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Sony Europe brings two new HandyCam with the SX21E and SR21E

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/7/2011 - 05:42] - 0 - Camcorder None

Just in Time for this summer, Sony Europe new HandyCam SX21E and SR21E brings the basic minimum in the most compact package possible. Only shooting video in HD, these two HandyCam comes however with a 57x optical Zoom extendable to an [...]

Sony Europe brings two new HandyCam with the SX21E and SR21E

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[Review] Sony CX700V Camcorder

By benoa - [27/6/2011 - 11:09] - 1 - Review Camcorder

Let me first start this review by stating that my background mostly lies in photography and that the usage I have of video cameras is limited to the Canon 5D mark 2. While it provides remarkable performance, one has to admit that it is[...]

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[IVR 2011] JVC show its upcoming compact 3D GY-HMZ1U ProHD in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/6/2011 - 02:33] - 0 - Camcorder

Announced at NAB 2011 in April JVC’s upcoming compact 3D ProHD version of its consumer GS-TD1, the GY-HMZ1U was on Display today at IVR 2011 in Tokyo Big Sight. The GY-HMZ1U comes unlike its consumer-oriented sibling with XLR microphon[...]

[IVR 2011] JVC show its upcoming compact 3D GY-HMZ1U ProHD in Japan

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Thanko releases a new Compact HD Camera the HDMDVC73

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/6/2011 - 04:37] - 0 - Camcorder

Thanko’s new imported from China compact camera the HDMDVC73 comes in a tiny little body of just 33x20x111mm with a 5Mpix image sensor. The HDMDVC73 is capable to record Full HD Videos at 30fps of VGA Videos at 60fps. The HDMDVC73 does[...]

Thanko releases a new Compact HD Camera the HDMDVC73

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NHK intorduces Ultra HD Imaging System Using Single 33Mpix CMOS Sensor

By DigInfo TV - [2/6/2011 - 04:37] - 0 - Camcorder

NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories is conducting research on creation of a compact Ultra High Definition camera, and displayed a small 33 megapixel trial imaging device at its Technology Open House 2011. “Our prim[...]

NHK intorduces Ultra HD Imaging System Using Single 33Mpix CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic brings back to life Sanyo’s Xacti line-up with three new products

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/5/2011 - 01:51] - 2 - Camcorder

Nope, this ain’t no optical illusions, these, my dear readers are just rebranded Sanyo Xacti where some models pretty much keep the same specs and where others are slightly improved from the originals. The first model, the HX-WA10 is a[...]

Panasonic brings back to life Sanyo’s Xacti line-up with three new products

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Panasonic Develops New High Picture Quality MOS Image Sensor with Industry’s Highest Sensitivity

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/5/2011 - 03:11] - 0 - Camcorder Cameras

Panasonic has successfully developed high sensitivity and high picture quality technologies for new MOS image sensors by improving the sensitivity of the company’s νMaicovicon MOS image sensor and suppressing uneven color and bri[...]

Panasonic Develops New High Picture Quality MOS Image Sensor with Industry’s Highest Sensitivity

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Olympus unleashes the LS-20M an Hybrid Dual Mic IC Recorder with 1080p Video capabilities

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/5/2011 - 04:11] - 0 - Camcorder Voice Recorder

Olympus latest IC Recorder the LS-20M is nothing like you may have seen before, being a real hybrid, mixing a powerful dual Mic PCM IC Recorder and a compact yet also capable 1080p video camera. Most probably more fitted to Indy Video [...]

Olympus unleashes the LS-20M an Hybrid Dual Mic IC Recorder with 1080p Video capabilities

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Panasonic bring backs its European Full HD Waterproof Camera HM-TA20 back to Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/4/2011 - 01:55] - 0 - Camcorder

Early February Panasonic introduced in Europe a new Full HD and waterproof camera the HM-TA20. A few month after this launch, Panasonic announced this morning that it will also introduces the HM-TA20 to the Japanese market later this J[...]

Panasonic bring backs its European Full HD Waterproof Camera HM-TA20 back to Japan

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Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150

By Tom LESKIN - [22/4/2011 - 12:54] - 0 - Camcorder Cameras

It seems like we’re going to be seeing a lot of digital camcorders released in the coming weeks and months with Flip getting canned by Cisco. Today Toshiba announced the launch of its newest waterproof Camileo BW10 camcorder. Ava[...]

Toshiba’s waterproof Camileo BW10 ready for summer at $150

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Samsung takes over where Flip left off, new Multi-Proof W200 Pocket Cam

By Tom LESKIN - [21/4/2011 - 09:36] - 1 - Camcorder

Filling the void the recently retired Flip cams left, today Samsung announced its new Multi-Proof W200 Pocket Cam, which is designed to be taken truly anywhere. The rugged design means it’ll be able to withstand the elements and[...]

