Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Gobandit Live with WiFi offers thrill-seekers quicker sharing, speedier self-indulgence]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/gobandit-live-gps-camcorder-with-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/gobandit-live-gps-camcorder-with-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/gobandit-live-gps-camcorder-with-wifi/#comments Two years ago, the Gobandit GPS HD brought an action camcorder to the masses that actively tracked location, speed and altitude. In the same tradition, the Gobandit Live brings an expanded set of features geared toward adrenaline junkies, which include a gyroscopic sensor, 1080p capture at 30fps, a 170-degree f/2.8 wide angle lens and -- oh yeah, WiFi. While this last feature certainly won't be usable on the mountain or along the trail, it allows clips to be uploaded instantly once the camera is back within range. For those who'd rather do without WiFi, the Gobandit Race provides an otherwise similar feature set at a lower price. Both will be available in the US and Canada beginning March 1st, and will retail for $419 and $319, respectively. The full PR is just beyond the break, though if you want to learn more, check the company's website instead.

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Gobandit Live with WiFi offers thrill-seekers quicker sharing, speedier self-indulgence originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080paction camActionCamavailabilitycamcordercanadagobanditgobandit livegobandit raceGobanditLiveGobanditRacehelmet camHelmetCamlivepricingraceuswifiThu, 12 Jan 2012 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic refreshes HD camcorder range: 3MOS, 1MOS and Waterproof offerings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/panasonic-refreshes-hd-camcorder-range-3mos-1mos-and-waterproo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/panasonic-refreshes-hd-camcorder-range-3mos-1mos-and-waterproo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/panasonic-refreshes-hd-camcorder-range-3mos-1mos-and-waterproo/#comments Alongside its new Lumix snappers, Panasonic just dropped a bunch of new HD camcorders at CES. It's the 1MOS models that get the most vigorous make over, with six new 1920 x 1080 shooting cams in total.

The HC-V700 and HC-V700M are the new top of the 1MOS line; armed with a proprietary High Sensitivity Sensor, promising better indoor and night-time shots, there's also 3D capture when used with the new VW-CLT2 conversion lens, plus a 21x optical and 46x "high-powered' (we guess digital) zoom. The mid-range HC-V500/M cameras have a 2D to 3D image conversion function (also found in the V700s) as well as Natural, Pop, Dynamic & Classical special effects modes and 38x optical / 50x digital zoom. For the less feature-fanatical are the HC-V100 and HC-V100M which have lower power consumption for longer shooting despite a smaller 2.028 x 2.343 x 4.429 inch form. If you were wondering what makes the M models different, the answer would be 16GB built-in storage.

Three other single models also got a trotting out, starting with the HC-X900M, for those who find just one MOS simply isn't enough. The HC-X900M is Panasonic's new full HD 3MOS video shooter and is the follow up to last year's HDC-HS900. Full 1080p at 28Mbps is complemented by Panasonic's new 3MOS System Pro imaging system, which it claims reduces noise by 40 percent over the HDC-HS900. To round out the features we have 32GB onboard storage (with SD expansion), improved O.I.S., zoom mic functionality (linked to the zoom action) and a 1,150,000-dot 8.8-cm / 3.5-inch LCD.

Next up is the waterproof HX-WA2, which will survive a three meter dip in the pool (or nine feet, eight inches). Other treats for adventurous types include 14 megapixel stills shooting, a panoramic mode (simply pan the camera up,down,left and right) and 15x zoom. Oh and will it will be available in blue or orange, of course.

Last, and kinda least is the HC-V10, a compact HD cam for those on-the-go moments. With iA auto mode and pre-rec function -- that starts recording when you aim at a subject -- this model is clearly built with those OMG youtube moments in mind. You also get a crazy 63x optical zoom and a choice of colors: black, silver or red.

There's no word on price or availability yet, but Panasonic tells us it'll part with these crucial details at least 30 days prior to when the devices finally ship. In the meantime you can check the full PRs below for more info.

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Panasonic refreshes HD camcorder range: 3MOS, 1MOS and Waterproof offerings originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to step your game up when capturing surfing footage from atop your longboard? Swann is aiming to lend a helping hand with its newfangled Freestyle HD wearable video camera. This offering is the company's first that sports a detachable 1.5-inch LCD viewer for taking a peek at your 1080p video capture in real-time -- which you can capture at up to 30 fps. You'll also be able to snap eight megapixel JPEGs should you so choose with 3x digital zoom at your disposal. Waterproof at depths up to 65 feet, the Freestyle HD can be helmet-mounted, attached to your favorite fixed-gear or the roof of your rally car via the three included mounting brackets. The camera will connect directly to an HDTV for viewing, or you can hop over to a PC via a microSD card or USB transfer. You can expect 2.5-hour battery life and a $279 price tag to boot -- too bad that flight to the southern hemisphere isn't nearly as affordable.

