4 Cool Mini Camcorders Worth Picking Up

The iPhone may have gained its own camcorder, but that doesn’t mean the mini camcorder market is dying. There are many people who rather spend $200-300 on a HD new camcorder rather than locking themselves in a multiple year contract with AT&T. There are plenty of next generation mini camcorders available that give you better video quality and more bang for you buck than your iPhone. If you are looking for a high quality mini camcorder for the road, here are 4 mini camcorders you should try:

Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera: it is capable of taking 1080p videos, so your videos look better than ever on YouTube. It’s expandable with SD cards as far as its memory is concerned.

Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation: the new Flip MinoHD has been redesigned to provide you with more flexibility on the road. It still takes 720p videos but the image quality has been improved. It’s very sleek as well.

Creative Labs Vado HD 3rd Generation Pocket Video Camcorder: Vado camcorders have gotten much better with each generation. This new generation lets you record 2 hours of HD video at 30 fps. It’s pretty compact as well.

Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder: comes with built-in stereo condenser microphones with X/Y configuration and allows you to edit your videos easily as well. The quality of image is decent but could be better. The sound quality is great.

Your turn: what’s your favorite mini camcorder?

4 Cool Gorillapod Tripods for Your Digital Camera

Whether you own a small mini camcorder or a large digital SLR, it is essential for you to invest in a nice, flexible tripod to get those shots that you want. And you do want your tripod to be solid enough to keep your gadget from falling and breaking on its own. Gorillapod has some of the best, most flexible tripods on the market. So whether you are looking for a super flexible tripod for your Zi8 or D90X camera, Gorillapod has you covered. With that in mind, here are 4 Gorillapod tripods for every occasion:

Joby GP1-E1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod: it’s a flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 9.7 ounce. It’s designed for those who want to carry their tripod with them. Great for compact digital cameras.

Joby GM1-01EN Gorillamobile Flexible Tripod: a super flexible tripod that lets you attach it to almost any surface. It comes with a rubberized ring and foot grips to provide enhanced stability on slick or uneven surfaces, and the device lock gives you more peace of mind as well. … Continue Reading