JVC Everio GZ-MG670 80GB HD Camcorder specs

JVC's GZ-MG670 80GB Hard Drive Camcorder features an 80 GB internal hard disk drive, 19 hours of recording at the highest quality (Ultra-DVD Movie), a micro SD card slot, the HD Gigabrid Prenium engine, a primary color filter, up to 9999 digital stills at the highest quality, and more!

Buy a JVC Everio GZ-MG670 80GB HDD Camcorder (Black)

Advantages

* 1/6-inch 800K -pixel CCD
* Up to 832 x 624 still resolution size
* KONICA MINOLTA 35x optical zoom and 800x digital zoom
* 80 GB Internal Hard Disk Drive
* 19 hours recording at the highest quality (Ultra-DVD Movie)
* Micro SD card slot
* HD Gigabrid Prenium Engine
* Primary color filter
* Up to 9999 digital stills at the highest quality

Easy Operation & Convenience

* Laser Touch Operation
* Auto LCD Backlight Control
* Auto Flash
* Advanced Photo Functions including Auto Exposure Bracketing and Histogram Display
* Color mode select (vivid, natural)
* Aperture/ Shutter Priority
* Power-Linked operation with Quick Restart
* Built-in Lens Cover
* Multi-Language English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean.

Easy Archiving & Sharing

* Software provided for Windows (Pixela MediaBrowser (Windows))
* Easy File Management
* Easy Playback
* Built-in Picture Titles
* Upload to YouTube

Specifications

* Format:
* Video: SD-VIDEO Entertainment Video Profile: Video: MPEG-2 PS, Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)
* Stills: JPEG

* Storage Media: 80GB HDD; microSD/SDHC Card
* Image Sensor: 1/6" 800K-pixel CCD
* Lens: KONICA MINOLTA LENS (F1.8, Filter diameter: 30.5mm)

* Zoom Ratio:
* Optical: 35x
* Dynamic Zoom: 40x
* Digital (max.): 800x

* Video Recording Modes: Ultra Fine / Fine / Normal / Economy

* Still Image Sizes:
* 16:9: 640x360
* 4:3: 832x624 / 640x480

* LCD Monitor: 2.7" 123K-pixel Color LCD
* 1920x1080/60P Output: HD Upconvert
* HDMI Terminal (Mini)
* USB / AV Out Terminal: AV In capable
* HD Gigabrid Premium Engine
* Laser Touch Operation
* Auto Power On/Off
* Auto Lens Cover
* Quick Restart
* One Touch Upload to YouTube
* One Touch Export
* One Touch DVD Creation
* Auto Illumi. Light
* Digest Playback
* SHARE STATION compatible
* Convenient 2-Way Strap
* Pixela Everio MediaBrowser (Windows®)
* Remote Control
* Program AE: Sports / Snow / Spotlight / Twilight / Portrait / Night
* Multi-Language On-Screen Menu: English / French / Japanese / Korean / Portuguese / Spanish / Traditional Chinese
* Power Consumption: 2.3W
* Dimensions (WxHxL) without battery: 53mm x 68mm x 113mm (2-1/8" x 2-11/16" x 4-1/2")

* Weight:
* without battery: 305g (0.68lbs)
* with battery: 350g (0.78lbs)

Buy the JVC Everio GZ-MG670 80GB HDD Camcorder (Black)

Sanyo VPC-WH1 waterproof HD camcorder

Roman Loyola from Macworld.com says

Summer is almost here, and you know what that means—fun in the sun and a camcorder to record those memories. And with high definition video now mainstream, it’s time to consider investing in a new HD camcorder.

Check out the Sanyo VPC-WH1 video review at Macworld.com

Panasonic announces World’s Lightest Full-HD Compact Camcorders: HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10

Continuing to push the boundaries, Panasonic is pleased to announce the release of 2 new camcorders. Weighing a mere 227g the HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 are the world’s lightest* full high definition camcorders – making them the perfect companion to capture those special moments. Don’t let the size fool you – these camcorders are packed full of technology - including an impressive 16x optical zoom, touch screen control, iA with AF tracking and Advanced O.I.S (Optical Image Stabiliser) assuring clear zooming by minimising the hand-shake that often spoils zoom shots. Pretty smart indeed!