Samsung takes over where Flip left off, new Multi-Proof W200 Pocket Cam

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[Review] JVC’s new GC-PX1 High-Speed Hybrid Camera, a Step in the Right Direction

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/4/2011 - 09:53] - 0 - Review Camcorder

The quest to find a compact two-in-one camera capable of shooting great photos and great video is unfortunately not over yet, but the good news is that JVC is heading in the good direction with its new Hybrid High-Speed Camera, the GC-[...]

[Review] JVC’s new GC-PX1 High-Speed Hybrid Camera, a Step in the Right Direction

AVCCAM Importer from Panasonic will offer direct edition of AVCHD into Final Cut Pro

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/4/2011 - 09:47] - 0 - Camcorder

Well finally we will have the chance this summer to speed-up things a little when working on AVCHD on Final Cut Pro! Panasonic announced yesterday that it will release this summer AVCCAM Importer, a free QuickTime plugin that eliminate[...]

AVCCAM Importer from Panasonic will offer direct edition of AVCHD into Final Cut Pro

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Sony reveals compact Professional grade 3D Camcorder at NAB

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/4/2011 - 02:02] - 0 - Camcorder

Known as HVR-NX3D1J in Japan or HXRNX3D1U in North America is in fact underneath its “pro” look your average 3D HDR-TD10 that has been introduced for the first time at CES 2011, with all the bell and whistles to make it ready for a pro[...]

Sony reveals compact Professional grade 3D Camcorder at NAB

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PMW-TD300, Sony’s new 3D XDCAM EX makes its NAB Debut!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/4/2011 - 11:13] - 0 - Camcorder

Announced at around 2,887,500 Yen in Japan (23,500€) Sony’s PMW-TD300 is the latest Pro shoulder mounted 3D Camera with XDCAM EX support. The PMW-TD300 comes with Sony’s a pair ½” Exmor Full HD CMOS sensor making it the perfect challen[...]

PMW-TD300, Sony’s new 3D XDCAM EX makes its NAB Debut!

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Sony brings at NAB an 8K Monster with the F65 CineAlta

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/4/2011 - 10:54] - 3 - Camcorder

Told you! 3D is for losers, 8K is the way to go! Sony just drop a bombshell with its new F65 CineAlta camera featuring Sony’s new 8K 20Mpix CMOS imager capable to deliver stunning 4K2K videos as well as our good old HD thingy up to 120[...]

Sony brings at NAB an 8K Monster with the F65 CineAlta

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Panasonic Introduces two new Camcorder at NAB and will even send one to Space!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/4/2011 - 10:38] - 2 - Camcorder

NAB 2011 Just kicked-off and Panasonic is the first to announce its new toys with AG-3DP1 3D P2 HD Shoulder-Mount (Picture Above) a new 3D twin-lens P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 [...]

Panasonic Introduces two new Camcorder at NAB and will even send one to Space!

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Canon’s XF305 and XF300 are now 3D ready!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/4/2011 - 05:26] - 0 - Camcorder

Shooting professional grade 3D video never been something cheap, but thanks to Canon new firmware upgrade on its latest XF305 and XF300 you will now be able to jump into the 3D world for half the price of what it would usually cost you[...]

Canon’s XF305 and XF300 are now 3D ready!

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Toshiba Europe brings two new SDXC HD Camcorder with the Camileo P100 and B10

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/4/2011 - 10:51] - 0 - Camcorder

Nothing really breathtaking with Toshiba’s latest Camileo P100 and B10. Both models are capable to shoot Full HD Video and 16Mpix pictures with a 16x Digital Zoom and 8x Optical zoom on the “Xacti” like P100. Finally both models suppor[...]

Toshiba Europe brings two new SDXC HD Camcorder with the Camileo P100 and B10

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Sony introduces another compact Professional Grade Camcorder the HXR-NX70J

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [23/3/2011 - 10:43] - 1 - Camcorder

Can’t afford a 690,000 Yen Plus camera or simply need something a little bit more compact? Then you should check Sony’s new compact NXCAM the HXR-NX70J featuring a nice 6.65Mpix Exmor R CMOS Sensor. The HXR-NX70J comes with a fix G Ser[...]

Sony introduces another compact Professional Grade Camcorder the HXR-NX70J

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Sony introduces Professional Grade NEX Camcorder the NEX-FS100JK

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [23/3/2011 - 07:00] - 2 - Camcorder

Thank you Sony for this awesome news! We were already impressed by Sony’s NEX-VG10 Camera video quality but slightly disappointed by its handling, and today, Sony Japan made the impossible by introducing a Professional version of the N[...]

Sony introduces Professional Grade NEX Camcorder the NEX-FS100JK

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Samsung finally launching its HMX-H300 Camera in Korea

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/3/2011 - 08:44] - 1 - Camcorder

Announced at CES 2011, the compact Full HD Camcorder with BSI Censor, the HMX-H300 is finally available in Korea. Available with 16GB and 32GB of internal memory, the HMX-H300 can also be purchased in Korea without any internal memory [...]