Panasonic launches AG-HMC150 HD camcorder
April 14, 2008
Canon’s new duo wasn’t the first and neither the last announcement at NAB Show 2008. Panasonic had also launched its new camcorder : the AG-HMC150, which is the newest member of the AVCCAM family and can record clips at 1,280 x 720 or 1,440 x 1,080, unsing the industry standard MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 compression profile. It features 3-inch 3CCD imagers, 13x Leica Dicomar zoom lens, optical image stabilization, a digital signal processor and also the ability to store footage on SD / SDHC flash cards.
The price for such a camcorder is somewhere around $4,500, but it certainly worth it.
Canon launched XL H1S and XL H1A HD camcorders
April 10, 2008
Canon’s new XL H1S and XL H1A are made on the foundation of the company’s well-received XL H1 prosumer. These two camcorders feature some interesting additions, such as the updated 20x HD Video Lens III, audio input capabilities, external LCD monitor output plug and some image and color settings improvements. The XL H1S hits in June for $9,000 while the H1A is expected to become available mid-July for a price tag of $6,000.
Everio GZ-HD6, the first consumer HDD Camera to Output 1080p
January 29, 2008
JVC has launched a bunch of new HDD-recording camcorder recently but the most interesting one is Everio GZ-HD6 that comes with a special feature : it outputs video at 1080/60 pace. The HD6 packs the same 3-CCD full HD sensor system, 10x optical zoom lens and thanks to its 120GB hard drive it can store about 10 hours of max-resolution video. Oh, wait! We haven’t finished yet. There is something even more magical at this one : its conversion engine. Even if it records in MPEG2 1080i, the camcorder uses a conversion engine to fire out a 1080/60p signal through HDMI to your HDTV. According to JVC, this seems to be a world premiere in this domain. Anyway, to see if the video viewing quality worths or not, we’ll have to wait until mid-February to buy it in Japan at a price of ?170,000 (aprox. $1,600) on the HD6 or ?150,000 ($1,400) on its 60GB sibling, the HD5.
DXG-566V HD camcorder delivered for $149
January 4, 2008
There is no wonder why DXG reached the bottom-end and that’s because a lot of their products are simply laughable. Anyway, this one might be cheap enough to be respected, we don’t guarantee that, but we have a feeling that this one might worth it. The all new DXG-566V HD, which will officially debut at CES, sets a new bar for HD camcorders, and a price of $149. Yes, you’ve heard it well, for $149 you’ll get a craptastically designed handheld camcorder that features a 5-megapixel sensor, a 3-inch flip-out LCD monitor, 32MB of onboard memory, and SD expansion slot and the ability to capture video at 1,280 x 720. What else did you expected to receive for only $149 ?
Sony reveals new high-end pro HDV camcorders
November 15, 2007
Sony is back with two new high-end 1080p HDV cameras, the $10,500 HVR-S270U and the $6,850 HVR-Z7U. Both models sports interchangeable Carl Zeiss lenses, Sony’s 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor that offers 1.5 lux sensitivity, 24p and 30p modes, and support for recording directly to CompactFlash or an optional hard-disk recording attachment. The miniDV-only HVR-Z7U features HDMI output, and the HVR-270U bumps up to HD- or SD-SDI output and it also can also take full-size DVCAM tapes. Sony also launched the $5,540 HVR-M35U HDV deck that supports both miniDV and full-size tapes, and features a 2.7-inch preview LCD. This two models are expected in February.
Read full entry »YouTube-friendly Flip Video Ultra camcorder from Pure Digital
September 12, 2007
After launching the Flip Video, Pure Digital is coming back with a new release called Flip Video Ultra. The ultra-compact camcorder is different from it’s predecessor with some extra addons such as an “on-board software to enable editing, organizing, and seamless video uploading to AOL, YouTube and other video sharing sites.” .The device also features a flip-out USB port for connecting to your PC. It is already available in white, pink, black and orange motifs for $149.99 (1GB) or $179.99 (2GB).
Read full entry »The world’s smallest 1080p camcorder
August 30, 2007
Here is DMX-HD1000 , Sanyo’s first to record full 1080p, 1,920 x 1,080 resolution video using the HD/MPEG-4 AVC codec. This one features the ability to shoot 8 megapixel stills via its 1/2.5-inch CMOS sensor, a 10x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD, HDMI-out, and the ability to record direct to SD/SDHC cards for up to 2 hours at a charge. DMX-HD1000 will also have a SDHC/SD memory card slot, and the card can store maximum 8GB about 1 hour and 25 minutes of Full HD recordings.
It will be available in September for about ?120,000 or about $1,000.
Read full entry »DXG unveils a cheap DXG-572V camcorder
August 14, 2007
DXG unveiled a five-megapixel DXG-572V camcorder that’s delivering a lot of promises for an uber-cheap price. This one features a built-in CMOS sensor, 4x digital zoom, white balance adjuster, voice recorder, digital still camera, or “near DVD quality” 640 x 480 MPEG4 / AVI video. The unit boasts 32 measly megabytes of internal storage, an SD / MMC expansion slot, USB 2.0 connectivity, and a flip-out LCD screen to boot. You can have your own DXG-572V camcorder for $149.99 , available in stores.
Read full entry »First Blu-ray camcorders by Hitachi
August 2, 2007
Hitachi announced today two camcorders that can record video at up to 1920×1080-pixel resolution on 8-centimeter Blu-ray discs. Both of them the DZ-BD7H and the DZ-BD70, include 5.3-megapixel CMOS sensors developed by AltaSens of Thousand Oaks, California.
According to Hitachi both models features 10X optical zoom lenses, 2.7-inch LCDs, and will be able to fit about one hour of 1920×1080 footage, or two hours of 1440×1080 video, on single-sided, single-layer BD-R/-RE discs. The DZ-BD7H will include a 30GB hard disk drive, which Hitachi says will hold up to four hours of 1920×1080 video, or eight hours of 1440×1080 footage.
The DZ-BD7H and DZ-BD70 will both start selling in Japan on August 30, but won’t be available in U.S. until October; their prices are expected to be $1,500 and $1,300, respectively.
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