Sep 04
Sony’s Music Video Recorder sounds like some horribly out-of-touch YouTube generation nonsense, but the goofy gimmick is actually a slick little package that pairs high-quality audio powers with video. We’re intrigued.
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Sep 04
As TV manufacturers and broadcasters gear up to deliver 4K video to people’s living rooms, there still aren’t many options for regular folk who want to shoot super high resolution footage of their own. Sony wants to lead that charge with a new camcorder that will make 4K simple, manageable, and most of all (relatively) affordable. With, of course, some compromises.
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Jul 31
Canon’s new Vixia Mini is a Wi-Fi enabled camcorder designed to help you document your everyday life in more detail than ordinary folk ever thought possible. No other people required.
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Apr 23
Superhero Tourists Will Love Sony’s Awesome Combination Binoculars and 3D Camcorder
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You’re looking at the Sony DEV-50V, an overhauled version of the pricey multi-gadget Sony announced at IFA a few years ago. Meet the new and improved Swiss Army goggles. They’re part 25x zoom digital binoculars, part sophisticated 3D camcorder, and all kinds of crazy expensive. More »
Jan 07
Sony has unveiled a massive array of Cybershot and Handycam cameras and camcorders that it will be rolling out this year. The 8 Handycam models support Bravia’s TRILUMINOS Display, while the 7 Cybershot models boast an array of features, including water resistance, durability, and a combination of CCD and CMOS sensors. Check out the pictures after the jump.
First up is the upcoming Cybershot line, which is comprised of the following models: the WX200 (18.2-megapixels, Exmor R CMOS sensor), WX80(16.2-megapixels, Exmor R CMOS sensor), WX60 (16.2-megapixels, Exmor R CMOS sensor), TF1 (16.1-megapixels, Super HAD CCD sensor), H200 (20.1-megapixels, Super HAD CCD sensor), W730 (16.1-megapixels, Super HAD CCD sensor), and the W710 (16.1-megapixels, Super HAD CCD sensor).
All of the models feature a 2.7-inch ClearPhoto LCD with the exception of the H200, which has a 3-inch display. The WX60, WX80, and WX200 models feature Improved Superior Auto and Improved Optical Steadyshot, and support for TRILUMINOS color. The latter two models are both Wi-Fi enabled, while all seven models feature Advanced Flash and Beauty Effect. All seven models will be released in Europe next month.
The Handycam camcorder line up is composed of the following models: the PJ780VE, JP650VE, PJ420VE, PJ320E, CX410VE, CX320E, CX280E, and the CX220E. All the camcorders feature full HD recording, TRILUMINOS Display support, and the Exmor R CMOS sensor, as well as optical/extended zoom of various powers. Select models include Sony’s Advanced Sound System. Like the Cybershot models, these Handycams will roll out next month.
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Sony shows off new lines of Handycam camcorders and Cybershot cameras is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jan 07
Action camcorders that you strap onto your body in whatever fashion are a dime a dozen nowadays. However, we came across a new similar device that offers some of the same features as today’s action cams, but it’s specifically meant for business use, specifically police officers. It’s called the Vidcie Tough from Looxcie, and it allows users to catch all the action from a person’s point of view.
We ended up getting some hands-on time with the new camera, and it’s actually one of the company’s more rugged offerings over the Looxcie 2 and the Looxcie HD. However, the Tough doesn’t shoot high-definition, but the camera allows you to stream the video in real-time back to headquarters, allowing viewers to see exactly what you see from the same perspective.
Obviously, from the pictures we took, the camera mounts to the side of glasses or sunglasses, and it offers a no-hassle approach to recording and streaming video. You can also use the camera alongside the mobile app on a smartphone or tablet, providing that you’re on a mobile network or a WiFi network.
The idea here is that the camera will allow team members to stay in constant contact with one another, and the public safety field is the perfect application for this type of camera. Looxcie points out that the camera can be a great training device, like creating first-person training videos, and it can provide much more interactive tools for users, instead of just still images.
Looxcie Vidcie Tough camcorder hands-on is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jan 07
Panasonic may not have dedicated much time to its 2013 Lumix and WiFi camcorder lineup in its CES 2013 press conference, but we’re going to break it down for you.
- The HC-X920, HC-V720 and HC-V520 comes with built-in Wifi, a level shot function and real-time broadcasting, letting you relay the images straight to a smartphone.
- The HC-V210 and V210M have 72x optical zoom, optical image stabilization and a F/1.8 lens.
On the Lumix side, it’s announcing the Lumix DMC-TS5, a ruggedized model with a 16.1 megapixel sensor that can dive to depths of 43 feet and is shockproof from a height of 6.6 feet.
