Greenhouse launches camcorder for women

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on November 12th, 2009

Greenhouse launches camcorder for womenHere’s yet another gadget aimed at women from a company who thinks that making it look like a cute little purse will have them selling like hotcakes. It looks soft and frilly and goes with your bag so of course you’ll love it right? Probably not.

Japan-based electronics maker Greenhouse has announced the GHV-DV30HDLXW/P today, a video camera specifically designed for women. Obviously. It’s available in two colors, white and…pink. Buyers will also get a cute pouch to match the color of the camera.

Tachyon XC Micro helmet cam breaks cover

Posted in Camcorders by Shane McGlaun on November 3rd, 2009

tachyonxc-sbThere are all sorts of sports where watching tapes of what you did right and wrong can help you improve. There are also sports where just getting film of someone crashing or doing something stupid is fun to watch. Whatever the case may be, Tachyon has unveiled new and very small camcorder that it claims to be the world’s smallest helmet cam.

The camera is called the XC Micro and it measures 3.8 x 1.4 x 1.8 and weighs 3.7 ounces. It can be attached to goggles, helmets, dashboards and other locations for filming. Power is from a pair of AAA batteries and lasts for four hours of shooting.

Memorex unveils MyVideo camcorder

Posted in Memorex by Shane McGlaun on October 16th, 2009

memorexmyvideoWith the success of the Flip line of compact and cheap camcorders, there are lots of other manufacturers jumping into the market with very similar products. The latest of these products is the Memorex MyVideo camcorders. Both an HD and a non-HD version are available.

The devices have integrated USB ports and one-touch recording. Editing software is included for uploading of video to sharing websites like Facebook and YouTube. The camcorder can also play video directly to a TV set and can capture still shots as well as video.

Zoom Q3 pocket camcorder ships to America

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on October 15th, 2009

Zoom Q3 mini camcorder with pro micZoom’s Q3 Video recorder is touted as being the first and only handheld video recorder to record HD audio, and in it’s class it is certainly a unique offering. It caught our eye back in July, but now the Q3 has finally begun to ship to consumers.

The device records 24-bit/48 kHz audio using a pair of condenser microphones and is powered by two AA cells and captures video at 640 x 480 (30fps). It also sports a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 LCD and an SDHC card slot.

Next-generation Flip MinoHD available

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on October 14th, 2009

Next-generation Flip MinoHD availableThose of you in the market for a new pocket camcorder can now check out the new Flip MinoHD camcorder for $229. It sports a new design and will provide 2-hours of recording time, with a high-resolution display for playback.

Some other features include 8GB of internal memory, recording resolutions up to 1,280 x 720, an omni-directional microphone, built-in speaker, HDMI output and 2x digital zoom. Not too bad for the price. It comes bundled with FlipShare, which lets you upload videos directly to Facebook without a computer, which is pretty handy.

JVC unveils new PICSIO GC-FM1 camcorder

Posted in JVC by Shane McGlaun on October 13th, 2009

jvcpicso-sgJVC announced a new camcorder today that we have heard about before called the Picsio GC-FM1. The camcorder is aimed directly at the folks who like an easy to use camcorder that can upload directly to YouTube and other video sharing sites online.

The camera can record full 1080p HD video resolution with 4x digital zoom. The cam can also snap 8MP still shots and comes in three colors including black ice, blue steel, and purple passion. The back of the camera is a geometric pattern that looks like the shiny side of those metallic stickers.

Car Cam Voyager is a Black Box for your car

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on October 4th, 2009

Car Cam Voyager is a Black Box for your carIt would be pretty handy to have a black box for your car, just like airplanes have. That way if you got into an accident, saw a crime being committed or got beaten up by a cop for no good reason, you would have a record of the event.

That’s basically what the Car Cam Voyager does. It acts like a black box. It’s the first video camera for the car that allows you to record what is happening in real time while you’re driving. The device can display captured video on the 2-inch 320×240 screen and can record up to 48 hours of video on the road to a 32GB microSD card.

JVC Picsio GC-FM 1 camcorder does 1080p HD video

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on September 27th, 2009

JVC Picsio GC-FM 1 camcorder does 1080p HD videoJVC wants a piece of the Flip market, so its unveiled the rather attractive and shiny Picsio GC-FM1. It’s more than just a good looking compact camcorder, though. It sports an 8-megapixel sensor and can capture 1080p HD video. No built in memory here, but it shoots to SDHC cards so you can easily add more storage if you need to.

