Check out the latest Full HD camcorder from Thanko, the HDDV-506. This compact camcorder sports a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 4x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch TFT LCD display, a 32MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and has the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 30fps as well as up to 12-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). The Thanko HDDV-506 sells for about $175.
Priced at just $105.45, this compact camcorder sports a 5-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CMOS image sensor, a 2x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch TFT LCD display, a 128MB of internal memory, an SD card slot (2GB card included), a USB 2.0 interface and is able to capture both 720 x 480p video at 30fps as well as up to 16-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode).
Finding yourself a new pocket camcorder with a reasonable price? If you do, why don’t you to check out the DDV-A700 from DigiLife. Powered by two AA batteries, this ultra-compact video camera sports a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor, an 8x digital zoom, a 2.4-inch TFT LCD display, a 64MB of internal memory, an SD/MMC card slot (up to 4GB), an MP3 player, a webcam function and has the ability to capture both 640 x 480 video at 30fps as well as 11-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). The DigiLife DDV-A700 sells for only $82.99.
Praktica has debuted its 14-megapixel compact digital camera namely the Praktica DCZ 14.1. The digicam boasts a a 3x optical lens with a 1/2.3 CCD sensor, a 2.7-inch TFT color monitor, a 32MB of built-in memory, a smile detection, PASM mode, a face tracking, a digital anti-shake, a blink detection and an intelligent scene mode. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. Each purchase comes with a USB cable, a CD driver, a camera pouch, a camera strap and a couple of AA batteries.
The new Sanyo VPC-E1403 is an affordable 14-megapixel digital compact camera with a metal housing and HD video recording capabilities. Movies are recorded at a frame rate of 30fps and a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, whereas for stills, there are a host of scene modes plus smile and blink detection on offer. Boasting a large, 3-inch TFT LCD screen, the Sanyo E1403 is available priced at €129 and comes with a three-year warranty.
Measuring 99mm x 56.8mm x 18.8mm, the new Sanyo VPC-E1403 is a 14-megapixel compact digital camera that can record videos at a frame rate of 30fps and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The digicam also boasts a 3-inch TFT LCD screen, an ISO sensitivity of up to 6400, an SD or SDHC card slot, a digital image stabilizer and a 3x optical zoom. The smile and blink recognition feature are included for perfect portraits. The camera recognizes smiling faces itself and takes the snap automatically, without you having to press the release. If someone blinks when the shutter closes, the photographer is alerted by the blink recognition and can take another shot. The Sanyo VPC-E1403 is priced at €129 ($157) with a three-year warranty.
Casio has updated its Exilim digital camera series with the new Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z670 digital camera. Designed to provide exceptional high quality videos and photographs, the EX-Z670 features a 12.1-megapixels sensor with a 4x optical zoom and a 27mm wide-angle lens. The camera adopts the Easy Mode function that allows beginners to capture professional quality photographs. Additional specs include a 2.7-inch TFT colour display with 230,400 pixels, a face detector and 23 “Best Shot” programs. In addition, the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z670 also has the YouTube Capture Mode, allowing you to easily share videos on Youtube. Available in black and pink, the Casio Exilim EX-Z670 retails for £99.99 ($148).
Praktica has announced a new point-and-shoot camera by unveiling the Luxmedia 12-04. Specs-wise, this compact camera sports a 12-megapixel image sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch TFT display, a 32MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot, Smile Detector, Intelligent Scene Mode, 24 Scene Modes and a voice recorder.
Here’s another affordable digital video camcorder for you to grab, the Winait K507. Priced at just $73.99, this compact camcorder sports a 1.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor, an 8x digital zoom lens, a 1.8-inch TFT LCD display, an SD/MMC card slot (up to 8GB), a USB 2.0 interface and has the ability to capture both 640 x 480 video at 30fps as well as 5-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode).
Here’s another affordable HD mini camcorder for you to bring home from DXG, the DXG-5B6V. This compact camcorder sports a 1/3.2-inch CMOS 5.0-megapixel image sensor, a 2.4-inch TFT display, a built-in 32MB flash memory, an SD/SDHC crd slot (up to 16GB), a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI output and has the ability to capture both 720p HD video at 30fps as well as up to 16-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode).
Samsung’s newest APS-C-based camera ‘NX5′ is finally official and will begin shipping later this month for 699 Euro (about $853). For your info, this interchangeable lens camera sports a 14.6-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, an electronic viewfinder, a 3-inch TFT LCD display, an SD card slot, an HDMI output and 720p HD video recording.
Here’s the latest point-and-shoot camera from Casio, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350. This compact camera sports a 12.1-megapixel image sensor, a 27mm wide-angle lens, a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch TFT color display. It also comes with a number of advanced features including Face Detection, 23 BEST SHOT programs and YouTube Capture mode for videos. The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350 is now available in Europe for 149 Euro (about $182).
Exemode has come out with another budget-friendly HD camcorder known as the DV330. Powered by three AAA batteries, the device boasts a 3.3-megapixel 1/4-inch CMOS image sensor, a 1.5-inch TFT LCD monitor, a 16MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 16GB), a USB 1.1 interface and a TV-out port. In terms of performance, it’s capable of capturing both 1280 x 720 HD video at 20fps as well as 5-megapixel digital still images. The Exemode DV330 is sold for 5,980 Yen (about $64).
Finding yourself a new pocket-sized video camera? Well, how about the Cold War Camera from Hammacher Schlemmer. Slightly larger than a pack of gum and weighs just over 2 ounces, this compact video camera features a 5.0-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 1 1/2-inch TFT display, a 128MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, a USB port and is able to capture both 640 x 480 video in AVI format as well as 2560 x 1920 digital still images.
Canon unveiled the latest Canon SD3500 IS or also known as the Digital IXUS 210 in Europe. Available in black, gold, silver and pink, the Canon SD3500 IS features a sculpted metal exterior, a 14.1-megapixel image sensor and a 24mm genuine Canon lens. The camera also supports a 3.5-inch PureColor II Touch TFT LCD, a 5x optical zoom, Face Detection, Smart Shutter, an HDMI out, a Touch AF, a tap control, and Smart Flash Exposure. Its card reader reads SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus and HC MMCplus.
