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UPDATE: Hitachi's New Blu-ray Camcorder: DZ-BD10HA
Read full article Added on Jul 24, 2008 12:00 PM
 UPDATE: August 11, 2008 – Hitachi confirmed today that its new Blu-ray/hard drive hybrid camcorder will be coming to North America. Previously announced only in Japan, the DZ-BD10HA is a more compact, slightly upgraded version of the DZ-BD9HA released last January. The new camcorder will be shipping in the U.S. this September at a minimum retail price of $999.Advertisement
Canon Vixia HF11 Camcorder Review
Read full article Added on Aug 7, 2008 7:00 AM
 The Canon Vixia HF11 is, in many ways, a minor update to an already highly regarded camcorder. The previous generation HF10 produced some of the best looking video of the year, and definitely the sharpest. The new HF11 promises to outdo even that by increasing the bitrate, making it the first consumer camcorder to record at the AVCHD spec's ceiling of 24Mbps. In truth, the result is a very minor increase in video quality, and most consumers will probably not see a difference. The more compelling value-add may be the increased flash memory capacity, doubling from 16GB to 32GB. Certainly not failing to live up to its pedigree, the Canon HF11 makes a compelling camcorder.
Canon Releases Vixia HF11, HG20, and HG21 Camcorders for the US
Read full article Added on Aug 7, 2008 7:00 AM
 August 7, 2008 – Today Canon confirmed that the Vixia HF11 and HG21 (announced last month for Japan) will be coming to the United States this fall. These high definition solid state camcorders will be the first consumer-grade camcorders capable of achieving the 24Mbps ceiling for AVCHD compression. In the U.S., Canon will also release the HG20, a slightly downgraded and less expensive version of the HG21. All three camcorders are expected to hit shelves in September. Camcorderinfo.com has the first comprehensive review here.
Samsung SC-HMX20 Camcorder Review
Read full article Added on Aug 3, 2008 8:50 PM
 Here's a surprise. It's been a while since we've seen a strong camcorder from Samsung. Then the SC-HMX20 comes along and all we can say is "wow!" Samsung's second generation HD camcorder, the HMX20 is the replacement for last year's lackluster SC-HMX10. The generational differences are unexpected, and not all obvious ones. For one thing, the new SC-HMX20 is actually larger than its predecessor, but only a little. It retains its ultra-stylish looks, and surprisingly useful swivel grip on the hand strap. Under the hood, however, Samsung staged a tiny revolution. The SC-HMX20 features a huge 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor, dwarfing the previous generation's chip. The performance boost was simply enormous, particularly in low light, where Samsung has shot to the top of the list. To add to its charms, the SC-HMX20 is incredibly easy to use, making it a good choice for beginners. It may not have all the bells and whistles of its competitors, but this camcorder is definitely worth investigating.
Sanyo Upgrades Compact HD Camcorder Line with DMX-HD800
Read full article Added on Jul 30, 2008 9:07 AM
 July 30, 2008 – Sanyo is continuing to advance their line of inexpensive solid state HD camcorders with today's unveiling of the Xacti DMX-HD800, a replacement for last year's HD700. Sanyo's announcement marks the continued expansion of the low-end high definition market, following up on Kodak's recent entry with their upcoming Zi6. The new HD800 has the same compact size as its predecessor, but Sanyo expects improved image quality due to the new three-dimensional digital noise reduction filter and a switch from a 7.38-megapixel CCD sensor to the 8-megapixel CMOS.
Panasonic HDC-HS100 Camcorder Review
Read full article Added on Jul 24, 2008 8:57 AM
 The Panasonic HDC-HS100, though it was announced only a few weeks ago, is an anticipated camcorder. Many years ago, Panasonic ruled the roost for power users and budget videographers. The Panasonic PV-GS400 was the king of them all, so loaded with features that it stayed at the top of our ratings list until we had to recreate our rubric. Then, of course, the medium of tape began to die off. Camcorder bodies shrank, and with it, room for the features we loved like viewfinders, rings, and certain ports. Panasonic, in fact, became the de facto leader of that movement towards shrinkage. While it maintained a high degree of manual control, the interface began to suffer, particularly when the joystick was moved from the back to the LCD cavity on the last generation HDC-SD9 and HDC-HS9. |
   
DXG Announces HD at the Size and Price of the Flip Mino - New DXG-567V HD
Added on 6/27/2008 9:14 AM 
Panasonic Makes Major Upgrades with New HDC-HS100 and HDC-SD100 Camcorders
Added on 6/17/2008 1:40 AM 
JVC Expands HD Everio Line with Three New Camcorders: GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30, and GZ-HD10
Added on 6/16/2008 12:00 AM |
