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Samsung HMX-T10 Camcorder

by Eric on September 2, 2010

The Samsung HMX-T10 is a compact camcorder that offers full HD capture and has a unique 20-degree slanted lens intended for user comfort.  The new camcorder records to SD cards and has a 10x zoom lens.

The T10 should be available this month at an initial retail price of $299. Check availability on Amazon.com.

More images of the new camcorder and details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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The Canon XF105 and XF100 are a pair of compact camcorders that capture HD video using Canon’s XF MPEG-2 F:2:2 50 Mbps codec. Essentially, these are the junior versions of the XF300 and XF305 camcorders. The new camcorders feature a 10x zoom lens covering a 35mm equivalent range of 30.4mm to 304mm and are assisted by Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer.  Additional features include a 3.5″ 920k-dot resolution LCD that is fully articulating, along with dual XLR inputs.

The XF105 and XF100 have in-camera features for capturing HD 3D video when paired together.  Additionally, both cameras offer an infrared low-light capability for shooting in complete darkness at HD resolutions. The XF105 and XF100 record to CF cards.  The XF105 offers HD-SDI output and genlock in/SMPTE time code (in/out) terminals.

No word on price yet (I would guesstimate in the $3500+ range), but the Canon XF105 and XF100 should be available in first quarter 2011.

More details and product images below. [click to continue…]

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Kodak PlayTouch Pocket Video Camera

by Eric on August 23, 2010

The Kodak PlayTouch is a new pocket-size video camera capable of shooting 1080p HD video.  Like the Flip video camera, the Kodak PlayTouch includes a built-in USB arm, which is used to both charge and connect the camera to your computer.  The PlayTouch uses SD/SDHC cards for up to 32GB of storage, which can hold 10 hours of HD video.

The PlayTouch also captures 5MP still images and has an HDMI output for connecting directly to your TV.  The PlayTouch carries an initial retail price of $229.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

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Sanyo VPC-PD2BK Pocket-Size Camcorder

by Eric on August 21, 2010

The Sanyo VPC-PD2BK is a pocket-size camcorder that can capture 1080p video and 10MP photos.  The new camcorder features a 3x optical zoom, stereo sound recording and offers an SDXC slot for 64GB memory cards (also compatible with SD and SDHC cards).  The VPC-PD2BK should be available in September 2010 at an initial retail price of $169.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details and images below. [click to continue…]

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B&H Photo / Video has a great deal on the Canon VIXIA HF21 dual flash memory camcorder.   Regularly listed for $899.00, the VIXIA HF21 is on sale through August 31, 2010 for $599.00 with free  shipping. [click to continue…]

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The RED EPIC and Scarlet have been “on the radar” for about 2 years now. And even though we have no real clue as to when either camera will hit the market, the big RED One has proved good reason to pay attention to what RED is doing.

When a short video of the RED EPIC working the AF on a Canon 85mm f/1.2L lens surfaced on REDUser.net forums the other day, the chatter about these two monster cameras picked right back up.  The reason that the Scarlet was in the mix, was because it was the one doing the actual shooting of the EPIC’s AF operation.

It’s nice to see both cameras working their stuff.  Stay tuned for the latest on the Scarlet and EPIC.

[via Engadget]

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Sanyo has punched out this cool little waterproof  dual camera capturing full HD (1920 x 1080) video and 14MP photos.  They call it VPC-CA102YL and is part of the Xacti Dual Camera lineup.  Sanyo is claiming 480+ minutes of HD video on a single 64GB SDXC memory card.  I hope to bring a full review as soon as I can get my hands on one.

Highlights Rundown

  • Full-HD videos, 1080 60i (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • 14MP photos
  • Waterproof (up to 10 ft depth)
  • Compact, vertical form factor
  • CMOS sensor (14.4MP)
  • Digital Image Stabilizer (Photos and Video)
  • 38 mm wide-angle lens
  • Wide Angle Lens Range Video: 40mm – 240mm (35mm equivalent)
  • Wide Angle Lens Range Photo: 38mm – 190mm (35mm equivalent)
  • 5x optical zoom, 12x double-range zoom
  • MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Compression Technology
  • Compatible with SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards
  • Wireless data transfer via Eye-Fi SD cards
  • 2.7-inch TFT LCD display (can be turned 285 degrees)
  • “Face Chaser” and “Target a Color” functions
  • Mini-HDMI port
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Size: 3.37 x 1.47 x 4.34 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: approx. 5.5 ounces

Preorder the Sanyo VPC-CA102YL at B&H Photo/Video Free Shipping $349.99

Pre-order the Sanyo VPC-CA102YL at Amazon Free Shipping $349.00

A photo gallery is at the bottom of this post.

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The  Canon VIXIA HF-M30 is a dual flash memory camcorder with 8GB of internal memory and a SD/SDHC card slot for expansion capturing full HD 1920 x 1080 video in AVCHD format. [click to continue…]

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Samsung HMX-E10

by Eric on July 28, 2010

The Samsung HMX-E10 is a compact video camera that captures 1920 x 1080 HD video in H.264 format.  It features a 270-degree swivel lens, a 2.7-inch touch screen LCD and an HDMI port.  The E10 can also capture 8MP still iamges and uses microSD media for storage.

The E10 should be available in ivory and black in August 2010 at an initial retail price of $199.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

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DXG unveiled a version of this little 3D pocket camcorder a while back and has now announced availability of the DVX-5D7 in August 2010. [click to continue…]

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