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Canon Digital Camcorder XL2 2007-08-31 19:59:06 Overview
Let Open Architecture open up a world of possibilities
The Canon
XL2 allows you to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post-production can be simply and effectively accomplished in the field, in the camcorder.
An Open Architecture philosophy, performance found only in much more expensive video cameras, Total Image Control and the solid foundation of Genuine Canon Optics, interchangeable lens capability and superb Canon image processing quality are united in the XL2.
The XL2 brings a host of performance and convenience features to this class of video camcorder- benefits that can’t be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display among others. (more…) Read more:Digital
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Canon Digital Camcorder XH G1 2007-08-30 22:21:11 Overview
Your Vision…in High Definition
For the professional, the XH G1 combines a wealth of features with the outstanding performance of a 3 CCD, High Definition camcorder. It contains all of the features of the XH A1 plus Canon
’s Professional Jackpack.
If you don’t require the capabilities of the Jackpack, then the XH A1 XH A1 may be a better fit for you. (more…) Read more:Digital
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Anatomy of a Camcorder 2007-08-30 01:45:33 Camcorders are ingenious tools that allow us to record images of the events that make up our lives or to get creative and produce unique and interesting films that previously only professional videographers could craft. For beginners, it is important to understand a little bit about the basic anatomy of a camcorder in order to be better equipped to make a selection when shopping.
Although every camcorder model is a bit different and may offer unique features there are basic components that are common to them all.
The Image Sensor:
A camcorder uses either a CCD, charge-coupled device, or CMOS, complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor, to convert light into electrical signals and record the resulting images. They basically perform the same function as film in a traditional camera or camcorder. (more…) Read more:Camcorder
Digital Camcorders – How Easy Are They to Use? 2007-08-30 01:10:41 When you first get a digital camcorder, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out how to use it. Sure, the basics come naturally, but it’s all too easy to make mistakes – and if you’ve just bought the camcorder to record something important to you, you don’t want that to happen. Before you let yourself loose in the big wide world with your camera, here are a few tips to help you get started.
The most vital tip – and this will make a huge difference to the quality of your videos – is to steady the camera somehow. Shaky-cam effects might be fashionable with indie filmmakers, but they just make home movies look amateur. The best thing, of course, is to get a tripod, but if you don’t want to do that then just improvise with whatever’s available – tables, walls, anything.While you’re filming, make sure you flip out the LCD screen and take some time to compose the screen you want to see. A few seconds spent doing this can take away a lot of the fear that comes Read more:Digital
Canon Digital Camcorder XL H1 2007-08-30 01:01:17 Overview
High Definition’s Highest Expression
Whether you’re a broadcast ENG producer or documentary, feature, or commercial videographer, the XL H1 is the affordable, lightweight HD camcorder you’ve been waiting for.
Its superior Canon
optics and exceptional image processing give you a brilliant HD image. The XL H1 also features uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) output, as well as Genlock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. And, with its customizable open-architecture approach, selectable frame rates including 24F, and multiple output options, you’ve got exactly the right tool — every time.
The XL H1 features total Cine control, customizable settings and a well-balanced design for the creative control, flexibility and advanced capability your video work demands. (more…) Read more:Digital
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Guide to Buying a Camcorder 2007-08-30 00:53:59 Today’s camcorder market is full of new brands and changing technology, with products moving towards greater compactness and more ‘cross-platform’ features. Choosing the right camcorder for you need not be a daunting task provided you take the time to answer some basic questions about yourself and the technology. You can search for exactly the right product, all the way from brand through model number and vendor right here at Myshopping.com.au. It will take a lot of pressure off you.
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What kind of camcorder user are you?
At the outset, you need to think a little about why you are buying a camcorder. There are essentially six loosely defined categories:
1) the traveller, buying a camcorder to record travel experiences;
2) the family, usually with young children or soon to be, wanting to record family lifestyle experiences as the children grow up; (more…) Read more:Guide
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Digital Camcorder or Analogue – is their any comparison? 2007-08-30 00:45:18 People have been getting along just fine for years with old-fashioned analogue camcorders. Why are digital ones any better? There are lots and lots of reasons.
