CamcorderInfo Press and Media

Robin Liss and the CamcorderInfo.com editorial staff are available at any time for interviews, as well as unparalleled informative reviews regarding digital imaging products, consumer electronic goods, holiday gift guides, hot new products, best values, and industry trends! If you are interested in interviewing Robin, or would like to receive additional information, please contact Jeannine Schechter at 310-482-3461 or via email at jeannine@freshpr.net

Recent Media Mentions and Appearances

Assocaited Press - New Camcorders Give Consumers More Choices - May 1, 2006

Robin Liss walked the reporter for this piece through different camcorder technologies and things to consider when shopping for a camcorder. Liss is quoted in the article saying "If you can't hold it comfortably, it'll be impossible for you to shoot good video." Notable publications which picked up the article: Washington Post - BusinessWeek - LA Times - ABC News - Chicago Tribune - New York Newsday - San Jose Mercury News - Boston Herald

Christian Science Monitor - The 'queen' of online camcorder reviews is still in college - March 29, 2006

This piece profiles CamcorderInfo.com and DigitalCameraInfo.com founder Robin Liss and the publications. Article also published on CBS Online and USA Today online.

CNN Reliable Sources - Press Coverage of Apple - January 29, 2006

On this edition of Reliable Sources Robin talks with Howard Kurtz about how the press covers Apple computer and if they are tough enough on the company.

CNN Saturday - Consumer Electronics Show - January 7, 2006

Robin reports live from Las Vegas on the Consumer Electronics Show. She showcases the Kodak V570, Panasonic PV-GS39, Sony e-Reader and the Verizon V-Cast service.

Fox News - HDTV Buyer Beware - December 30, 2005

Robin discusses the importance of researching HDTV before you purchase a television, including figuring out if you can get an HDTV signal where you live.

FOX News Big Story with John Gibson - Expensive Gadget Gifts - December 1, 2005

This FOX News piece looked at how younger and younger kids are asking for high priced gadgets for the holiday season. Robin is quoted talking about some industry data on "tweens" and the tactics used by consumer electronics companies to market to young kids.

CNN Saturday - Camera Buying - November 26, 2005

Robin reviews the different factors in making a digital camera purchase and gives some of the DigitalCameraInfo.com picks.

CNN Saturday - High Definition Televisions - November 26, 2005

Robin walks through the pros and cons of the different types of high definition television.

CNN Saturday - XBOX 360 and Video Game Gifts - November 26, 2005

Robin highlights the new features in the XBOX 360 and talks about some of the more portable gaming gifts for the holidays.

CNN Saturday - Online Shopping - November 26, 2005

Robin points out some hot holiday deals and gives viewers tips on how to find the best deals online.

CNN Saturday - General Holiday Gadget Gifts - November 19, 2005

Robin reviews seven gifts from high end camcorders, to a tablet PC and a Walkman Cell Phone.

Boston Globe - Ready for her close-ups - August 13, 2005

The Boston Globe profiles CamcorderInfo.com and DigitalCameraInfo.com founder and president Robin Liss and he adventures as a college student entreprenurer. "With camcorderinfo.com and digitalcamerainfo.com, which are funded completely by advertising, Liss has carved an identity as an entrepreneur, and even a political warrior, at a tender age. But she says she prefers drawing an iron curtain between her entrepreneurial activities and the rest of her life. "

CBS Sunday Morning - Young Internet Whiz Kids - August 13, 2005

CBS Sunday Morning profiled Robin Liss along with three other young internet entreprenurers. The piece explores how the internet enables anyone, even young adult to become incredibly influential.

USA Today - Handycam might not be light on your wallet, but vivid detail's worth it - July 14, 2005

Robin Liss assisted USA Today Personal Technology Columnist Ed Baig with a few questions in his review of Sony's HDR-HC1. In the review Baig suggests CamcorderInfo.com in a info graphic writing "CamcorderInfo.com Provides comprehensive reviews."

Fox and Friends Weekend - Fathers Day Gadget Gifts - June 11, 2005

In this high energy outdoor segment, Robin walks the Fox and Friends hosts through a variety of Father's Day gifts including a GPS, Digital Camera, Camcorder, XM Satelite Radio, Headphones and a Cell Phone.

Channel 11 Morning News - Camcorder Round Up - May 24, 2005

In Robin Liss' May WPIX Channel 11 New York Morning News segment she reviews some interesting, popular and high quality camcorders which have been reviewed by the CamcorderInfo.com editorial team.

New York Times Online - Feeding Camcorder Nuts - May 12, 2005

In his blog, technology columnist David Pogue credits CamcorderInfo.com for convincing him to purchase a Sony DCR-PC350 over the Sony DCR-PC1000 (Review, Specs, $699.97) "The obvious model for me, then, was Sony's new PC1000: tiny, compact, with three sensors (one for each color) for superlative color. I was persuaded by the review at CamcorderInfo.com to avoid it, though, for two reasons. First, the PC1000 has no external microphone input-not something I need every day, but something that's useful for interviews. Second, its battery is completely enclosed by the camcorder body, meaning you can't replace it with a bigger, long-life one (which I always do). "

CNN's Reliable Sources - Technology Review Payola and Ethics - April 24, 2005

Robin Liss appeared as a guest on CNN's media ethics show Reliable Sources to talk about a Wall Street Journal piece which had uncovered that some technology reviewers were accepting money to recommend products. In this satellite interview, Robin talks with CNN's Howard Kurtz about CamcorderInfo.com and DigitalCameraInfo.com's strict ethics standards and the importance of independence for a technology review publication.

