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Camcorders Review of the New DXG Riviera and Soho compact HD camcorders. Hands on review of the cutest pink camcorder around. Perfect for kids and travelers. It captures 8 MB still images and up to 8 hours of 720p high definition video. Read our review
The new HD Everio GZ-HD3 is a consumer-priced high definition camcorder that combines a 3-CCD image sensor, high definition 1440 x 1080 recording and embedded 60GB hard disk storage in a compact size that fits in the palm of the hand. Built-in 60GB HDD for 7 Hours of HD Recording In addition to an SP mode that allows up to about seven hours of HD recording, the GZ-HD3 is also equipped with an XP mode that records at a higher bit rate for those extra special scenes. There's also a 1440CBR mode, which is convenient for those who wish to edit using HDV-compatible software. more
If you are looking for a camcorder that works well, is very compact and ideally suited for both family and web video applications, you need to take a look at the new Everio GZ-MG555 hard drive camcorder from JVC. Record SEVEN hours or more! Read the Review
Its a HDV camcorder - its a digital still camera.The Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder affordably delivers brings the power of professional level HD recording. The HV20 captures images in genuine HD resolution of 1920 x 1080, and can capture in 24p, the same frame rate used in movie film. Canon improves upon the standard CCD camcorders by using a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor to generate images. The 2.96MP CMOS sensor tends to process faster than a CCD for richer color and sharper detail. You can use the camcorder as a 3.1 megapixel digital still camera. Canon fit everything you can ask from a camcorder in the HV20, all in a body that fits comfortably in your pocket. Now if they could only develop a "remove 10 pounds feature"... Read the article
Check out the new Samsung Ultra Compact Memory Cam - It's a digital still camera, it's a digital camcorder, a MP3 player, a voice recorder - and it's tiny and it's just $350!
Have you ever used a hard drive camcorder? The new Everio series of camcorders from JVC let you record DVD quality video directly to a 30 gig hard drive and then transfer it to your computer for editing when you are ready. That's 7 hours of DVD quality - 37 hours of "internet" quality. read the review
Sanyo VPC-HD1 high definition video and still image recorder It looks like a prop for a Star Wars movie or the latest version of Star Trek. The new Sanyo VPC-HD1 is a cool looking and affordable combination digital still camera and MPEG4 High Definition video recorder. It is tiny - only 3.1" x 4.7" x 1.4". It can capture great looking stills - up to 5 megapixels, perfect for printing out big images! By using a 2 GB SD card, you can store up to 40 minutes of High Definition video. more
Getting good audio is a lot more difficult than capturing good looking video. Check out this basic guide for getting good sounding audio for your video projects. Also includes a review of SmartSound SonicFire for creating customized soundtracks.
Two new Canon Camcorders - an affordable starter DV camcorder and the better prosumer model
Want to record directly to DVD? Don't want to capture, edit and author and then burn? Check out the new DVD camcorders from Sony Also - Check out the new Hitachi DVD Camcorders
Teeny-weenie video camera - review of the new Panasonic D-snap SV-AV100 SD Video Camera
3-CCD Sony MiniDV Handycam Camcorder
The new Two-head SCD5000 Camcorder - Digital Still Camera from Samsung is now available
Video Accessories - Mikes, Tripods and other tools and gadgets to help you make your movies look as good as possible.Are two heads better than one? Many video professionals use multiple displays with their PC based systems to get additional acreage for editing, production and other computer tasks. Now Matrox has announced a special two head adapter for laptops. DualHead2Go is the world's first external upgrade designed to deliver multi-display support to compatible laptops. The DualHead2Go, which connects to the VGA output of a laptop, allows a user to attach two external displays to their system in order to run a Microsoft Windows desktop at a resolution up to 2560x1024 stretched, across both displays. more
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