Archive for the ‘Camcoder’ Category

JVC GZ-HM340: a Solid Mid-range Model

The GZ-HM340 from JVC is a new entry-level HD camcorder that performs like a solid mid-range model. Its performance is on par with that of last year’s GZ-HM200 from JVC, but it lacks most manual controls and its design leaves something to be desired.

Canon Vixia HV30 Remains a Quality HDV Camcorder

The 2.7-inch wide-screen LCD of Canon Vixia HV30 is kind of small and at 211,000-pixels not very high resolution, but it’s sufficient for manually focusing. The eye-level viewfinder is relatively large, but doesn’t pull out or up, and I wish it had a softer eye cup. In addition, I just had to laugh at the Catch-22 diopter control.

Canon XH A1: Excellent Camcorder for Entry-level Professionals

All things considered it feels comfortable shooting with the XH A1; though it weighs almost five pounds, it’s still considerably lighter than most. All the buttons and controls sit in logical locations, grouped roughly by function and generally in the same locations as they appear on competing models.

Sony HDR XR150E: HD Camcorder for Beginners

The Sony HDR XR150E is the new version of XR100, featuring 4.2 Megapixels “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor and Carl Zeiss 25x optical zoom lens. With Sony’s exclusive 2.7″ slim Clear Photo LCD screen that also has wide viewing angle, Sony HD XR150E perform much well, positioned on family users. It can be said that Sony HD XR150E is kind of HD camcorder suitable for beginners.

Canon VIXIA HF200 HD with Superb Video Quality

If you have interest in Canon HF200, Sony CX100 and Panasonic TM20R, that all are in sub 600 range, and don’t which one tu buy. I’d like to make you take a consideration of HF200 with superb video quality, although it’s a little bit more expensive than cx100 and TM20R.

Panasonic Will Attend the Focus on Imaging Show

There is good news for all the Panasonic fans that for the first time ever, Panasonic will attend the Focus on Imaging show held at the NEC, Birmingham from 7th-10th March. The company will be showcasing its full range of imaging products,

Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 Pocket Camcorder

Add another big name to the mix: Sony. The company recently announced two pocket-camcorder models as part of its 2009 lineup, both of them members of the company’s Webbie HD series.

Memorex MyVideo HD Camcorder

Coming in at $130, the Memorex MyVideo HD pocket camcorder snaps 5-megapixel still photos except 720P high-definition footage, and has a retractable USB connector, like most of its pocket-camcorder competition.

Kodak’s Upcoming PlaySport

Kodak has released an entry-level digital vedio camcoder PLAYSPORT new digital camera recently, that allows you to shoot 1080P high-definition vedio and boast an underwater capture mode of up to 10 feet.
Other features include a 2″ color display, 5-megapixel still captures, face tracking technology, an SD/SDHC memory card slot, easy video uploading via USB, and ...Read more.

CES: World’s First Pair Of Snow Goggles By Liquid Image

According to the company the Liquid Image Summit Series is the world’s first pair of snow goggles with an integrated digital camera, and PC Advisor got a quick hands-on at CES.