Review of Toshiba Camileo H30 HD Camcorder

The U.S. camera market is already flooded with affordable HD camcorders, but Toshiba thinks consumers can do with another, especially one that sports features typically found on devices costing twice as much.

That's what we have with Toshiba's H30, an entry-level device wedged between the higher-end X100 and pocket-sized S20 in its new Camileo line of HD camcorders. For $250 at launch, the 1080p Camileo H30 may run with the Flip and other pocket camcorders in price, but with a 5x optical zoom and picture controls, it laps them in specs.

Compact, lightweight and in Full-HD, the new Toshiba Camileo HD Camcorder with 5x optical zoom and a 3" touch screen lets you enjoy state-of-the-art technology with 1080p True High Definition Video and take sharp 10 MegaPixel digital still photos. Note: Memory card not included. Purchase of a memory card is highly recommended.

Toshiba Camileo HD Camcorder, 5x Optical Zoom, 3-Inch Touch Screen:
1920 x 1080 resolution HD video delivers high resolution video with excellent color and precision detail in AVI file format
5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom gives you professional quality zooming capability on the Toshiba HD camcorder
3.0" touchscreen LCD allows you to shoot and review your footage on a bright screen that can even be seen in direct sunlight
Additional Features for the Toshiba Camileo HD Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom and 3-Inch Touch Screen:
HDMI digital AV output
Video stabilization in 720p mode and below
SD/SDHC memory card slot
Easy YouTube upload button
Four record mode settings on the Toshiba HD camcorder

Pros: Great image quality, small size, a fair set of features, pretty good size zoom capability, and of course, full HD support, make this a great camera. Also, it takes excellent pictures.

Cons: There is one thing that is noticeable outright. Its autofocus can be a bit slow, especially when getting up close. Also, vibration reduction/image stabilization only applies with 720p HD, so thats kind of a let down. But still, the Pros beat the Cons

Summary: The product, with even with its patent cons, still makes a great video camera well worth the money. It has great features and unless you are a 100% professional videographer, it will satisfy your needs.

Helpful reading:

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