Archive for Video
Kitesurfing with the Kodak PlaySport Waterproof Pocket Video Camera
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May 21, 2010 – Here’s an awesome video that I was turned on to by Jennifer Cisney (@kodakCB on Twitter). The waterproof full HD Kodak PlaySport video camera was the perfect choice to create this high energy Kitesurfing video. Check it out! And be sure to watch it full screen in 720p HD.
You can purchase the Kodak PlaySport video camera from Amazon.com for around $149.00 but they have been running some pretty good sales you may want to check out. Read More→
Sony Working on New AVCHD Camcorder with Interchangeable Lens System
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May 15, 2010 - Sony is developing a new AVCHD high-definition camcorder featuring an interchangeable lens system. The camcorder, which will be available this fall, will be compatible with “E Mount” interchangeable lenses developed for Sony’s newest digital still cameras (model NEX-5, NEX-3), as well as many “A Mount” interchangeable lenses used by the existing “α” DSLR camera lineup via a mount adapter. It will also be equipped with the same “Exmor” APS HD CMOS sensor used in the NEX-5 and NEX-3 models.
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Pentax Optio W90 Wins Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award
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May 8, 2010 - PRESS SUMMARY – PENTAX Imaging Company announced that the PENTAX Optio W90 digital camera is an OUTSIDE MAGAZINE Gear of the Year Award winner. The Gear of the Year Award is announced in the Spring/Summer 2010 Outside Buyer’s Guide hitting newsstands today and remains available through September of this year.
“This is one cool camera,” said Buyer’s Guide editor Sam Moulton. “With rugged specs and a design that makes it look like it belongs on a mountain trail, it offers everything an outdoor adventure enthusiast could want in a point and shoot camera,” added Sam Moulton.
“And when the shooting begins, the W90 brings some serious photographic punch,” added Moulton.
The eleventh generation PENTAX Optio waterproof digital camera is built for rugged adventure in every way. With enhanced waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, and coldproof performance, Read More→
JVC Everio GZ-HM1 Wins Worldwide Imaging Award
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May 6, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
HD Everio GZ-HM1 Wins Worldwide Imaging Award
The top model in the HD Everio line, the GZ-HM1, recently received top honors in a prestigious worldwide photo and imaging awards program. The GZ-HM1 was named the Best Expert Camcorder in the Technical Image Press Association’s (TIPA) TIPA Awards. Here’s the press release issued by JVC in Japan.
JVC Full HD Camera Named Best Expert Camcorder in TIPA Awards 2010
Yokohama, Japan,－ JVC (Victor Company of Japan, Limited) announced today that its
full HD camcorder, the Everio GZ-HM1, received the Best Expert Camcorder prize in the Technical
Image Press Association (TIPA)’s prestigious TIPA Awards 2010, the most coveted photo and imaging
awards worldwide.
JVC ProHD Camcorders For Next Generation Newsroom
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April 25, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
WAYNE, NJ, – JVC Professional Products, a division of JVC U.S.A., announced today that Hearst Television, a station group based in New York City that reaches about 18 percent of U.S. television households through its 29 television stations, is standardizing on JVC GY-HM100 ProHD camcorders for its Next Generation Newsroom Project, a new initiative that expands local news coverage.
Pentax Optio W90; Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof
and Dustproof
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Feb 28, 2010 – A new addition to the active lifestyle category of cameras is the Pentax Optio W90. The W90 is waterproof to 20 feet, shockproof from up to a 4foot drop, coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures and dustproof. Designed for that rugged outdoor look, the W90 includes a woven strap with carabiner to attach it to a backpack and other outdoor gear.
Features include a 12.1MP sensor, 28-140mm wide-angle lens with optical zoom, 2.7” LCD with 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and Digital Microscope mode with LED lighting to capture the smallest and closest macro subjects as near as 1cm from the camera. Additional features include Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card connectivity, Advanced Pixel Track Shake Reduction, Face Detection, Smile Capture and Autofocus assist lamp. The W90 will shoot 720p HD video at 30 fps and the included HDMI port allows playback on your HD TV.
The Pentax W90 will ship in April for $329.95 and an optional waterproof infrared remote control will be available at the same time for $29.95.
Sony’s New DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5 Cyber-Shot Cameras
Posted by: | CommentsFeb 28, 2010 – Sony’s announced their new DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5
Cyber-shot cameras.
The H55 features a 14.1MP CCD sensor, 25mm wide-angle lens with 10x optical zoom and a 3” LCD. Additional features include Sony’s Sweep Panorama technology, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, Smile Shutter™ and Auto modes to make it easy to get the best shot in any lighting situation.
The TX5 is the worlds thinnest and smallest certified waterproof digital still camera that features a 10.2MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor that is also certified to be freeze proof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof up to a 5-foot drop. Other features include 25mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom, 3” LCD touch screen display that functions even underwater, Sweep Panorama, in-camera HDR and great low light shooting capabilities. The TX5 is also dust proof making it a great choice for on-the-go.
Both cameras feature 720p HD video recording and a memory slot compatible with both Memory Stick® (PRO Duo™) and class-four and above SD/SDHC formats. Available in April, the H55 will sell for $250 and the TX5 for $350.
Sony DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5
Samsung’s HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 Pocket-Sized Camcorders
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Feb 21, 2010 – Samsung announced two new pocket-sized camcorders, the HMX-U20 and HMX-U15. Both cameras shoot 1920×1080 Full-HD video in the H.264 format and feature Hyper Digital Image Stabilization for a blur-free image. Video and still images are stored on SD/SDHC memory cards and the swing-out USB 2.0 arm makes it easy to transfer the files to your computer. The 2” LCD provides viewing for recording and you can playback videos on your HD TV using the built-in HDMI port.
One of the coolest features of Samsung’s new HMX camcorders is the time-lapse video recording. Users can program the camcorder to record at a pre-set interval of one image every 1, 5, 10 or 30 seconds.
This is especially useful for condensing extremely long events into a short, easy to-view video.
Both camcorders will be available in the spring and the HMX-20 will sell for $249.99 and the
HMX-15 for $229.99.
Samsung’s Waterproof AQ100 and Durable SL605
Posted by: | CommentsFeb 21, 2010 – Following the trend of active lifestyle cameras, Samsung announced the waterproof AQ100 and the durable SL605. Both cameras feature a 12MP sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.7” LCD and Smart Auto technology. The AQ100 is waterproof up to 10 feet and features Aqua mode for optimal underwater photos and 720p HD video.
The SL605 features Samsung’s Anti Scratch Mask to protect from unwanted scratches and key areas are rubberized to protect from dust, dirt and sand. The Smart Night Mode will allow you to capture sharp, properly exposed images by automatically adjusting the power of the flash to prevent wash out of your subject.
Both cameras will be available in the spring and the AQ100 will sell for $199.99 and the SL605 for $129.99.
Samsung AQ100 and SL605
Sony’s New Bloggie Portable Video Cameras
Posted by: | CommentsJan 17, 2010 – Sony introduced their new Bloggie™ line of portable cameras. The MHS-CM5 and MHS-PM5 capture 1080 MP4 video and 5MP still images. The pistol grip vertical design of the CM5 makes shooting more comfortable and the 2.5” flip out LCD and 5x optical zoom gets you closer to the action. The PM5 features a lens that swivels 270 degrees and has a 4x digital zoom. Both cameras are available today for $200 and $170 respectively.
Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 and Bloggie MHS-PM5
- posted on 07/31/2010
