Hard drive camcorders allows users to record much more video than MiniDV or DVD camcorders without switching out tapes of DVDs. There are a variety of different Hard Drive or hard Disk camcorder on the market. Here are some of the best Hard drive camcorders available:
1. Sony DCR-SR300 Hard Disk Camcorder
The Sony DCR-SR300 records video onto a 30GB hard drive. The camcorder has a 20x optical zoom and 2.7-inch touch panel LCD. The SR300 also has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar professional lens and records sound in Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo surround sound.
2. Sony HDR-SR5 Hard Disk Camcorder
The Sony HDR-SR5 records high-definition video onto a built-in 40GB hard drive. The camcorder will also allow you to record standard definition video as well as take 4.1 megapixel still photos. The SR5 has a 10x optical zoom, and 2.7-inch touch screen LCD and records 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound.
3. Panasonic SDR-H200 HDD/SD Camcorder
The Panasonic SDR-H200 is a 3 CCD camcorder that can record video onto a #)GB built-in hard drive, or onto a SD (secure digital) card. The H200 has a 10x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD screen.
4. JVC GZ-MG255US Hard Disk Camcorder
The JVC GZ-MG255US records video onto a 30GB hard drive and will also take 2 megapixel still photos. The MG255 has a 10x optical zoom and 2.7-inch widescreen LCD.