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Released in August 2007 the Hitachi DZBD7HA is the first ever high definition Blu-ray disc camcorder. Shooting at full 1080p the DZBD7HA outputs AVC/H.264 codec, a variant of MPEG-4 directly onto a blu-ray disc or the unit's internal 30GB hard drive. For still photographs the DZBD7HA is rather poor, only outputting images to an...
The description on this report is copy and pasted marketing material. The description should be rewritten to provide the facts from a neutral point of view, as per ProductWiki policy and guidelines. Record and play back both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video recorded on standard 3" DVD media6 with the...
JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG335 features a lens designed by Konica-Minolta which produces a 35x optical zoom, and a 200x digital zoom, with image stabilization. The camera has a 1/6" CCD sensor with Gigabrid Engine image processing technology....
Released in May 2008 the Panasonic SDR-H40 is a standard definition camcorder. The little brother of the SDR-H60, it records MPEG-2 to its 40GB internal hard drive or loaded SD/SDHC card. Still images are restricted by the camcorder's lackluster CCD, producing a maximum image resolution of 640x480 (0.3MP). While it is slightly larger than...
Released in January, 2007 the Hitachi DZGX5020A is a standard definition DVD camcorder. The less expensive brother of the DZGX5080A, the DZGX5020A shoots at 640x480 and records directly onto a DVD. Both models feature the same internal specifications, but the DZGX5080A also includes a built in LED light that makes recording in low light...
Released in 2008 the Panasonic HDC-HS9 is a high definition definition camcorder that utilizes 3 CCDs. Shooting at full 1080p the HDC-HS9 outputs AVCHD r.3 to a 60GB internal hard drive or loaded SD/SDHC card. Still photos are taken through the video capture mode, and are only recorded at full 1920x1080 resolution. Unfortunately, the...
JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG330 features a 1/6" CCD sensor and a 30GB internal hard-drive, allowing up to 37.5 hours of recording time (7 hours in the highest quality bit-rate). The camera is a "hybrid" model in that...
JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG365's internal drive can store 60GB--up to 70 hours of video in low quality mode or 14 hours in highest-quality. There is also a micro-SD card slot. The camera has a 1/6" CCD sensor...
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA65 is a fully waterproof compact budget standard definition camcorder. Shooting at 640x480 the VPC-CA8 outputs AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 to its 18MB internal memory or loaded SDHC card (a 1GB card can contain up to 1 hour and 20 minutes of footage). The VPC-CA8 really shines with images, as the camera sports...
The Sony HDR-UX20 is a high-definition camcorder that records in full-HD 1920x1080 resolution. It has a 2.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, with a 4 megapixel still photo sensor. The camera features BIONZ and Exmor technology for optimal image processing, and also has face-recognizing software to automatically adjust focus, exposure and colors. The Sony HDR-UX20 can...
The Canon Vixia HR10 is a camera that captures in high definition and records directly to DVD. It features a 2.96 megapixel, 1/2.7" CMOS sensor that captures 1920x1080 HD resolution. Its zoom lens is manufactured by Canon and can achieve 10x optical zoom, with an optional 200x digital zoom. The camera is also capable...
Released in January 2007 at CES the Hitachi DZHS500A is a standard definition hybrid DVD/HD camcorder. Shooting at 640x480 the DZHS500A records directly onto a DVD or the unit's internal 30GB hard drive, allowing for 23 hours of recording time at standard settings. Still images are restricted by the camcorder's lackluster CCD, producing a...
Released in May 2008 the Panasonic SDR-S7K (black) and SDR-S7K(silver) are inexpensive miniature standard definition camcorders. Shooting at 640x480 the SDR-S7 records in MPEG-2 format directly to SDHD cards. While it is only standard definition and has mediocre image quality at that, it's size and price tag make up these shortcomings. Battery life is...
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 is a compact budget standard definition camcorder. Shooting at 640x480 the VPC-CG9 outputs AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 to its 40MB internal memory or loaded SDHC card (a 1GB card can contain up to 1 hour and 20 minutes of footage). The VPC-CG9 really shines with images, as the camera sports a 9MP...
The Canon FS10 is a camcorder capable of recording in dual formats: it has a built-in hard-drive for internal storage of 8 GB, and also is capable of recording onto SDHC memory cards. The camera features a 1/6" CCD sensor, resolving approximately one million pixels and capable of 16:9 mode. It comes in three...
The HDR-SR11 from Sony is a full-HD camcorder that captures in 1920x1080 resolution. It features a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor, with a 10.2 megapixel still photo sensor. The camera uses BIONZ and Exmor technologies for optimal image processing, and has switchable HD/SD formats. The Sony HDR-SR11 records to an internal 60GB hard-drive, but is...
The FS100 model from Canon is a camcorder which features a 1/6" CCD, resolving approximately one million pixels. The camera records onto Flash memory via SDHC cards, and also features a USB 2.0 output for file transfering. The zoom lens is capable of 37x enlargement in optical mode, and 200x in digital mode, with...
Released in 2007 the Hitachi DZGX5080A is a standard definition DVD camcorder. The more expensive brother of the DZGX5020A, the DZGX5080A shoots at 640x480 and records directly onto a DVD allowing for 1 hour of recording time on each side, at standard settings. Both models feature the same internal specifications, but the DZGX5080A includes...
Sony HDR-SR12 is a high-definition camcorder that captures in full-HD 1920x1080 resolution to a 120GB internal hard-drive, with capability to recording to Memory Stick Duo Pro as well. The camera has a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor, with a 10.2 megapixel still photo sensor, with switchable SD/HD. The camera is equipped with BIONZ and Exmor...
The HDR-SR10 is a camcorder from Sony that captures video in 1920x1080 resolution. It has a 2.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, and a 4 megapixel still photo sensor. The camera features BIONZ and Exmor technology to give optimal image processing, and has switchable SD/HD formats. It records to an internal hard-drive of 40GB, but can also...
Released in 2007, the Samsung SC-MX10 is a basic version of the SC-HMX10, Samsung's first ever high definition definition camcorder. With the same compact body, the SC-MX10 has been downgraded to standard definition, with no internal memory. It also relies on buttons where its more luxurious brother has a touchscreen. Specs CCD: 1/6", 680K...
JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG360 features a 60GB internal hard-drive which provides up to 70 hours of recording time, or 14 hours in highest-quality mode. In addition, the camera also features a micro-SD card slot. The lens is...
The iVIS HF21 model from Canon is a full-1080 HD camcorder that records in the AVCHD standard. The camera features a 3.31 megapixel CMOS sensor which records in 1920x1080 resolution. Its internal hard drive is noteably larger than its predecessor the HF11, at 120GB. The camera can also record to SD and SDHC memory cards. Files are...
Released in 2008 the Panasonic SDR-S10P1 is a water resistant, shock resistant standard definition camcorder. Sharing a body style with the waterproof SDR-SW20, the SDR-S10P1 takes a more reserved approach in terms of colour. Shooting at 640x480 and recording in MPEG-2 format directly to SD cards, it is quite a basic camcorder. Its size,...
Released in January 2007 at CES the Hitachi DZHS300A is a standard definition hybrid DVD/HD camcorder. The less expensive brother of the DZHS500A, the DZHS300A shoots at 640x480 and records directly onto a DVD or the unit's internal 8GB hard drive allowing for 6 hours of recording time at standard settings. Still images are...
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