Gallery: Swann Freestyle HD press photos

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Swann releases Freestyle HD, begs you to capture 1080p underwater via LCD viewer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5-inch LCD screen1.5-inchLcdScreen1080p30fps8MP camera8mpCameracamcordercameraHDhead mounted cameraHeadMountedCamerahigh definitionHighDefinitionHMCLCDLCD screenLcdScreenruggedsports camerasportscamSportsCameraswannSwann SecuritySwannSecurityUSBwaterproofMon, 07 Nov 2011 15:11:00 EST<![CDATA[DXG-5F9V makes home video memories a 1080p HD affair, 3D glasses not required]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/dxg-5f9v-makes-home-video-memories-a-1080p-hd-affair-3d-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/dxg-5f9v-makes-home-video-memories-a-1080p-hd-affair-3d-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/dxg-5f9v-makes-home-video-memories-a-1080p-hd-affair-3d-glasses/#comments Who said all the 3D perks had to be reserved for Hollywood? DXG's making the home video fun a virtual en vivo experience with the release of its 3D and 2D camcorder, set to hit the company's online store today. For $299, you're getting a 5 megapixel still camera and glasses-free, 1080p HD video recording at 30fps, viewable on either the handheld's autostereoscopic 3.2-inch LCD display or the flatscreen of your choosing via an included HDMI cable. The DXG-5F9V only ships with 128MB of storage inbuilt, so if you're aiming to immortalize your Jackass-worthy shenanigans, you'll want to secure a 32GB SD card for additional capacity. With the holidays fast approaching, this might be your best bet to relive those looks of disappointment on Christmas morning. Official presser after the break.

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DXG-5F9V makes home video memories a 1080p HD affair, 3D glasses not required originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This curiously shaped fellow, with its long-barreled lens attached to a svelte body, might look familiar. It's JVC's GC-PX10, the camcorder that's also a camera. Or the camera that's also a camcorder. We're not quite sure, but here's what we do know: it'll shoot 1080p video at 60 fps, writing to SDXC or 32GB of internal memory. And it can also capture 8.3-megapixel stills at 60 fps without dropping out of video mode. If you've got the time and the inclination, you can switch into still-shooting mode, giving you full 12-megapixel pictures at 30 fps for two seconds. Exhausted by the possibilities yet? But wait, there's more. If slow motion's your game, you can fire away in 640 x 360 resolution -- at 300 fps -- for up to 2 hours. Now how much would you pay for such a plethora of pictorial options? Well, JVC's asking $900 when this ships later in October, so you've got some time to think about it.

Camera or camcorder? JVC's hybrid GC-PX10 wants to be both originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p6012 megapixel12Megapixel8.3 megapixel8.3Megapixelcamcordercameradigital cameraDigitalCameragc-px-10jvcjvc gc-px10JvcGc-px10SDXCWed, 05 Oct 2011 03:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Vision Research's Phantom v1210 and v1610 do slow motion in style (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/vision-researchs-phantom-v1210-and-v1610-do-slow-motion-in-styl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/vision-researchs-phantom-v1210-and-v1610-do-slow-motion-in-styl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/vision-researchs-phantom-v1210-and-v1610-do-slow-motion-in-styl/#comments No matter how fast that piece of Jell-O landed on the floor, you'll be able to review the journey in all its slow motion glory with the newly announced Phantom v1610 and v1210 cameras. Vision Research is calling the latest entries in the Phantom line the "world's fastest one megapixel digital high-speed cameras." The v1210 is capable of capturing 12,000 fps to 16,000 fps, with its higher end buddy the v1610 capturing between 650,000 fps and one million fps, if you sacrifice resolution. Shooting 1280 x 800 widescreen images (at regular speed), the v1210 boasts 12GB, 24GB, or 48GB of segmented memory, while the v1610 can hold 24GB, 48GB, or 96GB of segmented memory. Other features include an image-based auto-trigger, ethernet port, SMPTE & IRIG timecode, genlock, 28 micron pixel size, 12-bit depth pixel depth standard, and an HD-SDI output. No word on pricing, but if you have a budget like NFL Films, let the epic sports montages and Truffle Shuffling commence. Check out some slow motion footage captured on the Phantom HD Gold after the break.

Update: pricing starts around a cool $100,000.

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Vision Research's Phantom v1210 and v1610 do slow motion in style (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're pretty sure that most of the attention Toshiba receives today will center around the handful of laptops it unveiled this morning (particularly this handsome devil). But the outfit also managed to slip in some camcorder news -- those Camileo P100 and B10 models it announced for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are now on sale in the US. If you recall, both camcorders shoot 1080p video and snap 16 megapixel stills, though the pistol-shaped P100 adds 5X optical zoom -- still an uncommon spec for pocket cam. The P100 is available now for $180, while the Flip-inspired B10 can be had for $120. PR after the break.

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Toshiba's Camileo P100 and B10 continue their world tour, arrive stateside originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic resurrects Sanyo's pistol-grip camcorders, trots out three new models originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We have PR after the break.

[Thanks, Daniel H.]

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Contour+ helmet cam goes official, bringing 1080p video with wider viewing angle originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 06:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cisco may have washed its hands of pocket camcorders, but Olympus is ready to dive into the market with gusto. The company, best known for its cameras and voice recorders, just brought those two worlds together by announcing the LS-20M, a handheld whose relatively high-end audio specs should help it go toe-to-toe with Zoom. In addition to 1080p video, the LS-20M records 24 bit / 96 hHz Linear PCM audio using a pair of condenser mics. Alas, at $300 it has a small 2-inch screen and no optical zoom, but at least Olympus borrowed four of the visual effects that make its PEN cameras so fun to use. Look for it in June, and in the meantime, hit the PR for more details.

