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 **New for 2014** The HDR-PJ340, Sony’s latest low priced dual flash memory based high definition camcorder with 16gb of internal memory and built in Projector. Advanced features include an ultra-smooth 60 progressive frames/second (1080p @ 60fps) video recording mode. The PJ340 Features a new wide angle G-Lens (29.8mm) with 30x Optical zoom. The PJ340 has Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active Mode (compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver smoother video). Compact size. Other features: 9.2 megapixel still images, 2.7 inch LCD screen (230K pixels), The HDR-PJ340 has a 1/5.8-inch back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor suitable for lower light situations. BIONZ™ X Image processor improves the speed and quality, as well as improving battery life. Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture. The Built-in Projector (13 lumens) can project your videos on a wall for viewing up to the size of a 100-inch diagonal screen. For 2014 there is now a Projector-In HDMI Input, so you can project content from your tablet, laptop, or smartphone, as well as video from your camcorder. Sony has added Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)and NFC for 2014. Control your camcorder remotely with your smartphone/tablet. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]SmartReview.com attended the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas (CES 2014) to report on the latest camcorders for 2014. Here is a short overview of what caught our attention at the show in regards to the latest HD Camcorders. The biggest news was the introduction of the first compact consumer 4K Camcorder. Just as we […]
[ Read More → ]| *New for 2014. Panasonic’s midrange HC-V750K Flash Memory Camcorder replaces the extremely popular HC-V720K series. It records to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards in Full HD video. (This camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive frames Recording). It also includes a fast F1.8-F3.5 lens that was created for the HC-V750K to help in low light situations. The wide angle 28mm lens can fit more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional lens. The imaging sensor is a large 1/2.33″ High Sensitivity MOS Sensor which can provide up to 1,920 x 1,080 of HD resolution. Takes 20.4 megapixel still pictures. Included are advanced features such as the new Hybrid optical/digital image stabilization with HYBRID O.I.S. which uses five-axis correction to suppress blurring, 21x optical zoom (Intelligent Zoom function can go up to 50x), accessory shoe, and an external microphone jack. This model even has a Multi Manual Dial (to adjust focus, white balance, iris, etc. At full resolution the camcorder records to MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format) at a 28mbps bit rate. All other video is recorded with AVCHD. At maximum quality , you can record over 2 hours and 40 minutes of video using a 32GB memory card. Built-in WIFI, Newly Redesigned Microphone shields the camcorder from wind noise. Dolby 5.1 sound. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| *New for 2014. Panasonic’s midrange HC-W850K Flash Memory Camcorder replaces the extremely popular HC-V720K series. It records to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards in Full HD video. (This camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive frames Recording). It also includes a fast F1.8-F3.5 lens that was created for the HC-W850K to help in low light situations. Panasonic has added a Twin Camera for picture in picture video. The wide angle 28mm lens can fit more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional lens. The imaging sensor is a large 1/2.33″ High Sensitivity MOS Sensor which can provide up to 1,920 x 1,080 of HD resolution. Takes 20.4 megapixel still pictures. Included are advanced features such as the new Hybrid optical/digital image stabilization with HYBRID O.I.S. which uses five-axis correction to suppress blurring, 21x optical zoom (Intelligent Zoom function can go up to 50x), accessory shoe, and an external microphone jack. This model even has a Multi Manual Dial (to adjust focus, white balance, iris, etc. At full resolution the camcorder records to MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format) at a 28mbps bit rate. All other video is recorded with AVCHD. At maximum quality , you can record over 2 hours and 40 minutes of video using a 32GB memory card. Built-in WIFI, Newly Redesigned Microphone shields the camcorder from wind noise. Dolby 5.1 sound. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| *New for 2013-2014. The top of the line compact Panasonic HC-X920 replaces the top-rated X900 model. This Flash Memory camcorder records Pro level Full HD video using SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The HC-X920 camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive frames Recording). It also includes a new fast F1.5-F2.8 lens that was created for the HC-X920 to help in low light situations. Noise Reduction technology for better picture quality. The wide 29mm wide-angle lens fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional lens. Built-in WIFI. For 2013 Panasonic has a new imaging sensor which consists of three 1/2.3-inch imagers on the new 3MOS System PRO sensor (3 x 12.76mp) which can provide up to 1,920 x 1,080 of HD resolution. These sensors are now Backside illuminated (BSI) for better low light performance. Takes 20.4 megapixel still pictures. Included are advanced features such as the new 5 Axis Hybrid optical/digital image stabilization, 12x optical zoom (with 25x intelligent zoom), 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Microphone, and Manual controls and a focus ring, electronic viewfinder (EVF), 24p accessory shoe, and external microphone jack, and Time Lapse Recording. At full resolution the camcorder records to AVCHD progressive at a 28mbps bit rate. Video can also be recorded to the new [iFrame] MP4 format to share smaller file sizes on social media. At maximum quality , you can record over 2 hours and 40 minutes of video using a 32GB SDHC/SDXC memory card. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| *New for 2014. GoPro’s top of the line HERO3+ Plus: Black Edition Camera-Camcorder replaces the extremely popular GoPro HERO3 series. GoPro action cameras are designed to record your active lifestyle, and are shockproof and waterproof to 40 meters with the included case. The camera can be mounted on a variety of ways (such as on your bike, helmet, car, boat, etc.) It records to MicroSD memory cards in Full HD video. (This camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive frames Recording). It also includes a fast F2.8 6-element aspherical glass lens that was created for the HERO3 Plus: Black Edition to help in low light situations and is sharper than any other lens they have produced. The wide angle 170° lens can fit more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional lens. The imaging sensor is a large 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor which can provide 1,920 x 1,080 of HD resolution (It even has higher 4K resolution at lower frame rates). Takes 12 megapixel still pictures with a burst mode of 30fps, and continuous mode of 3fps. You can also take time lapse photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| Sony’s mid-range dual flash memory based high definition camcorder has 32GB of internal memory for hours of recording. Advanced features include an ultra-smooth 60 progressive frames/second (1080p @ 60fps) video recording mode, it can also record at 24p (1080p @24fps), the same frame rate as movie film. The CX430V Features a new wide angle G-Lens (26.8mm) with 30x Optical zoom. This camcorder has Sony’s best premium Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization to prevent blurring when shooting video. This is Sony’s lowest priced camcorder with this feature. Compact size. Other features: 8.9 megapixel still images, 3.0 inch LCD touch-screen (230K pixels), built-in GPS to geotag your video or pictures. The HDR-CX430V has a 1/3.91-inch back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for better low light performance. BIONZ™ Image processor improves the speed and quality, as well as improving battery life. Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| *New for 2013. The Canon HF R42 is Canon’s low cost 32GB Dual Flash Memory Camcorder. Records in full 1920 x 1080 Full HD Video (1080p). The 32x Optical Zoom Lens (53x advanced zoom) delivers excellent image quality and has SuperRange optical image stabilization (to keep video sharp in low light, or when doing handheld shots without a tripod). External Microphone Terminal and Headphone Jack. Included is a 1/4.85 inch HD CMOS Sensor, AVCHD H.264, Cinema-Look Filters, 2 megapixel still images, and has a 24p, 30p, and a new 60p mode. The External Microphone Jack will give you better sound options. The HF R42 records at up to 24mbps (the AVHCD best bit rate) or 35mbps using MP4 compression. At maximum HD quality , you can record about 2 hours and 55 minutes to its internal 32GB Memory (record even more time to SDHC/SDXC memory cards). Built-in Wi-Fi® technology on the VIXIA HF R42 lets you share your HD video with friends and family. Control your camcorders functions from a remote location. Camcorder turns on/off instantly when you open/close the LCD panel. Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)sound. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| **New for 2013** The HDR-PJ650V is Sony’s 2nd best HD camcorder with a 32GB flash drive and 12x optical zoom. SmartReview previewed this model at CES 2013 in Las Vegas. This model includes the groundbreaking image stabilization technology, Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ (which claims to be 13x better than regular Steadyshot) delivers smoother video in low light, and long telephoto shots. This feature was demonstrated to us (and it does work extremely well). Sony told us that the new steady shot runs the entire length of the optical system, from the lens to the imager. This is like having a Steadicam built-in to the camera. New for 2013 is an improved video projector (located on the outside of the LCD door). Sony has increased the light output to 20 lumens (up from 13). This will allow you to project your videos on a wall up to a 100 inch picture (This requires a dark room to view). Also new is a projector hdmi input which will allow you to plug in your tablet or smartphone and project content, and movies directly from the camcorder. External microphone jack, headphone jack, built in Dolby 5.1 channel surround sound microphone for best quality sound. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]SmartReview.com attended the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas (CES 2013) to bring back information on the latest camcorders for 2013. Here is a short overview of what caught our attention at the show in regards to the latest HD Camcorders. For 2013 we are seeing incremental changes to the high end camcorders. Last year […]
[ Read More → ]| **New for 2013** Sony’s mid-range dual flash memory based high definition camcorder has 32GB of internal memory and a built in Projector. Advanced features include an ultra-smooth 60 progressive frames/second (1080p @ 60fps) recording mode, it can also record at 24p (1080p @24fps), the same frame rate as movie film. The PJ430V Features a new wide angle G-Lens (26.8mm) with 30x Optical zoom. This camcorder has Sony’s best premium Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization to prevent blurring when shooting video. Compact size. Other features: 8.9 megapixel still images, 3.0 inch LCD touch-screen (230K pixels), built-in GPS to geotag your video or pictures. The HDR-PJ430V has a 1/3.91-inch back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for better low light performance. BIONZ™ Image processor improves the speed and quality, as well as improving battery life. Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture. The newly improved 13 lumen Built-in Projector can project your videos on a wall for viewing up to the size of a 100-inch diagonal screen. New for 2013 is a projector HDMI input, which allows you to project content from your tablet, laptop, or smartphone by plugging them into the camcorder. This is one of the least expensive models with Balanced Optical Steadyshot™, Sony’s best image stabilizer. …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| *New for 2012. Panasonic’s midrange HC-V700MK Dual Flash Memory Camcorder with 3D Compatibility. This model replaces the extremely popular TM90 series. It records to its internal 16GB memory or to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards in Full HD video. ( This camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive frames Recording). It also includes a fast F1.8-F3.4 lens that was created for the HDC-V700MK to help in low light situations. The new lens has a wider 28mm wide-angle lens which can fit more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional lens. When the optional 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the V700mk can record in 3D. The new imaging sensor is a large 1/2.33″ High Sensitivity MOS Sensor which can provide up to 1,920 x 1,080 of HD resolution. Takes 6.1 megapixel still pictures. Included are advanced features such as the new Hybrid optical/digital image stabilization with HYBRID O.I.S. which uses five-axis correction to suppress blurring, 21x optical zoom (Intelligent Zoom function can go up to 46x) …More… | |
[ Read More → ]| *New for 2012. The top of the line compact Panasonic HC-X900MK replaces the top-rated TM900 model. This Dual Flash camcorder has 3D Compatibility with optional 3D lens. Features a built-in 32gb of internal memory to record Full HD video (you can also use SDHC/SDXC memory cards). This camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive frames Recording). It includes a new fast F1.5-F2.8 wide angle lens that was created for the HC-X900 to help in low light situations. Takes 16 megapixel still pictures. Included are advanced features such as the new Hybrid optical/digital image stabilization (more effective than last year’s model), 12x optical zoom and , Manual controls and a focus ring, electronic viewfinder, 24p accessory shoe, and external microphone jack, and Time Lapse Recording. At full resolution the camcorder records to MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format) at a 28mbps bit rate, and you can record over 2 hours and 40 minutes of video using the included 32gb of internal memory. More with additional memory cards. …More… | |
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SmartReview.com attended the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas (CES 2012) to bring back information on the latest products for 2012. Here is a short overview of what caught our attention at the show in regards to the latest Camcorders. For 2012 we are seeing unique innovations and technologies, including camcorders with a built-in projector, 4K camcorders, WiFi connectivity, Upload video to mobile devices, advanced image stabilization, and more 3D camcorders. 2012 models have arrived in the March/April time frame.
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