Canon Unveils Vixia HD Camcorder Models
Canon's new Vixia HD Flash memory camcorder line comprises nine different models that vary in resolution and memory size. Within the Vixia line, Canon has created the high-end HF-S, the compact HF-M and the entry-level FR-R. All three series can record at up to 1080p HD.
The S-series, which includes the S21, the S20 and the S200, comes with internal Flash memory ranging from 32 to 64GB and has two SD card slots for video transfer. Each records on an 8.59-megapixel full-HD CMOS sensor and...
Canon Unleashes Five HD, Six Standard Camcorders
Canon has announced its new line of five Vixia high-definition camcorders and six standard-definition camcorders that are available in a variety of different recording formats.
The five Vixia camcorders feature Canon's core technologies: a Genuine Canon HD video lens, an HD CMOS image sensor for full HD image capture, and Digic DV II and III image processors. The face-detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is now...
Canon Releases Three Vixia HD Camcorders
Canon has announced the release of three high-definition camcorders: the Vixia HF11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, and the Vixia HG21 and HG20 Hard Disk Drive camcorders.
Each new camcorder offers 24MB-per-second recording, the highest possible bit rate in the AVCHD format. This speed gives consumers enhanced detail, finer tonal gradation and improved reproduction of moving subjects.
The Vixia HF11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder can record up to 12 hours of high-definition (HD) video to a...
JVC Announces HD Everio Line
JVC has announced two 1,920 x 1,080 full HD hard-disk camcorders with 1,080 progressive 60fps HDMI output: the JVC HD Everio GZ-HD6 and the HD Everio GZ-HD5.
The user can record up to 10 hours of video on the 120-gigabyte (GB) GZ-HD6 and five hours on the 60GB GZ-HD5 in 1,920 x 1,080 full HD mode, and 24 (GZ-HD6) or 12 (GZ-HD5) hours in 1,440 LP mode. The camcorders feature a Fujinon HD f1.8-F1.9 10x zoom lens with three aspherical lens elements and a...
Sony Unveils Smallest Full HD Camcorder
Sony has rolled out its smallest high-definition camcorder, the HDR-TG1 Handycam. The camcorder weighs in at 10 ounces and measures 1.3 x 4.7 x 2.5 inches.
The new model incorporates face-detection technology for both video and still images and can identify up to eight faces on its 2.7-inch touch-panel LCD screen. It also automatically adjusts focus, exposure, color control and...
Six HD Camcorders From Sony Debut
Sony has introduced five new high-definition (HD) camcorder models based on AVCHD technology and featuring 1,920 x 1,080 high-definition recording. The HDR-SR12, HDR-SR11 and HDR-SR10 are hard drive models, while the HDR-UX20 and HDR-UX10 are DVD models. Sony has also debuted the HDR-HC9, a 1,440 x 1,080 HD video that records on mini-DV tape.
Based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video codec, the HDR-SR and HDR-UX models are compatible with...
Canon Unveils Vixia Line of HD Camcorders
Canon has introduced its new Vixia line of high-definition camcorders. The new family includes the HF10 Dual Flash Memory, HF100 Flash Memory and HV30 HD camcorders. The HG10 AVCHD hard disk drive and HR10 AVCHD DVD camcorders have also been added to the line, as has the DW-100 DVD burner.
Vixia camcorders feature a Canon HD CMOS image sensor for full HD image capture, a Digic DV II image processor, instant autofocus and SuperRange optical image stabilization. The new line of camcorders also features...
Canon Releases High-Definition HV20 HD
Canon's new HV20 HD camcorder includes a 10X HD video zoom lens with super range optical image stabilization (OIS) and a Canon True HD 1,920 x 1,080 CMOS image sensor. With the additional 24p Cinema Mode, videos achieve a high-quality cinematic look and can be viewed on the 2.7-inch wide-screen LCD display.The HV20's horizontal design allows for creative control.
Another feature is the advanced accessory shoe, which can accommodate additional components, such as...