The SD10 and TM10 differ only by their recording format – the SD10 records to SD/SDHC Memory Card, while the TM10 offers 8GB built in memory and SD/SDHC Memory Card recording for the ultimate convenience. Whatever your preferred media – Panasonic’s new additions are sure to please.

The World’s Lightest Compact Camcorders

Weighing less than 230 g, the HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 are the world's lightest1 full high definition camcorders – so offer fatigue-free use even for long shooting sessions. Their compact size lets them fit into the palm of the hand, for anywhere, anytime recording of high-quality, 1920 × 1080 full-HD images. These compact camcorders can be easily slipped into a handbag or a pocket, ready to capture video images with snapshot ease.

Zoom in

Featuring a high-powered 16x optical zoom, the SD10 and TM10 clearly capture distant subjects, while the Advanced O.I.S. minimises blurring.

Point and Shoot with AF/AE Tracking

The HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 feature the iA (Intelligent Auto)** function, which automatically sets the most suitable Scene mode according to the shooting conditions. These include Advanced O.I.S., which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection, which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; Intelligent Contrast Control, which helps ensure proper contrast; and Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the Scene setting that will provide optimal results.

SD Card – The Perfect Partner

As the image quality and data volume continue to increase in camcorders, users are demanding more compact, larger capacity recording media. This has led the SDHC/SD Memory Card to become a de facto standard, thanks to its large capacity of up to 32 GB and its tiny, postage stamp size.

Twin Memory Recording – Relay Recording (HDC-TM10)

The HDC-TM10 records full-HD images onto the built-in memory or an SDHC/SD Memory Card (optional), and features a Relay Recording function. When the built-in memory being used to record images becomes full, this function automatically switches the recording media to the SDHC/SD Memory Card to provide uninterrupted recording.

Via Panasonic UK press release & news

JVC Everio HD40/HD30 dual HDD and MicroSDHC 1080p camcorders

Jun 16th 2008 via SlashGear :)

JVC has announced two new HDD-based high-definition camcorders, both capable of capturing full 1920 x 1080 footage. The GZ-HD40 has a 120GB drive, while the GZ-HD30 has 80GB; each also features a MicroSDHC card slot. As of June 2008, the HD30 is the world’s smallest Full HD camcorder with a 1.8-inch HDD.

The pair are the first offered that can capture in both AVCHD and MPEG-2 formats. At their highest quality setting, the HD40 can capture up to 15hrs in AVCHD or 10hrs in MPEG-2, and the HD30 10hrs in AVCHD or 6hrs in MPEG-2. Both use JVC’s HD Gigabrid video engine, have Auto Light, Focus Assist and Manual settings, and can capture still images while simultaneously recording video (using a 2.68-megapixel sensor).

Buy a JVC Everio GZ-HD40 120 GB AVCHD High Definition Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

Panasonic HDC-TM350 and TM30 Full-HD camcorders

The Panasonic HDC-TM350 has a 3MOS 10.6-megapixel sensor and 5.1 channel audio recording, together with line-in and microphone sockets. It has a 12x zoom, while the HDC-TM30 has a larger 16x zoom but a mere 2.1-megapixel sensor. Still, it’s just 227g, making it the lightest camcorder with 32GB of internal storage.

Buy a Panasonic HDC-HS100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 60GB Hard Drive & 12x Optical Zoom

News via SlashGear via Akihabara

MSNBC says flash memory means smaller devices

In her article titled "Camcorders get flashier", MSNBC editor Suzanne Choney has this to say about the new wave of flash memory based HD camcorders:

Samsung's SMX-C14 camcorder, due out in July, has 16 gigabytes of internal flash memory and can also use an SD or SD High Capacity card. Pricing has not been set, but is likely to be less than $400.

Some of them are hybrids and some are GPS-enabled. They're not cars, they're digital camcorders and the recent generation of them have almost as many options as automobiles have.

