Medion has launched its new Medion S47000 rugged pocket camcorder, which is actually a competitor to the Flip Ultra HD and the Creative Vado HD. This portable camcorder can record 720p quality MOV files on the 90MB of internal memory that is upgradable via an SDHC card slot. You can preview the recorded video on its 2-inch LCD display. Measuring 65mm x 105mm x 23mm and weighing at 85grams, the Medion S47000 also has USB and HDMI connections, so you can playback content on your PC or HDTV. The Medion S47000 Rugged Pocket camcorder retails for about $150 – $200. [Pocket-lint via Digital Camera Blog]
Creative has announced the availability of the second generation Vado HD pocket camcorder. The gadget comes with new Vado Central for Mac OS X that offers video transferring and direct to iMovie importing of Vado videos. The new Vado Central will be available for download in early September and is compatible with all previous Vado and Vado HD models. The new Vado HDs are available in 4GB and 8GB models, which holds up to 60 minutes of video and up to 120 minutes of video, respectively. The 4GB model is priced at $179.99, while the 8GB model retails for $199.99. [Press Release]
Exemode will release the Yashica DV-535HD low-priced camcorder on September 11th, 2009 in Japan for just 25,000 Yen ($263). The video recorder can record 1080p 30fps HD video and features a 5x optical zoom, a 5MP CMOS sensor, and a 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen. Measuring 53mm x 65mm x 114mm and weighing about 288grams, the Yashica DV-535HD also sports SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB) and has an HDMI Type-C connector. [Tech-On!]
Canon USA has released their new VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder that features a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, Canon designed and manufactured 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, all of which allow the video recorder to produce breathtaking video and stunning 8.0MP photos. It also features Genuine Canon Face Detection, Instant AutoFocus, and the ability to record in 24p Cinema Mode or 30p Progressive Mode.
Canon also released a new camcorder accessory, the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter for professional-level functionality when shooting from a tripod. The Canon Vixia HF S11 will be launched later next month for $1,500, meanwhile the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter is priced at $120. [Press Release]
Still remember the Sony HDR-CX500 HD camcorder that we mentioned back in July? Sony Electronics has started to sell this video recorder for about $1,100 each. The HDR-CX500 is capable of 1920×1080 HD video recording with a 12X optical zoom, and a 150X digital zoom. Other features include a 3.0-inch wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD, a built-in GPS receiver with geo-tagging, a face detection technology, a smile shutter and an Optical Steadyshot to ensure quality image stabilization while in Active Mode. [Press Release]
The Wi-Spi EX30 camcorder is perfect for surveillance and monitoring. The gadget allows you to see what is happening around in the dark thanks to its nightvision feature. The video recorder is smaller than a pack of cigarettes. The Wi-Spi EX30 nightvision camcorder with Wireless Monitor retails for $169.95 a pop. [Product Page]
