well into the new-year, digital camcorders and digital cameras are sure to be put to immediate use capturing the day’s events.

If you want to relive all those party games for years to come then camcorders are a great way to ensure those magic moments are never forgotten and can be passed on to future generations. Nowadays you should look for a digital camcorder with high-definition (HD) capabilities. The latest models include:

• Sony HDR-SR12E Digital Camcorder – A stylish and ultra-compact model with an impressively high capacity of 120 Gigabytes (GB). It allows up to 48 hours of recording time and produces excellent picture quality including still images up to a 10 megapixels resolution

• Panasonic HDC-SD5 Digital Camcorder – One of the easiest to use camcorders on the market, the Panasonic HDC-SD5 is lightweight and takes high definition to a new level as it is capable of recording 1920x1080 pixels for full HD glory.

• Canon HV30 Digital Camcorder – Described by its manufacturer as the “digital filmmaker’s camcorder”, the HV30 can be adapted to a number of shooting situations and features cinema-style progressive shooting to provide the look and feel of a film for ambitious moviemakers.

We may have become accustomed to taking quick snaps with our camera phones, but how many of us bother to download the images on to a PC and print them off? By contrast digital cameras can provide superb picture quality with images that can be easily accessed and treasured for years to come.

So if you want to help a friend or family member capture memories this Christmas pick up one of the following:

• Fujifilm Z100fd Digital Camera – A slim-line digital camera available in four colours: cappuccino brown, tuxedo black, shell pink and satin silver. It is a stylish model with a 5x optical zoom lens and many advanced auto-snapping technologies.

• Panasonic DMC-FX500 Digital Camera – Named the best compact digital camera in Europe for 2008 by the Technical Image Press Association, the DMC-FX500 has an intuitive touch-screen operation as well as joystick control. It also has an image-stabilised zoom ideal for any subject.

• Olympus Mju 1030SW Digital Camera – Described as the “life-proof” digital camera, the versatile Olympus Mju is waterproof to 10m, crush proof up to 100kg and shock proof up to 2.0m. In addition it features face detection for perfect focus on image areas and 10.1 megapixels for poster-sized prints.

Buying digital cameras allows us to save those special moments but if you want something more lively then a camcorders are your best bet. Find the best deals on digital cameras and more online.

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All About Apple iPod

Apple iPod took birth in the year 2001 and has graduated into the fifth generation presently. They have become style statements of the young and the not so young alike in this century. The fact that Apple gained more brand recognition through the iPod than even the superlative Mac series personal computers speak volumes about the acceptance these small gadgets acquired in such a small period of time.


Compared to other MP3 players, the iPod was smaller but packed literally more punch. The design was, and is, considered cool by our younger generation. The product catapulted itself into the top of the sales charts and beat all other MP3 players hands down. Several manufacturers tried to bring out iPod beaters, but so far, Apple has been able to keep competitors at bay. May be the initial hype is still holding.

A certain aura is built around the Apple iPod, and the product has definitely lived up to the hype. Newer variations like iPod Nano and iPod video are specifications rich and are suited for the most tech savvy amongst us. iPod Nano features a color monitor screen and a patented control interface. It is smaller than the older iPod Shuffle and as such, has less storage space. But it is more easily portable and convenient to use than other comparable versions.

A combination of plastic at the front and metal at the back makes the outer covering of the Apple iPod. The gadget can be connected to a USB port or headphone. A central wheel controls the functions. The thin and stylish design goes well with lovely colors too, but silver color, it seems, to be more accepted internationally. Capacities also differ, sometimes going up to eighty GB.

Apple iPod presently is the perceived ultimate in portable entertainment field. Innovative software applications adapted by the gadget have increased convenience and sound quality. With each generation, storage space increased but without any considerable change in the size.

With the explosion of interest in iPod, a new service sector, the iPod accessory industry, also set foot in our midst. Compatible accessories take music enjoyment to new heights. Trendy carrying cases add the desirability quotient of the iPod. Backpack and jacket control helps you to control the music while performing hard physical activities. iPod radio remote helps you turn into different radio channels. iPod hi-fi featuring amplified speakers and outlets for D cell batteries increases portability of the device. Wireless headphones, cassette adaptor, iPod speakers and iTop button locator are the most commonly used iPod accessories.

iPod itself is a very convenient entertainment gadget. When combined with the requisite accessories, the convenience and entertainment increases even further. Did I hear someone say that Apple iPod promote easy living and thereby, indolence?

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