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Canon Winter 2011 Camcorder Rebates

by Eric on January 23, 2011

There are several Canon camcorder instant rebates available currently through January 29. 2011.  The rebates run up to $300 off.

Full list below. [click to continue…]

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New 2011 Canon VIXIA Camcorders

by Eric on January 5, 2011

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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Zacuto Z-Finder Review

by Eric on July 5, 2010

If you’ve got any interest in using a DSLR as a serious video camera, chances are that you’ve heard of the Zacuto Z-Finder.  As I have been learning the ropes of shooting video on the 5D Mark II, I’ve found the Z-Finder to be an indispensable piece of equipment for mobile operation of the camera. [click to continue…]

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Toshiba Camileo H30

Toshiba is entering the crowded camcorder market with 3 consumer-oriented, camcorders – the Camileo S20, H30 and X100.  All of the new Toshiba camcorders can capture 1080p HD video to an SD card, which provide up to 32GB storage on a single card.

The S20 is the most compact model and is more akin to the Flip video cameras in terms of features and its price point of $180.

The H30 and X100 are more traditional camcorder models and offer a 5x zoom and 10x zoom, respectively.  The H30 has a retail price tag of $250, while the X100 runs $400 retail.

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

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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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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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New Samsung H-Series Camorders at CES 2010

by Eric on January 6, 2010

Samsung H-Series

At CES 2010, Samsung added to its camcorder lineup with the HMX-H200, HMX-203, HMX-H204 and HMX-H205 which use solid state drives as storage.  Each of the new cameras uses a 3.32MP CMOS sensor and a 20x optical zoom that’s 37mm on the wide end. All cameras feature a 2.7-inch touch screen display and capture video at 1920 x 1080 at 60i, 1280 x 720 at 60p, or 720 x 640 at 60p.

Storage space is where the cameras start to show their differences.  The H200 uses SD and SDHC cards for storage.  The H203 offers 8GB in internal storage.  The H204 offers 16GB of internal storage.  The H205 offers 32GB of internal storage.

All new H-Series cameras should be available in March 2010.

The Samsung H200 has an initial retail price of $399.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Samsung H203 has an initial retail price of $399.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Samsung H204 has an initial retail price of $499.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Samsung H205 has an initial retail price of $399.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

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CES 2010 Roundup

by Eric on January 3, 2010

This post will be ground zero for all the CES coverage coming from 3D TV Source, Photography Bay and, of course, Tech Tilt.  I’ll be covering CES 2010 for all three sites and there will obviously be some overlap between them.  As a result, Tech Tilt will link to the appropriate coverage at Photography Bay and 3D TV Source for gear and news in their respective categories.  Other tech news from CES 2010 will be covered here on Tech Tilt.

This post will be updated on a live rolling basis throughout CES 2010, so check back often for the latest updated.

General Coverage

CES 2010 Exhibitor Preview

3D

Corel 3D Blu-ray Playback Software

I-TEC 3D “Glasses-less” Display

Automotive

Cydle GPS Solutions

HD Radio

OnStar Mobile

Cellular Phones

Google Nexus One

ZOMM

Computers

enTourage eDGe

Lenovo Mobile Solutions

Lenovo IdeaPad U1

Digital Cameras & Photography

Casio

Camera Phones Get 14MP and 1080p HD

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II

Lexar Memory Cards

Panasonic Memory Cards

Panasonic FH20

Samsung NX10

Samsung H Series Camcorders

Sony A450

Sony HX5V

Vivitar Video Cameras

Photography Bay Roundup

Home Entertainment

Abbee Commercial Remover

GefenTV Auto Volume Stabilizer

I-TEC 3D “Glasses-less” Display

Mitsubishi 3D-Ready TVs

Popbox

Sanus HDMI Cable with 180° Pivoting Connector

Sound Egg 5.1 Surround Sound Chair

Boxee Box by D-Link

Panasonic Viera HD 3D Plasma TV

Panasonic Wireless Speaker System

Peripherals

Turtle Beach USB Sound Cards

Video Games

Helix Grip for iPhone

Parrot AR.Drone

You Rock Guitar

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