Three Panasonic camcorders debuted in the gadget world; the HM-TA1, HDC-SDX1 and the HDC-SDT750. Each camcorder targets different demographics.

The Panasonic HM-TA1 is a perfect blogger camera. It’s a tiny camera with 1080p HD video. Bloggers can upload photos via the attached USB terminal (less cable, easier to upload photos to blogs). The screen is a 2.0 LCD and other features include ‘EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) system, cool color modes, Apple’s iFrame video format (960 x 540/30p) and effortless sharing with social sites like FaceBook and YouTube with the included software.’ The price tag is US$170.

The Panasonic HDC-SDXI camcorders are for people who like taking videos of events, family gatherings, etc. More sophisticated than the HM-TA1 but is still compact.

Panasonic said this is the lightest full HD camcorder in their line. Its features include ‘1080p HD video offering, the SDX1 sports a 23x intelligent zoom system, Apple’s iFrame video format, Hybrid optical image stabilization, rotating 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD, Intelligent scene selection, Face detection and Face recognition technologies’. The price tag is a US$500.

The Panasonic HDC -SDT750 is the first 3D consumer level camcorder. This Panasonic camcorder captures ‘true-to-life 3D content’. If you don’t want your own personal 3D movies you can take out the adapter. It also captures high quality full 1080p HD video which uses 3MOS image sensor configuration.

The 3D camcorder also features ‘12x optical zoom lens, Time-lapse recording mode, 5.1 channel audio recording, iAuto mode for effortless recording, Hybrid O.I.S., AF/AE tracking, intelligent scene selection, a large rotating 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD, and Pre-Rec mode to name a few.’

For its performance the Panasonic costs US$1400.

Blogger and video camcorders enthusiasts have another gadget to rate, the handy Samsung HMX-E10 HD camcorder. We like the shape and the body design.

The latest Samsung camcorder can capture full 1920×1080 (30p/ H.264 format), that HD video for you. Other features include 1/3.2-inch CMOS image sensor, 270 degree swiveling lens unit, 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in USB plug, one-touch YouTube upload (when connected to your PC), 8-megapixel still image capture, and a microSD card slot.

The Samsung HMX-E10 will be available this September for an affordable US$199.99.

Features:
·     1920×1080 Full-HD Video
·     H.264 Video Format
·     8MP
·     Ultra-Compact Design
·     270° Swiveling Lens
·     HDMI Connectivity
·     Built-in USB
·     USB Charging
·     Smart Filters: Miniature, Vignetting, Defog, Sketch
·     Panorama shot
·     Built-In intelli-studio2.0 Software
·      One-Touch Upload to YouTube

Were not sure if it was smart of Canon to introduce its latest VIXIA series camcorder on the blaze of the Sony NEX-VG10 HD camcorder release.

Canon’s camcorder line called VIXIA, which is known as Legria here in Europe, is a relatively basic camcorder as compared to Sony latest NEX. The latest Canon VIXIA HF M32 camcorder is juiced up with 64 GB glash memory while allowing users for extra memory option via SDHC and SDXC card slot. The memory upgrade is the latest feature that the Canon camcorder is offering.

The rest of the Canon VIXIA HF M32 specs is shared by its predecessors. the features include 15 times optical zoom, 2.7 inch touch electronic viewfinder and the exact same DIGIC DC III sensor.

The price tag for the Canon VIXIA HF M32 camcorder spec is this September and it comes with a US$1000 price tag.

Canon’s Press Release

Canon U.S.A. Expands Its VIXIA Lineup with the New VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder

New Camcorder Features 64GB of Internal Flash Memory and Provides SDXC Memory Card Compatibility for Super-Expandable Capacity Up To 2TB

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, today introduces the new VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. The VIXIA HF M32 is an easy-to-use, movie-making tool capable of hours upon hours of high-quality HD video recording, ideal for the aspiring family documentarian or social-networking fanatic. Equipped with 64GB of internal flash memory, the new camcorder can record up to 24 hours of HD video and also includes an SD memory card slot that is fully compatible with latest generation SDXC memory cards. The new SDXC memory card specification increases storage capacity from 32GB up to 2TB and enhances data transfer speeds.

