Hitachi Planning Blu-ray, Hybrid Camcorders.

Authors :: Scoblete, Greg
Source :: TWICE: This Week in Consumer Electronics. 10/23/2006, Vol. 21 Issue 23, p4-4. 1/5p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: 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.