Kodak PlayFull Waterproof Video Camera

 

The premise of a great portable video camera is your ability to capture great moments and memories where ever you go. And now with the Kodak PlayFull Waterproof Video Camera, that includes underwater too!  And portability means a small and light weight form factor. The Kodak Playfull is certainly compact enough, just 94mm x 56mm x 12.7 mm in size and this little gem weighs a mere 85 grams. It’s literally a credit card sized video camera. Amazing!

The Kodak PlayFull Waterproof Video Camera can withstand a depth of 10 feet underwater. The video camera is also sturdy and shock resistant and can survive a 5 foot drop onto plywood without sustaining any damage. The Kodak Playfull camera’s waterproof construction is certified to an IPX8 level which means that the device has to  withstand being continuously submerged to at least one meter or 3 feet of water. The camera is also equipped with a white balance mode that adjusts for proper color balance underwater.

The focal length of the lens is 35mm and its maximum aperture is F/2.4 which also features a 2x digital zoom. The remarkably compact camera is equipped with an 18MB internal memory and can hold up to 32GB of storage with a standard SD memory card. That’s equivalent to thousands of pictures and hours of HD video that can be captured at 30 frames per second. It has a resolution of 1 Megapixel and has a USB as well as a HDMI port that enables you to watch what you’ve just recorded. It’s as simple as that.

The Kodak PlayFull Waterproof Video Camera provides a convenient LCD display on the back of the device for easy monitoring and playback, and includes its own miniature speaker and microphone. Tons of fun and sweet memories with the Kodak PlayFull Waterproof Video Camera. And an affordable low price too!

Available: Amazon

Price: $59.00

Sony Handycam – 220GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with Projector

 

With the advanced video recording abilities of mobile phones, camcorders seem to have been forgotten about. However, Sony aims to bring camcorders back into people’s thoughts with their latest offering, the Sony Handycam Camcorder with Projector.

Projector technology has been integrated into many modern day devices, for example check out the iPhone Video Projector. Up until recently very few companies other than Viewsonic and Nikon have attempted to attach projectors to camcorders. Sony believes they can better the Coolpix S1000 PJ and DVP5 projector camcorder currently available by these manufacturers with their Handycam camcorder.

One of the best features of the Sony camcorder is its ability to project an image or video 60” in diameter onto a surface such as a wall. This seems amazing when you view the size of the projector on the outside of the viewscreen. Why would you need this feature? This feature lets you share you pictures and videos with your friends or work colleagues without everyone having to be circling around the viewscreen.

 

Audio from the camcorder is excellent due to the enhanced sound technology incorporated into the Handycam. Crisp audio is picked up from the Zoom microphone and Sony’s Advanced Wind Noise Reduction reduces background interference and noise. Clear Phase stereo speakers and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and a digital amplifier technology produces perfect playback.

Sony Handycam with Projector Specifications

HD Video Codec

MPEG4-AVC/H.264

SD Video Codec

MPEG2-PS

Media Storage Type

220GB Hard Disk Drive

HYBRID

Movie Recording on Memory Stick™ and SD/SDHC Memory Card

Image Sensor

1/4″ ”Exmor R” CMOS Sensor

Image Processor

BIONZ™

Lens / Filter Diameter

Sony G Lens / 30mm

Optical / Digital Zoom

12x / 160x

Audio Format

Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator / Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby DigitalStereo Creator

Zoom Mic

Yes

Maximum Still Image Resolution (Photo Mode)

7.1 Mega Pixels (3072 x 2304, 4:3)

Image Stabilisation

Optical SteadyShot (Active mode)

LCD Screen Size & Type

3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus (230K dots / Wide 16:9), Touch Panel

Priced at $1,350 and available in India, this digital camera gadget seems decent value for money when you look at the features it brings to the table.