Want to take 8-by-10 quality photos at a friend's wedding, as well as high-definition video? Canon's "hybrid" VIXIA HF S100 includes an 8-megapixel camera. Into "geo-tagging" your video so you know the exact location of where it was shot? Several of Sony's camcorders, including the HDR-XR200 V, have built-in GPS. Like a hint of color in your camcorder? Samsung's SMX-C14 and C10 camcorders, due out this summer, infuse a subtle dose of red, gray or teal into the black body of the video cam.

Check out the full article at MSNBC
Buy a Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom (Black)

Calamari uses small HD cams for capturing courtroom documentary footage

Calamari Productions, a multifaceted independent TV and digital media production company with experience in child welfare documentaries, uses Canon XH A1 HD cameras to remain as inconspicuous as possible so as to not influence the people and events it shoots.

Calamari Productions has obtained state Supreme Court access in several states to film inside America's child welfare and juvenile courts, detention centers and prisons.

“We go into a lot of sensitive situations where we have to be as unobtrusive as possible,” said Chip Warren, Calamari Productions VP of media and production. The Canon XH A1 camcorder lets the production company “get into places and capture footage” that would not be possible with larger cameras, he said.

Weighing 4.6lbs, the Canon XH A1 HD camcorder measures 13.8in by 7.4in. Despite its compact size, the camera shoots 1080p HD video at 60i, 30f or 24f frame rates. The camera captures light through a Canon 20x HD video zoom lens and directs it to three 1/3in native 1440 x 1080 16:9 CCDs with 1.67 million pixels per sensor. Canon’s DIGIC DV II HD image processor ensures optimum image clarity.

Via BroadcastEngineering

Six HD Pocket Camcorders Side-by-Side

Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at six HD, YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders from Creative, Kodak, Sony, and Pure Digital, including the brand new Flip UltraHD. With features ranging from a wide-angle lens to variable frame rates, one of these devices in the $150- to $230-range is bound to be a great fit for your needs.

Read the full review or watch the video at PCWorld

Flip Ultra HD reviewed

Andrew Nusca at ZDNet Blogs has a fresh review of the Flip Ultra HD. Check it out.

What’s it like?

The most recent generation of the Flip UltraHD camcorder fits in the hand rather nicely, curved on the front end, where your fingers would wrap around (you hold the Flip much the same way as you hold a mobile phone when taking a photograph). The back, front, top and bottom faces all are covered in a thin, rubberized coating, lending a soft and slightly tactile touch to the device (the sides shine, and smudge, with a chrome finish).

The device has a nice heft to it, which isn’t to say that it is heavy. The perceived weight actually makes it slightly easier to hold the device steady while recording — wonderful, since it’s very tempting to move your arm with such a small device (the minor heft is not enough to fatigue a hand or arm during use).

On the front is an enclosed, fixed focus (f/2.4) lens; on the back is a two-inch screen that is both surprisingly bright and crisp, and shows a live image quite well (there is a not-unsubstantial degree of motion blur as you move around; I don’t recommend shooting action scenes with a Flip). Also on the back is a big red (you guessed it) record button, surrounded by up, down, left and right keys for navigating the video menu on playback. Flanking the recording button nucleus are play and delete (”trash”) buttons.

Buy a Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)

Read the full review at ZDNet

More Information on Flip Ultra HD

Easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom. Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on. Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required. Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software... More Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace.

Calamari Productions Choses the Canon XH A1 HD Camcorder

Founded in 1995 by CEO/executive producer Karen Grau, Calamari Productions has obtained state Supreme Court access in several states to film inside America's child welfare and juvenile courts, juvenile detention centers and juvenile prisons. The company -- based in Indianapolis with satellite offices in New York -- has won many awards for its groundbreaking programming, which has appeared on major broadcast and cable networks.

"We go into a lot of sensitive situations where we have to be as unobtrusive as possible," noted Chip Warren, vice president, media and production, Calamari Productions. "The Canon XH A1 camcorder enables us to get into places -- and capture footage -- that would not be possible with a larger camera."

