Sep 01

Creative unveils Vado HD pocket camcorder, OS X-compatible Vado Central

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If we recall, the previous Vado HD could at one point hold its own against pocket camcorders, but times have changed and new challengers have entered the competition. So how does Creative‘s second generation Vado HD keep up? We actually don’t know — the press release is sparse on details, except to say the 4GB / 60-minute white-and-green model will cost $180 and the 8GB / 120-minute black-and-red one is $200. Also on the horizon early this month is Vado Central software for OS X machines. It’ll be compatible with all Vado models, and features easy import to iMovie for quick-and-dirty editing projects. Pre-order listings for the camcorders are supposed to pop up on Amazon and Creative’s any time now, so hopefully there’ll be some more data to shed light on things — image stabilization would be a nice touch, but we’re not getting our hopes up.

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Aug 24

Sanyo Xacti CG11 is the perfect cam for ‘beginners and women’

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Sanyo’s range of Xacti camcorders may be as wide as the Sargasso Sea, but nowadays even its entry-level shooters pimp some pretty advanced features. The CG11 is a case in point, coming with a 10 megapixel CMOS sensor capable of 720p recording, integrated EyeFi and mini-HDMI connectivity options, and the usual gunslinger aesthetic. Storage of the H.264-encoded MPEG-4 output is handled by SDHC media, and there’s also 5x optical zoom, anti-shake and a stereo mic for getting things just right. Folks in Japan, whether they be beginners, pros, women or men (no matter what the mangled machine translation tells us), will be able to buy one from September 11 for ¥30,000 ($318).

[Via Impress]

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Aug 19

Canon’s VIXIA HF S11 HD camcorder makes its way to the USA

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It’s already been available in Japan for a little while now, but it looks like folks in the US will soon finally be able to get their hands on Canon’s new VIXIA HF S11 HD camcorder as well. One of the biggest advantages this one has over the previous S10 model is 64GB of internal storage (or twice as much as before), which Canon assures us will let you record a full 24 hours of high definition video — or more if you toss a few SDHC cards in your bag. You’ll also be able to record full HD video in your choice of a 24p Cinema or 30p Progressive modes, capture some 8-megapixel still images, take advantage of features like face detection and a full range of manual controls, and make use of an all new RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to pair it with various third-party remote controllers. Look for this one to hit in mid-September for $1,399.99, while the remote adapter will set you back $120.

[Via EarthTimes]

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Aug 13

Ask Engadget: Best pocket-sized camcorder out there?

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Lulu, who can’t seem to select a camcorder worthy of being carried around in her Fifth Pocket[TM].

“I need help! I want a small pocket camcorder but I’m not sure which one to get. I don’t want to fall into the hype of the Flip because I worry two hours won’t be enough. What should I be looking for when considering a small camcorder and where can I get a good quality one with expandable memory? Thanks!”

The pocket camcorder arena has blossomed into something of a small giant here recently, with entries from Sony, Samsung, Kodak and Creative flowing in to compete with the Ultra HD. For those of you who’ve laid down the cheddar, why not share your experiences here in order to direct Lulu to making the right choice? Surely you won’t pass on an opportunity to help a fellow nerd. Surely.

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Jul 31

Wearable iRes uCorder keeps the voyeur working hard

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Mind you, this ain’t the first wearable camcorder we’ve come across, but it’s definitely amongst the first that isn’t meant to be seen by anyone. iRes Technologies isn’t going so far as to call this a peeping Tom’s dream, but the uCorder definitely fits the bill. Measuring in at just 3.5-inches high, 1-inch wide and 0.5-inches thick, the IRDC150 (1GB of built-in memory) and IRDC250 (2GB) are both designed to sit slyly within the casual shirt pocket, sleeve or fifth pocket[TM]. Amazingly, the camera can shoot VGA quality clips as well as capture audio in WAV, with the big fellow capable of storing up to seven hours of Erin Andrews, er, undercover drug bust footage. Get your peep on for $80 (1GB) or $100 (2GB).

[Via Wired]

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Jul 30

JVC issues Everio GZ-HM400 Full HD camcorder in Japan

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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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Jul 29

Mini, Wearable Camcorder Will Complement Nerdy Apparel

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picture-31File this under “Dorktastic.” iRes Technology on Wednesday released its wearable mini camcorder, capable of recording up to seven hours of video and audio.

Called the uCorder, the gadget measures 3.5 inches long, one inch wide and half an inch thick — small enough to fit in a shirt pocket or down Charlie Sorrel’s left nostril, which should help him keep his finger out for a few minutes. The cam shoots 640-by-480 video in AVI format; there’s also an option to record audio only as WAV.

Two models are available: $80 for the 1GB and $100 for the 2GB.

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Jul 29

Kodak’s Zi8 HD pocket camcorder hits the 1080p mark, adds Facebook uploading

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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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Jul 21

Zoom brings stereo audio to Q3 pocket camcorder

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While those into good sound likely warmed to Zoom’s H4n Handy Recorder back at CES, the Samson Technologies-owned company has just switched the game up on us with its newfangled Q3 Handy Video Recorder. As the product name implies, it’s the first pocket camcorder to hit the market with such a serious focus on good sound, packing a directional, dual condenser microphone setup that enables shooters to capture clips at 24-bit/48 kHz while even focusing the mics on the sound source. The camcorder itself can log clips at an uninspiring 640 x 480 (30fps), while a pair of AA batteries gives you around two hours of life. There’s also a 2.4-inch LCD, a bundled 32GB SD card (holds 16 hours of footage), a built-in speaker for previews, TV output, a tripod mount and USB 2.0 connectivity. If this bad boy did 720p, we’d be handing over our $249 with a heart full of thanks. Full release is after the break.

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Jul 16

Canon HF S11 and HF 21 AVCHD camcorders flash more memory in Japanese debut

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With Panasonic recently announcing a 240GB camcorder, Canon has deemed this a good time to juice up the storage on its own product line with a pair of updated models. Both the HF 21 and the new flagship HF S11 double their predecessors‘ integrated memory to 64GB, with the latter also adding in a new night shooting mode and more advanced image stabilization to the mix. The expanded storage will allow up to five and a half hours of recording at the top quality settings, which pales in comparison to the 30+ hours you can get from Panasonic’s HDD-equipped beast. Other major specs, like the DIGIC DV III image processor, Full HD CMOS sensors, AVCHD format and SDHC expandability, have been left untouched. You can expect Japanese availability in early August, with the US and Europe probably joining in on the fun just as soon as the territory-specific VIXIA and Legria labels have been slapped on.

[Via Camcorder Info]

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