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Camcorder Buying Guide
The moment you decide to buy a camcorder, you're inundated with a dizzying array of jargon: HDD, HD, AVCHD, HDV. You'll come
across camcorders that cost as little as $100 and those that cost thousands. And the sales staff could even confuse you more.
Use our guide will help find the right camcorder for your needs.
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