Canon MD101 Digital Camcorder
November 30, 2008
Canon again attracts your attention through their new product. Every
product, which comes from Canon is unique in its capability and in structure. Canon MD101 Digital Camcorder is a unique product from the producers.
Uniqueness
The dimension of the system is 57 x 92 x 119 mm and its weight is 375gm. This digital system brings perfect clarity for its output. It is a video system with the CCD sensor type. The resolution of the sensor is 800000 pixels. Optical zoom of the lens is 30x and its digital zoom is 800x. Focal length of the lens is 2.6 to 78 mm. The minimum focusing length is 10mm. The maximum aperture of the lens is f2.0 to f4.4. The focal adjustment can be done manually and automatically. Image stabilizer of the camcorder is electronic and image processor is DIGIC DV. The LCD screen with 112000 pixels resolution provides clarity to the screen. The size of the screen is 0.35. The maximum shutter speed of the device is 1/2000 second and the minimum speed is 1/6 second.
The special effects supported by this Canon digital camcorder are black & white, Sepia, Art, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, colour mask and mirror. The Shooting Programs of the camcorder are Spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, sports mode, sunset, beach and snow. In this back ground you can take clear photos with this system .The image effect can be seen in vivid, neutral and in soft skin detail. Review and recording searcher are available. White balance of the system is available in three modes namely custom, automatic and preset.
Recording mode of this camcorder is LP mode. PCM digital stereo system is attached to this device and its range is 16-bit in 2 channels and 12-bit in 4 channels. Microphone is used as input device to capture the sound. A Lithium ion battery supports this system for power. The life time of the battery depend on the recording time. In recording time battery will get 5hr life time. It is a long life time than other systems.
Canon MD101 Digital Video Camcorder invites you to have better recording and new experience in shooting. This camcorder will be a good asset for you.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon MD101 Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 375gm |
| Dimensions | 57 x 92 x 119 mm |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 800000 pixels |
| Effective Still Resolution | 540 Kpix |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes |
| Media Type | Mini DV |
| Supported Colour | Colour |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/6″ |
| Min Illumination | 2 lux |
| Digital Zoom | 800x |
| Recording Speed | SP, LP |
| Shooting Modes | Spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow |
| Special Effects | Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Mirror, Neutral, Vivid, wave, Cube, Colour Mask, ball, Soft, Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Mirror, Neutral, Vivid, wave, Cube, ball |
| Image Stabiliser | Electronic |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/6 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Indoor, outdoor |
| Microphone Type | Built-in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Power Device | Power adapter - external |
| Battery Supported | Lithium ion |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Focal Length | 2.6 to 78 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Aperture | f2.0 to f4.4 |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power Save | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD display - 2.7″ - colour |
| Display Format | 112,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | 1 x microphone, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x DC power input |
| Accessories | |
| Camcorder batteries | Yes |
| Power adapter | Yes |
| AC cable | Yes |
| STV-250N stereo video cable | Yes |
JVC Everio GZ-MG330R Digital Camcorder
November 29, 2008
Earlier camcorders came in huge sizes and featuring limited functions.
However, with the development of technology these units have changed drastically. Many brands and models have been introduced in the market in the last few years. JVC Everio GZ-MG330R Digital Camcorder reflects all the factors that need to be included in a modern camcorder.
Features and Technicalities
It easily fits in your palm as it has a compact dimension of (Width) 2.1 in, (Depth) 4.4 in and (Height) 2.7 in. The unit weighs just 11.1 oz thus you ca easily carry it along with you. Attractive red colour adds style to this unit. The 2.7″ LCD display is an important feature of the device that needs mentioning. This TFT active matrix rotating display supports 112,000 pixels resolution which give feedbacks of your takings.
Qualitative performance
Enhanced clarity is made possible with 800 Kpix sensor resolutions. Camcorder effective video and still resolutions are 400 Kpix and 0.4 Mpix respectively. You are entitled to widescreen video capturing. Hard disk drive is the media type. CCD being the optical sensor senses the image properly. Optical sensor size is 1/6″.
