Samsung HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 Camcorders
February 1st, 2010 by admin
Samsung launched its S-series of camcorders at the CES 2010. Three units are available in the S-series including the HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 that are the world’s first camcorders to have integrated Wi Fi and DLNA connectivity and the Samsung HMX-S10 with no WiFi.
Both WiFi capable camcorders, the HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 features the 1/2.3 inch BSI (Back Side Illumination) CMOS imaging sensor that offers outstanding low-light performance, a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD lens with Samsung’s 18x Intelli Zoom and a 3.5-inch touchscreen with a 3D UI. They both are capable of snapping 10 megapixel photos and record full HD video in 368×208 at 300fps or 192×112 at 600fps.
The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 comes with 32GB and 64GB SSD respecitvely plus there is a SD/SDHC memory card slot, the Samsung HMX-S10 has all the features of both above but has no Wifi or interanl SSD storage.
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Samsung HMX-H200, HMX-H203, HMX-H204 nd HMX-H205 Full HD Camcorders
February 1st, 2010 by admin
Samsung presents for new H-series Full HD camcorders at the CES 2010, including HMX-H200, HMX-203, HMX-H204 and HMX-H205. All these camcorders feature a 37mm wide angle lens with 20x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch swiveling, touchscreen LCD display.
In addition to recording Full HD 1080p videos, Samsung’s new camcorders can also capture 4.7 Megapixel still images. They have the Smart Auto mode that select scene mode automatically. These camcorders utilizes SSD technology. The HMX-203 gets 8GB SSD, HMX-H204 has 16GB and HMX-H205 comes with 32GB. The HMX-H200 lacks internal SSD. All models support SD/SDHC memory cards.
The new H-series Full HD camcorders are available in multiple colors and will be available for pre-order over at Amazon where the Samsung HMX-H200 goes for $399.99, Samsung HMX-H204 for $499.99 and the Samsung HMX-H205 for $599.99.
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Sony Handycam HDR-AX2000 Full HD Camcorder
January 26th, 2010 by admin
Sony introduces the Handycam HDR-AX2000 Full HD Camcorder to its consumers. The device comes with 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS Sensors with Exmor derived technology and the capability to record 1920×1080/60i HD video at up to 24Mbps with progressive scan at 1080/24p and 30p.
There is a 3.2-inch LCD display for previewing images and videos, a 29.5mm Wide-Angle to 590mm Telephoto G-Lens with 20x zoom, a 0.45-inch electronic viewfinder, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and support for Memory Stick PRO Duo and SDHC storage cards.
The Sony HDR-AX2000 will be available in March for $3500.
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Sony NXCAM HXR-NX5U Professional AVCHD Camcorder
January 26th, 2010 by admin
Sony adds the new professional AVCHD camcorder to its NXCAM family of video products for professionals. The camcorder features the Exmor CMOS image sensor with ClearVid array for low light sensitivity with low noise and a 29.5mm Wide-Angle to 590mm Telephoto G-Lens with 20x optical zoom.
The Sony HXR-NX5U records 1920×1080p Full HD video in AVCHD format at up to 24Mbps. It also does 720/60p video recording and include built-in GPS function. The prosumer camcorder offers Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and three built-in neutral density filters for adjusting the amount of light entering the image sensor. Both HD-SDI and HDMI outputs are included and there is a 3.2-inch LCD display and a 0.45-inch Xtra Fine LCD electronic viewfiner.
The new NXCAM uses Memory Stick PRO Duo and SDHC cards as well as the optional HXR-FMU128 128GB Flash Memory Unit that costs $800. The Sony NXCAM HXR-NX5U Professional AVCHD Camcorder will cost you back $4950 if it is your desire to own one.
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Sony intros 8 Handycam Full HD Camcorders
January 26th, 2010 by admin
Sony introduces eight new Handycam High Definition camcorders at the CES 2010. These HD camcorders are all equipped with back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and are capable of recording 1920×1080p Full HD video at 24Mbps in AVCHD format.
Entry-level models include HDR-XR150 with 120GB hard drive, HDR-CX150 with 16GB flash memory and the HDR-CX110 that lacks internal storage. They comes with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 25X optical zoom lens and offers 3.1 Megapixel still image capturing, Steady Shot image stabilization with Active Mode and 2.7-inch LCD display. The HDR-XR150, HDR-CX150, and HDR-CX110 will be available in late January for about $700, $550, and $500, respectively.
There are also the mid-range 160GB HDR-XR350V, 32GB HDR-CX350V and 16GB HDR-CX300. They have a wide angle G lens with 12x optical zoom, 7 Megapixel sensor, Optical Steady Shot image stabilization with Active Mode, Golf Shot function and Embedded GPS (except HDR-CX300). The HDR-XR350V, HDR-CX350V and HDR-CX300 will be released in February for $1000, $900, and $800, respectively.
The HDR-XR550V with 240GB hard drive and the HDR-CX550V with 64GB flash memory are the top-of-the-line models with 12 Megapixel image sensor and wide angle G lens. They get the additional Color Electronic View Finder and a 3.5-inch LCD display. The HDR-XR550V and HDR-CX550V are priced at $1400 and $1300 respectively.
