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 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...

Sony has introduced its new DVD and Mini DV tape Handycam camcorders. The new DVD models allow the user to record directly to disc, play back on DVD players and instantly archive video footage. With a -R/-RW/+RW disc usability, all DVD models are newly compatible with 3-inch +R discs that have 2.66GB dual-layer capacity, nearly double the camcorder's...

Sony recently expanded its camcorder line with seven new models, including a hard disk drive camcorder.

The DCR-DVD105 provides the benefits of recording video directly to -R/-RW/+RW DVD media. It incorporates a 680K-pixel advanced HAD CCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 2.5-inch hybrid SwivelScreen touch-panel LCD and color viewfinder. It is priced at about $500.

The DCR-DVD205 includes the features mentioned above and adds a 1-megapixel advanced...

Canon has expanded its camcorder line with two new models, the 4.3-megapixel Canon Optura 600 and the 2.2-megapixel Optura S1.

The Optura 600 combines a camcorder with a 4.3-megapixel digital camera. Simultaneous photo recording allows users to capture still images while shooting video. The CCD works alongside an RGB primary color filter for crisp images that can be printed up to 8.5 by 11 inches.

For accurate exposure, the model lets the user...

Canon has introduced three megapixel mini DV camcorders that offer a variety of video and photo features. The three new models include the 2.2-megapixel Optura 50 and Optura 60 and the 1.33-megapixel ZR400, all of which include high-resolution 16:9 wide-screen and standard 4:3 television aspect ratio video-recording modes.

Each new camcorder features the DV Photo Plus system, Canon optics, a megapixel CCD image sensor, a DIGIC DV image processor, and a Print & Share push button for...

Sony has introduced its 2005 line of six new Mini DV Handycam camcorder models. Heading the lineup is the DCR-PC1000 model with three-chip complimentary metal oxide semiconductor sensor technology. The enhanced imaging processor allows wide dynamic range for improved picture quality with better lighting details on video and still images. The DCR-PC1000 also...

Canon's new line of Mini DV camcorders is targeted toward entry- and mid-level users. The camcorders allow users to view their home movies from PCs or televisions. The line also offers a high-resolution 16:9 widescreen shooting mode, and operates with both Windows XP and Macintosh OS X.

The new two-in-one Elura 90, Elura 85 and Elura 80 camcorders have the ability to take photos and...