- The LZ30 bridge camera has a 35x optical zoom and a 35mm lens
- The XS1 has a 14mm thick body and a 14.-4 megapixel sensor.
- The ZS30 has an 18.1-megapixel sensor, 20x optical Zoom and integrated WiFi and NFC.
The company is also shuttling out a GoPro rival in the form of the HX-A100 wearable HD camcorder, which we’ll try to get our greasy mitts upon to show you more.
Continue reading Panasonic’s new Lumix and camcorder lineup arrives at CES
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Jan 04
Drift Innovations, the company behind a small line of unique action camcorders, has announced a new shoulder mount and harness system that lets extreme-sport athletes record point-of-view video without having to hold the camera or mount in on their helmets. The shoulder harness is easy to put on and even easier to take off.
The position of the shoulder mount allows the wearer to place a Drift camera either forwards or backwards, depending on the perspective you want to go after. The harness is made so that users can record smoother, more aesthetically appealing filming angles — Drift says that the harness allows the camera to naturally follow the movement of the body to help eliminate undesired shaky footage.
The harness contains a “non slip” silicone banding to prevent it from sliding out of place while in use, and high-strength polymers were used to make the harness durable and long-lasting, and the buckles and locks are easy to adjust, allowing for quick and painless adjustments in the heat of the moment.
The harness is on sale now for only $39, which is certainly a decent price for a quality shoulder harness like this one, and it works on all of Drift’s cameras, including the Drift HD, the Drift HD 720, and the company’s newest camera, the Drift HD Ghost.
Drift unveils new shoulder mount for action cams is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nov 27
If the offerings from GoPro or Contour just aren’t doing it for you, Replay is another action camcorder maker that aims to take on these other companies, and today they announced the XD 720 HD camcorder that Replay claims is the smallest and lightest HD camera on the market right now, “small enough to mount to a pair of sunglasses” if need be.
According to Replay, the XD 720 is about the size of a tube of lip balm and weighs just two ounces, and thanks to it’s cylindrical shape, it can easily mount in numerous configurations. It’s also made of a rugged aluminum exterior and it’s water resistant. It shoots 720p HD footage at either 30 or 60 frames per second, and can record for up to 2 hours.
Replay launched the XD 1080 camera less than a year ago, which records full 1080p HD video, but the XD 720 is both smaller and lighter, and while it maxes out at 720p, that’s usually plenty good quality for uploading to YouTube and watching on your television. While most videophiles would prefer 1080p, the XD 720 is for those who aren’t so crazy about having the best possible quality.
The camcorder has a 5MP image sensor with a non-fisheye and non-distorted lens with a 120-degree field of view. The XD 720 costs $199 and comes with a lot of goodies inside the box, including a microfiber protective pouch, ballistic carrying case, 4GB microSD card (the camera supports up to 32GB), USB cable, microUSB card reader, microSD to SD card adaptor, car power adapter, safety leash, and two mounts.
Replay launches XD 720 HD action camcorder is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Oct 30
Sony has announced the arrival of its two new high-end 4k camcorders, the PMW-F5 and the PMW-F55, which it says is to fill the gap between its PMW-F3 and F65 cameras. These camcorders are aimed at the professional market, and are obvious competitors to the likes of RED. No price yet, but considering that the F65 costs $65,000, it’s safe to assume these camcorders are beyond most budgets.
Both the F5 and the F55 offer HD recording, while the F5 offers 2k and the F55 offers 4k. These CineAlto 4k camcorders support recording in XAVC MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, MPEG-4 SStP, and industry standard XDCAM 50mbps 4:2:2. Both camcorders can be used with the AXS-R5 RAW recorder, with the F5 recording up to 120fps and the F55 recording up to 240fps as 4k RAW data.
The F55 supports connection to the PVM-X300 30-inch 4k monitor and the 84-inch BRAVIA 4k LED television. Both camcorders feature a PL-mount for use with a wide variety of lenses. The viewfinders are digital, comprised of OLED and LCD options. The OLED viewfinder has a resolution of 1280×720, and is 0.7-inches in size, while the LCD viewfinder “offers 10 time the contrast of previous Sony LCD viewfinders…”
Both the F5 and F55 utilize Sony’s SxS PRO memory cards, available in 64GB and 128GB capacities, which support high frame rate recording. In terms of batteries, both devices use Olivine-Lithium Iron Phosphate battery packs, offering double-rate speed charging and 150 minutes of consecutive filming. The camreas are slated for release in February.
Sony unveils F5 and F55 CineAlto 4k camcorders is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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