Amazon has started selling a special deal on the Aiptek A-HD 720p 8MP CMOS HD camcorder for only $80. In case you didn’t know, this HD camcorder can record 1280 × 720 resolution video at 30fps (H.264). You can also connect this camcorder to any TV/VCR or DVD player to record videos, pictures and audio. Other features include a 5MP CMOS sensor, a 2X digital zoom with fixed focus, and charges via USB or AC adapter without having to remove the battery.
Samsung has added a new color option ‘purple’ to its ultra compact HD camcorder, the HMX-U10. This new color version is available exclusively from BestBuy for a suggested retail price of $179.99. As a reminder, this pocket-sized camcorder is packed with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor (10MP), a 2-inch LCD screen and offers full-HD video recording at 1920 x 1080 resolution.
This compact camera allows you to capture both full motion video in AVI format as well as digital still images in 800 x 600 resolution. It features a 0.5-megapixel CMOS sensor, an 8MB of internal memory, a USB 1.1 interface and a built-in microphone for video conference. The Ezonics EZ-802 EZMega Cam retails for $63.99.
This stylish camera features an auto-focus, auto-exposure F/2.8 lens for capturing high-quality pictures even in low light conditions along with a dual-element noise-suppressing microphone that delivers crystal clear audio. This lightweight camera also records full-motion video in 640 x 480 resolution at 30 frames per second in 24-bit color, and is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows as well as Linux operating systems.
The camera provides only a 5MP CMOS sensor that can capture a VGA video at 30fps. Measuring 110mm x 66mm x 48mm, this retro digicam also has a 2.4-inch LCD display, a 32MB of internal memory and support both SDHC and SD cards.
The camera combines two CCD sensors and Fujinon lenses to create a single symmetrical image. The company also released a special stereoscopic LCD photo frame in the form of the Fujifilm Real 3D V1. This 3D viewer has an 8-inch LCD screen that allows you to display and playback 3D images without wearing 3D glasses. The FinePix Real 3D W1 is priced at around $600.
Measuring only 53mm x 97mm x 17mm and weighing just 95 grams, this compact camera sports an 8-megapixel sensor for taking digital still images, a 2-inch LCD display, an SD/SDHC memory card slot, an HDMI output and has the capability to record 1080p HD video at 2.03-megapixel in MPEG-4 or AVC/H.254 format. In addition, it also supports 720p, VGA and QVGA video modes. The PICSIO GC-FM 1 is available in three different colors: blue, black and pink for a retail price of £170 (about $271).
Samsung has unveiled the SC-X105L sports camcorder that comes with the rubber-coated encasement. This camcorder is also HD ready with a 720×480 format and has an internal memory of 1GB. Other features include a 10X optical zoom, a 100X digital zoom, and a 2-inch LCD screen.
his rugged camcorder is waterproof to three meters deep and capable of surviving crashes and rock impacts as well as the effects of seawater. The whole set consists of a recording unit complete with an integrated color LCD screen for watching video footage playback strapped to an armband and an eyeball camera which is worn around the head.
The Instax Mini 7S is the latest instant-film camera from Fujifilm. This compact and lightweight camera uses Fujifilm’s Mini Instax 2-inch by 3-inch film with a printed area of 1.8 inches by 2.4 inches. The camera also features a built-in flash for low-lighting shooting, a 1/60 second electronic shutter, a LED exposure indicator and ISO up to 800. The Instax Mini 7S is now available for purchase for $95.99, while the film retails for $19.99 for a 10-pack.
The Samyang 14mm f2.8 lens provides a 114 angle-of-view for full-frame and film bodies while cropped-sensor DSLR get only 60-percent of that angle-of-view. The high-quality lens is made of 14 elements including two ED and two hybrid-aspherical lenses. The Samyang 14mm f2.8 Lens also has a minimum distance of 28cm. It is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony and Minolta DSLR cameras.
Designed for filming action in extreme conditions, the Tachyon XC comes with multiple mounting systems that can connect the camera to goggles, helmets, sporting equipment, dashboards and more, accommodating all adventure enthusiasts. This helmet camera also comes equipped with a shockproof battery system to keep the camera’s batteries locked and secure, so video can survive the shocks of the most adverse situations. Meanwhile, the Tachyon XC 3D system consists of two XC cameras, a 3D mount, 3D glasses and Tachyon’s proprietary 3D Movie Maker software (for Mac or Windows) that integrates the right and the left video files into a single 3D video that can be uploaded onto popular video sharing sites.
DXG Technology comes back with its new high definition all-weather camcorder in the form of the DXG-125VR. Made of a sturdy rubber case, this rugged camcorder can withstand bumps and drops, and has the capability to capture both full 1280 x 720 resolution HD video at 30fps as well as 3-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). It also sports a 2-inch TFT screen with 480 x 240 resolution, a 128MB of internal memory, a microSDHC card slot, a USB 2.0 interface, an AV jack, an HDMI output and a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Toshiba has collaborated with Ducati to release the Camelia S10 Ducati Edition camcorder. The video recorder comes jam packed with a 5-megapixel sensor and can record video at 1080p. The Toshiba Camelia S10 Ducati Edition also supports a 4GB card which can hold up to 60-minutes of video. You can also upload your recorded videos directly to Youtube. The Camelia S10 Ducati camcorder also has a 2.5-inch TFT screen, but sadly there is no HDMI port.
Chinavasion has started to sell a new spy gadget in the form of the Screw Spy Camera. The camera is hidden behind what looks like a standard screw. It can be mounted behind a wall, so it looks just like an ordinary screw. If you are interested, you can purchase the Screw Spy camera for £29.34 ($48).
