Sony is running a limited time offer until Dec. 12 on select HDTVs and HD camcorders, including a 32″ Bravia (KDL32L504) for only $379 and 40″ Bravia (KDL40S504) for only $589. The Sony CX500V HD Camcorder is marked down to $999 ($100 off), as well as several Cyber-shot digital cameras and the Sony Reader. (Some the offers may require the coupon code SONYTV40S.) Full Story
Amazon is offering $200 to $600 instant rebates on select VIXIA HD camcorders. The HF S100, HF200, and HG21 all record 1080p full HD video at either 24p Cinematic or 30p Progressive mode. All three camcorders also offer external microphone or light attachment, using the advanced mini accessory shoe. Full Story
The second generation Flip MinoHD camcorder from Pure Digital Technologies started shipping this week. The tiny HD video camera stores 120 minutes of 1280×720 resolution video on 8 GB of built-in memory, requiring no additional memory. Full Story
Amazon has slashed the price of the Vado HD 720p camcorder as today’s daily deal from $229 MSRP to $99. The pocket-sized high-definition camcorder from Creative Labs will record up to 2 hours of HD footage at 720p on its 8GB internal Flash memory. Full Story
Sony announced a couple new HD camcorders you’ll see on the shelves in September. The HDR-CX520V and HDR-CX500V capture 1920×1080 high-definition video, as well as 12-megapixel photos. Both handycams store content on 64GB or 32G internal flash memory, respectively, giving you up to 25 hours of HD video in LP mode. Full Story
Panasonic has announced two of the world’s lightest HD camcorders. Weighing in at only a half-a-pound, the Panasonic HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 both produce 1920×1080 video and come with image enhancing features like O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), face detection, and AF/AE Tracking (Auto Focus/Auto Exposure Tracking). Full Story
Pure Digital announced the availability of its newest line of Flip Video cameras, the Flip Ultra and Flip UltraHD models. The HD model records at 1280 x 720 video resolution, and outputs widescreen format via HDMI interface. Both cameras record up to 2 hours of video, using the 4GB built-in memory (standard definition) or 8GB built-in memory (high definition model). Full Story
The ContourHD from VholdR is a wearable High Definition camera that weighs but 4 ounces (116 grams). Made of anodized aluminum, the durable camera is water-resistant and can be mounted on a variety of different locations including your goggle, helmet, handlebar or vehicle. Two video settings allow you to capture video at either full HD (1280×720) resolution at 30fps or standard resolution (640×480) at 60fps. Full Story
Sony was named the “Official HD Television” of the Dallas Cowboys and will provide over 3,000 LCD displays for the team’s new stadium, as well as HD cameras and production equipment. The new stadium will have its own in-house TV network, with Sony HD equipment delivering and displaying the content. Full Story
Panasonic’s DVCPRO HD camcorders and P2 HD storage format media will be used to capture the 2010 Winter Olympics to be held in Vancouver, Canada. The Olympic Broadcasting Services Vancouver (OBSV), who will host the broadcasts, will be using the Panasonic equipment to capture and distribute the Winter Olympics footage. Full Story
Today JVC introduced the Everio X, a dual-use, 9-megapixel camera that shoots high definition video and high resolution digital still images. Weighing just 0.66 pounds, the JVC Everio X is one of the lightest cameras that can shoot 1920 x 1080 Full HD AVCHD video, and will be available nation wide in June. Full Story
Canon introduced two new prosumer HD camcorders that will be available December 8. The XH A1S and XH G1S HD have improved upon image control, quality and audio capabilities. Both cameras are extensions of the higher end XL-H1 HDV and give the serious professional and amateur videographer a more economical solution. Full Story
The new Flip MinoHD from Pure Digital Inc. is being touted as the smallest HD camcorder (weighing in at only 3.3 ounces), and after looking at the retail price appears to be also one of the cheapest high-definition camcorders at $229.99. The new hi-def model was released this week and is available from most retailers. Full Story
Hitachi Home Electronics has announced a new HD hybrid camcorder (DZ-BD10HA) that functions in three formats and improves upon Blu-ray Disc recording capabilities from last year’s DZ-BD7HA hybrid camcorder. The new DZ-BD10HA has also improved upon power consumption and noise in the 8cm BD/DVD drive.
The three format hybrid camcorder is able to record HD video onto Blu-ray Disc, hard drive, or SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card. It allows recording up to 4 hours and 20 minutes of 1920×1080 resolution video, or 8 hours 40 minutes of 1440×1080 onto the built-in 30GB hard drive. Full Story
Canon introduced three new HD camcorders to its VIXIA brand. The VIXIA HF11 (Dual Flash Memory,) the VIXIA HG21 (120GB Hard Drive) and VIXIA HG20 (60GB Hard Drive) add expanded high definition capacity at 1920×1080 resolution. The HD camcorders also incorporate 24Mbps bit rate recording for high quality images in AVCHD format. Full Story
JVC added three new high definition cameras to its HD Everio line of products. Two of the camcorders, the GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30, are dual format cameras allowing AVCHD compression and the higher quality MPEG-2 compression. The GZ-HD10, a more economical model, has also been added. Full Story
Sanyo announced the debut of a new HD camcorder branded the “Xacti” HD1010. The lightweight high-definition camera has a resolution of 1920 x 1080i and features face detection technology to improve both video and stills. Best of all, the records in slow-motion at 300fps (frames-per-second). Full Story
The Samsung SC-HMX20C camcorder due out this month can record 300 fps (frames-per-second) onto a Flash drive, thereby giving you the ability to record any action in slow-motion for up to 10 seconds. And yes, it does full 1080p at 30 fps. Full Story
Very cool, very tiny — the new Sony HDR-TG3E 1080 handycam is set for release in Europe next month. Europeans can pre-order what Sony is calling the world’s smallest full HD (high definition) handycam. Full Story
On Jan. 30 JVC announced a pair of new high definition Everio hard disk camcorders that offer industry-leading picture quality in a dramatically reduced size. The new JVC GZ-HD6 and GZ-HD5 HD camcorders are 45 percent smaller than JVC’s previous top-end HD camcorder, the GZ-HD7, without any sacrifice in image quality. Full Story
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