First of all, if you’ve ever seen a video made on an analogue camcorder, you’ll know just how low the quality is. It’s grainy, with nasty textual watermarks and bad sound. Digital
camcorders, on the other hand, use digital recording techniques to give you higher resolution, which means higher picture quality – even the worst digital camcorder has picture quality dramatically better than a TV is even capable of displaying. (more…) Read more:comparison
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Sony Digital Camcorder HDR-SR7 2007-08-29 23:45:38
Experience amazing picture quality and convenience. The HDR-SR7 lets you record remarkably clear and detailed high definition video onto its convenient 60GB internal hard drive. The professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens ensures photo-realistic image quality, with a 10x optical/20x digital zoom that easily brings the action extra close, while Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization reduces blur from camcorder shake. Take command and get creative with manual control for focus, exposure, shutter speed and white balance. View your shooting on the 2.7″ wide Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display, featuring touch panel SwivelScreen™ technology, so you can view from any shooting angle. And capture more than movies using the dual record function to snap still images even while shooting video.
3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
1/2.9″ ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or Read more:Digital
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Sony Digital Camcorder HDR-SR8 2007-08-29 23:26:35 The HDR-SR8 lets you view the world through a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens with 10x optical 20x digital zoom and a 3 megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor. Capture clear video with Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization, and maintain total control over the focus, exposure, shutter speed and white balance.
3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
1/2.9″ ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and still image performance (6.1 Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power, providing better battery performance. (more…) Read more:Digital
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HDR CX7 Sony Digital Camcorders 2007-08-27 05:09:15
For the first time ever, record high definition directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo® media. The compact size of this camcorder combined with its miniscule recording media make the HDR-CX7 high definition Handycam® camcorder a joy to use. Ultra-lightweight and easy to carry, it features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens and Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization for stunningly sharp high definition video. Plus, its large, 2.7″ wide Clear Photo LCD Plus® display featuring touch panel SwivelScreen® technology makes it simple to view what you’re recording at almost any angle.With the PLAYSTATION®3 system software update scheduled in summer 2007, playback of contents recorded with the AVCHD Memory Stick Camcorder will be available on PLAYSTATION®3.
3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
1/2.9″ ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of hori Read more:Digital
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Managing your Camcorder Battery 2007-09-19 22:54:44 Rechargeable camcorder battery can cost $40 or more, so knowing how to prolong the life of your battery and the perils of not caring for your battery properly saves you money as well as heartache from missed shots. First, you need the right battery for your camcorder. This is no big deal when you purchase your camcorder because a battery and charger are normally included in the purchase. The more you use your camcorder, though, the more you’ll notice that your battery doesn’t seem to stay charged as long as you would like or that it takes too long to recharge.
Now you have entered into the never-never land of camcorder rechargeable battery dilemmas. You ask yourself (because you don’t know who else to ask) the following questions:
Is it okay to partially charge a battery before taking it off the charger and putting it back in the camcorder? (more…) Read more:Camcorder
Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder 2007-09-18 23:31:13 It’s the power of video in your pocket. Capture the everyday moments that happen anywhere, and share them with family and friends everywhere. That’s idea behind the new Flip Video Ultra
Series. It’s portable, simple to use and amazingly affordable. Shoot anything. Share everything.
The Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder
is a revolutionary new way to shoot and share videos. Its portable, simple-to-use design makes it incredibly easy to create high quality home movies. The camcorder’s built-in software provides a convenient, seamless way to save and share memories: email videos, make custom movies, capture still photos from video clips, and upload videos directly to popular video-sharing sites, including AOL Video and YouTube. Flip Video Ultra is the ideal, affordable choice for capturing everyday moments that happen anywhere, and sharing them with family and friends everywhere. This next-generation version of the original Flip Video line features a new sleeker design, premiu
Canon MiniDV Digital Camcorder 2007-09-18 23:17:31 You’ve heard of HDTV and expect to get one if you haven’t already. Here’s a camcorder that lets you record your own HDTV-compatible images. The stylish Canon
HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features.
