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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Review

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:21:00 -0400

Along with its retro design and weather-sealed body, the Olympus E-M5 features a robust movie mode that provides you with a variety of manual video controls and features.

Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Digital Camera Review

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:56:00 -0400

The Alpha NEX-C3 is the cheapest of Sony's NEX interchangeable lens cameras.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital Camera Review

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:34:00 -0400

Canon Vixia HF M52 Camcorder Review

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:21:00 -0400

With excellent low light performance and a decent amount of manual controls, the Canon HF M52 is one of the best mid-range camcorders on the market. It does come with a steep $750 price tag, however, and the new features—which include WiFi capability and a new 720p MPEG-4 record mode—certainly aren't groundbreaking.

Sony NEX-FS700 First Impressions Review

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:24:00 -0400

The Sony NEX-FS700 has a lot of things going for it. It can record slow-motion Full HD video at 120 or 240fps, or it can record up to 960fps at lower resolutions. It has an E-Mount lens system, which means it works with Sony's lot of NEX lenses, or you can expand its compatibility with the purchase of a lens adapter. The camcorder is also "4K-ready", which means Sony will announce a firmware upgrade at some point in the future that will enable the FS700 to output 4K video via its 3G HD-SDI terminal.

Panasonic AG-AF100 First Impressions Review

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:57:00 -0400

The AG-AF100 is Panasonic's version of a compact, interchangeable lens camcorder with professional-grade controls and features. The camcorder uses the Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount system, which is the same system in place on Panasonic's line of Lumix interchangeable lens cameras.

Canon EOS C500 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:23:00 -0400

Building on last year's C300 cameras, Canon's new EOS C500 and C500 PL digital cinema cameras are the company's first to offer 4K video recording.

JVC GY-HM650 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:46:00 -0400

With its f/11 sensitivity and three 1/3-inch CMOS sensors, the JVC GY-HM650 is certainly an intriguing camcorder for professional news gatherers. It's JVC's incorporation of dual HD codecs, a variety of file format options, and the inclusion of built-in FTP and WiFi connectivity that takes the GY-HM650 to the next level.

Panasonic HX-WA2 Camcorder Review

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:46:00 -0400

Panasonic is bringing back the "pistol grip" style camcorder with its new waterproof HX-WA2 camcorder.

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:24:00 -0400

With the National Association of Broadcasters convention coming to Las Vegas later this month, Sony went ahead and announced two new camcorders directed for the professional market: the interchangeable lens model NEX-FS700U and the ultra-portable HXR-NX30U.

Sony Alpha NEX-7 Digital Camera Review

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:00:00 -0400

The new Alpha NEX-7 is one of the best interchangeable lens cameras we've ever tested. It captured sharp video in all of our tests, handled motion extremely well, and, to top it all off, Sony fits this impressive video performance into a compact package.

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:10:00 -0400

Our page dedicated to all things video with the Canon 5D Mark III. Plenty of sample video, control overviews, and our first impressions of the new recording features and options.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Digital Camera Review

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:41:00 -0500

The Panasonic GX1 can record Full HD 1080p video and has a variety of manual controls in movie mode, but it features no new video functions that Panasonic didn't already include on previous Lumix interchangeable lens cameras.

Panasonic HC-X900M Camcorder Review

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:17:00 -0500

The HC-X900M is the replacement for last year's HDC-TM900 flagship HD camcorder from Panasonic, but if you're looking for hot new features or exciting updates then you should prepare to be disappointed. Other than a few design alterations and some slight tweaks to the lens and sensor, the HC-X900 is identical to its predecessor.

Sony Alpha NEX-5N Digital Camera Review

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:52:00 -0500

The Sony NEX-5N may not look much different than its predecessor, the NEX-5, but it comes loaded with a brand new image sensor and processor, which gives the camera a huge boost in video performance and capability.

Canon Vixia HF R32 First Impressions Review

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:36:00 -0500

With an expected price tag of around $550, the HF R32 is the most expensive of Canon's entry-level Vixia camcorders. The model includes a variety of improvements over its predecessor, the HF R21, including increased optical zoom capability, a more compact design, and built-in WiFi.