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Olympus' LS-20M boasts dual mics and 1080p recording, split personality originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's AG-3DA1 camera will shoot 3D video, Robonaut vlogs on the International Space Station originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Red One faces Arri Alexa in high-res, Choose Your Own Adventure-style face-off originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jakob]

Philips' new camcorder comes with 23x zoom and WiFi, but no price or release date originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • HM-TA20 - This is a Flip-style upright design with a lens on one side and, on the other, an LCD with a big red button beneath it. But, it's durable, offering three meters of waterproof protection and a durable, dust-proof case. It'll do 1080p footage, offers no optical zooming, but does have a night mode that drops it down to 15fps to help it perform well when the lights go out. It can be used as a webcam, too.
  • HM-TA2 - This is basically the TA20 minus the heavy-duty bits. Best to keep it dry. Comes with a tripod for self-portraits. Perfect for your new MySpace profile pic!
  • HX-WA10 - Another durable one, waterproof to three meters, dust and shockproof, captures 16 megapixel stills and records 1080p footage, too. It offers a pistol-style grip and a flip-out, three-inch touchscreen. It's pictured after the break.
  • HX-DC10 - This is basically a WA10 that doesn't like the water, or the dust, or being dropped.
  • HX-DC1 - Another step down the cost ladder, this one backing down to 14 megapixel stills and losing some of the high-tech trickery of the others. Its three-inch LCD isn't touchable.
Panasonic didn't grace us with prices for any of these, nor release dates. But, hey, who needs details like that?

Continue reading Panasonic unveils a suite of camcorders of all shapes, sizes, and depths

Panasonic unveils a suite of camcorders of all shapes, sizes, and depths originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The new 1MOS full HD models, the HDC-HS80, HDC-TM90, HDC-SD90, HDC-TM80, HDC-SD80, HDC-TM40, and HDC-SD40 (phew) are priced between $350 and $600, all offering 1920 x 1080 recording, but only the HDC-TM90 and HDC-SD90 will do 1080p60. All write to SDXC and the HDC-TM40 and HDC-SD40 are the lightest full HD models the company offers, weighing just .39lbs.
  • The company's new 3MOS models, the HDC-SD800, HDC-TM900, and HDC-HS900 are priced at $850, $1,100, and $1,400, all managing 1080p60 and, if you add the $350 VW-CLT1 conversion lens, will shoot in 3D as well. All write to SDXC, while the TM900 has 32GB of storage internally, and only the top two models offer a 20x zoom lens with manual focus for "increased creativity."
There are a few SD shooters as well, the $250 SDR-S70, $270 SDR-T70, and $350 SDR-H100, all also sporting SDXC support. Full pricing in the PR after the break, and lots more details in the earlier announce post from CES.

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Panasonic prices its 2011 HD and 3D camcorders, options for budgets great and small originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcamcorderdigital camcorderDigitalCamcorderfull-hdFullHdHDC-HS80HDC-HS900HDC-SD40HDC-SD80HDC-SD800HDC-SD90HDC-TM40HDC-TM80HDC-TM90HDC-TM900panasonicpannySDR-H100SDR-S70SDR-T70sdxcTue, 01 Feb 2011 11:21:00 EST<![CDATA[DXG gets vivacious with 1080p Twist and Luxe pocket camcorders]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/dxg-gets-vivacious-with-1080p-twist-and-luxe-pocket-camcorders/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/dxg-gets-vivacious-with-1080p-twist-and-luxe-pocket-camcorders/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/dxg-gets-vivacious-with-1080p-twist-and-luxe-pocket-camcorders/#comments Surely you made a New Year's resolution, right? Right. What better way to keep tabs on yourself than to nab a new pocket camcorder? DXG has just unveiled a new duo of handheld video cameras, so we won't waste any time getting down to the nitty-gritty. The aptly-named Twist looks an awful lot like LG's now-ancient VX9400 (or pretty much any phone with embedded mobile TV support), boasting a 3.5-inch widescreen swivel display and the ability to capture footage in 720p / 1080p at 30 frames per second. It's also equipped with HDMI and USB 2.0 outputs, an SDHC card slot and a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It'll be available around a month from now in pistol-grip (1080p and 720p) and traditional football grip (720p) variations, with a price point sitting at $169.99. If that's a little too Plain Jane for ya, the 2011 Luxe Collection is bound to provide the sprucing you're after. Available in a half-dozen patterns, this pocket camcorder offers a 3-inch touchscreen, a 1080p capture mode and a one-inch thick chassis. Naturally, HDMI and USB 2.0 ports are included, but before dropping your $149.99 to $199.99, we'd recommend thinking long and hard about what hue fits your personality best. Are you more of Maui hibiscus guy, or a Riviera quilted dude? Decisions, decisions.

