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Sony Handycam HDR-UX20 Camcorder Review
Read full article Added on May 5, 2008 8:33 AM
 The Sony HDR-UX20 ($999 MSRP) is the company’s top high definition DVD camcorder for 2008, compressing video in the AVCHD format. While the UX20 has benefited from a number of upgrades since last year, Sony has clearly split the DVD and hard disk drive (HDD) camcorders into two market segments – the point-and-shooters and the enthusiasts. The most obvious difference in the UX20 is a lack of a Cam Control dial, an physical dial on the front of the camcorder that makes a great alternative to the touch screen menu interface. You’ll find it on the sibling model HDR-SR12, but not here. Not so obvious from the outside but just as crucial, is the shrunken imaging sensor. The HDR-SR12 packs a 1/3.15-inch CMOS, while the HDR-UX20 only has a 1/5-inch CMOS.Advertisement
Panasonic SDR-SW20 Camcorder Review
Read full article Added on Apr 23, 2008 1:53 PM
 The Panasonic SDR-SW20 ($399 MSRP) is an extremely compact camcorder designed for underwater use. Eschewing a traditional look and feel, the SDR-SW20 has a rough-textured finish that should make it easier to grip in the undercurrents. Shooting in standard definition with a modest sensor/processor set, the video quality won’t blow you away, but it is a simpler and more compact alternative to buying an underwater housing for the camcorder you already own.
Introduce Yourself with the New Comment System for CamcorderInfo.com
Read full article Added on Apr 21, 2008 1:27 PM
 If you haven’t already noticed, we rolled out a new comment system last week. Not does it decrease page load time and look nicer, but it makes login creation a whole lot easier for newcomers. We’re making this thread a way for everyone to introduce themselves. Say hi to the neighbors. Tell us who you are, what camcorder you shoot with, and why.
UPDATE: Canon Sticks with HDV, Unveils XL H1S and XL H1A, Hints at Future Codec
Read full article Added on Apr 15, 2008 12:57 PM
 UPDATE: We had a chance to sit down with Mike Zorich, Marketing Director of the Video Division of Consumer Imaging Group at Canon USA. We asked him some of our questions, as well as some your questions. In the interview Canon hints at its own HD codec in the future.
Video: NAB 2008 Red Scarlet Interview with Ted Schilowitz
Read full article Added on Apr 15, 2008 1:49 AM
 Ted Schilowitz, Leader of the Rebellion for Red Digital Cinema, talks about the new handheld 3K Red Scarlet and more here at NAB 2008. Among the juiciest tidbits: Ted likens the battle between "regular" HD camcorders versus 3K and 4k Red cameras to cell phone cameras versus SLRs. Ouch. But do soccer moms really seem the likely audience for the Scarlet? Red Digital seems to think so. |
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