camcorders for beginners
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for camcorders for beginners.
If you're not a videographer, you may not even consider buying a camcorder. But they're handy for everything from capturing the kids' soccer games to shooting home movies or even recording lectures in class. And if you are doing video work, you may have been tempted by the latest DSLRs and mirrorless cameras—but they can't match the picture quality or convenience of a camcorder. Here's a look at some of the best on the market right now.
Sony - AX43A 4K Handycam with Exmore R CMOS sensor camcorder - Black
Model: FDRAX43A/BSKU: 6516306Top comment"i love my purchase. as a beginner in the camcorder game, i am pleased with the ease of use and the quality of the videos....I got this for my husband for Christmas as an upgrade from an old JVC camcorder. He LOVES it!...bought it as a beginner"
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Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot, to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K1 movie recording and high-quality sound with a unique microphone the AX43A Handycam® camcorder puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.Top comment"i love my purchase. as a beginner in the camcorder game, i am pleased with the ease of use and the quality of the videos....I got this for my husband for Christmas as an upgrade from an old JVC camcorder. He LOVES it!...bought it as a beginner"
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Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot, to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K1 movie recording and high-quality sound with a unique microphone the AX43A Handycam® camcorder puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $949.99
Panasonic - HC-V785K Full HD Video Camera Camcorder with 20X Optical Zoom - Black
Model: HC-V785KSKU: 6511404Top comment"Camcorder...Really like the quality of videos and pictures it takes. Camcorder has worked great with no issues"
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The V785 Full-HD Camcorder shoots bright, crisp images even in dim lighting, due to a 34% larger sensor (1/2.3-inch vs. standard 1/5.8-inch). To reduce hand shake, the AUTO O.I.S. Lock function automatically activates. Compact camera body includes 4-drive lens system and optical 20x zoom. Smooth slow motion video, multi manual dial settings, and a wind shield zoom microphone for high sound quality.Top comment"Camcorder...Really like the quality of videos and pictures it takes. Camcorder has worked great with no issues"
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The V785 Full-HD Camcorder shoots bright, crisp images even in dim lighting, due to a 34% larger sensor (1/2.3-inch vs. standard 1/5.8-inch). To reduce hand shake, the AUTO O.I.S. Lock function automatically activates. Compact camera body includes 4-drive lens system and optical 20x zoom. Smooth slow motion video, multi manual dial settings, and a wind shield zoom microphone for high sound quality.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $464.99The previous price was $614.99
Sony - Handycam FDR-AX700 4K Premium Camcorder - black
Model: FDRAX700/BSKU: 6130907Top comment"I liked it! Good for beginners.......................Excellent camcorder...This is an excellent camcorder, easy to use every time. We use this camcorder to make movies to post online. "
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Transfer real life to video without losing any of its vibrancy with this Sony Handycam FDR-AX700 4K Premium camcorder. Fast Hybrid AF delivers quick response, and 4K UHD replays your recordings in brilliant clarity via television or monitor. The ergonomic, lightweight design of this Sony Handycam camcorder is easy to grip and manage no matter where the action happens.Top comment"I liked it! Good for beginners.......................Excellent camcorder...This is an excellent camcorder, easy to use every time. We use this camcorder to make movies to post online. "
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Transfer real life to video without losing any of its vibrancy with this Sony Handycam FDR-AX700 4K Premium camcorder. Fast Hybrid AF delivers quick response, and 4K UHD replays your recordings in brilliant clarity via television or monitor. The ergonomic, lightweight design of this Sony Handycam camcorder is easy to grip and manage no matter where the action happens.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $1,899.99
Panasonic - HC-V770 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HCV770KSKU: 5177077Top comment"Great camera for beginners. I do recommend it to ppl...Great camera for beginners"
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Capture clear shots by using this Panasonic Camcorder with HDR that reduces bright spots and enhances dark areas. Connect your smartphone's video camera by using Wi-Fi for picture-in-picture video, and reduce sound distortion with the Wind Shield Zoom Microphone for high-quality recording. This Panasonic Camcorder uses Level Shot Function to suppress distortion and tilting to minimize blurred, slanted videos.Top comment"Great camera for beginners. I do recommend it to ppl...Great camera for beginners"
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Capture clear shots by using this Panasonic Camcorder with HDR that reduces bright spots and enhances dark areas. Connect your smartphone's video camera by using Wi-Fi for picture-in-picture video, and reduce sound distortion with the Wind Shield Zoom Microphone for high-quality recording. This Panasonic Camcorder uses Level Shot Function to suppress distortion and tilting to minimize blurred, slanted videos.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $599.99
Panasonic - HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HC-VX870KSKU: 3774034Top comment"They can improve but for beginners this would be a good 4K camera. I'm just used to much larger proline cameras...Excellent camcorder, very easy to use (especially since I’m a beginner) the price is very competitive and the functionality is great."
