Panasonic is getting ready to release a new HD camcorder ‘HS350′ that comes equipped with a 240GB hard drive. This particular camera is capable of capturing up to 31 hours, 40 minutes of 1080i widescreen footage in AVCHD (H.264) format. Apart from that, it also integrates a microSDHC card slot for adding up to another 32GB of storage. Other specs include a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, 12x optical zoom lens, a built-in 5.1ch microphone and up to 1.5 hours of battery life when recording to the hard drive. The HS350 will start shipping in Japan starting on July 25th for about $1,591. [Impress via Electronista]
Samsung has just announced the availability of its new pocket camcorder ‘SMX-C14‘ in Korea. In case you’ve forgotten, this compact camcorder sports a 2.7 inch screen, an Active Angle Lens, 10x optical zoom, a 16GB of internal storage, an SD/SDHC memory card slot and the capability to capture digital still images in 1600 x 1200 resolution as well as high-definition H.264 format video. The SMX-C14 is now available in Samsung’s home market of Korea in red, blue or gray for the equivalent of about $310. [Electronista]
If you’re looking for a lightweight camcorder with a reasonable price, then I suggest you to get one of this JVC Everio S GZ-MS100 Flash Memory Camcorder which is up for sale at Amazon for just $179.99 shipped (original price $349.95). This compact camcorder offers a 2.7-inch 16:9 widescreen clear LCD, an auto LCD backlight control, a Konica Minolta Lens, 35x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom, Laser Touch operation, Image Stabilizer, One Touch Upload to YouTube and records directly to a SD / SDHC memory card. [Product Page]
Amazon is up with another sale, this time they’re offering you the Aiptek Action HD GVS Camcorder for just $180.85 shipped (original price $249.99). This compact camcorder is capable of capturing stunning HD 1080P (1440 x 1080 – 16:9 aspect ratio) video at 30 frames per second as well as HD 720P (1280 x 720 – 16:9 aspect ratio) video at 60 frames per second in H.264 format. Other interesting features include a 3-inch color LCD, a 5MP images capture, 5x optical zoom with auto focus, 4x digital zoom, a removable hard drive and an SD/MMC card reader. More
Genius has rolled out its first 720p HD video camcorder known as the G-Shot HD520. Weighing only six ounces, this pocket-sized digital video camera is capable of capturing 11-megapixels still images or 5-megapixels high definition video in MPEG-4/H.264 format. It also provides you with Face Detection, Electronic Image Stabilizers and z-Lighting for better image quality. Other features include a fixed 7.1mm lens, an ultra-bright 2.5-inch LCD display that can be rotated up to 270-degrees, 5x digital zoom, a 32MB of internal memory and an SDHC card slot (up to 8GB). The Genius G-Shot HD520 sells for $149. [Product Page via OhGizmo]
VholdR has rolled out the world’s first HD wearable camcorder known as the ContourHD, which is capable of shooting 720p video at 30fps and WVGA (858 x 480) video at 60fps. The camera is equipped with a rotating 192 degree lens along with a 135 degree wide angle lens and dual lasers to help users accurately align shots. Not to mention, it also comes with a 2GB microSD card, a google mount and a flat surface mount. ContourHD is on sale now for $280, and will begin shipping on May 15th. [Product Page via Engadget]
