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Panasonic's newest camcorder is a 4K powerhouse capable of recording up to 10-bit (4:2:2) video at 60p internally to SD cards. You can hit bit rates as high as 400Mbps [...]

The article evaluates the Nikon D500 digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Sigma mirrorless camera, and Blackmagic Design URSA Mini video camera.

The article offers information on several video cameras including the Scarlet W from RED, the XC15 from Canon and the URSA Mini from Blackmagic Design.

The article offers brief information on several video cameras including the XC10 from Canon, the AG-DVX200 from Panasonic and the PXW-X200 from Sony.

The article reviews the XF705 camcorder form Canon.

The article offers the information on the Spyros Heniadis' guide to outfitting a YouTube studio as he started vlogging in 2011 with a Flip video camera.

The article offers brief information on the GoPro Hero4 Black Edition camcorder from GoPro Inc.

The article reviews the HC-X1000 camcorder from Panasonic.

The article evaluates the Panasonic HC-WXF991 camcorder.

The article offers brief information on the AVX system, a wireless solution for video cameras, from Sennheiser.

The article offers brief information on the Alexa 65 video camera which provides high-end theatrical motion pictures from Arri Inc.

A preview of several camcorders with flash memories is presented including the Vixia HF-G10 from Canon, Luxe line from DXG, and HD Everio from HVC.

The article previews several low-cost pocket video cameras including Coby's CAM4505, PlaySport from Kodak, and the XTC series of extreme action cameras from Midland.

The article forecasts that camcorders will continue their migration toward solid-state recording formats and high-definition capture in 2009. According to The NPD Group's retail tracking service, high definition models claimed 17 percent of the market through the third quarter of 2008 versus 7 percent in the same period in 2007. Sony product manager Phil Boyle states that AVCHD is now in a mainstream price point and that consumers will be shifting more decisively to high definition (HD) camcorders.

The article provides information on several high-definition camcorders from Sony including the DCR-SR300c, the SR200c and SR82c.

The article introduces the camcorders released by Canon in the market in August 2006. The HV10 HDV camcorder is Canon's first consumer high definition camcorder. Canon claims the HV10 is currently the smallest and lightest HDV camcorder on the market. The DC22 DVD camcorder features a 10-times optical zoom lens, 2.2-megapixel charge coupled device sensor, widescreen high resolution recording and a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD. The XH A1 and XH G1 camcorders record 1,080i high definition video, feature a 20-times optical zoom lens with image stabilization and a 2.8-inch widescreen flip-out LCD screen.

The article provides information on the hard disk drive (HDD) camcorders launched by Sony at the International Consumer Electronics Shows in the U.S. in summer of 2006. According to the company's camcorder marketing director Linda Vuolo, Sony was prompted to develop said camcorders because of the launch of Internet video Web sites such as YouTube. Sony realized that consumers of such sites were establishing a video habits that were better served by high capacity HDD with easy personal computer connectivity. One of the launched camcorders is the industry's first 60GB camcorder DCR-SR80, which can record up to 41 hours of video in long-play mode.

The article announces that JVC has introduced the first camcorders to integrate a 1.8-inch hard disk drive as the storage medium. Its new G-series of Everio camcorders will feature 20 gigabytes and 30 gigabytes built-in Hitachi 1.8-inch hard drives and will initially include four models shipping in August 2005. All record MPEG-2 format video to build in drives and include a Secure Digital card slot for saving stills or video. The camcorders also feature a shock absorption system to reduce vibrations from disrupting the drive and a gravity-like force sensor system that can automatically detect a quick acceleration and power off the device, removing the bezel from the hard disk to protect it from damage. JVC will bundle an info-lithium battery good for one hour of recording time with the new models. The GZ-MG20, for an estimated $800, will offer 20 gigabytes of storage capable of recording four and a half hours at the highest quality setting of nine megabyte per second (MBps) or seven hours at six MBps. To help consumers offload the video, JVC will offer an accessory stand-alone multi-format digital video disc (DVD) burner, initially with Apacer Technology, allowing Everio G users to directly burn DVD from their camcorders. The key theme surrounding the new models will be capacity, according to Dave Owen, consumer video division general manager, JVC.

This section previews several camcorders to be introduced by several consumer electronics companies at an International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2005. Canon will refresh two of its MiniDV lines at the show--the entry-level ZR line and the higher-end Elura lineup--with a total of six new models. All of the new camcorders will incorporate a high-resolution 16:9 mode that uses the full width of the charged-coupled device and a true letter-box preview on the LCD screen for an accurate view of what is being recorded. They will also feature an LCD back-lighting button for improved viewing, electronic image stabilization, and Canon's DIGIC DV technology for processing video and still images separately for improved quality. Hitachi will introduce three new DVD camcorders, its fifth generation, at CES. According to Jeff Fochtman, product manager, the entire line features 16:9 recording, improved circuitry for a 20 percent noise reduction over previous models, and improved power consumption, and are ten percent smaller than 2003's camcorders. Samsung will introduce three new camcorders at CES, courting three distinct users. The company will also update its Duo-Cam digital still/MiniDV video camera with its third generation model, the SC-D6550.

