Along with the new Bloggie HD camcorders, Sony introduced its 2011 lineup of Handycam camcorders at CES 2011, which is headlined by the Full HD 3D HDR-TD10. [click to continue…]
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The Samsung HMX-Q10 is the first ambidextrous camcorder designed to be used right or left handed and captures 1920×1080 HD video at 60i. The rounded design sits nice and comfortable in hand and feels identical in either hand and the simple no-nonsense design makes switching hands a breeze. I know in my experience with camcorders there are times that being able to control the camera with my left hand is necessary and doing that with a conventional right handed camcorder is challenging to say the least and if you are left handed, well then the HMX-Q10 may be the camcorder you’ve been waiting on. [click to continue…]
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Sony announced its refreshed lineup of Bloggie HD camcorders at CES 2011. All models capture 1920 x 1080 full HD video, while the flagship Bloggie FS3 captures 3D video, which you can view on the FS3′s 2.4-inch LCD in 3D without the need for glasses. The FS3 should be available in April at an initial retail price of $250. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Bloggie Du0 FS2 features a 2.7-inch LCD on the back and a 2-inch LCD on the front to aid with recording yourself on the camera. The Bloggie Duo should be available in March at an initial retail price of $170. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The FS1 is the base level Bloggie model with a 2.7-inch LCD on the rear. The Bloggie FS1 should be available in March at an initial retail price of $150. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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JVC has released a wad of new HD camcorders at CES including the Everio GZ-HM960 which features JVC’s new GT Lens, which is optimized for the large 1/2.3” back-illuminated CMOS sensor that aids in low light situations, plus a new image-processing engine, 3.5” full screen touch panel with 920k pixels, Advanced Image Stabilizer, and Bluetooth wireless technology for connection to wireless devices, such as smartphones, for synching videos and photos with Google Maps™. The Everio GZ-HM960 has a new 2D-3D conversion function to view 2D footage in 3D on the camcorder’s LCD monitor without having to wear 3D glasses. Hit the jump to see more images, the highlight list and press release. [click to continue…]
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Canon’s new 2011 lineup of camcorders is headlined by the VIXIA HF G10 Full HD camcorder with a 10x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent of 30.4mm-304mm) that has an 8-blade iris. The HF G10 also sports 32GB of internal memory, along with dual SDXC memory card slots, and a manual focus ring. The HF G10 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $1499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Other new Canon camcorders and accessories include the following:
Canon VIXIA HF S30: 1080p HD video, 10x zoom lens, 32GB internal memory, 2 SDXC slots, 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD. Due in March 2011 and priced at $1099.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon VIXIA HF M41: Full HD video capture, 10x zoom lens, 32GB internal memory, 3-inch touch screen LCD. Due in March 2011 and priced at $799.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon VIXIA HF M40: Full HD video capture, 10x zoom lens, 16GB internal memory, 3-inch touch screen LCD. Due in March 2011 and priced at $699.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon VIXIA HF M400: Full HD video capture, 10x zoom lens, 2 SDXC slots, 3-inch touch screen LCD. Due in March 2011 and priced at $649.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon VIXIA HF R21: Full HD video capture, 28x zoom lens, 32GB internal memory, 3-inch touchscreen LCD. Due in February 2011 and priced at $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon VIXIA HF R20: Full HD video capture, 28x zoom lens, 8GB internal memory, 3-inch touchscreen LCD. Due in February 2011 and priced at $399.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon VIXIA HF R200: Full HD video capture, 28x zoom lens, 2 SDXC slots, 3-inch touchscreen LCD. Due in February 2011 and priced at $379.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon FS40: Standard-def, 8GB internal memory, 41x zoom. Due in February 2011 and priced at $299.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon FS400: Standard-def, SDXC card slot, 41x zoom. Due in February 2011 and priced at $279.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon WP-V3 Waterproof Case: For M-Series cameras – up to 130 feet deep. Due in February 2011 and priced at $599.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Canon WM-V1 Wireless Microphone: For VIXIA HF G10, VIXIA HF M-series, and VIXIA HF R-series camcorders. Due in May 2011 and priced at $250.00. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Samsung is boasting about their new affordable HD camcorder the HMX-Q10 and maybe rightfully so. It has a sleek design that is enhanced by the ability to use right or left handed. Yes that is right a left handed camcorder that automatically changes the display orientation depending on which hand is holding it.
The design is simplistic with a large ergonomic record button and zoom toggle at the rear within easy reach of the thumb no matter which hand is holding the HMX-Q10. Other functions are controlled via the 2.7 inch touch-screen interface.
Images are captured through a Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan-HD F1.8 10x optical zoom lens with OIS and then proceesed through the 5MP BSI CMOS sensor displaying full HD video. Granted it’s 60i, but considering the $299 price tag that’s not so bad. Look for the HMX-Q10 to hit shelves next month. [click to continue…]
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Kodak has announced the PLAYFULL, a smaller version of the PLAYSPORT. A HD pocket camcorder that is just as capable in delivering 1080 HD video and 5MP stills with built in image stabilization and face tracking. You can email to friends and upload to social networking sites with Kodak’s exclusive new 3 step sharing. With a 32GB memory card slot storage won’t be a problem.
The Kodak PLAYSPORT is also new with the same features as the PLAYFULL plus is shockproof, dustproof and waterproof up to 10 feet. Look for the PLAYFULL and new PLAYSPORT in the Spring of 2011 at the respective prices of $149.95 and $179.95. More in the press release after the break. [click to continue…]
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Zoom’s much anticipated, Flip-like Q3HD camcorder is now available. You can find it at B&H Photo here.
The Q3HD shoots 1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 30 and 60 fps. The big news about the Q3HD, however, is the inclusion of the same mic capsules used on the H4n, along the the capture of 44.1/48/96kHz 16/24-bit WAV audio files.
Additionally, a mini plug line-in jack lets you capture audio from an external mic, and a mic gain switch lets you choose between low, high and auto. You also get a visual reference for audio levels in the form of on-screen meters as you record/playback. The presence of a line out mini plug suggests that you may very well be able to monitor audio as it is captured as well.
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Just because Black Friday is almost over doesn’t mean the deals have completely stopped flowing and I have searched out some camcorder deals starting with the Canon VIXIA HF M30, which I recently reviewed and is now priced at $399.00 at B&H Photo/Video and Amazon. Hit the break to see more camcorder deals. [click to continue…]
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Sony has announced a firmware update for the NEX-VG10 camcorder that adds autofocus for Sony A-Mount SAM and SSM lenses. The NEX-VG10 can accept Sony’s DSLR A-Mount lenses courtesy of the LA-EA1 adapter, which has previously required manual focus operation only. However, this new firmware update will allow autofocus communication through the adapter.
The firmware update is available via Sony UK’s website.
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