“All people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future”

Like its predecessors in the VIXIA HF M-series (VIXIA HF M31, HF M30, HF M300), the VIXIA HF M32 offers stunning HD video in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body. The VIXIA HF M32 retains Canon’s proprietary imaging technologies – a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor – and like other VIXIA HF M-series camcorders, features a Touch Panel LCD and a host of features that make capturing and sharing stunning HD video easier than ever before, including:

Smart Auto: Makes shooting great video even easier by utilizing Canon’s DIGIC DV III Image Processor to intelligently detect and analyze brightness, color, distance and movement and automatically select the best setting for the scene being recorded.
Touch & Track: Enables users to select a subject on the Touch Panel LCD which will then be recognized and tracked. This sophisticated technology recognizes faces, objects, and even animals, ensuring the subject will always be in focus and properly exposed.
Relay Recording: Allows users to capture uninterrupted video when the primary recording media is full. The camcorder will continue to record a scene by switching from one memory source to the other as it fills up, so that a moment of action will not be missed.
Powered IS: In addition to Canon’s Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Powered IS provides an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. This new enhancement can be engaged by pressing the Powered IS button on the LCD panel.
HD-to-SD Downconversion: Enables users to convert recorded HD video to standard-definition files while preserving the original HD video. These standard-definition files make it even more convenient to share video online or create a DVD.
Advanced Video Snapshot: Provides the flexibility of capturing two, four, or eight second video clips while recording or during playback.

The VIXIA HF M32 is compatible with Eye-Fi SD memory cards, which makes it easy to wirelessly transfer video content and photos to a computer or sharing site. Eye-Fi SD memory cards feature a built-in Wi-Fi that uses your wireless network to effortlessly transfer photos and videos directly from the camcorder. The VIXIA HF M32 is also compatible with Canon’s WP-V2 Waterproof Case allowing users to capture exciting HD footage underwater at depths up to 130 feet.

The VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is scheduled to be available in September for an estimated retail price of $999.99. The Canon WP-V2 Waterproof Case is currently available for an estimated retail price of $599.

Sony is committed in always surprising the techie freaks and gadget heads. So the Japanese technology icon just upped the game in the prosumer camcorder market with the Sony NEX-VG10, the first interchangeable lens prosumer camcorder.

Aptly it coincides with the celebration of the Sony Handycam brand. The Sony NEX VG10 is the first Micro Four Thirds camcorder in the market but since Panasonic and Olympus called dibs first in that specific technology, Sony is dubbing their mirrorless camcorder NEX.

Who could possibly want this high grade Micro Four Thirds camcorder with a US$2000 price tag? Well just about everyone who wants to create high definition movies, travel videographers, commercial directors and all the video geeks.

Basically, in the video department, it’s giving Canon 7D a run for its money. Remember that the entire season finale of House was shot on a Canon 5D? Imagine what this prosumer HD camcorder can do!

In spite the Sony NEX-VG10 being filed under the NEX brand, the camcorder functions much like the Sony Alpha NEX series.

The Sony NEX-VG10 camcorder has 14.6 mega pixel APS HD CMOS sensor. The camcorder is also capable of capturing 1080i video at a higher 24mbps bit rate.

Audio wise the Sony NEX-VG10 camcorder has the mouthful ‘Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stero Microphone’ which basically uses four microphone for better channel separation and canceling of noise.

Videos and stills can be composed with the 3 inch swivel electronic viewfinder. It accepts E-mount and A-mount lenses so you have a lot of options for lenses.

The only downside is that Sony NEX-VG10 camcorder has no internal storage but it  is compatible with SD and MemoryStick storage.

You can get the Sony NEX-VG10 camcorder with the E18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS kit lens.

Features:

*14.2 effective megapixel ExmorTM  APS HD CMOS sensor (19.5 times larger than conventional camcorder) for stunning HD movies with beautiful background defocus

*Accepts E-mount interchangeable lenses plus A-mount α DSLR lenses (via optional adaptor)

*High quality audio with Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone and external mic input

*7.5cm (3 inch-type) Xtra Fine LCD and electronic viewfinder

Are you the pedal-to-the-metal type? You can record your motor glory with the GoPro HD Motorsports Hero camera.

The GoPro HD camcorder comes with several mounts for your vehicle of choice including a suction cup mount as well as adhesive backing mounts and quick release clamps.

The power comes from 1100mAh battery and is good for a couple of hours of road pounding.