The article relates the retail sales success of DCR-TRV22 MiniDV camcorder from Sony Corp. from June 2003 through May 2004. "This camcorder was our first significant compact unit with still capture capability in our entry-level MiniDV offerings," said Linda Vuolo, director of camcorder products for Sony. The unit snapped VGA-quality (640 by 480) photos that, while small next to the galloping megapixel standards inherited from the digital still camera market, resonated with video consumers interested in value-added features. "The success of the TRV22 can be attributed mostly to its feature set," Vuolo noted. The TRV22, which carried a suggested retail price of $699, featured an MPEG Movie EX mode, which allows users to capture MPEG1 format video directly to a Memory Stick to the capacity of the card. It also included several of Sony's proprietary video features, including Super SteadyShot image stabilization, analog-to-digital conversion, Super NightShot infrared shooting, and an InfoLithium battery with the AccuPower Meter System, which displays remaining battery life in minutes. "The TRV22 was 28 percent smaller and 22 percent lighter compared to similar models from the prior year," Vuolo said. INSETS: Success Story: Sony TRV22 MiniDV Camcorder;Top 10 Camcorders.

This article reports that an increasing portion of sales are coming from DVD camcorders in the U.S. in 2004. According to Jeff Fochtman, product manager of home electronics division at Hitachi America, the DVD camcorder segment has taken the market lead for the first time in format share over $600. According to consumer data from NDP Group, overall unit sales are down 4.3 percent from June 2003 through May 2004 versus the year-ago period. Dollars are down more significantly, 13.5 percent, over the same period. Digital camcorders are becoming very popular and are replacing analog camcorders at a higher speed than the industry expected, not only at the low end, but at higher retail price points, according to Rudy Vitti, national marketing manager of optical group at Panasonic. Inside the MiniDV camcorder category, units with flash memory card slots are growing rapidly, with 32 percent of the units sold through May 2004 having slots, up 29 percent from 2003. According to a Canon spokesman, the ability to take quality still images with the camcorder is becoming an important step-up feature for high-end customers. He noted that the company was planning a full-court marketing press through the end of 2004 to emphasize Canon camcorders' still capability.

This article reports on the launch of mini digital video camcorders from Canon and Panasonic, as of April 2004. Canon's three new MiniDV megapixel camcorders--the Elura 70, 65 and 60--are scheduled to ship in April 2004. The 1.33-megapixel video cameras share a number of features in common, including image stabilization, a 2.5-inch tilting liquid crystal display screen, an automatic slow shutter speed for low-light shooting and a Night mode. The models also feature a skin detail mode that automatically softens details when shooting close-ups of people to reduce skin imperfections, in addition to an end search feature that locates the end of the last recorded scene with the press of a button. Panasonic will ship several new models in its Palmcorder Multicam line, all featuring newly designed layout and controls. Among the new controls are a DirectMode Dial for use in the digital still camera mode, which lets users select the desired digital camera model, such as record, playback, card record or card playback. All the models will feature the MagicPix feature for low-light shooting and Panasonic's Digital Electronic Image Stabilization.

Presents information on several products introduced by electronic companies. AV500 portable audio/video players of Archos; Media2Go, a device that reproduces music and video transferred from a personal computer created by Creative Labs; Camera/camcorder of Philips.

Announces the launching of digital video disc-based Handycam camcorders from Sony in New York in 2003. Introduction of the company's MiniDV camcorder during a press conference in August 2003; Features of the camcorders; Prices.

Reports the introduction of camcorders DCR-TRV950 Mini DV Handycam and DCR-PC101 by Sony Corp. in San Diego, California. Price offerings; Product features; Design of the camcorders.

Reports on fluctuating trends in the camcorder market in the United States. Profit margins in digital camcorders; Disappearance of analog models.

This article reports on the launch of pocket camcorders at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Companies that introduced pocket camcorders at the trade show included Kodak, Samsung and Toshiba. They offered features such as three-dimensional (3D) recording, Wi-Fi connectivity and swivel displays. Sony and Vivatar also plan to launch their own pocket camcorders.

The article offers brief information on three-dimensional camcorders including a dual-lens 1080p model from DXG, the GZ-HM960 from JVC, and Sony's 3D Handycam.

The article previews several new camcorders including the Vixia R series of high definition camcorders from Canon, Haier's DV-E58, and the Everio GZ-HM550 from JVC.

The article announces the introduction of the Everio camcorder from JVC.

The article evaluates the Xacti line of SD card-based camcorders from Sanyo, including FH1, HD2000 and TH1.

