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Sony HDR-CX350V Hands-On Review

by Eric on March 4, 2010

Sony HDR-CX350V

The Sony HDR-CX350V is a compact camcorder that captures Full HD 1080 video in AVCHD format.  In addition to AVCHD video format, the CX350V can also capture 7.1MP still images with its Exmor R CMOS sensor.  The CX350V features 32GB of internal flash memory, which can be expanded via Memory Stick or SD cards. [click to continue…]

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Samsung HMX-U20 and HMX-U15

by Eric on February 20, 2010

Samsung HMX-U20

The Samsung HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 are two new ultra-compact camcorders introduced at PMA 2010.

The Samsung HMX-U20 features 1080p video capture, a 3x optical zoom, a 2-inch LCD and a built-in USB connection.  The HMX-U20 can also capture 10MP still images.  The Samsung HMX-U20 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $249.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Samsung HMX-U20

The Samsung HMX-U15 also features 1080p video capture, no zoom, a 2-inch LCD and a built-in USB connection.  The HMX-U15 capture 14MP still images.  The Samsung HMX-15 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $229.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com. [click to continue…]

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Homebrew 3D HD Video For About $250

by Joe on February 18, 2010

$250 3D Camera Test (Anaglyph) from Ron Proctor on Vimeo.

Ron and Amy Jo Proctor of Weber State University has shared this home grown 3D, HD video which was put together for about $250 US dollars and a pair of Kodak Zx1 Cameras.  It looks to be very rudimentary, but maybe they will keep giving it the good ole college try and come up with something better.

The Kodak Zx1 is avaliable from B&H photo.

The pair of Kodak Zx1 cameras were mounted on a homemade jig at 6.5cm baseline an affixed to a standard tripod.  the cameras were simultaneously manually activated and then processed  in editing software.

[via Engadget, via SAVI]

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Panasonic HDC-TM700

The Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 are new additions to Panasonic’s line of 3MOS HD camcorders.  Both cameras offer 1080p HD video capture at 60p. Both cameras can also capture 14.2MP still images when in still image mode and 13.3MP still images from recorded video.

The HS700 features a built-in 240GB hard drive and an SDXC card slot for additional storage up to 2TB thanks to the boost in capacity from the SDXC card specification. Likewise, the TM700 has a built-in 32GB hard drive and also packs an SDXC card slot for additional storage. [click to continue…]

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JVC Everio GZ-HM340

by Eric on February 2, 2010

JVC Everio GZ-HM340

The JVC Everio GZ-HM340 is a HD video camera with 16GB of internal flash memory and an SDHC card slot for memory expansion.

The GZ-HM340 should be available in February 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

JVC Everio GZ-HM340 Key Features

  • 16GB Internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC card slot
  • 1/5.8″ 1.37 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
  • 20x Optical Zoom (KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
  • Advanced Image Stabilizer
  • Time-Lapse REC & Auto REC
  • One Touch Upload to YouTube�* (HD Compatible)
  • Seamless Recording over two media
  • Face Detection & Face Flow Thumbnail
  • Laser Touch Operation
  • 2-Way Grip Belt
  • Everio MediaBrowser

More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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New Vivitar Video Cameras at CES 2010

by Eric on January 8, 2010

Vivitar DVR850W

Vivitar unveiled several new consumer-grade video cameras at CES 2010 yesterday.  Two of the headline cameras are the waterproof DVR 850 (shown above) and the DVR 980, which features 1080p video capture and a 10x optical zoom.  The DVR 850 will set you back $179, while the DVR 980 runs $399.

Vivitar announced several other video cameras with a range of specifications and color options available.  More details about the new Vivitar video cameras can be found in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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