about 1 day ago - No comments
KIT Includes: * 8GB SD MEMORY CARD. * HDMI-miniHDMI CABLE. * CAMCORDER Situation. * MEMORY WALLET. * Screen PROTECTORS. * MINI TRIPOD. * Cleansing KIT. Samsung HMX-Q10 HD Ultra Compact Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom eight Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card – 6ft. Gold Tipped HDMI-miniHDMI Cable Camcorder Carrying Situation – Memory Card Wallet…
about 2 days ago - No comments
With the Camileo H30 you can take pleasure in state-of-the-art technologies with 1080p Complete High Definition Video and take sharp 10MP images. Knowledge high definition up close. Take pleasure with your 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom and video stabilization. Manage recordings on the significant 3-inch touch-display LCD keep track of. Master great videos…
about 3 days ago - No comments
Simple to operate, supplies a best top quality digital video image that is practically unaffected by hand movements throughout recording. This sharp image is reflected in its convenient two.5′ TFT LCD keep track of which rotates for multi-angle shooting, self-recording and playback. Sleek, compact MiniDV camcorder and digital nonetheless camera with 680,000 CCD 18x optical…
about 5 days ago - No comments
Canon ZR850 1MP MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom 1-megapixel CCD picture sensor picture stabilization Genuine Canon Optics with 35x optical zoom/1000x digital zoom DIGIC DV picture processor nonetheless image recording two.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor widescreen HR recording Smooth zoom handle level shot control Rating: SALE Price: $ 699.00 USERS REVIEWS: I did a great…
about 5 days ago - No comments
Innovative Samsung engineering ensures that filming on-the-go by no means means a loss of image good quality or brightness. The W200 is constructed with a 5-megapixel BSI (Back Side Illuminated) CMOS sensor, which delivers double the sensitivity of prior CMOS sensors, capturing footage with drastically diminished image noise and distortion. Along with this, the W200…
about 1 week ago - No comments
Canon VIXIA HV30 Substantial-Definition MiniDV Camcorder Capture large-defintion video to MiniDV 10x optical zoom SuperRange Optical Picture Stabilizer 24p Cinema Mode 30p Progressive Mode two.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD Simultaneous photo capture Rating: SALE Price: $ 699.00 USERS REVIEWS: I’ve employed increased-end ProSumer camcorders for a although and almost every other generation of video camcorder…
about 1 week ago - No comments
Canon Vixia HF100 High Definition Flash Drive Camcorder Capture higher-definition video to flash memory 12x optical zoom SuperRange Optical Picture Stabilizer 24p Cinema Mode 30p Progressive Mode two.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD Simultaneous photo capture Rating: SALE Price: $ 684.00 USERS REVIEWS: I’ve carried out far more research on mass-marketed higher-definition camcorders than any person…
about 1 week ago - No comments
Shoot video clips just like a expert with this Hi8(TM) camcorder. A 2.five” LCD screen gives you an immediate view of the action, and you can bring objects up near and personalized with the 22x Optical/880x Digital zoom array. A assortment of effects and automobile exposure modes make watching your videos all the more fascinating.…
about 1 week ago - No comments
Dcam hd 720p digital camcorder. Red Hi-Definition camcorder with 5. MegaPixels and 2.4-Inch LCD display Developed-in USB stick for easy download Anti-shake stabilization SD/SDHC compatible Li-ion rechargeable battery Rating: SALE Price: $ 53.95 USERS REVIEWS: Passable digital digital camera/camcorder.
The very good-
*fast start off up time
*developed in usb connector
*can be charged from usb or wall…
about 1 week ago - No comments
V2)CANON HF10 16GB FLASH HD CAMCORDR Capture substantial-defintion video to 16 GB internal flash drive or SDHC cards 12x optical zoom SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer 24p Cinema Mode 30p Progressive Mode 2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD Simultaneous photo capture Rating: SALE Price: $ 688.00 USERS REVIEWS: I had the award-winning HDV (tape-primarily based) HV20 prior…
(out of 7 reviews)
about 1 year ago
Review by Thomas M. Mcdonnell for JVC GZ-HM550 High Definition Camcorder
Rating:
I’ve had this camcorder for about a week now and so far I am pretty happy with it. The one thing that really strikes me as odd is selling a HD camcorder, but not including a HDMI cable in the bundle…? Playback of the footage recorded on a full HD tv via RCA or even component cables isn’t going to result in good picture quality. My mini-HDMI cable should be delivered in the next day or so and then I’ll be able to really evaluate the video. So far the video looks much better on my computer monitor than it does on my 52″ 1080P LCD TV.
Also, the camcorder ships with the video quality set to XP, instead of the highest quality UXP. When setting quality to UXP it gives a warning that UXP video files can only be written to Blu-Ray, which of course makes sense. However, the bundled software will automatically downgrade the UXP video files to XP quality if you want to write to DVD, and then you’ll still have the higher quality UXP for future use. Seems odd to not record in the highest quality as you can always downgrade the footage, but you’ll never upconvert to true full HD quality if recording at lower quality.