Weighing 4.6 lbs., the Canon XH A1 HD camcorder measures 13.8 inches long by 7.4 inches high. Despite its compact size the Canon XH A1 is designed to shoot true 1080p HD video at 60i, 30F, or 24F frame rates. Engineered with a wide array of advanced, professional Canon camera technologies, the XH A1 captures light through a Genuine Canon 20x HD video zoom lens and directs it to three 1/3-inch native

1440 x 1080 16:9 CCDs with 1.67 million pixels per sensor. These sensors deliver outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise. Canon's proprietary DIGIC DV II HD image processor further ensures optimum image clarity. The XH A1 HD Camcorder includes a range of professional user features (including Total Image Control for customizing image and color settings, programmable Auto Exposure modes, Canon SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer and Canon's Instant Auto Focus).

Via Broadcastnewsroom.com

Canon officially announces WP-V1 Waterproof Case

The Canon WP-V1 Waterproof Case, specifically designed for the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200, camcorders works at depths to 130ft (40m) of water. Allow your diving trips live forever in your memory with the dramatic clarity and brilliance of Canon HD video.

Waterproof Rating

The Canon WP-V1 is rated waterproof down to 130ft (40m). The same engineering excellence you expect in a Canon camcorder is found in this lightweight yet strong design. A body made from solid polycarbonate delivers high impact resistance, is lightweight, and offers the benefit of impressive clarity so you see your compatible VIXIA camcorder inside this "clear wet suit" almost as if it’s directly in your hands.

Control Features

Capturing the sharp, vivid HD video of which your compatible VIXIA camcorder is capable, even underwater, requires the ability to access its full capabilities. With the WP-V1 it’s easy. At your fingertips are direct control buttons for record start/stop, telephoto and wide zoom, photo capture and preview. Your hands stay right on the controls you need to make fast adjustments or to focus on your subject.

Easy to Handle

The Canon WP-V1 fits the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 like the proverbial glove. Its tailored form and the approximately 2.7 lbs of total weight means no unnecessary bulk keeps you from maneuvering underwater the way you have to. The ease of handling makes the WP-V1 the ideal companion for the aquatic cinematographer.

View the Canon WP-V1 Waterproof Case page.

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Via Canon press release

Insignia NS-DCC5HB09 reviewed

With 8x digital zoom and 720p recording, the Insignia NS-DCC5HB09 5-megapixel high-definition digital camcorder is a new low-cost player on the pocketable camcorder market, and The Miami Herald has a short review of the model.

Features: Has 8x digital zoom and records video in 720p high definition. Also takes still photos, records audio and plays MP3s. Has a three-inch LCD swivel screen. Comes with USB, A/V and HDMI cables, as well as a wall charger, wrist strap and carrying pouch.

Price: List price is $149.99. On sale at Best Buy for $127.49

Ups: Real simple to take video and photos with it, and the quality was pretty good. Has plenty of options for creative effects, like shooting in black and white, sepia, or putting a cartoon border around a photo. I had no problem connecting it to my computer and saving the videos.

Downs: It says it has 64 megabytes of internal memory. After taking four really short videos and eight photos, the camera said there wasn't enough internal memory to take any more video. When I got home and added up the size of the files, I had used only about 33 megabytes. But that bummer can be easily fixed if you throw in an SD card to expand the memory.

I also had a hard time figuring out what button to press to get to the menu options screen to change settings or delete a file. The quick start booklet was no help. It wasn't intuitive and I had to pop in the CD and read the digital instructions to figure it out.

Bottom line: Overall I really liked it. It's obviously not going to be the most amazing HD camera, but it's a pretty good one to buy if you're on a budget.

Buy an Insignia 7" Widescreen LCD Digital Photo Frame - Black

Via Physorg.com via Miami Herald

Article: Sharing and storing HD videos

Now that you have your family vacation and dog tricks recorded in glorious HD, what do you do with it? Computerworld/MacWorld editor Christopher Breen posted an article on the subject, here are a few sentences to catch your attention ;)

Having an HD camcorder that shoots beautiful, large video doesn't do you much good when you can deliver its output only in standard definition. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to share HD video with the world.