You’d think that JVC would include a card in the box to get you started, but no such luck. So, you’ll need one. Movies are in H.264 format and you can put them directly on YouTube. The device also features digital image stabilization and you can expect 96 minutes from a single charge.

Predator VX360 wearable, waterproof camcorder unveiled

Posted in Camcorders by Shane McGlaun on September 21st, 2009

predatorvx360Extreme sports fans like to show people all the crazy stuff that they do from sky diving to swimming with five four year olds at once (which I assure you is very extreme) the catch is most cameras can’t stand up to the rigors of this type of use. What these people need is a camera like the Predator VX360.

The VX360 is a wearable camcorder that is water resistant and aimed directly at the extreme sports market. The camera is waterproof to three meters and robust enough to survive impact with rock and the salt from seawater.

Toshiba Camelia S10 Ducati edition camcorder

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on September 17th, 2009

Toshiba Camelia S10 Ducati edition camcorderLast week it was the U500 laptop and now Toshiba has unveiled another device born of its partnership with the Italian bike manufacturer. The pocket sized Cameila S10 camcorder.

Boasting a 5 megapixel sensor it can record video at 1080p and also sports a 4GB card which can hold up to 60 minutes of video. After you’ve recorded your masterpiece, videos can be uploaded directly to Youtube. The Camelia S10 Ducati camcorder also has a 2.5 inch TFT screen, but sadly no HDMI port.

JVC launches GZ-HM400 camcorder

Posted in JVC by Shane McGlaun on September 14th, 2009

jvchm400-sgCamcorders are very popular today despite the fact that many digital cameras can take HD resolution video. Many people realize that a dedicated camcorder offers much better video resolution that what you get from a digital camera.

JVC announced a new high-end camcorder called the GZ-HM400 that offers full 1080p HD video recording and Face Detection for up to 16 faces. The camera has the ability to export video with one touch to YouTube or iTunes.

Aiptek PenCAM Trio HD with OLED display

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2009

Aiptek PenCAM Trio HD with OLED DisplayPocket camcorders keep getting smaller, even when you think they can’t shrink anymore. Aiptek’s latest pocket camcorder is one of the smallest we’ve seen yet that can shoot HD video. It also sports a 1.1-inch OLED screen on the back so you can preview your footage.

Some other features include the ability to shoot video at 720p30 and take 5 megapixel stills, with 4GB of internal memory, which will hold about two hours of footage. If you are into YouTube, you can upload straight from the camera’s Windows-only software, or pump it out to your TV through the HDMI port.

Exemode Yashica DV-535HD camcorder

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on August 25th, 2009

Exemode Yashica DV-535HD camcorderExemode has introduced the Yashica DV-535HD camcorder. The DV-535HD can record 1080p 30fps HD video at an affordable price. It will debut in Japan on September 11th, retailing for around $263. Don’t let the price fool you, the DV-535HD doesn’t sacrifice performance.

It features an optical 5x zoom, a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor and a touch-sensitive 3″ LCD display. All of your video recordings are stored in AVI file format for easy migration to wherever you want them and you can save all of your recorded content onto an SDHC memory card up to 32GB.

Wi-Spi EX30: Nightvision Camcorder w/ Wireless Monitor

Posted in Spy Gear by Conner Flynn on August 13th, 2009

Wi-Spi EX30: Nightvision Camcorder w/ Wireless MonitorThis device will give you some peace of mind while you slack off at work. The Wi-Spi EX30 features an ultra-thin Wireless LCD Video Monitor that lets you see what’s happening in the next room, outside your cubicle, or even behind you while you’re working. You don’t want your boss sneaking up on you after all.

Just mount it on the side of your computer monitor and you’ll be able to visually see when anyone approaches. The Wi-Spi’s camera is smaller than a pack of cigarettes and will wirelessly stream footage back to the LCD screen, which is cool. But it can also simultaneously record footage onto an SD card.

Tachyon 2010 XC camera launches

Posted in Camcorders by Shane McGlaun on August 5th, 2009

tachyonxc-sbI am a fan of motorsports like drag racing and motocross. One of the coolest types of video on YouTube and other sites are the sort shot from inside the cockpit or on the helmet of people during their favorite motorsport.

A company called Tachyon has announced the 2010 model of its XC camcorder will be shipping in mid-September. The camera is designed to be shockproof, offer a wide field of view, and superior light gathering capability for good images.





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