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Preserve important moments with this Panasonic HC-VX870K camcorder, which features a BSI MOS sensor that captures stunning footage with up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution and clear stereo sound. Hybrid image stabilization ensures smooth videos.Top comment"They can improve but for beginners this would be a good 4K camera. I'm just used to much larger proline cameras...Excellent camcorder, very easy to use (especially since I’m a beginner) the price is very competitive and the functionality is great."
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Preserve important moments with this Panasonic HC-VX870K camcorder, which features a BSI MOS sensor that captures stunning footage with up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution and clear stereo sound. Hybrid image stabilization ensures smooth videos.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $829.99The previous price was $929.99
Sony - Handycam AX43 4K Camcorder - Black
Model: FDRAX43/BSKU: 6400914Top comment"Great beginner video camera for families......The battery quality is great and I would say this makes for a great beginner handy camera. It is a great camera for most uses unless you have specific features that it does not have. ...Great camera for beginners"
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Capture high-quality videos with this Sony Handycam 4K camcorder. The 0.4-inch CMOS sensor delivers high-resolution 4K content with fast intelligent autofocus and enhanced audio, while the SteadyShot image stabilizer boasts clear detailed shots even at full zoom. This Sony Handycam 4K camcorder has a built-in Highlight Movie Maker that lets you create and share videos seamlessly.Top comment"Great beginner video camera for families......The battery quality is great and I would say this makes for a great beginner handy camera. It is a great camera for most uses unless you have specific features that it does not have. ...Great camera for beginners"
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Capture high-quality videos with this Sony Handycam 4K camcorder. The 0.4-inch CMOS sensor delivers high-resolution 4K content with fast intelligent autofocus and enhanced audio, while the SteadyShot image stabilizer boasts clear detailed shots even at full zoom. This Sony Handycam 4K camcorder has a built-in Highlight Movie Maker that lets you create and share videos seamlessly.See all Traditional CamcordersOpen-BoxAs low asYour price for this item is $554.99
Sony - Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HDRCX405/BSKU: 2964179Top comment"Great camera for beginners...Great camera for beginners. Excellent price. Well worth the money....Reliable camcorder for beginners...Reliable camera for beginners. It has a plasticky feel to it compared to the earlier models"
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Utilizing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, a BIONZ X image processor and an Exmor R CMOS sensor, this Sony Handycam HDRCX405/B camcorder enables you to capture video footage with 1920 x 1080 resolution and sharp still images.Top comment"Great camera for beginners...Great camera for beginners. Excellent price. Well worth the money....Reliable camcorder for beginners...Reliable camera for beginners. It has a plasticky feel to it compared to the earlier models"
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Utilizing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, a BIONZ X image processor and an Exmor R CMOS sensor, this Sony Handycam HDRCX405/B camcorder enables you to capture video footage with 1920 x 1080 resolution and sharp still images.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $229.99
Sony - Handycam AX53 4K Flash Memory Premium Camcorder - Black
Model: FDRAX53/BSKU: 4849001Top comment"It's a good Camcorder for beginners. Very simple to use and works great. ...Easy to use for beginners, cool features! Works excellent for filming or taking still pics"
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Shoot video in ultrahigh 4K resolution with the Sony 4K Expert Handycam. The advanced Exmor R sensor delivers outstanding image clarity and reduces artifacts and noise for a great-looking, consistent video. Use the 29 mm wide-angle lens for up to 12x optical zoom, which ensures your Sony 4K Expert Handycam captures all the action.Top comment"It's a good Camcorder for beginners. Very simple to use and works great. ...Easy to use for beginners, cool features! Works excellent for filming or taking still pics"
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Shoot video in ultrahigh 4K resolution with the Sony 4K Expert Handycam. The advanced Exmor R sensor delivers outstanding image clarity and reduces artifacts and noise for a great-looking, consistent video. Use the 29 mm wide-angle lens for up to 12x optical zoom, which ensures your Sony 4K Expert Handycam captures all the action.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $1,099.99
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