So far, I am not impressed with the photo quality of still images, but I haven’t played around with the settings much yet. The handful of stills that I’ve taken have turned out grainy and dark. In dedicated image mode, you can take 9MP stills, while when taking snapshots in video mode you are limited to 5MP. So far I think all of my stills were taken in video mode.
The camera has some great features that I’ve not yet played with nor am I sure I ever will. The time lapse is a great feature, but unless there’s a spectacular sunset or something I’m not sure I’ll have much use for it. Same for the auto record feature, interesting to have, but what are the practical applications? I suppose I could set it up and see how often my dog moves around during the day when we’re not home. One thing with both of these modes is that the LCD must remain open, if you close the LCD, the camera shuts off completely.
The battery that comes with the unit doesn’t last very long – roughly 45 minutes. the built in memory can hold about 2.5 hours worth of video at UXP quality so the battery is by far the limiting factor in your usage. If the video via HDMI turns out to be as good as I hope, I’ll be investing in a higher capacity battery and a stand alone charger. Out of the box, the battery only charges when the power cord is plugged into the camcorder itself.
The software included is very easy to use and has some neat organization methods of displaying video files in a calendar layout by month, day and hour which it makes it easy to locate your files.
The software has options for converting the video to a number of different media and file types. You can write the files to Blu-Ray, DVD and AVCHD disc (DVD media). It also has the ability to convert video for upload to You Tube, iTunes and can also convert to .wmv for use on computers and upload to other sites, such as Facebook. The conversion process lets you choose the video size you want and at least on my PC was pretty quick to process.
I’ll try to update this review after I am able to test the video via HDMI and use more of the features.
UPDATE 3/24/2010: Recorded a school concert last night and the battery lasted for 1.5 hours of nearly constant recording. This was much better than the capacity I noticed earlier when recording 5 or 10 minute segments spread out over a couple of days.
UPDATE 3/28/2010: Video quality via a Category 2, mini-HDMI cable is much better than via the cables included with the camcorder. My TV indicates a full 1920×1080 video resolution although it doesn’t indicate if it is 1080i or 1080p. The box indicates that the camcorder has full 1080p output, but I can’t verify that for sure.
I’ve had a chance to take some more still images both in video and in the dedicated photo mode. Given the right lighting images in both modes are usable. Images taken in dedicated photo mode are of higher quality, which is to be expected since they are 9MP images instead of the ~5MP images you get in video mode.
All in all, I’m more satisfied with camcorder now then I was when I initially posted this review. I’d rate it at 4 1/2 stars if possible.
about 1 year ago
Review by Thomas Bohlmann for JVC GZ-HM550 High Definition Camcorder
Rating:
To begin, I rank my own video experience as rookie… but I love the technical side of new gadgets. My HD journey actually began in Jan 2010 with the JVC Everio model GZ-HD320 from Best Buy. I promptly took this camera back primarily due to the poor low light performance. I did however like the feel and operation of the camera, and felt kind of sad that I was returning it.
I subsequently found out about the new line of low-lux models, and last month took my chances on the GZ-HM550. Low light recording (indoors) was really important to me, and this model had the largest backlit image sensor of the whole Everio line (0.429″ diameter). While I have no comparison to any other makes of camera, the low-lux HM550 far outperformed its predecessor (HD320) in moderate/low light. In bright outdoor light, the video is totally crisp and clear.
As for physical features, the camera is really small and light. Almost too small as the buttons for zoom and record are situated about mid-palm making it not completely ergonomic for people with large hands or long fingers. The laser touch menu bar and associated buttons are easy to use and require only a very light touch to activate. There are LOTS of menu picks and options – and these can be tricky to find until you get some practice. Some menu screens can be difficult to navigate while recording in the heat of the moment – but practice and knowing what, where, and how to use the cameras settings is absolutely key. The time lapse and auto record features are totally cool! Having a clock in the field of view during time lapse adds a fun little twist. The high speed video (600 fps) sounds great, but is actually kind of lame – the resolution goes way down – to a point where most detail is completely gone. Nothing like you would see on MythBusters. I don’t know if I’ll ever use this functionality. The on-board flash is great for regular camera pictures! And due to certain lighting conditions, this is sometimes a better option than capturing a video still. However… the auto-focus for stills can be slow, sometimes one to two seconds before getting a “green light” to shoot. Unless you have a very patient photo subject, this delay can sometimes mean missing your shot. Bluetooth/GPS?? I have not used the features yet. Oh yea, and power up time is pretty fast, especially fast if the camera is still in sleep mode.
