Here’s the latest pocket-sized camera from JVC, the PICSIO GC-FM1. Measuring only 53mm x 97mm x 17mm and weighing just 95 grams, this compact camera sports an 8-megapixel sensor for taking digital still images, a 2-inch LCD display, an SD/SDHC memory card slot, an HDMI output and has the capability to record 1080p HD video at 2.03-megapixel in MPEG-4 or AVC/H.254 format. In addition, it also supports 720p, VGA and QVGA video modes. The PICSIO GC-FM 1 is available in three different colors: blue, black and pink for a retail price of £170 (about $271). [Product Page via Image-Acquire]
Here is good news for those who are living in the States. JVC has finally launched their latest JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400 camcorder in the US market. The video recorder provides a 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 9-megapixel still images capturing and high speed recording of up to 600fps which allows owners slow-motion playback. The JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400 retails for $999.95. [Press Release]
JVC will release the Everio GZ-HM400 Full HD camcorder in August 2009 for around $1150. The video recorder features a 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 2.8-inch LCD display, a 32GB internal memory, a SDHC memory card slot, Konica Minolta HD Lens with a 10x Optical zoom, an HDMI output, and iTunes and YouTube support. The GZ-HM400 also adopts K2 technology for a better audio. The camera is able to record around 3-hours of video in full HD resolution. [Akihabara]
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]
JVC is the first manufacturer in the world that introduced the 4K2K 60p camera that produces four times the resolution of Full HD (1,920 x 1,080). The 4K2K camera is able to provide 60 progressive frame live signal output and 8.29MP 4K2K (3,840 horizontal x 2,160 vertical), ultra-high-resolution images. The camera is also supported by a high-resolution Super Hi-Vision (SHV) D-ILA projector that can project video at 33-megapixels with 10,000 lumens of brightness and a staggering 5,500:1 contrast ratio. JVC’s special high-speed data transmission format enables the 4K2K 60p signal processing unit to be located up to a maximum 100m (328ft) away from the camera for a higher degree of movement for more active shooting. More
JVC has developed 4K and 8K video recorder that come with D-ILA technology. These camcorder will be able to capture videos at the resolution of 8,912 x 4,320 or 3,840 x 2,160. However, there is no info on when these camcorders are going to be launched. Stay tuned for more updates. [JVC]