All seven camcorders feature Intelligent Auto (iAuto), Face Touch, Highlight Playback, 60p output and BIONZ imaging processor. They all support external memory.
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Kodak PlaySport Pocket Waterproof Full HD Camcorder
January 23rd, 2010 by admin
Kodak introduces a new pocket-sized Full HD camcorder called the PlaySport. The video camera captures Full HD 1080p video at 30fps and caotures 5 Megapixel still images. It features a 2-inch LCD display with LCD Glare Shield, electronic image stabilization, smart face tracking technology, and HDMI output.
Kodak’s PlaySport is waterproof up to 3 meters. It supports SD/SDHC card up to 32GB, which is enough for 10 hours of HD video. The PlaySport will be available in Abyss (black), Wave Crash (blue) and Adrenaline Rush (purple) for US $149.95 begining in April 2010.
Here is PlaySport’s specs:
- Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 meters)
- Full 1080p HD video
- Electronic image stabilization
- 2-inch color display
- Capture 5-megapixel HD stills (16:9)
- Edit and upload to the Web with built-in software and included USB cable
- Smart face-tracking technology
- Impressive low-light performance
- SD/SDHC card slot expandable up to 32GB (up to 10 hours of HD video)
- Rechargeable lithium ion battery with in-camera charging
- HDMI cable output
- Compatible with Mac and PC
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 Full HD Camcorder
January 22nd, 2010 by admin
Sanyo announced at the CES 2010 its ultra compact and slim VPC-CS1 Full HD Xacti dual camera. This new Xacti features a 3.4 Megapixel image sensor, a 9x optical zoom lens, 10x digital zoom, digital image stabilizer, and ISO 50-1600.
The Xacti VPC-CS1 can record 1920×1080 Full HD video at up to 60fps in MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 format and capture up to 8 Megapixel still image. The Full HD camcorder comes with a 2.7-inch LCD diaply and offers HDMI output. It supports SD, SDHC as well as SDXC memory cards.
The Xacti VPC-CS1 will start shipping in February for an MSRP of $299.99.
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Yashica ADV-528HD Full HD Camcorder
December 19th, 2009 by admin
Yashica ADV-528HD new Camcoder with interesting features. Has a 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor and 5x optical zoom lens is supported by 3-inch LCD screen resolution of about 1920 × 1080p will result in good performance. Do not miss all the events you want to record, output ADV-528HD HDMI for HDTV will allow you to enjoy high quality video.
All video recordings are stored AVI file format for easy if you want to migrate to other platforms. You can save all the recorded video on the internal 32MB memory card SDHC. There is also a 2GB card with Mini ServerMan application enables users to upload their video directly to the web such as YouTube.
It is available in red and black and is priced at 24,800 Yen (US$282).
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Aiptek PenCam Trio Pen-like 720p HD Camcorder
September 13th, 2009 by admin
Aiptek PenCam Europe announced the HD-Trio, an Ultra Slim 720p HD camcorder. The device has a slim pencil-like compact design, it looks more like a digital audio recorder or a highlighter. The PenCam Trio HD features a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor allows the camcorder to 1280 x 720p HD video at 30 frames per second and 5-megapixel stills record.
The video camera has a 1.1-inch OLED display and 4 GB internal memory. It has 3x digital zoom, LED flashlight and a built-in microphone for voice recording. Aiptek PenCam Trio HD comes with an HDMI port and composite video connection.
Here are the full specifications.
- Ultra slim pen like compact design offers true mobility and freedom
- HD 720p (1280×720) high definition video solution
- up to 30 fps
- 5 mega-pixels (5,038,848) still pictures
- Voice recorder for recording notes, meeting minutes and ideas at your convenience
- Built-in 4GB memory for 120 minutes video recording
- 2.8cm (1.1″) OLED display with greater range of colors, higher contrast, better brightness and wider viewing angle
- Built-in Li-Polymer rechargeable battery, recharging from PC/Notebook via USB cable
- Embedded software for rapid video sharing on YouTube
- 3-in-1 multi-solution: Digital camcorder, Digital still camera, Voice recorder
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Creative Vado HD 2G with Vado Central for Mac
September 10th, 2009 by admin
Remember the Vado HD pocket camcorder from back in December? Well, it would seem the designers over at Creative Labs have decided to get, well…creative for the company’s just announced second-generation Vado HD.
Available in two versions; a 4GB model in glossy white with green accents and an 8GB unit in glossy black with red accents, the 2G Vado HD fixes what was perhaps the one thing holding the player back against the likes of Flip Video’s UltraHD and Samsung’s angle-y HMX-U10 HD pocket camcorders - its styling.
The specs - a 2-inch LCD, 720p video, HDMI out - all look to be unchanged from the previous model, but Creative have announced their new Vado Central software - which will make it easy for Mac owners to import their Vado vids to iMovie for basic editing under OS X. That should be available in early September and is compatible with all earlier Vado models too.
The new Vado HD second-generation models are available now on pre-order from Amazon.com with the 4GB white/green version going for $179.99 and the sexy 8GB red/back model asking $199.99. Shipping begins on September 20.
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