The video editing software (Pixela) that came bundled with the camera is completely bare bones and is only good for dumping “boring” unedited video to disk. I am using Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 14 for video editing and disc creation. The Pinnacle software runs $50-75. Professional editing software of this type allows you to trim video files, make title screens, montages, add sound effects, and music, add audio and video transitions from clip to clip, and all sorts of other cool stuff. The real “movie magic” is in the post processing. If you don’t care to be artistic with your video, then the bundled Pixela software will do just fine.
I’ve realized that modern digital cameras are not as simple as the older analog (VHS) style. I’ve had to buy the camera, then a new (faster) computer, and then special editing software to get the video I wanted. Not recommended for the faint at heart. But for the gear-head techno geek, this camera is rockin! I totally love it – and while the camera has its annoying little quirks, to me there are just “little”. Being effective with this camera all boils down to knowing the equipment. I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that it holds up and lasts mechanically and electrically.
about 1 year ago
Review by Adrian Batt for JVC GZ-HM550 High Definition Camcorder
Rating:
This is the 4th video camera that I’ve bought over the years and I’m amazed at the advance in picture quality and features. The HD picture is outstanding, the low-light capability is jaw-dropping and the still pictures are nearly as good as my Sony Cybershot (but I’d use the Cybershot for images I want captured in the best quality).
The 32Gb flash memory storage is pretty good, and is expanded with the SDHC card slot. Less fragile than built-in hard drives, the flash memory makes the camera potentially more durable and long-lasting. Right now large capacity cards are very expensive but prices are already dropping now that SDXC cards are making an appearance. It would have been nice if the camera was future proofed by incorporating SDXC compatibility but I guess that will be an upgrade for next years model (SDXC cards will hold up to 2TB of data!!!).
On the downside, I’m not overly impressed with the image stabilization. On a camera this light and small camera shake is a real issue and the electronic stabilization is nowhere near as good as the optical image stabilization I had on my old Panasonic. I would guess this is a problem with all these miniature video cameras though, and probably not isolated to the JVC Everio range.
If you buy this camcorder make sure you get at least 1 extra battery – preferably the larger capacity BN-VG121. The tiny battery that comes with the camera won’t do you much good when it runs out after in under an hour. And if you are like me and have the camera on while you wait to record a good scene or event, that could mean it runs out when you haven’t recorded a whole lot.
On a related issue I was disappointed that no separate charger is supplied, you can only charge the battery in the camera. You can get a standalone charger but it isn’t cheap – and for the money JVC could have made it car and mains compatible and capable of holding two batteries at the same time. My old Panasonic had that luxury so this is a step backwards.
On balance though I’m more than happy with the JVC GZ-HM550 and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a compact high quality HD camcorder. Even on a 50″ plasma screen the picture quality is startling, and low light images aren’t grainy and colorless as they have been with my previous cameras.
about 1 year ago
Review by izzy for JVC GZ-HM550 High Definition Camcorder
Rating:
I have the camera for a month. I enjoy using it very much.
JVC did a great job with the human interface so you don’t have to touch the screen in order to chnage the modes etc.
it has a lot of features (manual and automatic).
You better read its manual before buying it if you want to see them all.
The software is nice and simple and you can easly create with it a hcdvd or other formats.
The battery life isn’t long (45 min) but i don’t worry about it. Even when I used it all day the battery had enought power because i used it for about a minute each time.
The vidio quality is fantastic.
I think that for that price you are getting the best video camera in the market today.
about 1 year ago
Review by R. Chase for JVC GZ-HM550 High Definition Camcorder
Rating:
This little JVC is fantastic! With my OCD of fingerprints on monitors, I love the menu control system. It’s easy to learn, quick to use, and effective overall. The quality of this camera in all light conditions is incredible. With most other cameras, indoor photos and video are typically disappointing, but with the JVC back-lit processor, this camera rocks. I found myself wandering around the house at night, with a few lamps on taking pictures and gasping, “How’d it do that?”
Another SUPERIOR feature is the Bluetooth connectivity. Nobody has it. Hurray! I hate attaching, maintaining, and storing an assortment of cables. I purchased the stand alone battery charger and the larger battery as well, eliminating most all connections, short of hooking up to the HDMI connection of the TV. The time of use ratings appear to be accurate, at least with new batteries, fully charged.
Two more items I purchased were a polarizing filter and a 32GB Class 10 SDHC card. The filter makes a world of difference on the quality and clarity of full Sun, outdoor video and pictures. I highly recommend it. The camera does a really, really great job of seamlessly managing between the internal hard drive and the SDHC flash memory. You can set between fully shared, or push video to the internal drive, while still pictures to the SDHC flash memory, or visa-versa.
I highly recommend this little jewel. It has it all, is easy to control, has great features, and the video and still shots are simply amazing, even indoors in low light.
about 1 year ago
Mod Converter for Mac is the great mac mod converter for mac users to improve quality of their digital life, with mac mod converter we can convert JVC mod/tod to mov, mpeg4 and many different format video on Mac.
http://www.ilifesoft.com/how-to/convert-mod-on-mac.htm