The article evaluates several flash-based video cameras, including the Action HD GVS from Aiptek, the HD888 from ISonic and the ZX1 from Kodak.

The article reports that a high definition (HD) version of Flip Mino camcorder will be supplied by Pure Digital to its dealers in the U.S. The new unit, which can record 60 minutes of 720 frames per second video, will cost $299. Aside from the said camcorder, an on-board software called Flipshare for the camcorder will be introduced to the market.

The article reports on the entry of camera manufacturer Kodak into the post-capture market. According to marketing director Phil Scott, the company is looking for ways to extend the brand into new digital categories for its growth. He added that their push for new categories is triggered by what they think as an explosion of the post-capture side of the market. In July 2008, the company launched its Zi6 pocket camcorder and media player. It is indicated that Kodak has no plans to compete with YouTube in the online video sharing market.

The article introduces the SC-MX20 camcorder from Samsung.

The article reports on the move of JVC, Panasonic and Sony to expand their Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) camcorder lines. JVC will ship its first high-definition (HD) Everio camcorders in August 2008, and according to the company, the camcorders feature new complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors with a proprietary interpolation technology. Meanwhile, Panasonic will ship its first HD camcorders, the HDC-SD100 and HS100, to dealers in September. On the other hand, Sony will ship its HDR-CX12 camcorder with smile shutter technology also in August.

The article evaluates the XL H1S and the XL H1A camcorders from Canon.

The article evaluates several high definition (HD) camcorders including Scarlet from Red, the GY-HD200UB ProHD of JVC and the PMW-EX3 from Sony.

This article reports on the move of camcorder makers to focus on high definition and solid state recording, particularly to flash memory. According to The NPD Group, it is the solid camcorders which are growing the fastest. Through September, solid-state camcorders made up a quarter of all unit sales. Camcorder makers plan to introduce flash-memory-based camcorders. Canon will launch its first flash-memory-based camcorders, including models with embedded flash storage and the Vixia brand for its consumer high-definition models.

The article evaluates the GZ-HD3 HD camcorder from JVC.

The article evaluates the Net-Sharing Cam-GC1 video camera from Sony.

The article announces the release of the new Hitachi camcorder, capable of recording directly to Blu-ray discs. Hitachi also announced a hybrid model of the product, which is capable of recording high definition video in Blu-ray discs and a 30 gigabyte hard disc drive. The products will be released in October 2007 and will feature 5.3 megapixel Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor sensors. The disc-based DZBD70A is worth $1,299 while the hybrid DZBD7HA costs $1,499. According to Jeff Fotchman, consumer group national sales and marketing manager of the company, the price points of their products will keep Blu-ray disc camcorders as a premium in the camcorder segment.

The article evaluates AVDHD-based high-definition camcorders from Panasonic.

The article evaluates SR5C and SR8 high-definition camcorders from Sony and offers information on features and advantages.

The article provides information on the HD2 high-definition, flash-based video recorder planned to be launched by Sanyo at the International Consumers Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2007.

The article focuses on the features of the two new high-definition camcorders from Panasonic, the HDC-SD1 and the HDC-DX1.

The article reports that household electronics company Hitachi is planning to introduce a Blu-ray Disc camcorder and a hybrid HDD/DVD model in the U.S. market in 2007. It is also considering a model in the AVCHD format or one with similar technology. The company is targeting a $1,500 price point for the Blu-ray camcorder. The company's high definition camcorders will record in 1,080i. The AVCHD specification was developed by Panasonic and Sony as a means to bring 1,080i HD recording to market before Blu Ray technology could be adequately downsized for consumer camcorders.

The article describes the SDR-S150 camcorder from Panasonic Co. The unit will include a 2 gigabyte (GB) SD card and will work with the 4GB SDHC card. Using the 4GB SDHC, the camcorder can record up to 3 hours and 20 minutes of video in LP mode. The camcorder is a 3CCD model with a 10x optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens with optical image stabilization and offers a 2.8inch LCD, PictBridge compatibility and can double as a Web camera.

The article reports on the decline in the sales of MiniDV camcorders in the market through May 2006. The product made up 49 percent of dollar sales during the period. The sales decline is attributed to the arrival of new formats for camcorders such as the HDD and DVD models. DVD camcorders accounted for 29 percent of units during the period while HDD, upon its launch, accounted for 6 percent of unit sales and 9 percent of dollar sales. MiniDVD camcorders lackluster sales is also blamed in its lower average selling price.

The article reports on the launch by Thomson Corp., in partnership with Pure Digital, of the RCA EZ101 flash-memory-based MPEG-4 recorder in the U.S. in May 2006. The product features a Universal Serial Bus port for transferring images. Such images can be brought to Pure Digital partner retailers. Thomson business development director Rich Phipps said that the usage scenarios for such product are quite different from a traditional camcorder. He added that it is an impulse camcorder used more like a digital still camera.