HD video recording for under $200 bucks? Apparently. DXG's DXG-569V HD Camcorder ($170) records real HD (up to 1280 x 720) at 30 fps, letting even the poorest college students record co-ed debauchery in pristine, 16:9 quality. The DXG-569V features a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor for... [More]
The monstrous Red One just got a little sister. The Red Scarlet ($TBA) is a more handleable hi-res camera, offering insane specs like a 3K resolution with Red's 2/3-inch Mysterium X sensor, 1-120fps (180fps burst) shooting, and up to 100MB/sec Redcode Raw HD and RBG... [More]
Sony has announced the HDR-TG1 Handycam ($900; May), the world's smallest full HD camcorder. Designed for your summer vacation rather than the summer blockbuster, the ultra-portable camcorder weighs in at only 10 ounces and can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4-megapixel digital photos.... [More]
Less is definitely more with the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder ($142). Thanks to its simple-to-use and extremely portable design, this video recorder is selling like hot cakes, taking 13% of the camcorder market. The Flip holds 60 minutes of VGA-quality (640 x 480) video on... [More]
Need a rugged, element-resistant camcorder for your next adventure? Check out the Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Camcorder ($380). This tough little cam records video onto SD or SDHC cards, allowing for 13 hours of recording, and it's also waterproof up to five feet, in fresh or... [More]
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Trying to keep faces in focus on autofocus camcorders can be a challenge. Unless, that is, you happen to have the Sony HDR-SR12 HD Camcorder ($1400). Along with the ability to record video in 1080p, a 120GB internal drive, 10.2 megapixel still image capture, a... [More]
It was only a matter of time before a Blu-ray-recording cam appeared on the market, and it's happened sooner rather than later. The Hitachi BD70 Blu-ray Camcorder ($TBA) records video at up to 1920x1080 resolution onto 8cm Blu-ray discs or DVD. The BD70 features a... [More]
Get handheld hi-def with the ultra-compact Canon HG10 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive Camcorder ($1300; Oct.2007). The HG10 can record up to 15 hours of 1080 HD footage onto its built-in 40GB hard drive. Other features include a 10x HD Video lens, DIGIC DV II Image... [More]
Looking for an easier way to capture and upload video of your shirtless-dancing skills and beer-drinking parrot? The Sony Net-Sharing Cam ($200; Sept.) has you covered. Designed for social networkers and video bloggers, the pocketable camera can record about five hours of web-ready MPEG-4 video... [More]
While it may not match the Xacti HD1's video prowess, all that extra resolution won't help you if you're five feet underwater. The Sanyo Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder ($455) records both H.264 640x480 video at 30fps and six-megapixel digital stills underwater. Features include a 2.5-inch... [More]
If you've been wanting a camcorder that offers Full HD recording onto DVD, your wish has been granted. The Canon HR10 HD Camcorder ($1200; August 2007) offers full 1920 x 1080 resolution on its CMOS image sensor with on-chip noise reduction. Other features include a... [More]
Shooting in HD is so last year. If you really want to take your digital cinematography to the next level of detail, check out the Red One Camera ($17,500; 2007). From the Red Digital Cinema Camera Company, started by Jim Jannard, founder of Oakley, the... [More]
The new JVC Everio GZ-HD7 ($TBA; April) lays claim to fame as being the first consumer full high definition 3-CCD camcorder capable of shooting and recording full HD images (1920 x 1080i). This hard drive-based camcorder uses three 1/5-inch 16:9 progressive scan CCDs designed for... [More]
If you've already got an HDTV at home but don't yet have camcorder to match, check out the Canon HV10 HD Camcorder ($1020). This puppy is diminutive in size, but big on features — features like true 16:9 recording in everything from 480 to 1080p,... [More]
While it certainly isn't for the novice videomaker, the new Sony HDR-FX7 1080i HDV Camcorder ($3500; October 2006) is definitely a powerhouse. It features three-chip ClearVID CMOS Sensor technology, a Carl Zeiss lens with 20x optical zoom, a high-resolution, 3.5-inch LCD, and of course the... [More]
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