Gallery: DXG brings Twist and Luxe pocket camcorders to CES 2011

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DXG gets vivacious with 1080p Twist and Luxe pocket camcorders originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcamcordercesces 2011Ces2011DXGluxepocket camcorderPocketCamcordertwistvideo cameraVideoCameraThu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic's CES 2011 camcorder launch: 3D, HD, 3MOS and 1MOS all present]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/panasonics-ces-2011-camcorder-launch-3d-hd-3mos-and-1mos-all/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/panasonics-ces-2011-camcorder-launch-3d-hd-3mos-and-1mos-all/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/panasonics-ces-2011-camcorder-launch-3d-hd-3mos-and-1mos-all/#comments
 Panasonic already rolled out the red carpet to issue a gaggle of new cameras, but now it's time to tickle the fancy of those who prefer full motion video. The company is introducing a metric ton (we checked, trust us) of new camcorders here at CES in Las Vegas, so we'll be giving you the highlights just below. For those that yearn for more, the press releases can be peeked in full after the break.
  • Panny's "full roster" of Full HD camcorders includes a half-dozen newcomers: the HDC-SD40, HDC-TM40, HDC-HS80, HDC-TM80, HDC-TM90 and HDC-SD9, all of which are stacked with a 1MOS sensor capable of capturing clips at 1920 x 1080. The SD90 and TM90 are even capable of shooting at 1080/60p, and if you toss on the optional CW-CLT1, you'll instantly gain the ability to record in 3D. The whole lot is designed to handle low-light scenarios like a champ, and the each feature a 28m wide-angle lens. The aforementioned power duo also have a 40x intelligent zoom, and we're told that these can withstand up to 135 minutes of continuous recording before the battery keels over. A select few also feature touch-screen operation, but absolutely none of them have a price or release date just yet.
  • What's better than 1MOS? 3MOS, naturally. The HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900 and HDC-SD800 are also making their debut here in the desert, with 1080/60p recording, support for capturing 3D (when using the CLT1 conversion lens) and a manual ring on the TM900 and HS900. Those two also tout a 20x zoom and a 3.5-inch touchpanel, and Panny claims that these guys are good enough to handle "professional-level video shooting." The whole bunch can record to SDXC / SDHC / SD cards, while the TM900 adds 32GB of internal memory. You'll also find an optical image stabilizer, a Crystal Engine Pro processor and an Eco-Mode function on all three, while the TM900 and HS900 get gifted with five internal microphones for 5.1 recording. Per usual, your guess is as good as ours when it comes to a price and release.
  • Bringing up the rear are a handful of SD camcorders -- the SDR-H100, the SDR-T70 and the SDR-S70 -- all of which are on the lean side and boast a 78x zoomer. These three offer a 33mm wide-angle lens, optical image stabilization and an Active mode, the latter of which helps to reduce blur when zooming. The group stores clips on SDXC / SDHC / SD, but the H100 also has an 80GB hard drive and the T70 a 4GB slab of flash memory. All three will be available in March, but pricing won't be determined until sometime next month.

Gallery: Panasonic's CES 2011 camcorder launches

Continue reading Panasonic's CES 2011 camcorder launch: 3D, HD, 3MOS and 1MOS all present

Panasonic's CES 2011 camcorder launch: 3D, HD, 3MOS and 1MOS all present originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1mos3d3d camcorder3dCamcordercamcordercesces 2011ces2011hd camcorderHDC-HS900HDC-SD40HDC-SD800HDC-SD90HDC-TM90HDC-TM900HdCamcorderpanasonicsd camcorderSdCamcorderSDR-H100SDR-S70SDR-T70VW-CLT1Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BenQ DV S11 camcorder has a pico up in there]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/benq-dv-s11-camcorder-has-a-pico-up-in-there/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/benq-dv-s11-camcorder-has-a-pico-up-in-there/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/benq-dv-s11-camcorder-has-a-pico-up-in-there/#commentsBenQ DV S11 puts a pico all up in your camcorder Sharing is caring, and imaging devices that pack pico projectors sure do make it easy to care -- assuming you're in a dimly-lit room with a flat, color-free surface at your disposal. BenQ's DV S11 is the latest, a 1080p zoomless camcorder that exists in the Flip style and can also capture five megapixel stills. No specs are listed for the projector itself, except that it's said to be able to push a 50-inch picture out its hole -- presumably only if you're at the bottom of a cave or in some similarly light-free environment. The combo is available now in Hong Kong priced at $2,399 HKD, which equates to about $300 American.

BenQ DV S11 camcorder has a pico up in there originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p5 megapixel5Megapixelbenqcamcorderdv s11DvS11omnivisionpicopico projectorPicoProjectors11Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Video Cameras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Photos make great mementos for important moments, but a picture of your kid taking her first step or writing his first blog post isn't quite as meaningful as a full-motion video of the event in question. That's why a video recorder of some sort is a must-have, and while your average compact camera is capturing better footage than ever, sometimes you need something a little more dedicated. That's when you need a camcorder, and this year we even have a bunch of 3D models to choose from. Which ones are right for you and for your budget? Click on through to find out.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Video Cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder3dv560d720paf100af105camcordercanondmx-ca100DV1DV1 HDDv1HdfeaturefeaturedfeaturesGE DV1 HDGeDv1Hdgoprohd herohd hero 960hdc-sdt750HdHeroHdHero960helmet camHelmetCamhgg2010holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010micro four thirdsMicroFourThirdsmysteriumnex-vg10panasonicq3hdredred onered one mysterium xRedOneRedOneMysteriumXsamsungsanyosonyvideo cameraVideoCameraViewsonicxxactizoomFri, 19 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony teases us with NXCAM HD concept Super 35mm camcorder, strictly for the pros (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/sony-teases-us-with-nxcam-hd-concept-super-35mm-camcorder-stric/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/sony-teases-us-with-nxcam-hd-concept-super-35mm-camcorder-stric/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/sony-teases-us-with-nxcam-hd-concept-super-35mm-camcorder-stric/#commentsSony teases us with NXCAM concept Super 35mm camcorder, strictly for the pros (video) It's a Super 35mm world, and we're all just trying to fit in frame. At least, it will be once Sony's done expanding its lineup of cinematic shooters. Last week it was the "affordable" PMW-F3, and now the company is teasing the NXCAM HD, a decidedly professional-oriented camcorder with a Super 35mm equivalent large format CMOS sensor nestled behind an E-mount interchangeable lens system. It'll record to AVCHD in 1080p at frame rates covering all the majors: 23.98, 29.97, and 59.94, along with 25 and 50. All progressive, natch. Sony is planning to release this boxy beast in the middle of 2011 and plans to make it "affordable" for professionals as well. See what good a little competition can do?