GoPro HD Hero2 Camcorder Review

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:56:00 -0500

The GoPro HD Hero2 is part of a new class of camcorders that is still searching for a definitive name. Some call them "hands-free" or "mountable" camcorders, while others prefer the terms "wearable" or "adventure-cams". The Hero2 is all of those things, and it can record Full HD 1080p video or capture 11-megapixel still images with the click of a button.

Canon Vixia HF M52 First Impressions Review

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:41:00 -0500

At this year's CES we got our first hands-on impressions of the Canon Vixia HF M52. This camcorder has some new and improved features over its predecessor, the M41, including WiFi connectivity, audio scene modes, and MP4 video recording.

Panasonic HX-WA2 First Impressions Review

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:39:00 -0500

Working from the exact same body as the aging Sanyo HD2000, Panasonic's pistol-gripped HX-WA2 gives the old girl a new paint job, a new sensor, and a layer of waterproofing.

Sony Handycam HDR-TD20V First Impressions Review

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:13:00 -0500

The HDR-TD20V is Sony's second attempt at making a 3D Handycam.

JVC Everio GZ-GX1 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:08:00 -0500

The Everio GZ-GX1 is JVC's new flagship camcorder that offers Full HD 60p recording, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, and WiFi capability.

JVC GY-HMQ10 First Impressions Review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:26:00 -0500

JVC made waves at CES with the announcement of its first 4K camcorder—the GY-HMQ10.

Panasonic HC-X900M First Impressions Review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:28:00 -0500

Fresh from the factory and on display at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, the HC-X900 is Panasonic's newest flagship HD camcorder. The new model doesn't have an overwhelming amount of updates over its predecessor, the HDC-TM900, but Panasonic does claim some tweaking to the sensor design should result in better overall performance. Panasonic also beefed up the 3D capabilities on the new camcorder, but they only come into play if you shell out the cash for the optional VW-CLT2 3D lens converter.

Kodak PlayFull Dual Zi12 First Impressions Review

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:37:00 -0500

Despite its moniker, the new PlayFull Dual Zi12 is Kodak's heir apparent to the Zi8 camcorder—not the two PlayFull camcorders Kodak released in 2011. The reason for this is because the PlayFull Dual is a higher-end ultracompact model that includes a 3.5mm external mic jack, a 12-megapixel still image capability, and a suite of scene modes and effeccts that let you alter the look of your video recordings.

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ760V First Impressions Review

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:24:00 -0500

With the Handycam HDR-PJ760V, Sony brings high-end features and controls to its projector-camcorder. The built-in video projector is certainly the most unique feature on the PJ760V, but the camcorder is also a well-rounded model that would be a good choice for pros or consumers looking for a top-of-the-line video recording device.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:16:00 -0500

Hey CamcorderInfo fans! Today at 3:15pm PST (6:15pm EST), I'll be appearing on Panasonic's Live @ CES broadcast with Panasonic camcorder product manager, Chris Rice.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

JVC has unveiled the GZ-GX1 camcorder, an attractive machine that is built around its specially-designed 29.5mm lens, and a 1/2.3-inch, 10-megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS sensor.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

he GZ-V series is an oddly-shaped handheld camcorder with a casing that's built like it came off of a military aircraft assembly line.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Announced along with their new 2012 lineup at CES is JVC’s GZ-E series of camcorders—an entry level selection of handhelds that offer several features that automatically trigger the camera to take digital stills during your video recording sessions when it detects things like a “great smile” or a pet looking at the camera. The series includes four camcorders: the GZ-EX250, GZ-EX210, GZ-E200, and GZ-E10.

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Sony Bloggie Live MHS-TS55 Camcorder Review

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500

The Sony Bloggie Live MHS-TS55 has one unique feature that sets it apart from the other ultracompact models on the block—WiFi capability. Other than that, the Bloggie Live isn't all that much different than the Bloggie Touch MHS-TS10 camcorder Sony released in 2010.