[Source: Sony Asia Pacific]

Sony HDR-CX7 camcorder

 

Sony recently released a flash HD camcorder which uses Memory Stick Pro Duo media, namely Sony HDR-CX7 camcorder. The new Sony HDR-CX7 camcorder features a 3 megapixel CMOS sensor and an amazing 10x optical zoom. It also includes the feature of optical image stabilization. The new model comes with a beautiful glossy all-black body with swooping lines with elegance. It is a palm-sized device and measuring 2.75 inches x 2.75 inches x 5.25 inches. The weight of the device is only 15 ounces including card, strap and battery.

The front side of this Sony HDR-CX7 camcorder is dominated by the Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens. It has a flash next to the lens for still photos. On the top of it, there is a zoom toggle switch, 5.1 channel surround sound mic and a button to take individual snapshots. A 2.7” touchscreen LCD monitor supports 211K pixels is located on the left side of camcorder. The monitor uses Clear LCD Photo Plus technology of Sony which provides an excellent quality of picture. The onscreen menu system is very simple to use and offers quick access to change all the parameters.

The Sony HDR-CX7 has many buttons to engage backlight compensation. It includes the Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot and 4 GB card can hold 30 minutes at highest resolution. When you are recording video in high-definition, you can also capture a 4.6 megapixel image directly to Memory Stick Pro Duo media. The gadget comes with the dock, power cord, battery, component and A/V cables, USB and a remote. It is an AVCHD model that means it records 1440 x 1080i video through the MPEG-4 H.264 format.

The Sony HDR-CX7 Camcorder sells in the price range of $1600. This camcorder records high-definition video to flash based memory. The camera comes with a basic 40 page operating guide as well as an in-depth manual.

Available: Amazon

Price: $1599.95

New GS TD -1 camcorder unveiled by JVC

 

JVC has manufactured a wide range of camcorder products from time to time. It is one of the frontline names in the market as far as electronic goods are concerned.  The GS TD-1 range of camcorders from the JVC brand is one of the best in the business. It has all the necessary features which a high end camcorder should have. If you are looking for video recording at high definition, this gadget stands out as the best one for you.

The camcorder is offered to you in a complete package which consists of camera lenses and image sensors.  If you want to shoot 3 dimension images this camera is the best one for you.  After the shooting is completed you can take a look at the videos in playback versions.  It is ideal to play them on Blue Ray version players.  If you take a closer look at this gadget, you will find that it consists of CMOS sensors which play a very important role in performing its various functions.

You may just be wondering just how the HD images are processed by the device? The answer lies in the imaging engine which exists in the device.  You also need to have a very flexible approach when you are shooting. This is made possible by the various modes of shooting which can be termed as Side by Side, LR independent, AVCHD shooting etc.  The inbuilt features of the camcorder ensure a very high class performance even in extremely low light conditions. Apart from these features which help prominently during the shooting process, you get the facility of internal memory which extends to 64 GB in all.  A card slot of SDXC range, parallax adjustment and stabilization system which works automatically are also a part of it all the way.

First Pocket 3D Video Camcorder

 

This is the latest offering from Hammacher, the pocket 3D camcorder capable of recording in three dimensions.  With all the latest films and developments in 3D filming it was only a matter of time before it became available.  How does it work? Well the camera contains two lenses that work together with the 3 MP image sensor to record images which are slightly different and then entwined to create a video anaglyph (a method of encoding a three-dimensional image in a single picture by superimposing a pair of pictures) – Don’t worry I had to Google that term aswell.

The videos produced are recorded in a 640 x 480 pixel resolution and are saved as AVI files. The 3D camcorder provides access for external memory in the form of a SD card slot, e.g. a 4 GB SD card would allow up to 4 hours of video or 2,000 3D images. Recorded 3D content can be reviewed on the camcorders 3 ¼ TFT display and movies on the 7” screen without the need of wearing glasses, this is because the screen is overlaid with a parallax barrier.

Other Features
- Speakers and headphone jack.
- USB 2.0 Port for transferring data to computer.
- Rechargeable battery providing up to 2 hours of continuous usage.

The 3D Video Camcorder is available from Hammacher and is priced currently at $599.

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