Sanyo comes back to the camcorders market by releasing the new ultra slim dual-camcorder, the Xacti DMX-SH11. This video recorder features a 3.5MP CMOS sensor with a 35mm wide angle lens. What’s more, the camera also provides a superb 30X “Advanced Zoom” function and a Full HD video recording mode. Additional specs include a 16GB of internal memory, Eye-Fi and SDXC cards compatibility, a mini HDMI port, and “Sound Zoom” technology. The Sanyo Xacti DMX-SH11 retails for 60,000 Yen or around $669. [Newlaunches via Digital Camera Blog]
Exemode today introduced an affordable high definition camcorder, the Yashica DVC525HD. Priced at only 9980 Yen ($111), the DVC525HD boasts a 5.17MP CMOS sensor and records video in AVI (Motion JPEG) at 720/30p. Weighing at 218grams, the camcorder also supports a 2.4-inch LCD display and a 128MB of storage capacity, which is expandable via SDHC cards (up to 16GB). [Exemode via Digital Camera Blog]
Otas comes back to the wearable gadget market by releasing the MG-F566V spy glasses and music player combo. The gadget allows you to listen to your favorite music and spy on your friends at the same time. The Otas MG-F566V is able to record video in VGA at 12fps and capture still pictures in 1280×1024 resolution. Its music player supports MP3 and WMA file formats. You can save all of your favorite music files on its 4GB of internal memory. [Product Page]
Here is good news for those who are living in the US. ZOOM has recently announced the availability of the Q3 Handy Video recorder in the US market. Priced at $249, the camcorder captures video at 640 x 480 (30fps) and records 24-bit/48 kHz audio via a pair of condenser microphones. The ZOOM Q3 draws its power from two AA batteries. Other features include a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 LCD display and an SDHC card slot. [SamsonTech via Digital Camera Blog]
Medion has entered the rugged pocket camcorder market by releasing the Medion S47000 pocket camcorder. As a competitor to the Flip Ultra HD and the Creative Vado HD, this portable camcorder is able to record 720p quality MOV files that can be previewed on its 2-inch LCD display. The Medion S47000 has a 90MB of internal memory, USB and HDMI connections, and an SDHC card slot for storage expansion. You can buy the Medion S47000 Rugged Pocket camcorder for around $150 – $200 each. [Pocket-lint]
You can now pre-order the second generation Vado HD pocket camcorder from Creative. The gadget comes with new Vado Central for Mac OS X, which will feature video transferring and direct to iMovie importing of Vado videos. The new Vado Central will be available for download in early September and is compatible with all previous Vado and Vado HD models. The second generation of Vado HD is available in two new color combinations, a 4GB glossy white with green accents, which holds up to 60 minutes of video and an 8GB glossy black with red accents, which holds up to 120 minutes of video. The 4GB and 8GB models are priced at $179.99 and $199.99, respectively. [Press Release via Digital Camera Blog]
Exemode will launch its Yashica DV-535HD camcorder that is able to record 1080p 30fps HD video. This affordable HD video recorder boasts a 5x optical zoom, a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD display. All video recordings are stored under the AVI file format for easy migration to other platforms. You can save all your recorded video on an SDHC memory card (up to 32GB). The Yashica DV-535HD will be launched on September 11th, 2009 for $263 a pop. [Tech-On! via Digital Camera Blog]
Canon USA has introduced a new flagship model to its 2009 VIXIA high-definition camcorder line, the VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. The camcorder features a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, Canon designed and manufactured 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, all of which allow the camcorder to produce breathtaking video and stunning 8.0MP photos. It also features Genuine Canon Face Detection, Instant AutoFocus, and the ability to record in 24p Cinema Mode or 30p Progressive Mode. In addition, Canon announced a new camcorder accessory, the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter for professional-level functionality when shooting from a tripod. The Canon Vixia HF S11 is tipped to arrive later next month for $1,500, while the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter retails for $120. [Press Release via Digital Camera Blog]
Kodak will release the new Zi8 HD ultra-portable camcorder in September 2009. As a successor to the Zi6 and the Zx1, the new Zi8 comes with a larger 2.5-inch LCD, a face recognition, an image stabilization, and a 1080p HD recording. Users can also upload pictures directly to YouTube and Facebook. In addition, the camcorder has a flip-out USB arm for connection to a computer. Available in blue, red, and black, the Kodak Zi8 retails for $179 a pop. [Gizmodo via Digital Camera Blog]
Samsung will launch the Samsung SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 entry-level camcorders in August 2009. Both video recorders can record up to 720 x 480 resolution and feature 65x “Intelli-Zoom” (52x optical zoom) lenses, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, upload-to-YouTube functionality, optical image stabilization to capture the moment perfectly even if your hands are shaking, and a HDMI port to connect to your HDTV. The Samsung SMX-K40 required an SD or SDHC card to store all recorded videos, meanwhile the Samsung SMX-K45 comes with a 32GB Solid State Drive. The Samsung SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 are priced at $329.99 and $499.99, respectively. Read more
