Pros
- Excellent low-light performance
- Earbuds can function as external mic
- Exposure controls
- Wide-angle lens
Cons
- No removable storage
Bottom Line
The third-generation Vado HD has the widest-angle lens of any HD pocket camcorder, as well as exposure controls, great low-light video quality, and a sub-$200 price.
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The Versatile Creative Vado HD Pocket Camcorder
The Creative Vado HD pocket camcorder comes with a wide-angle lens, exposure controls, an external mic input, and good low-light video shooting.
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