Digital photo mode is the shooting mode portrayed with Spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, sports mode, twilight mode, and snow as the shooting programs. Electronic stabiliser stabilises the images for enhanced performance. Exposure modes can be automatically set by the unit or it can be programmed. The files are stored as MPEG-2 for Digital Video Format and JPEG is the still image format.
The provided hard disc drive has a capacity of 30 GB which means it has mass storage area. Lens determines the overall functioning of the unit. Konica Minolta is the manufacturer of the lens and it the lens type is Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 77 mm - f/1.8-4 which offers qualitative performance. Integrated lens shield protects the lens from damage. The focal length is calculated as 2.2 mm - 77 mm. Focus adjustments can be done manually or set automatically by the device. Motorised drive is the zoom adjustments which cater to effective zoom functions. Optical zoom featured is 35x and 800x is the digital zoom.
Self timer supported is from 2 seconds to 10 seconds. Digital Still Camera Function is included in the device. Functions such as Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, PictBridge support and Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording makes the device unique.
Microphone is integrated in the unit. Stereo is the microphone operation mode that captures effective sounds. Effective connections are made available with connectors like USB, composite video/audio output and DC power input.
Drivers & Utilities, JVC Digital Photo Navigator and Cyberlink DVD Solution are the software featured in the unit. As an additional you get Camcorder shoulder strap with which you can easily carry the unit. A/V cable is provided along with this digital camcorder. A JVC BN-VF808U Li-ion rechargeable battery gives the essential power to the device and external is the power adaptor.
In short JVC Everio GZ-MG330R Digital Video Camcorder does the recordings, and capturing effectively.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | JVC |
| Model | JVC Everio GZ-MG330R Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 11.1 oz |
| Dimensions | (Width) 2.1 in, (Depth) 4.4 in and (Height) 2.7 in |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 800 Kpix |
| Effective Still Resolution | 0.4 Mpix |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes |
| Media Type | Hard disk drive |
| Supported Colour | Colour |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/6″ |
| Digital Zoom | 800 x |
| Shooting Modes | Digital photo mo |
| Image Stabiliser | Electronic |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/2 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Manual automatic |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Fine, cloudy, halogen |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-2 |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Microphone Type | Inbuilt |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Power Device | External |
| Battery Supported | 1 x JVC BN-VF808U Li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Memory Type | |
| Hard Drive | Yes |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Focal Length | 2.2 mm - 77 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Manual automatic |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Aperture | f/1.8-4 |
| Optical Zoom | 35 x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorised |
| Filter Size | 30.5 mm |
| Lens Manufacturer | Konica Minolta |
| Extra Features | |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Digital noise reduction | Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Yes |
| DPOF support | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | 2.7″ LCD display |
| Display Format | 112000.0 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x microSD |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Camcorder shoulder strap | Yes |
| USB cable | Yes |
| A/V cable | Yes |
Panasonic NVGS80EBS Digital Camcorder
November 28, 2008
One amongst the leading electronic device giants Panasonic reveals its new
handy electronic marvel – the Panasonic NVGS80EBS Digital Camcorder. This small wonder weighs about 450 grams without battery and has dimensions of 72.6mm x 136mm x 78.5mm. With a 0.166 inches CCD optical image sensor, the Panasonic Digital Camcorder has a 2.7 inches widescreen LCD display bringing out the true natural image in 123,000 pixels. It has DV out, Analogue out and USB interfaces and Stereo zoom microphone with wind filter.
Silver Light
The Panasonic NVGS80EBS Digital Camcorder features a Panasonic Mega OIS image stabiliser with a 32x optical zoom, 32x – 1000x digital zoom and 0.3 mega pixel VGA still images. This digital camcorder has a dazzling effective video resolution of 540K pixels (16:9) and a sensor resolution of 800K pixels supporting the MPEG (Mini DV) recording formats with SP, LP recording modes and video capture resolution of 0.54 Mega Pixel.