Hosting online

In the past year, HD in the form of 720p streaming video has come to such sites as blip.tv, Dailymotion, Facebook, Flickr, Motionbox, Vimeo, and YouTube. And you're welcome to join in by sharing your HD movies on any or all of these services.
[...]

Burning to disc

Although iMovie '09 can export directly to iDVD, Apple's DVD application isn't capable of burning HD discs.
[...]

Archiving

One of the most important ways you can deliver HD video is to yourself in the form of an archive of an AVCHD camera's contents.
[...]

Continue to full article.

Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10

Samsung has recently announce two camcoders: the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10. Stylish touch of reddish color, similar to their line of higher end HDTVs. Looks very similar to the HMX-R10.




The new SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are sleek design and feature with Samsung's stylish Touch of Color finish.

Both camcorders feature 10x optical zooms, 230,000-pixel 2.7-inch LCDs and Hyper Image Stabilization. The SMX-C14 has 16GB of internal memory and an SD/SDHC memory card slot. Users can record over six hours of recording time to the SMX-C14's 16GB of internal memory. The SMX-C10 has not internal memory and requires the SD/SDHC card. Both the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 also offer substantial battery life, providing more than two hours and forty minutes of record time on a single charge. Their other features include one-touch YouTube uploads, the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 will be available in July 2009.

Buy a Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom (Silver) or a Samsung SMX-F34 Flash Memory Camcorder w/16GB Memory & 42x Intelli-Zoom (Black)
Via Samsung

Samsung HMX-R10 To Ship May 15th

Yeah, the Samsung HMX-R10, which I called a UFO for its unique tilted lens cover is due to ship on May 15th, according to Amazon's Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom (Silver) page.

SlashGear says:

Samsung’s HMX-R10, the smallest Full-HD camcorder, is now available for pre-order through Amazon. The 1080p camcorder, announced at PMA 2009, can capture 1920 x 18080 footage as well as offering a 9-megapixel CMOS sensor for still shots; according to Amazon, it’ll land on May 15th.

Via SlashGear, Amazon

Genius G-Shot HD520 skeptically presented by DVICE

DVICE shares deep thoughts on the Genius G-Shot HD520.

When we see a camcorder that records 720p HD video and sells for $149, our skepticism is piqued. That describes the Genius G-Shot HD520, compressing its video into the space-stingy H.264 format and storing it on 8GB of flash card memory (that's not included — aHA!).

Raising red flags also are its 5x digital zoom, which in our book, doesn't count as a zoom at all — all it usually does is offer a blown-up, pixellated enlargement of the original video. This Genius shows its pictures on its 2.5-inch viewscreen, all packaged up in a form factor that looks a whole lot like a $600 Sanyo Xacti camcorder.

Buyer beware. You might be a Genius for avoiding this one. At least wait until you've seen its video compared with the $200ish Creative Vado and Flip Mino HD.

Via DVICE.com

Buy a Genius G-shot DV5133

Samsung HMX-H106 Full HD camcorder with 64GB SSD

This tiny Full HD camcorder with a 64GB SSD tooling about its inanimate innards has been quietly preparing for May launch ever since its reveal back in January at CES. That's enough storage for an impressive 12 hours of 1920 x 1080 pixel video with further expansion by SD/SDHC card. Word has it that it launched this morning in its hometown Korea and is set for a May 22nd Stateside launch according Amazon.com. 900 bucks for a H.264 camcorder with an optical image stabilized Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens touting a 10x zoom and 37mm wide-angle focal length.