[Thanks, Demetri]

Continue reading Sony teases us with NXCAM HD concept Super 35mm camcorder, strictly for the pros (video)

Sony teases us with NXCAM HD concept Super 35mm camcorder, strictly for the pros (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p35mmcamcordernxcamnxcam hdNxcamHdprofessionalprofessional camcorderProfessionalCamcordersonysuper 35mmsuper-35mmSuper35mmvideoWed, 17 Nov 2010 07:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's 'affordable' PMW-F3 Super 35mm camcorder announced, still not priced]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/sonys-affordable-pmw-f3-super-35mm-camcorder-announced-still/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/sonys-affordable-pmw-f3-super-35mm-camcorder-announced-still/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/sonys-affordable-pmw-f3-super-35mm-camcorder-announced-still/#commentsSony's 'affordable' PMW-F3 Super 35mm camcorder announced, still not priced When Sony announced it was working on an "affordable" pro-level 35mm camcorder, we knew that would be a very relative term. Now the company has finally unveiled the thing, though it's apparently still deciding just how affordable it's going to be. A price is not yet set, said to be low enough for "indie" filmmakers and others lacking major production house funding, but we have other details on the upcoming PMW-F3, like its 35mm CMOS sensor with recording modes of 1080p at frame rates ranging from 1 up to 60, with stops at important speeds like 23.98 and 59.94. The body can be purchased alone or there's a PL kit that includes 35, 50, and 85mm prime lenses. Again, no cost is known at this point, but expect the MSRP to be closer to Volkswagen than Vaio.

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Continue reading Sony's 'affordable' PMW-F3 Super 35mm camcorder announced, still not priced

Sony's 'affordable' PMW-F3 Super 35mm camcorder announced, still not priced originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zoom has just outed a new little camcorder, the Q3HD Handy Video Recorder. This little guy, in addition to boasting 1080p capabilities (at 30 frames per second) and 720p at 60 frames per second, also packs 4x digital zoom, a 2.4-inch color LCD, NTSC/PAL TV and HDMI outputs, and USB 2.0. Most interestingly, of course, the Q3HD Handy has built-in stereo microphones, so the camera should provide much better audio than your standard affair. There's no word on availability or pricing yet.

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder boasts 1080p and stereo microphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 HP's just outed a new camcorder, the 1080p loving V5020u. Among its other attractions, this camcorder boasts full HD 1080p video recording at a resolution up to 1920×1080, a built-in gyroscope for image stabilization, 10x digital zoom, a 5 megapixel sensor, a motion detector, a 2-inch LCD, and an SDHC slot for extra storage capacity. This bad boy, which we think is pretty good looking, will be available in October for $159.

HP V5020u camcorder does 1080p in style originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcamcordercamsdigital cameradigital camerasDigitalCameraDigitalCamerasflipflip cameraFlipCamerahdhd camcorderHdCamcorderhewlett-packardhppocketFri, 17 Sep 2010 14:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic announces AF105 Micro Four Thirds camcorder, interchangeable lenses not included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/panasonic-announces-af105-four-thirds-camcorder-interchangeable/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/panasonic-announces-af105-four-thirds-camcorder-interchangeable/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/panasonic-announces-af105-four-thirds-camcorder-interchangeable/#comments The splicing of video and stills cameras continues unabated today, as Panasonic has just outed a serious-looking piece of photographic hardware. The AF105 (AF100 in Europe) is the world's first camcorder to offer a Four Thirds-sized sensor and provides 1080/60i or 1080/30p AVCHD video recording skills, while matching up to the growing selection of glassware for the company's Micro Four Thirds mount. SDHC and SDXC storage cards are accepted and there's a note that "cinema" lenses can also be fitted on via an extra adapter. The price is set at ¥837,900 (about $9,960) and launch is expected this December.

Update: We've now got video of the AF100/105 and a tentative European price of €4,900. American pricing can probably be expected somewhere around the $6,000 range. Thanks, James!