The unit is equipped with a sensitivity of 2 lux that enables the user to film video sequences even under low lighting conditions. The camcorder has a quick start mode that makes it ready-to-use within 1.7 seconds. The unit also has a programmed auto exposure modes (Landscape, sports, portrait) with a USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity and a long lasting Li-ion rechargeable battery.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic NVGS80EBS Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 450gm |
| Dimensions | 72.6mm x 136mm x 78.5 mm |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 800,000 pixels |
| Effective Still Resolution | 540,000 pixels |
| Widescreen Video Capture | 2.7 inches |
| Media Type | Mini DV |
| Supported Colour | Colour |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/ 6 inches |
| Min Illumination | 2 lux |
| Digital Zoom | 1000x |
| Recording Speed | SP, LP |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/50 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed, Automatic |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Indoor, outdoor |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG |
| Still Image Format | VGA |
| Microphone Type | Built-in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Power Device | Power adaptor – external |
| Battery Supported | Li-ion |
| Battery Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - f/1.8-3.7 |
| Focal Length | 2.3 mm – 73.6 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8-3.7 |
| Optical Zoom | 32x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorized drive |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Auto Power Save | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7″ - colour |
| Display Format | 123, 000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/I .LINK) |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Tapes and disks | Yes |
| Camcorder batteries | Yes |
| Carrying bags | Yes |
Sanyo Xacti CG-9 Digital Camcorder
November 27, 2008
Sanyo is one of the companies that come up with very high quality products.
The new Sanyo Xacti CG-9 Digital Camcorder is one of the new and stylish products of their collection and this device helps you to take high quality videos and photos. With an internal memory of 40MB you can store a lot of photos and videos in it. One of the very attractive features of this model is that it helps you to print pictures directly with the PictBridge feature.
Main attraction
The new Sanyo Xacti CG-9 9.1MP Digital Camcorder supports digital video and still image stabilization. Product comes out with a built in flash in it. It supports high quality stereo recording function too. With the wind noise reduction function, it helps in reducing the noise of the wind during your recording function. Using this camcorder you can take still images when recording video, without stopping or pausing video.
This camcorder can be easily connected to VCR or to a DVD recorder. The ‘talking navigation function’ informs the user about the current settings. The included ‘Super Macro’ function helps to take the close up to 1cm. Supported video format of the product is MPEG-4 that gives you exceptional picture clarity. Card capacity of this device is up to 32 gigabytes. Image sensor of this camcorder is CMOS with a size of 9.1-mega pixels.
Other supporting details
The supported Facer Chaser Function recognizes and automatically focuses up to 12 faces in each still image. Sequential Photo Setting helps to take 10 photos in rapid succession with a shutter speed of 5 frames per second. This camcorder has a high power optical zoom of 5x and it has a digital zoom of 12x. Device comes with a high clarity 2.5-inch amorphous silicon TFT Liquid Crystal display. To shoot large crowds and in small rooms, the display flips out from the camera and rotates making it easier for you to shoot.
Lens aperture supported by the device is 3.5. Shutter speed for still photos is 1/4 - 1/1000 sec and for video clips are 1/30 to 1/10000 sec. Self-timer of the unit is for 2 or 10 seconds.
This Sanyo digital camcorder has dimensions of 2.9 (W) x 4.0 (H) x 1.5 (D) inches. The approximate weight of this camcorder is 7 oz. Maximum resolution on the memory card is 4000 x 3000 pixels. The built in stereo microphone gives you high quality sound. Supported computer interface is USB 2.0. Software supplied is Photo and video editing software.
