Archive for the ‘Digital camcorders’ Category
Okay, so we won’t totally judge Chinavasion’s “High Definition Great Value” camcorder before we get to know it, but we’ll be frank, we ain’t gettin’ to know it. Those willing to give this heap a fighting chance can look forward to hope for 720p capturing at 30fps, 8-megapixel still shots, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 19MB (and not a byte more) of internal memory, an SD / SDHC expansion slot and an HDMI output for showing off your adventures to friends and family (who will inevitably whisper behind your back about what camcorder you chose). Nah, we’re not seriously riding this thing that hard, but do tell if you’re the first soul to lay down $157.50 for one.
From Engadget
Rochester, NY, July 10 — Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced its entry into the fast-growing pocket digital video camera market with the KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera. This stylish HD video camera makes it fun and simple to shoot and share high-quality videos in moments, thanks to 720p HD video capture, a large 2.4-inch LCD screen, and easy-to-use software.
“Today’s connected consumers increasingly turn to video to express themselves and connect with others. The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera satisfies their thirst for an HD video camera that is simple to use and can go anywhere life takes them,” said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “With the launch of the Zi6 Pocket Video Camera, consumers now have a high-quality solution from the trusted brand in digital imaging.”
With the exploding popularity of video sharing sites such as YouTube, the demand for easy to use video devices is also growing rapidly. At the same time, the expanding penetration of HDTVs is driving consumer demand for HD quality personal content.
The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camerais designed to meet these needs at the touch of a button — no lens cap, dials to turn or settings to adjust.
Rochester, NY, July 10 — Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced its entry into the fast-growing pocket digital video camera market with the KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera. This stylish HD video camera makes it fun and simple to shoot and share high-quality videos in moments, thanks to 720p HD video capture, a large 2.4-inch LCD screen, and easy-to-use software.
“Today’s connected consumers increasingly turn to video to express themselves and connect with others. The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera satisfies their thirst for an HD video camera that is simple to use and can go anywhere life takes them,” said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “With the launch of the Zi6 Pocket Video Camera, consumers now have a high-quality solution from the trusted brand in digital imaging.”
With the exploding popularity of video sharing sites such as YouTube, the demand for easy to use video devices is also growing rapidly. At the same time, the expanding penetration of HDTVs is driving consumer demand for HD quality personal content.
The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camerais designed to meet these needs at the touch of a button — no lens cap, dials to turn or settings to adjust.
Kodak announces its entry into the pocket digital video camera market with the Zi6 Pocket Video Camera. This new video camera makes it simple to shoot and share high-quality videos, thanks to 720p HD video capture, a large 2.4-inch LCD screen, and easy-to-use software. You can upload your videos to YouTube quickly and easily using the built-in USB and software, or record hours of video with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB. The Zi6 Pocket Video Camera will be available from late September for US$179.95…
Panasonic SDR-SW20 camcorder can snap photos and shoot videos even under diverse weather conditions like rain or snow. It makes for a wonderful outdoor partner, as it is waterproof, shock- and sand-proof. Features include 10x optical zoom, a QuickStart mode (0.6 seconds) that prevents you from missing any memorable moments, an SD/SDHC memory card slot and a 2.7″ LCD display. Have a great time, shoot wonderful pictures and store a lifetime of memories!
We introduced them at the beginning of 2008, the HDC-SD9 and the HDC-HD9, and now, Panasonic added new Champagne Gold color to its lineup of Digital camera.
Nothing new concerning the specifications, but, as a reminder, our two camera support the AVCHD codec, Full HD Video at 17Mbps. They also features face recognition system for video, an improved LSI for Crystal clear video/pictures and the support of the 24p for cinema like video.
The difference between our two models concerns the storage capacity: the HDC-HS9 offers 60GB of HDD, while the HDC-SD9 use SD Card.
The HS9 will be available on July 26th, and the SD9 should be available on August 23th.
LancerLink Japan release a new video camera in July, the DDV-1080HD. Our new camera features a 1/2.5″ 5 Mpix CMOS sensor, SD/SDHC/MMC slot (up to 32GB), 3.0″ LCD screen, a digital zomm 2x, and USB2.0 port.
This device can record video in 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps in .MOV format. It should be available for 300€…
Uh oh, DXG’s creeping its way up into luxury territory. Earlier this year, we saw the outfit dish out a craptacular $149 HD camcorder, and just a few months back we were introduced to the $169 DXG-569V. Now, it’ll take another Hamilton in order to rightfully claim its newest unit, the DXG-567V. The pocket-friendly cam is available in four different hues, ships with rechargeable AA batteries and uploads directly to YouTube and other video sharing sites without much hassle at all. DXG claims that this bugger captures video at 1,280 x 720 (30fps), but even at $179, we have our doubts about the overall quality. Better watch out though, by this time next year you’ll see DXG perched up beside Sony, Panasonic and the rest of the respected gang.
Camcorder pens often sacrifice the whole “writing” thing in the name of capturing video, but this one from BrickHouse Security does write, and has considerably bigger storage capacity than previous video pens, too. It’s a big pricey, but if you’re into the whole Maxwell Smart lifestyle it could make a nice, voyeuristic addition to your repertoire. Two hours of battery time per charge, 30 hours of audio and/or video (4GB), and a potential restraining order are available to you for $250.
According to Sony, the CX11E is the world’s first ever camcorder to feature Smile Shutter using Face Detection technology. Specs include 1920×1080 Full HD recording on removable ‘Memory Stick’, ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor derived technology and BIONZ processor, 10.2 megapixel still image recording and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 12x optical zoom. The exciting thing about the Smile Shutter is that its sensitivity can be set from recognizing anything from a gentle smile to a beaming grin. Priority can also be set to recognize children or adult’s faces. This unique Sony technology automatically captures crisp 7.6 megapixel photos when someone smiles. In ‘Dual Capture’ mode (default), stills are captured whenever someone smiles during movie recording. Image quality like no other is matched by superb 5.1 channel surround sound, with a zoom microphone function to minimize distracting background noises when images are zoomed in. It sports a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus widescreen touch-panel that displays video and photos with superb contrast.
