by Eric on August 5, 2011

Amazon has a “Deal of the Day” on a compact Kodak camcorder for $29.99. It’s not much in the spec list, but it’s only $30 and comes with a 2GB SD card. For the price, it seems to have decent reviews.
So if you are looking for a pocket-sized video camera on the cheap, check it out over at Amazon.com.

Ever wish you could zoom just a little closer to to the subject you are shooting. Well Sony is delivering with a new ultra-zoom Handycam 67x zoom lens. Of the 67x zoom, 57x is all optical zoom so clarity is not being lost for most of the zoom range. With this new line of ultra-zoom cameras Sony is offering 2 models, the DCR-SR21E and DCR-SX21E.
The new-ultra zoom line is standard definition only, but that can be an advantage if you are limited on video storage or have editing software that can’t hand HD video. Both cameras are very similar with plenty of features with the big difference being storage. The SR21E has a large onboard 80GB HDD and the XR21E carries a memory card slot and uses a Sony Memory Stick or SD card for storage. Sony’s new external hard drive, the HD-PG5 serires offers easy PC-free backup. Look for the ultra-zoom Handycam in September. Find out more in the press release after the jump. [click to continue…]
by Eric on April 28, 2011
by Eric on April 20, 2011

Samsung has raised the curtain on its new compact camcorder, the W200. It’s a shock and waterproof design in a Flip-like form factor. [click to continue…]
by Eric on March 20, 2011

The Zoom Q3HD is a compact Flip-style camcorder that shoots full 1080p at 30 fps. The Q3HD sets itself apart from other compact camcorders with a pair of condenser microphones atop the camera, which deliver better audio than found on other camcorders in its class.
You can find the Zoom Q3HD on B&H Photo and Amazon.com. [click to continue…]

JVC has announced the availability of its full HD 3D camcorder, the GS-TD1. The new camcorder captures a full 1920 x 1080 image for each eye by using two separate sensors – one for each lens.
The 3D video from the GS-TD1 can be viewed on any 3D TV and can be burned to Blu-ray for 3D playback. The GS-TD1 has a fast f/1.2 lens, 64GB built-in memory, a 5x zoom and SDXC compatibility for extra storage.
The JVC GS-TD1 retails for $1699 and is available now. Check availability at B&H Photo.
More info in the press release below. [click to continue…]
by Eric on February 17, 2011
The Canon XA10 is the new low-end model in Canon’s pro camcorder lineup. Featuring full 1920 x 1080 HD video capture, along with a carry handle and dual phantom-power XLR inputs, the XA10 is a force to be reckoned with. I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with the new camcorder at CES 2011. Below you will find my initial impressions of the new HD camcorder. [click to continue…]
by Eric on February 1, 2011

The Panasonic HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900 and HDC-SD800 are new 3MOS Full HD camcorders introduced at CES 2011. The HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900 and HDC-SD800 set themselves part from the 2011 Panasonic 1MOS Full HD camcorders by making use of three 1/4.1″ image sensors, which split the captured light into the red, green and blue colors – with each being processed by its own sensor.
Each camera captures 1920 x 1080 resolution video at 60p, along with a digital cinema mode for 24p capture. All three new models are compatible with Panasonic’s 3D conversion lens for 3D video capture in-camera. Additionally, the HS900 and TM900 models offer a manual control ring, which allows multiple manual control functions, including focusing, zoom, white balance, shutter speed and iris.
All camcorders feature SDXC memory card storage. The TM900 adds 32GB internal flash memory, while the HS900 offers a 220GB hard drive.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
by Eric on January 30, 2011

Panasonic announced several new HD 1MOS camcorders at CES 2011. All the new models are SDXC compatible, and several feature internal flash or hard disk memory for more storage options. Check out the full rundown on all the new models below. [click to continue…]