Its 10x optical zoom lens, 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and Canon’s advanced DIGIC DVII image processor ensures meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. 24p Cinema Mode brings Film-Look options to the HV20 owner. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. The HV20 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon. Focal Length - f=6.1-61mm Zoom Speed - Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop - f/1.8-3.0mm Filter Size - 43mm 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD Screen (Approx. 211,000 pixels) and color viewfinder High Definition miniDV (recommended) (63 minutes) or miniDV Cassette Recor Read more:Camcorder
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Camcorder Lens Filters: What Can They Do for You? 2007-09-14 01:00:32 After investing in a good camcorder, a sales person may suggest a lens filter for your new purchase. You wonder, are they just trying to make another sale or is there a justifiable reason for considering adding on a filter? Most of us aren’t professional videographers and have no intention of producing a feature film with our camcorder, but lens filters do have a purpose even for those of us who use a camcorder only for recreational purposes.
There are many types of filters for camcorder lenses, each with their own purpose but some of the most common may be of interest to the average consumer as a way of assuring better films and protecting their investment.
Protective filters
A clear filter can be used over the lens of the camcorder to protect it from dirt, fingerprints, and other debris which may scratch or otherwise damage the lens. Replacing a damaged filter is far less expensive than replacing the lens. Using a UV lens filters can also protect against damage from ultraviole Read more:Camcorder
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Camcorder Care 2007-09-10 01:48:35
A camcorder is a talented filming tool that is increasingly popular with consumers as their size continues to dwindle. Learning to operate the various features generally absorbs the attention of new owners understandably. However, gaining knowledge of how to care for a new camcorder is equally important to assure continued optimal performance and longevity.
What are the critical tips that can assure the well being of these devices? There is nothing magic here. A camcorder is a fairly expensive and complex device but much of the care it requires is similar to that for any electronic device or camera.
• Avoid exposing the camcorder to water. Only a very slightly damp cloth can be used to clean the exterior; it’s best to use cleaners suggested by the manufacturer.
• Protect the camcorder from dust, dirt, and scratches by keeping it in its case when not in use. Cover the lens with the cap. (more…) Read more:Camcorder
JVC Camcorder GR-D796 2007-09-10 00:31:34 Product Description
MiniDV / 4x Optical Zoom / Includes 2 BNVF808 Batteries / 680K CCD / 2.7″ Wide LCD / Color Viewfinder / DV In/Out / 16:9 Wide Mode (High Quality) Memory Card Slot for SD or MMC memory-cards for still image capture MiniDV Video capture format Powerful Optical Zoom (34x) / 800x digital-zoom enhancement Shoot video at standard 4 - 3 or 16 - 9 Wide Mode (High Quality); Digital Still Function Dual Recording Capability 3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR) Convenient and simple Stick Control Auto Illumination Light Data Battery (x2) Power-Linked Operation DATA Button/AUTO Button
Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
Features 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, 34x optical zoom and 800x digital hyper-zoom
2.7-inch Widescreen Clear LCD; 16:9 video mode
Dual Record mode; capture video and digital still images
Stick controller for easy operation
SD/MMC card slot; USB compatible
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Choosing A DVD or Video Camcorder 2007-09-05 21:19:10 Mini dvd camcorders use a tiny tape while mini dvd camcorders use a small dvd disc. As far as what camcorder to choose. It all comes down to what you want to do with the final video. If you’re looking for a camera to make video productions that you will edit on a computer, go with a mini dvd camcorder. Going with this option means the use of video editing software and can become a time consuming process: Capture video from the mini dvd tape onto your computer (no quality loss), edit that captured video using free or low cost editing software, distribute your edited video out to a dvd using your dvd burner.
