Canon HG21 is a successor of HG10 as it was built around similar functionality with additional output mode, extra storage and some more. It comes with 120 GB storage. It still carries the same five recording mode as HG10, from the sharpest resolution with MXP at 1920 x 1080 (equivalent to 24 Mbps), down to 5 Mbps for lower but significantly takes less storage. For your information, 120 Gb can hold up to 45 hours of long recording with comparable quality of image to competitors. It is very good for semi-pro who goes to field trip without the need to constantly back up the videos. Landing in Japan next month at around $1300. [Canon]
If you’re looking for a new HP camcorder, you can consider to buy the DXG-567V. This video recorder is specially made for YouTube lovers. It features direct uploading capability for YouTube. Available in black, red, pink and sky blue colors, the DXG-567V will retail for $179. The camcorder can record in 1,280 x 720 resolution video at 30 fps and comes with S-Video, Composite Video output, Rapid Blog Manager software, and USB connectivity. [UberGizmo]
Check out the latest AVCHD powered camera from Sony, the HDR-CX12. Measuring 69mm x 67mm x 129mm and weighing 420grams (with battery), the camcorder features a new Exmor CMOS sensor with 10MP ClearVid 1/3.13-inch and the BIONZ technology. The HDR-CX12 sports Full HD recording 1920×1080i in AVCHD (Mpeg4 AVC/H.264, 16Mbps), the HDV support (1440×1080i) in 5/7/9Mbps and HDMI output. Other features include smile shutter and face detection, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 12 optical zoon lens, a 2.7-inch LCD, 5.1 surround sound microphone, and Memory Stick PRO Duo (4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) in the box) storage. Sony HDR-CX12 will be out in Japan in July but will hit stateside by August for around $900. It will be sold with a 8GB Memory Stick since it has no Hard Disk Drive. [Akihabara] More
Sanyo’s Xacti HD1010 boasts a full 1920 x 1080 (1080i) resolution recording, “Face Chaser” face detection technology, 300fps slow motion mode, 4.0-megapixel stills, SDHC card slot, 10x optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch LCD display. The camera will be available in July 2008 for approx. $800. Watch the video after the jump. [Engadget] More
The new camcorder from JVC that is specially made for YouTube lovers. The JVC Everio S series feature a one-touch button for uploading videos to YouTube. These lightweight camcorders record video directly to SD cards instead of a built-in hard drive. Its rechargeable battery provides up to 2 hours and 5 minutes of operation, but you can replace it with higher capacity 4 and 6 hour models as needed. The GZ-MS100 camcorder will be available in June for $349.99. This is how the camcorder works.
Once the provided CyberLink software is installed on a Windows® PC, uploading video clips to YouTube™ is quick and easy. The camcorder has an UPLOAD button that works in two ways. In the camera mode, press UPLOAD and then the trigger, and this limits recordings to 10 minutes in length, which matches the YouTube™ file size limit. This eliminates the need to manually time recordings or go back to edit and shorten footage. After recording is done, connect the GZ-MS100 to a PC via a USB cable and press the UPLOAD button. This automatically launches the supplied application for uploading to YouTube™. After just a few mouse clicks the video will be up on the Internet for everybody to see. The original video quality is maintained in the camera, so it can be used for any other purpose.
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Vado Pocket Video Cam, similar to Pure Digital’s Flip Video cheapcorder. It features a YouTube friendly 640 x 480 resolution, 2GB of built-in memory, a 2-inch display, a flip-out USB connector, and two hours of battery life on a charge. The Vado Video cam is going for $100 in either silver or hot pink. [Engadget]