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Panasonic announces AF105 Micro Four Thirds camcorder, interchangeable lenses not included originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080paf100af105ag-af105avchdbreaking newsBreakingNewscamcordercamerafour thirdsfour thirds camcorderFourThirdsFourThirdsCamcorderfull hdFullHdinterchangeable lensInterchangeableLenspanasonicpanasonic af100panasonic af105PanasonicAf100PanasonicAf105sdhcsdxcvideoMon, 13 Sep 2010 01:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's HMX-T10 HD camcorder features a new perspective]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung--hmx-t10-camcorder-features/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung--hmx-t10-camcorder-features/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung--hmx-t10-camcorder-features/#comments Samsung's oddly angled camcorders have gotten plenty of love around these parts for their design and specs, and the new HMX-T10 series is no different. Separating itself from last year's HMX-R10 with a revised design and lens angled 20-degrees (instead of 25), these camcorders can still capture video at up to 1920x1080/60i and stills at up to 4.7 megapixels, while you frame the action on the 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD. Add in optical image stabilization, 10x zoom and the aforementioned full HD capture with a $299 pricetag and you have a healthy competitor to the alternative of the shakycam footage your cellphone probably spits out when these reach the shelves in September. Check the specs in the press release after the break, and shots from every angle of models in black and white paintjobs in the gallery.

Gallery: Samsung HMX-T10 camcorder

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Samsung's HMX-T10 HD camcorder features a new perspective originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p10x zoom10xZoomangledcamcordercamcordershd camcorderHdCamcorderhmx-t10samsungt10touchscreenvideoThu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Phantom camera captures flamethrower vs. fire extinguisher in ultra slo-mo (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/phantom-camera-captures-flamethrower-vs-fire-extinguisher-in-ul/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/phantom-camera-captures-flamethrower-vs-fire-extinguisher-in-ul/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/phantom-camera-captures-flamethrower-vs-fire-extinguisher-in-ul/#comments Korn's "Freak on a Leash," Smashing Pumpkin's "Tonight, Tonight" and Michael / Janet Jackson's "Scream" come to mind when thinking of stunning music videos of the past score, but we're guessing that a 3:19 clip from the good people in Dancing Pigeons will be joining that fray. The music video for "Ritalin" was shot entirely on a Vision Research Phantom and Canon EOS 7D, with the former handling the slow motion work. Which, of course, is the star of the show. You may not think 199 seconds of flamethrower vs. fire extinguisher would be entertaining, but you'd be wrong. Hop on past the break and mash play, but be sure to position a drip rag beneath your chin beforehand.

Continue reading Phantom camera captures flamethrower vs. fire extinguisher in ultra slo-mo (video)

Phantom camera captures flamethrower vs. fire extinguisher in ultra slo-mo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p7Dawesomecamcordercanoncanon eos 7DCanonEos7dDancing PigeonsDancingPigeonsdslreos 7DEos7dfirefire extinguisherFireExtinguisherflamesFlamethrowerFPSframes-per-secondhigh speedhigh speed camerahigh-speed cameraHigh-speedCameraHighSpeedHighSpeedCameramusic videoMusicVideophantomPhantom FlexPhantomFlexRitalinslo moSloMoslow motionSlowMotionvideoVision ResearchVisionResearchwildMon, 02 Aug 2010 11:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Drift Innovation helmet cam shoots 1080p, sports a rotating lens and built-in LCD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/drift-innovation-helmet-cam-shoots-1080p-sports-a-rotating-lens/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/drift-innovation-helmet-cam-shoots-1080p-sports-a-rotating-lens/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/drift-innovation-helmet-cam-shoots-1080p-sports-a-rotating-lens/#comments Drift Innovation's HD170 is far from the "world's first" HD helmet cam -- heck, it's not even the first that does 1080p -- but we'll admit it's an attractive proposition on paper thanks to a tiny 1.5-inch color LCD and built-in speaker. While those let you verify your death-defying stunts were captured appropriately, an adjustable lens promises more freedom in the way you attach it, too, and at $329, the rest of the specs (30fps, H.264 compression, 5 megapixel stills, 1110 mAh battery, up to 32GB SDHC card) are more or less competitive with the other elephants in the room. Though we certainly can't recommend it without getting some hands-on time first, Drift's got some video samples after the break if you'd like to see how well the POV cam handles the open road and some skydiving Gs.

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Drift Innovation helmet cam shoots 1080p, sports a rotating lens and built-in LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080paction camaction cameraActionCamActionCameracamcorderDriftDrift HD170Drift InnovationDriftHd170DriftInnovationHD170helmet camhelmet camcorderhelmet camerahelmet camerasHelmetCamHelmetCamcorderHelmetCameraHelmetCameraspov campov cameraPovCamPovCameraThu, 10 Jun 2010 13:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Vision Research's Phantom Flex captures 1080p at 2,800fps, our full attention]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/vision-researchs-phantom-flex-captures-1080p-at-2-800-fps-our/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/vision-researchs-phantom-flex-captures-1080p-at-2-800-fps-our/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/vision-researchs-phantom-flex-captures-1080p-at-2-800-fps-our/#comments Inside tech fiends the world over, there is a deep-seated desire to film lightning strikes, bullets penetrating glass and objects dropped into water, if only to see the fantastic, chaotic patterns played back in slow motion. (Peep an example after the break.) Thing is, most cameras fast enough to catch such phenomena do so with a tradeoff -- like the Phantom V12, which had a tiny 256 x 8 picture at its impressive 1,000,000fps. But now, Vision Research claims they have a camera that does it all: the Phantom Flex, which captures 1080p images at up to 2,800fps -- with 1000 ISO sensitivity -- and can shoot higher (2560 x 1600 at 1,560fps), faster (640 x 480 at 13,000fps) or even slower (down to 5fps) for regular filming. Since the high speed modes fill the onboard 16 or 32GB of memory in the blink of an eye, the sexy black number supports hot-swappable SSD modules for storage, and can even be synced in pairs to film blue alien Pocahontas reenactments in stereoscopic 3D. Hit the source link for a mouthwatering spec sheet, and don't ask how much it costs. You really don't want to know.