Buy a Samsung HMX-H106 HD SSD Flash Memory Camcorder w/64GB Memory & 10x Optical Zoom

Samsung HMX-H106 Tech Specs

Signal Type	NTSC

Storage Media	SDHC slot

Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/4.5"
No. of pixels	2.2M

Lens F Value	F1.8~2.5
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	100x
Filter Diameter	37mm
Type	Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD

Video Spec.	Recording Format	H.264 HD
	Recording Resolution	1920x1080i / 1280x720P / 720x480P
	Recording Quality	SF / F / N
Shutter Speed	Manual Shutter	1/60~1/10000
	Auto	Yes
	Slow Shutter Mode (LSS)	No
Image Stabilizer	OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
Focus	Auto Focus	Yes
	Manual Focus	Yes
Power Night Capture	No
Video Still Capture	No
Back Light compensation	Yes
Low Light Sensitivity	3 lux (visible)
White Balance	Auto	Yes
	Manual	Yes (Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten / Custom)
Audio Format	AAC
Sampling Rates	48 kHz
No. of Channel	2ch
Speaker	Yes
Volume Adjust	Yes
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Wind Filter(WindCut Plus)	Yes
Real Stereo	Yes
Audio Effect	Voice	No
	Music	No
	Wide	No
	Echo	No
Audio Dub	No

Visit the Samsung HMX-H106 product page at Samsung US or buy a Samsung HMX-H106 HD SSD Flash Memory Camcorder w/64GB Memory & 10x Optical Zoom and support this blog ;)



Via Engadget, Akihabara, Samsung

Six HD camcorder reviewed and compared

PCWorld Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at six HD, YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders from Creative, Kodak, Sony, and Pure Digital, including the brand new Flip UltraHD. With features ranging from a wide-angle lens to variable frame rates, one of these devices in the $150- to $230-range is bound to be a great fit for your needs.

All camcorders lack an optical zoom and any sort of image stabilization, they also don't have any WiFi or GPS capabilities. But for about $200, there's not much to complain about.

Check out the video review at PCWorld

Panasonic Living in HD promotion to give away 30 high-def products in May

From now through May 30, 2009, the company is giving away 30 high-def products exclusively on LivinginHD.com, one product per day (sorry we missed the first weekend).

Unfortunately you won’t be winning any new energy-efficient Panasonic plasmas or portable Blu-ray players.

You can use that high-def TV of yours to view homemade HD videos or photography if you win one of the three possible choices—two Lumix Digital Cameras that include 720p video recording (the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-TS1); and the HDC-TM20 1080p HD camcorder, that also comes with 16-GB internal memory.

If you’re already a member of Panasonic’s LivinginHD.com community, then you’ll be automatically registered for the “Living in HD 30x30” contest. If not, you can check out the contest website for rules, requirements and registration.

While you’re at it, Panasonic’s looking for some new members of its “Living in HD Family” program—and you don’t even have to be an actual family with kids. Families, individuals, couples, or even groups of friends or co-workers can apply online to show off their HD lives.

Via ElectronicHouse

Panasonic AG-HPX301E P2 HD camcorder unveiled

Panasonic has unveiled an affordable professional camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2, individual frame recording and native 2.2-megapixel imagers. Incorporating a low-profile shoulder-mounted design, the AG-HPX301E P2 HD camcorder offers the flexibility of an interchangeable lens but comes standard with a 17x HD Fujinon lens.

The AG-HPX301E imager incorporates advanced 1/3in 2.2-megapixel 3MOS technology to acquire full native-resolution HD images. With a redesigned optical block and a high-precision prism bonding technology, these advanced 3MOS imagers provide exceptional image quality while minimizing any flare and chromatic aberration. A new 20-bit digital signal processor (DSP) also enhances the HPX301E's image performance.

The AG-HPX301E captures full native 1920 x 1080 HD resolution. Superseding the compromise of 8-bit, long GOP, 4:2:0 recording, the HPX301E provides master-quality, 10-bit, 4:2:2 individual frame capture using Panasonic’s AVC-Intra codec.

Delivering the quality of AVC-Intra 100 and AVC-Intra 50, the HPX301E also records individual frame images in 100Mb/s DVCPRO HD and in SD in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV, which provides faster workflow and less degradation in multigenerational rendering.

The AVC-Intra 100 and 50 codecs let users record in a choice of HD video formats. Moreover, it records in SD frequencies in interlaced and progressive modes. The camera also supports 1080/23.98PsF output (via HD-SDI) for use in high-end movie production. The output of the camera can be set for downconversion or crossconversion with letterbox, 4:3 crop or squeeze.

Via broadcastengineering.com