Sony has launched its new line of high-definition studio cameras in the form of the Sony HXC-100 Studio Camera. It is specially designed to allow the broadcasters enjoy a high quality in HD production. This camcorder produces high-quality SD and HD images without any compromise and features a 2/3 inch Power HAD FX CCD with 2.2 millions pixels. This new camera is also switchable between 1080i and 720P 50/60Hz and is compatible with many Sony viewfinders including HDVF-200, HDVF-C35W, HDVF-550, HDVF-20A and HDVF-C950W. Each purchase comes with a fully operational remote control and master set-up units. Sony HXC-100 Studio Camera will be available in May 2009 for $45,900 a pop. [Sony]
If you are searching for a new camcorder, then check out the latest HMX-H104 HD Camcorder from Samsung. This compact camcorder offers 10x optical zoom so you can shoot distant objects in detail. Its 2.7-inch Wide LCD Touch-Screen Panel allows you to operate this camcorder easier. The camcorder offers the maximum resolution of Full HD (1920 x 1080/60i or 30p) and features an optical image stabilizer that eliminates blur due to hand/camera movement while video recording. You can also capture 4.7MP still picture thanks to its high precession Schneider Lens. [Image-acquire]
Yashica’s ADV-596HD is a 1080p capable camera with a 5.17MP CMOS sensor that records video in both 720p and 1080p resolution. Video is recorded in .mov format and is stored on a SDHC card up to 8GB. You can buy this cheap HD camera for only €320. [Akihabara]
The Tandberg PrecisionHD webcam offers HD (720p) capabilities with autofocus. The camera also comes with a noise canceling microphone. Remember that you should have a super fast internet connection to use HD quality webcam. The 720p audio/video stream requires 1.5Mbps upload speed. The webcam is optimized for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2. No word on pricing so far. [Tandberg]
The Toshiba P30 and H20 are two affordable HD camcorders that come equipped with YouTube uploading and ArcSoft editing tools. These video cameras offer HDMI connectivity, Night Mode for low light shooting, an SD memory card slot, 5x optical and 4x digital zoom, a 3 inch TFT display or a 2.5 inch for the P30, video stabilization, special effect options, a remote control. The Toshiba Camileo P30 and H20 will be available in the UK next month for £149.99 and £179.99, respectively. [T3]
Here is the latest HD camcorder from Exemode. The Yashica DVC807 HD video camera is able to record video in 720p directly on SD/SDHC Cards (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264). Measuring 57mm x 130mm x 69mm and weighing 291grams, this camcorder also features 32MB of internal memory and allows you to record video in 720×480 (480p or DVD format) or your average VGA size. The camera is also capable of taking still picture thanks to its 8MP CMOS censor. You can purchase the Yashica DVC807 HD camcorder for around €124. [Akihabara]
