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Camcorder reviews: Reliability

Best camcorders for reliability

The best digital camcorders will preserve those important moments in great quality - be sure to check which models are rated Best Buys in the Which? HD camcorder reviews before you decide on a purchase. 

But buying a digital camcorder is no small investment, so it's good to know you're spending your money on a reliable brand. We surveyed Which? members to see how reliable they'd found their own digital camcorders to be, and the results suggest that most big brands are reassuringly durable.

 

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Why camcorders break down

The top three reasons why Which? members' camcorders broke down:

  • Picture quality problems 4%
  • Tape or DVD jamming 2%
  • Recording failure 1%
HD camcorder Which? reliability index
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