Canon Legria HF R18

The Canon Legria HF R18 is an entry-level high-def camcorder aimed squarely at the casual end of the market. Its main selling points are a 20x optical zoom lens and a semi-affordable price tag.


Like the vast majority of Canon’s camcorder range, the Legria HF R18 uses removable flash memory to record video. In addition to an SD/SDHC card slot, it also comes with 32GB of inbuilt memory. This is enough to store up to 12 hours of high-definition video at the lowest possible setting. Other models in Canon’s entry-level ‘HF’ range include the 8GB Legria HF R16 and the memory-free Legria HF R106. Apart from storage capacity, all three camcorders are identical to each other — so if you already have lots of SD memory cards lying around, the HF R106 might be a better option...

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DXG Sportster

DXG USA said last week it is now shipping to retailers its new Sportster series of high-definition video cameras designed for shooting is range of rugged outdoor conditions.

The DXG-Sportsters are offered in to design styles (horizontal and vertical) and two maximum HD resolution levels. Both the horizontal and vertical pistol-grip versions with up to 1080p/30fps video resolution will carry $170 suggested retail prices. The horizontal version is available now and the pistol grip version will ship in two to three weeks, DXG said.

Virtually identical 720p versions of both design styles will carry $140 suggested retails. The horizontal version is shipping now and the pistol-grip version is also slated to ship in two to three weeks.

All of the new Sportsters are said to be ruggedly built and waterproof to a depth of 10 feet. For underwater recording the camcorders feature an unusual "dive" button that provides fully automatic settings for adjust for changing submarine lighting and color environments.

The camcorder is also designed for easy uploading of video and images to social-networking sites such as YouTube or Facebook.

Via twice.com

Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses

Measuring 85 x 130 x 223 mm and weighting in just 620 grams, the NEX-VG10 can take 14 megapixel still images and capture 1080p (1920 x 1080) high definition video at up to 24Mbps, and features an E-mount 18-200mm lens providing 11x optical zoom, a BIONZ image processor, Optical Steadyshot image stabilization, a 3-inch (921,600 dot) swivel display, an ISO sensitivity of up to 12800, as well as support for Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

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"The NEX-VG10 takes Sony's Handycam line to the next level by allowing unprecedented artistic expression that isn't possible with conventional consumer video cameras," said Andy Bubala, director of Sony's camcorder business. "With this camcorder, video enthusiasts and photographers can now capture cinematic full HD movies and premium stereo sound."

Sony's Handycam NEX-VG10 will become available in September but pre-orders should kick off today. You 'just' need $2,000 to get this camcorder.

Via TechConnect Magazine