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Vision Research's Phantom Flex captures 1080p at 2,800fps, our full attention originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sanyo DMX-CG100 camcorder hands-on

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Sanyo's DMX-CG100 and DMX-GH1 camcorders do 1080p up in here originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcamcordercg100DMX-CG100DMX-GH1hands-onsanyosanyo DMX-CG100sanyo DMX-GH1sanyo vpc-cg100sanyo xactiSanyoDmx-cg100SanyoDmx-gh1SanyoVpc-cg100SanyoXactithe gadget show livethe gadget show live 2010TheGadgetShowLiveTheGadgetShowLive2010vpc-cg100xactixacti vpc-cg100XactiVpc-cg100Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's PMA gifts: HD pocket camcorders, point-and-shoots with AMOLED screens]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/#comments Hey, didja hear the news? PMA is just about upon us, giving all the camera makers a perfect opportunity to refresh their lineup. In no particular order, here's what Samsung is providing, all set for a Spring 2010 release:
  • New HMX-U15 ($230) and HMX-U20 ($250) 1080p HD pocket camcorders shoot H.264 and feature HDMI out, image stabilization, a 2-inch LCD, and some simple edit options. The U20 also throws in a 3x optical zoom and 10 megapixel stills, while the U15 instead takes 14 megapixel stills.
  • The TL500 is a 10 megapixel camera with 24mm ultra-wide angle lens with an articulating three-inch AMOLED display, perfect for spying around the corner. It supports RAW format, shoots VGA video, and is due out for a hair less than $450.
  • The 10 megapixel TL350 claims 1080p HD video recording with a maximum speed of up to 1,000 frames per second -- which invariably drops the video resolution to 138 x 78, but hey, sacrifices must be made. The three-inch AMOLED display and look for it set you back about $350.
  • A pair of 12 megapixel point-and-shoots for the lower end, the waterproof AQ100 ($200) and the "scratch resistant" SL605 ($130), both with 2.7-inch LCDs and 5x optical zoom. The former shoots video in 720p and the latter just VGA.
Plethora of pressers after the break, and we'll be catching our flight to Anaheim shortly to give hands on impressions and take pictures of cameras that'll put our DSLRs to absolute shame.

Gallery: Samsung AQ100, SL605, TL350, TL500, and HMX-U20

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Samsung's PMA gifts: HD pocket camcorders, point-and-shoots with AMOLED screens originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080paq100articulating displayArticulatingDisplaycamcorderex1hdhmx u15hmx u20hmx-u15hmx-u20HmxU15HmxU20pmapma 2010Pma2010pocket camcorderPocketCamcorderpoint and shootpoint-and-shootPointAndShootrawsamsungsl605tl350tl500u15u20Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic debuts HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 1080p camcorders (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/panasonic-debuts-hdc-hs700-and-hdc-tm700-1080p-camcorders/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/panasonic-debuts-hdc-hs700-and-hdc-tm700-1080p-camcorders/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/panasonic-debuts-hdc-hs700-and-hdc-tm700-1080p-camcorders/#comments Panasonic's brewing up some 1080p goodies in the new HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 (pictured) camcorders, both of which do up 1080p video at a nice 60 fps (or 60i or 24p), and record using a 3MOS sensor system. The new cameras are differentiated with a 240GB HDD in the HS700 and the 32GB of flash memory in the TM700, and act as a followup to the well-lauded HS300 / TM300 series. Both of the new shooters are otherwise pretty much identical, including SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card expansion, new 35mm-style wide angle lenses, 12x optical zoom and some gyroscope-based "Power O.I.S." image stabilization to beef up the experience. They can also do 14.2 megapixel stills and record 5.1 surround sound with the five built-in microphones. There's no word on price yet, but it'll be announced 30 days in advance of when they ship, whenever that might be. For reference, the TM300 hovers around the $1,100 mark currently, so we doubt these will be undercutting that unit on price. There's PR after the break.

Still have pricing on the brain? Panasonic is spilling the price beans on its HDC-TM55 ($530), HDC-HS60 ($700), HDC-SD60 ($500) camcorders, plus even the piddling little SDR-HD85 ($350), SDR-T50 ($270) and SDR-S50 ($250) shooters. All of these were announced back at CES and will be available by the middle of March.

Update: Amazon UK has revealed a price and expected arrival date for the HS700. Priced at £1,199 ($1,873), the camcorder is listed as scheduled for a March 1 release, so there won't be much of a wait for the wealthy among us [Thanks, Ron].

Gallery: Panasonic debuts HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 1080p camcorders

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Panasonic debuts HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 1080p camcorders (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p6024p60pcamcorderhdc-hs700hdc-tm700panasonicTue, 09 Feb 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 hands-on: a full 1080p camcorder in your pocket]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/sanyo-xacti-vpc-cs1-hands-on-a-full-1080p-camcorder-in-your-poc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/sanyo-xacti-vpc-cs1-hands-on-a-full-1080p-camcorder-in-your-poc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/sanyo-xacti-vpc-cs1-hands-on-a-full-1080p-camcorder-in-your-poc/#comments At first glance, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 is thin. Really thin. We got to play around with the tiny camcorder, and fell in love with the form factor. It's much thinner than our older Xacti, and we had no problem slipping it into our pocket -- though getting out the door of Sanyo's meeting room with it was another matter altogether. Wait, did we mention it's thin?