The GoPro HD Motorsports Hero camera can be charged via USB and has a 1080p, 960p, and 720p resolution and can record in 30fps and 60 fps resolutions.

The camcorder especially made for riders can be tilted up to 170 degree wide angle.

So if you’re into motocross, hiking, kart racing or may be even skating (those have wheels) it’s nice to record how you conquered those terrains.

The GoPro HD Motorsports Hero camcorder is tiny and is placed on a water proof housing.

You can also take 5 megapixel resolution still shots but that’s low quality and you would not buy this camera just for that.

The price tag for recording your motor mania? The GoPro HD Motorsports Hero camera is available for US$300 at amazon.com

What is memorable about the Samsung MemoryCam SMX-C20 is its shape which looks like a compact toaster. Okay, so may be not a toaster but it has a 25 degree angled lens that is said to encourage a health and comfortable hand position.

The Samsung MemoryCam SMX-C20 features include 10x optical zoom and 1.6 megapixel (16:9) still imaging camera.

The Samsung camcorder boast of a one touch sharing button for easy upload, The battery life is also fantastic as it stretch for up to 2 hours and a half of straight recording.

The cons about the Samsung MemoryCam SMX-C20 is that inspire its name, you still need a SD/ SDHC memory card to capture videos.

If you’re looking for an HD camcorder then Samsung MemoryCam SMX-C20 is not for you.

Samsung MemoryCam SMX-C20 Features:

• 680k, 1/6″-inch CCD imaging sensor
• NTSC video capture
• 2-Megapixel image capture
• 10x optical zoom lens
• Digital Image Stabilization
• Face Detection
• 2.7-Inch, 230,000 dot LCD
• H.264 Quicktime Video Format
• 25° Active Angle Lens
• One Touch Sharing Button
• Over 2 hours and 40 minutes of power on a single charge
• Time-Lapse recording
• Smart Auto

The camera retails for £196.95 at Amazon.uk. For its price tag the Samsung MemoryCam SMX-C20 may seem like a steal considering camcorders like the Sony HD handy cam can fetch a whopping £629 camcord price tag.

However, for the quality of the Samsung MemoryCam SMX-C20 you could just get a Flip HD camcorder for almost the same price or invest a little more money for a high quality one.

If you’re looking for a bargain camcorder checkout these models we found on Amazon.uk. These are the top HD camcorders with different price tags to match the amount of cash you are willing to part ways with. Happy shopping and shooting!

BEST BUY CAMCORDER #1 Sanyo HD VPC-CA9EBK Waterproof Camera
Price Tag: £149.40
Sanyo’s waterproof camcorder has a gun-shaped body that is designed ergonomically so you can shoot videos in and out of water with ease. For the price tag the Sanyo waterproof camcorder is a steal and a best buy. However take not that start-up time can take few seconds and you need extra batteries.

Product Features
* Sanyo Wproof Dual Camcorder Black VPC-CA9E
* Sanyo VPC-CA9E dual camcorder
* Waterproof up to 1.5 metres this camcorder features 9 MP photos 720p HD video high speed sequential shooting (7fps) noise reduction 5x optical zoom 2.5 inch LCD
* Dual-use still and video camera waterproof up to 1.5 meters (5 feet)
* 720p high-definition video with high-speed sequential shooting
* 9 Megapixel still images
* Face-chaser technology can detect up to 12 faces
* 2.5 inch LCD viewing screen

BEST BUY CAMCORDER #2 Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE
Price Tag: £399.99
Another gun-shaped sexy built camcorder, the Sony camcorder TG7 is said to the smallest Full 1080 HD camcorder. It’s titanium body looks the most sophisticated. The 16GB internal memory assures you have lots of time to shoot great persona videos. It’s a brilliant camcorder and reviews from other users prove it to be so. It is worth the money!

Product Features
* 1920 x 1080 HD camcorder with 16GB built-in memory
* Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
* 4 megapixel still image capture, built-in flash
* 10x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom
* Titanium construction, with a flip-out 69mm (2.7 inch) LCD touchscreen

BEST BUY CAMCORDER #3 Panasonic HS60 Full HD
Price Tag: £474.70
The most expensive HD camcorder in the list but does it deliver? According to Panasonic “The hybrid-type HS60 records onto its 120-GB HDD and an SDXC, SDHC, or SD Memory Card. The HS60 employs Intelligent Resolution Technology and is equipped with Crystal Engine Pro, which helps to record extremely clear, crisp motion images that exceed even Full-HD 1920 x 1080-pixel images in quality. It eliminates the colour smear that tends to occur at subject edges and renders sharp, beautiful images. Advances in the new imaging engine also provide Full-HD 1920 x 1080-pixel recording in all recording modes, including HE mode.”