Shooting mode of the unit is sports, portrait, landscape, night, snow and sand, fireworks, indoor photo and quick face detection in photo mode. White balance supported is automatic TTL and pre-sets. The white balance presets are overcast, sunny, artificial light, indoor photo, and manual. Included accessories are Lithium battery, power cable, charger, USB cable, AV cable, lens cap.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sanyo |
| Model | Sanyo - Xacti CG-9 Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 7oz |
| Dimensions | 2.9 x 4.0 x 1.5 |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 9 mega pixels |
| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.33″ |
| Digital Zoom | 12x |
| Shooting Modes | Sports, portrait, landscape, night, snow and sand, fireworks, indoor photo, quick face detection in photo mode |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/4 |
| Exposure Modes | Yes |
| White Balance | Automatic TTL, pre-sets |
| White Balance Presets | Overcast, sunny, artificial light, indoor photo, manual |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-4 |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Microphone Type | Built in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Power Device | Battery |
| Battery Supported | Lithium battery |
| Memory Type | |
| Flash Memory | 40MB |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Lens Aperture | 3.5 |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | TFT Liquid Crystal Display |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | USB |
| Expansion Slots | Yes |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Lithium battery | Yes |
| Power cable | Yes |
| Charger | Yes |
| USB cable | Yes |
| AV cable | Yes |
| Lens cap | Yes |
Samsung VP-D371 Digital Camcorder
November 26, 2008
Samsung VP-D371 Digital Camcorder helps you to record your
memorable moments with a digital touch. Media type of this unit is Mini DV. It has dimensions of (W) 5.5cm x (D) 11.9cm x (H) 9.4cm.
Product summary
Samsung VP-D371 MiniDV Digital Camcorder has a CCD optical sensor and the sensor size is 1/6″. To bring the far objects very closer this device supports a digital zoom of 1200x. Sensor resolution of the unit is 0.8 Mega pixels. Image stabilizer of this product is Digital. Video capture resolution of the product is 0.48 MP. Recording speed supported by the device is SP and LP. Supported audio format is PCM Stereo. This camcorder comes with an internal microphone.
Analogue video format of the unit is PAL. Shooting programs supported are Sand & snow, spotlight, portrait mode, hi-speed shutter and sports lesson. The supported special effect are Negative, Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Mirror and Emboss. This Samsung camcorder has a maximum shutter speed of 1/10000 sec and a minimum shutter speed of 1/60 sec. Exposure modes supported is Programme and automatic. White balance of the product is Custom, automatic, presets and the presets are Indoor and outdoor.
Lens System
The device comes with a zoom lens. Maximum focal length of the lens is 2.3 mm - 75.9-mm. The focus adjustment can be done automatically as well as manually. TTL contrast detection is the auto focus supported. The minimum focus range is 50 cm and the macro focus range is 1-50cm. Lens aperture is F/1.6-4.3. Zoom adjustment is Motorized drive.
Camcorder comes with a 2.5” colour LCD TFT display. The display form factor is rotating and the display format is 112,000 pixels. For easy carrying, this has a total weight of only 0.24 kg. Rechargeable Li ion battery is used with this device.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung VP-D371 Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 0.24kg |
| Dimensions | 5.5 cm x 11.9 cm x 9.4 cm |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 0.8 Mega pixels |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/6 in |
| Media type | Mini DV |
| Digital Zoom | 1200x |
| Recording Speed | SP, LP |
| Shooting Modes | Sand & snow, spotlight, portrait mode, hi-speed shutter, sports lesson |
| Special Effects | Negative, Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Mirror, Emboss |
| Image Stabiliser | Electronic |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/10000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/60 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| Microphone Type | Built in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Power Device | Battery |
| Battery Supported | Yes |
| Battery Details | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Focal Length | 2.3 mm - 75.9 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.6-4.3 |
| Optical Zoom | 34 x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorized drive |
| Extra Features | |
| Built-in speaker | Yes |
| Date/time stamp | Yes |
| Display brightness control | Yes |
| Auto Power Save | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5″ - colour |
| Display Format | 112,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | USB |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| A/V Cable | Yes |
| Shoulder Strap | Yes |
| Lithium Propriety Battery | Yes |
| AC Power Adapter | Yes |
| Battery Pack | Yes |