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 hands-on: a full 1080p camcorder in your pocket originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Broadcom's busting out some big muscle on the video chip front today, launching both a 1080p smartphone camera chip and a single-chip Blu-ray player chip. The BCM2763 mobile phone chip supports full 1080p video recording and playback, as well as 20 megapixel stills with face / smile detection and image stabilization. There's also support for 3D gaming at 1080p, and HDMI support is included so you can plug into a TV and actually see all those pixels -- and a 20-to-50 percent reduction in power usage means you'll be able to play video over HDMI for "up to 16 hours," although we'd like to see that claim tested in a real handset before we totally buy it. Broadcom's also hyping its new BCM7630 single-chip Blu-ray solution, which offers BD decoding and support for streaming apps like Netflix, Pandora, Vudu and CinemaNow all on a single chip -- and manufacturers can combine it with the new BCM7632 for 3d-Blu-ray support. Single-chip means cheaper Blu-ray decks -- so sure, we'll take it. No word on when any of these chippies are going to end up in production hardware, but we're hoping to hear more about that at CES.

Broadcom announces 1080p camera phone chip, single-chip Blu-ray decoder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo's just unleashed two new full HD camcorders -- the VPC-HD2000A and the VPC-FH1A. Both of these babies boast 1080p and 1080i recording at 60 fps, plus iFrame recording at a 960 x 540 resolution and 30 frames per second and 8 megapixel still shooting with 10x optical zoom. The cams are the first to offer iFrame compatibility, a 'next gen' format designed for easy importing, editing and sharing of video -- and hey, Apple just released an iMovie update adding iFrame compatibility, so the timing is spot-on for those of us aching to ditch the super-lameness of AVCHD. The VPC-FH1A has a 3-inch LCD and HDMI output, while the VPC-HD2000A has a 2.7-inch LCD. They're both available now, with the FH1A running $499.99 and the HD2000A $599.99. Full press release is after the break.

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Sanyo unleashes two iFrame compatible Dual HD camcorders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't say for certain how good it feels to hoist this big-faced behemoth onto one's shoulder, but it's the first time we've seen Panasonic's 1080p twin-lens P2 3D camcorder out and about since its fabled introduction at NAB earlier this year. Strategically placed beside a 3D Avatar trailer demo, the camcorder looked exactly like the press shot we saw of the prototype before, though there's still no formal word on when it'll be used to film your friend's Bar Mitzvah (or anything else half as cool). A boy can dream, yeah?

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We can't say for certain how good it feels to hoist this big-faced behemoth onto one's shoulder, but it's the first time we've seen Panasonic's 1080p twin-lens P2 3D camcorder out and about since its fabled introduction at NAB earlier this year. Strategically placed beside a 3D Avatar trailer demo, the camcorder looked exactly like the press shot we saw of the prototype before, though there's still no formal word on when it'll be used to film your friend's Bar Mitzvah (or anything else half as cool). A boy can dream, yeah?

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VholdR ContourHD1080p helmet cam announced, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lookie here -- time for yet another HD camcorder in the quickly expanding Everio family. Launched today in the Land of the Rising Sun, the JVC Everio GZ-HM400 is a Full HD shooter with a 10.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.8-inch flip-out LCD, 32GB of built-in storage, an SD / SDHC expansion slot, HDMI output, a 10x optical zoom and a fairly preposterous (in a good way) 600fps slo-mo mode, just like that ultra-sleek GZ-X900 we peeked back in March. The unit can also snap 9 megapixel still shots and hold nearly three hours of Full HD content before needing a USB-led cleansing. Indeed, this here camcorder mimics the aforesaid GZ-X900 in pretty much every way save for design, and it's expected on Japanese store shelves early next month for ¥110,000 ($1,157).

[Via Akihabara News]

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JVC issues Everio GZ-HM400 Full HD camcorder in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lookie here -- time for yet another HD camcorder in the quickly expanding Everio family. Launched today in the Land of the Rising Sun, the JVC Everio GZ-HM400 is a Full HD shooter with a 10.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.8-inch flip-out LCD, 32GB of built-in storage, an SD / SDHC expansion slot, HDMI output, a 10x optical zoom and a fairly preposterous (in a good way) 600fps slo-mo mode, just like that ultra-sleek GZ-X900 we peeked back in March. The unit can also snap 9 megapixel still shots and hold nearly three hours of Full HD content before needing a USB-led cleansing. Indeed, this here camcorder mimics the aforesaid GZ-X900 in pretty much every way save for design, and it's expected on Japanese store shelves early next month for ¥110,000 ($1,157).

[Via Akihabara News]

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The Zi6 is still fairly fresh in our memory banks, but Kodak's already looking ahead with its newly unveiled Zi8 pocket camcorder. The Flip Ultra HD competitor boasts 1080p recording this time around, in addition to usual features like face tracking, image stabilization, a 2.5-inch LCD display, and SD card slot. YouTube uploading is back, and joining it Facebook support, too. It'll be out in September in blue, red, and black colors for just a hair under $180.

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