CES 2008

by CamcorderInfo.com

Published on Jan 6, 2008 12:00 PM
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First Impressions Reviews
  Panasonic HDC-SD9 Tiny Solid State HD 
The HDC-SD9 is Panasonic’s third generation of memory card-based AVCHD camcorders, even though the first generation HDC-SD1 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1119.99) was announced only 13 months ago. In the interim, the form factor has changed little – these things are tiny.

  Canon HF10 High Def Flash Memory 
The Canon Vixia HF10 is the solid state camcorder in Canon’s current high definition consumer lineup, recording to removable SDHC memory cards and a non-removable 16GB internal flash memory.

  Sony HDR-SR12 High Def HDD Camcorder 
Full 1920 x 1080 recording, an increased bit rate, and a 120GB capacity make this an enticing AVCHD camcorder. Read on to get an in-depth first look at the HDR-SR12, Sony's top of the line HDD model. 

  Sony HDR-UX20 High Def DVD Camcorder 
The HDR-UX20 is Sony’s top of the line DVD camcorder this year. Capturing in the AVCHD format at an improved 1920 x 1080 resolution, the UX20 is outfitted with both an 8GB of internal flash memory and a MemoryStick PRO Duo card slot, both of which can store HD video.

Camcorder News - Nearly 50 New Models for 2008
 

CANON
Canon Debuts Solid State High Def
Jan. 7, 2008 -- Today at CES in Las Vegas, Canon took its first step into the solid state category, a format that is expected to overtake both DVD and HDD in coming years.
>Canon HDV Camcorders
>Canon Standard Def Solid State
>Canon Standard Def DVD
>Canon MiniDV

  SONY
Sony Increases to 120GB on High Def HDD
Jan. 6, 2008 -- Sony announced three new high definition camcorders in the hard disk drive (HDD) category: the HDR-SR10and the HDR-SR12.
>Two Sony High Def DVD Cams
>Sony HDR-HC9 HDV
>Sony Standard Def HDD
>Sony Standard Def DVD
>Sony MiniDV Still Holding On


 

PANASONIC
Panasonic Unveils Two Solid State HD Cams
Jan. 6, 2008 -- Today at CES, Panasonic announced two new high definition camcorders. The HDC-SD9 ($799 MSRP), now the world’s smallest full HD (1920 x 1080) camcorder, and the HDC-HS9 ($1099 MSRP), a hybrid SDHC/HDD camcorder.
>Panasonic Underwater Solid State Cam
>Panasonic Standard Def Hard Disk Drive
>Only one MiniDV and DVD from Panasonic


 

JVC
JVC with Five New Everios
Jan. 6, 2008 – JVC today announced five new Everio HDD camcorders for 2008, debuting at CES. The standard definition models include the entry-level GZ-MG330 ($449.99 MSRP), the GZ-MG355 ($499.99 MSRP), the GZ-MG360 ($549.99 MSRP), the GZ-MG365 ($599.99 MSRP), and the GZ-MG730 ($799.99 MSRP).
>JVC Offers Two MiniDVs for 2008


 

SAMSUNG
Samsung SC-HMX20 High Def Flash Cam
Jan. 6, 2008 – Today at CES Samsung announced a new high definition flash camcorder, the SC-HMX20 ($999 MSRP). It features the ability to record “Full HD” 1080p video at a selectable 30fps or 60fps.
>Samsung Releases 3 Standard Def Cams

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