Reviews attest the high quality of the Panasonic HS60 and if you plug it in a HD TV you will se why its worth its price tag. If you have cash to spend then get this Pansonic full HD camcorder.

* Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Recording
* 120-GB HDD and SD Card Slot, POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode
* 35.7mm Wide-angle Lens with Intelligent 35x Zoom
* iA (Intelligent Auto) with Face Recognition
* Intuitive Operation with Touch-screen Interface

You can make your own 3D movie with the Aiptek 3D HD Camcorder i2, a compact camcorder that allows the average Joe to create 3D movies.

The difference between  the 2D and the 3D camcorder is that the latter is, understandably, more technical and there are more rules to follow.  The 3D camcorder has 2 camera at 8cm apart. You can view your video on 3D effect without glasses and you can turn off the effect.

The 3D camcorder has 5 megapixels and shoots 720p in 2D, in MP4 format. The Aiptek camcorder uses an SD card slot.

The camera also comes with a HDMI output and a YouTube 3D software.

Reports from the Computex, in which the 3D camcorder was revealed, said that the quality of the video is not very convincing and the LCD viewer a bit dizzying. However 3D technology is just in the stages of inception and companies like Aiptek allow for the new technologies to be refined until it becomes the a great product, just take a look at  the iPhone (an amalgamation of mobile phone refinement).

The Aiptek i2 will be released July 2010 for a mere US$199. Not bad for a camcorder that can channel the James Cameron in you.

Sony announced plans of a big upgrade in its camcorder line.

The announcement riders latest buzz surrounding Sony’s newest camera system, the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera NEX 5 and NEX 3.

Sony is developing a AVCHD camcorder that centres around the new E mount system. Sony’s latest camcorder will be released in Autumn/Fall 2010.

The camcorder will also be adapting Sony’s new Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor seen in the NEX models and will be compatible with existing Alpha lenses via an adaptor.

In a press statement Sony said “The new camcorder will be equipped with the same “Exmor” APS HD CMOS sensor to be used in “NEX-5” and “NEX-3.” In addition, the camcorder will be compatible with “E Mount” interchangeable lenses developed for “NEX-5” and “NEX-3”, and also the wealth of “A Mount” interchangeable lenses from the existing “α” DSLR camera lineup via a mount adapter. By combining these features, Sony aims to market a camcorder capable of generating a variety of creative expressions in HD quality”.

Checkout our list of best digital cameras.

You want something better than an underwater camera? Get an underwater video camera.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9  is a stylish underwater camera that goes down up to 10 feet. The underwater videocam also features a 30x optical zoom and records 720p HD videos. It uses MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 video compression.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9  also has a wide-screen 285 rotating LCD screen so you can shoot surfing pictures with ease.

You can also shoot still photos with the video camera.

The best thing about the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9   is its reasonable £169.99 price tag.

Product Features

+Sanyo VPC-WH1 HD Camcorder Yellow

+Sanyo VPC-WH1 Xacti waterproof dual camera• Features 30x optical zoom 2 MP photos and 720p high definition video sequential shooting 3 hr 20 min recording time Face Chaser technology noise reduction function

+Dual Camera waterproof up to 3 meters (10 feet)

+30x optical zoom

+2 Megapixel photos and 720p high-definition video

+2 Megapixel sequential shooting (13fps)

+Features include: face chaser technology and noise reduction

Technical Details
+Product type: High Definition Camcorder (W x D x H):58.4 x 112.4 x 62.8 mm

+Weight: 311 grams

+Enclosure colour: Yellow

+Localisation: UK

+Capacity: Totally water proof(10ft/3m), 2-megapixels still image and Highs Definition 720p videos

+Optical 30x zoom Digital 50x zoom

+2.5″ LCD Monitor

+Face chaser for Photo and Videos

+Digital Image stabilizer, High-Speed Sequential Shooting, Long life (200 min) Li-ion battery

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