If you’re looking for an all-in-one camera you can take on, say, a cruise and instantly make a dvd without any editing for all to view in any dvd player, go for the dvd camcorder. There are two forms of consumer cameras. dvd Camcorder
s, that is great for people who don’t want to make changes. Shoot, take the dvd out and then put it in a dvd player. The advantage is
Choosing A Camcorder 2007-11-05 01:22:20 It can be quite bewildering when choosing a camcorder, especially with so many available in the different formats combined with the array of different model numbers and opinions from different sources. If your prime consideration is to produce short video clips for publishing on your web site then there is no need to go overboard and buy the most expensive model. A lower priced model offering the desirable features mention towards the end of this article will be perfectly adequate.
Here’s a quick overview of each of the main digital camcorder formats that you should consider for producing videos for your website. There are other formats not mentioned here but our advice is to choose from one of the following three formats.
Mini-DV
Launched by Sony in 1995, DV (or Mini-DV) is the most popular consumer digital video format. DV camcorders provide what is arguably the best quality of all of the home video formats, with all models possessing the capability to transfer video signals Read more:Camcorder
Using A Camcorder For Tape To DVD Conversion 2007-11-05 01:19:25 Utilizing a camcorder for tape to DVD conversion is actually a very simple idea. In reality, numerous individuals think that camcorder for tape to DVD conversion to be one of the easiest and simplest functions to do these days with a camcorder.
It really is very simple to do. The first thing to do would be to connect your VCR or your older, analog videotape camcorder to your digital camcorder, and to the necessary ports with the right cables, and start up the tape while you are digital camcorder records tape to DVD.Of course you are limited to real time recording while this camcorder tape to DVD conversion happens because of the technology which is older is quite limited. You have to let the entire videotape to play, in real time. However, once the tape has been recorded onto a camcorder then at that point it is digitized and you are able to move on to the next part of the project at a much faster rate. (more…) Read more:Camcorder
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JVC Everio GZMG130 Digital Camcorder 2007-11-19 01:45:17 Just keep on shooting! Nothing to load, nothing to eject, nothing to finalize. Everio
is designed to eliminate your worries. Just keep on shooting, because the built-in large capacity hard drive easily stores hours and hours of your video inside a lightweight compact camcorder. Plus shoot thousands of digital still images. So whether you’re at home or on the go, you’ll always be ready to record or playback your memories. Smart Advantages of JVC Hard Disk Camcorder
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Long-time recording Hard disk drive offers high capacity so you can record entire events like vacations without worry or fuss, over 37 hours.
No need to buy additional recording media No tape or disc is required. The Everio G Series provides an all-in-one solution, ensuring no interruption during long-time recordings, so you won’t miss a moment.
Direct access to scenes you want No need to fast forward or rewind. Just click on the thumbnail image and watch your memories come to life. Makes sifting th Read more:Digital
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Sony DCR-SR42 30GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder 2007-11-18 01:41:38 You’re always making memories. So don’t stop capturing them. The DCR-SR42 Handycam
contains 30 GB of built-in Hard Disk
Drive (HDD) storage for up to 20 hours of recording time (LP). A generous 2.5-inch touch-panel LCD monitor keeps all the controls at your fingertips, while 40x optical and 2000x digital zoom keep all the action up close and personal. And when it comes time to share your memories, it couldn’t be easier than with the one-touch DVD burn capability and the Memory Stick Duo media slot. The DCR-SR42 puts the simplicity back into shooting and sharing your videos. DCR-SR42 Highlights
1/6-inch Advanced HAD CCD imager 1/6-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K effective pixels provides stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance.
40x optical/2000x digital zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom interpolation means th Read more:Camcorder
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Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder 2007-11-18 01:38:48 To tech-savvy, sophisticated, and discerning videographers who demand a premium quality camcorder, the Canon
’s HV20 enables the ultimate in HD video and still photo quality. The HV20 offers an unparalled combination of a 10x optical zoom, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a stylish design. With HD and SD recording modes, you can make the move to HD while retaining compatibility standard-definition equipment. Capturing meticulous detail and superior color reproduction, the HV20 raises the bar for HD resolution quality.
