Archive for January, 2006



Features include: 3CCD Ultra-Compact™ Digital Palmcorder® MultiCam™ Camcorder with 3.1 Megapixel Still Picture Recording U.S. List Price $999.95.
dvspot has a story on the Panasonic PV-GS250 and says: “The PV-GS250 is the top dog in Panasonic’s 2005 3-CCD compact MiniDV camcorder lineup (although last year’s high-end PV-GS400 is still available). Below it are the GS65 and […]

The DCR-HC26 from Sony gives you a full-featured, compact MiniDV camcorder at an entry-level price. Highlights include the Advanced HADâ„¢ CCD imager, which captures stunning detail and clarity, and the Digital Zoom, which focuses on distant subjects providing clear close-up images with less distortion. The Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens offers less glare and increased contrast […]

Sony UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the DCR-SR90E (DCRSR90E), an exciting compact HDD camcorder, combining a host of value-added features with camera technology excellence.
The DCR-SR90E HDD camcorder has an impressive 30GB capacity providing up to 21 hours recording time, boasts 3 Megapixels, built in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound microphone and ‘One […]

FilmDalies has a run down of different lens adapters and uses for the Panasonic AG-HVX200 and writes: “Panasonic HVX200 is dubbed as the low-budget filmmakers HD camera. Although it has an impressive lens (Leica, 13x zoom lens), the lens is by no means a be-all, end-all lens.”
“If you’re into extreme sports videos, you probably need […]

First spotted in SonyHDVInfo Forum, now CamcorderInfo have picked up the story and report - “A manual for the European version of the HDR-HC3 camcorder, a lower-end follow-up to the popular high definition (HD) HCR-HC1 (review), has been released on the Internet. The existence of the camcorder has been confirmed by a source close to […]

For their latest concert, The Beastie Boys decided to lend hand-held video cameras (Sony Hi-8 Camcorders) to 50 fans, told them to shoot at will, and then presented the end result in movie theaters in all its primitive, kaleidoscopic glory.
The result of this brainstorm is “Awesome,â€? which will be shown Saturday night at the Sundance […]

Features include: 1/3″ 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitchTM Technology, CineGammaTM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface. U.S. List Price $3,995.00
The Black Sapphire AG-DVX100B DV Cinema Camera. Over 20 new features and improvements!!!
DVX User has an article on the Panasonic AG-DVX100B and writes - “Okay, so there’s a new color. And it uses a new […]

Features include: 1/3″ 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitchTM Technology, CineGammaTM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface. U.S. List Price $3,995.00
CNET has a review on the Panasonic AG-DVX100A. It gets their Editors Choice award (March 2004) and gets an 8.4 (Excellent) rating. They write -

“The Panasonic AG-DVX100A is the kind of camera that sends […]

This newest addition to Sony’s camcorders brings selectable frame rate recording to the CineAlta family line up. Commonly known as “overcranking” and “undercranking”, Sony calls this function Slow & Quick Motion. In addition, not only does the PDW-F350 record in true 24P, but also 25P and 30P at 50i or 60i. And because the XDCAM […]

The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT - News), www.hitachi.us/tv, today introduced its sixth generation UltraVision® DVD Camcorders comprised of four new models offering blockbuster features for an affordable price. The advances in Hitachi’s new DVD camcorder line satisfy the demands of both tech-savvy users wanting cutting-edge, premium […]