Kalamazoo Gazette - Former resident launches third Web site - March 26, 2005

The Kalamazoo Gazette published a small piece on EasyCamcorders.com, CamcorderInfo.com's sister publication aimed at less experienced camcorder buyers.

The New York Times - Camcorders (Size Small) Offer a Fit - March 10, 2005

Robin Liss assisted New York Times Personal Technology columnist David Pogue with the selection of camcorders for his $500 camcorder round-up. "With the assistance of Robin Liss, who runs camcorderinfo.com, I plucked a representative slim, midprice MiniDV camcorder from Canon, JVC, Panasonic and Sony."

G4 Attack of the Show - Photo Marketing Association 2005 - February 25, 2005

Robin Liss updates viewers on the newest digital cameras announced at the Photo Marketing Association yearly show in Orlando Florida. Robin gives quick updates in this interview style segment on the show floor, and she even dances on camera!

FOX Magazine - Consumer Electronics Show 2005 - January 16, 2005

Reporter Michael Straka shows all the latest and greatest technology from the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - with Robin Liss showing off the new camcorders and cameras. Sound bites of Robin are scattered throughout the piece.

Kalamazoo Gazette - Internet whiz kid Loy Norrix grad develops popular Web site - January 16, 2005

In this Kalamazoo Gazette business section story, the Gazette profiles CamcorderInfo.com founder Robin Liss, who grew up in Kalamazoo Michigan. The article traces the roots of CamcorderInfo.com back to it's founding when Liss was 12.

BBC World Click Online - CES Rundown - January 13, 2005

In their report on the Consumer Electronics Show, BBC World's Spencer Kelley interviewed Robin Liss on the latest and greatest new technology at CES. This interview aired on BBC World the week of January 13th 2005.

The New York Times Online - A Camcorder's Widest Angle - January 6, 2005

This entry in New York Times technology columinst David Pogue's online journal quotes an entire email from CamcorderInfo.com editor-in-chief Robin Liss describing a common camcorder problem. Pouge introduces Liss by writing " So I wrote Robin Liss, who runs the camcorder-evaluation site CamcorderInfo.com. She runs a pretty serious testing lab over there, and she knows the ins and outs of every model on earth. "

WZZM Channel 13 Grand Rapids Michigan - Take Five: Digital Cameras and Camcorders - December 22, 2004

Robin Liss did an in-studio segment walking viewers through three camcorders and three digital cameras. The segment also covered things to look for when shopping for a digital camera or camcorder.

FOX Report with Shepard Smith - Digital Cameras for the Holidays - December 21, 2004

In this satellite interview, Robin Liss recommends digital cameras based on the research from DigitalCameraInfo.com, CamcorderInfo.com's sister site.

MSNBC - Camera and Camcorder Buying Guide - December 18, 2004

In this short live studio apperance at MSNBC Robin Liss recomends digital cameras and camcorders which CamcorderInfo.com and DigitalCameraInfo.com have reviewed as the best pics for the holiday season.

BBC World Click Online - Favorite Sites - BBC Channel 4 - December, 2004

BBC Technology correspondent Kate Russell featured CamcorderInfo.com as one of her favorite sites on the BBC Show Click Online. The related article on the BBC site stated " Camcorder Info is one of the most thorough review websites I've seen in ages, " and " I found the articles well written and engaging. The full kit reviews go into loads of detail, with screenshots of the tests and photographs to really help you understand the camera before you buy it. A must-read if you're new to buying camcorders is the article under Buying A Camcorder, which gives some really useful tips about considering your budget and applications before making any decisions. "

Fox and Friends Weekend - Holiday Gift Buying Guide - Fox News - November 27, 2004

In this segment outside in the cold New York winter, CamcorderInfo.com founder Robin Liss discussed new camcorders, digital cameras, as well as other gadgets which are hot gifts for the holidays.

Channel 11 Morning News - Holiday Gift Buying Guide - WPIX New York - November 26, 2004

In this in-studio segment Robin Liss recommends the top digital cameras from DigitalCameraInfo.com and the top camcorders from CamcorderInfo.com.

The Screen Savers - CamcorderInfo.com Testing Methods - TechTV - March 22, 2004

Robin Liss appeared on TechTV's The Screen Savers technology and computer show and talked about the scientific methods which CamcorderInfo.com uses to test every camcorder it reviews. She also discussed some of the latest camcorder industry news.

The New York Times - A Reason to Rejoice, a Reason to Record - August 28, 2003

This New York Times article discusses shopping online for a digital camcorder. Robin Liss was interviewed and gave recommendations for the article. The article states that " CamcorderInfo.com is authoritative and unafraid, easy to search and navigate, and open to all comers. "

 Other Media Mentions
- Listed by Yahoo Internet Life as one of the 50 Most Useful Sites on the Internet
- One of only eight companies to be listed as a B&H Photo Video Imaging Partner
- CamcorderInfo.com’s testing methods and Editor-in-Chief have been featured in the Toronto Sun, KFI AM 650 and the Dave Graveline Technology Show.
- Listed as a Forbes Magazine “Best of the Web”