HV20 Highlights
HDV format The HV20 records true 1080 high-definition resolution video, and is capable of recording and playing back HD images using MiniDV
cassette tapes.
Canon True HD CMOS sensor The HV20 features a Canon-manufactured CMOS sensor. Similar to its use in Canon’s EOS-series digital SLR cameras, CMOS reproduces high-resolution images with true HD information in movies. Canon’s CMOS sensor acquires image information at 1920 x 1080. Canon&r Read more:Camcorder
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Panasonic SDR-H18 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 2007-11-17 01:32:40 Perfect for taking on a trip or recording long events. Extended recording for extended shooting fun. The internal 30 GB hard disk drive holds as much video data as about 22 8-centimeter DVD discs. That means you can record for around 27 hours without changing a disc, tape or anything else. This SD Card/Hard Disk
camcorder is perfect for people who want to shoot for hour after hour without worrying about memory space.
SDR-H18 Highlights
High-Quality Pictures
O.I.S. (OpticalImage
Stabilizer) Panasonic
’s O.I.S. minimizes the hand-shake that can be such a problem with handheld shots. Because Panasonic’s system is optical, there is no image quality degradation.
Pure Color Engine The Pure Color Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary color signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal. This innovative engine also achieves truly superb color reproduction for high-zoomed pictures. (more&helli Read more:Camcorder
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Aiptek DV5900 5MP Pocket Digital Camcorder 2007-11-16 01:32:27 Built on the Pocket
DV4500’s successful platform, the New Pocket DV5900 is a multi-functional DV camera designed for capturing precious moments anytime, anywhere. It’s equipped with a 5 mega-pixel resolution, MP3 Player, and lets you use up to a 1 GB SD card for more video, photos, and/or MP3’s. Video record with MPEG-4 technology to give you VHS quality videos. The Pocket DV5900 is an indispensable companion for you to create and enjoy movies, high-resolution photos, MP3 music, voice annotation, as well as online video conferencing!
6-in-1 multi-function design
Digital
still camera, digital camcorder, MP3 player, PC camera, digital voice recorder, and removable hard disk
Max resolution of 5 megapixels
Equipped with 3-megapixel CMOS sensor, the still-image resolution of the Pocket DV5900 is enhanced to 5 megapixels to deliver high-quality photographs. (more…) Read more:Camcorder
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Canon MiniDV High Definition Camcorder VIXIA HV30 2008-05-06 01:53:23 For tech-savvy, sophisticated and discerning videographers who demand a first-rate quality camcorder, Canon
’s HV30 enables them to capture the ultimate in HD video and still photo quality. The HV30 offers the unparalleled combination of a 10x HD Video lens, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS image sensor, and a DIGIC DV II processor, all packaged in an [...] Read more:MiniDV
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Canon MiniDV Camcorder ZR950 2008-05-07 02:12:14 Easily capture life’s most precious moments with the new ZR-series Canon
camcorders. These easy-to-use MiniDV
camcorders feature Genuine Canon Optics in an affordable yet ultra-compact and sleek design that will deliver the high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon.
Canon ZR950 Highlights
Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom Now you can capture true widescreen 16:9 [...] Read more:Camcorder
Canon MiniDV Camcorder ZR800 2008-05-07 01:59:16 Canon MiniDV
digital camcorders offer the perfect blend of performance and features. With the flexibility and versatility of MiniDV, you will enjoy a wide variety of advanced, yet easy-to-use features in compact and lightweight style. Canon camcorders are perfect for capturing all of your life’s most precious moments, for beginners and advanced users alike, and [...] Read more:Canon
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Canon DVD Camcorder DC330 2008-05-08 02:17:07 From the #1 brand in photography and networked imaging solutions for business and home comes the DC-series DVD camcorders. These affordable and feature-focused camcorders offer the ease-of-use and convenience of DVD recording all within a stylishly compact body. Preserving life’s precious memories has never been this fun and easy to do.
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