Sony DCRPC110 Digital HandyCam Camcorder with Builtin Digital Still Mode

Sony DCRPC110 Digital HandyCam Camcorder with Builtin Digital Still Mode

Sony DCR-PC110 digital Handycam camcorder offers higher resolution, more hours of recording and more professional features than any analog camcorder. The digital technology delivers a richer and more accurate picture quality than the analog format. Featuring a 1/4" Advanced HAD CCD with 1,070,000 pixels, the camcorder provides stunning detail and clarity, with exceptional video and still image performance. Carl Zeiss professional quality precision lens uses a unique lens coating that reduces glare and flaring, while providing improvement in detail and contrast. Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery means no "memory effect" like other battery types can experience. DCR-PC110 features MPEG movie mode, and Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) stereo audio recording for an incredible 96db dynamic range. It is a sure declaration that Sony is moving forward in the integration of DV and digital stills cameras.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #37456 in Camera & Photo

Size: Mini-palm

Brand: Sony

Model: DCRPC110

Platforms: Windows 98, Windows, Mac OS 9 and below, Mac OS X, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP, Windows Me, PowerMac, Windows NT 5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT, Macintosh, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5

Format: MiniDV

Dimensions: 1.25 pounds

Battery type: Lithium Ion

Display size: 2.5

Features

DV camcorder, uses MiniDV tapes

10x optical (120x digital) zoom with optical image stabilization

2.5-inch color LCD monitor and color EVF

Records 1152 x 864 stills onto included 4 MB Memory Stick

Uses Sony NP-FM50 InfoLithium battery; includes MGI PhotoSuite and VideoWave

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
The Sony DCR-PC110 Mini DV camcorder is loaded with more goodies than a piñata, and in a package smaller than a box of Pop-Tarts. Its novel-length owner's manual is 166 pages of tiny type with, thankfully, dozens of instructive illustrations with circles and arrows. To control all these features, the PC110 is covered with buttons, switches, and toggles that would intimidate even the most seasoned techno-geek. But damn if this digital camcorder isn't fun to use, despite a couple of ergonomic hiccups, plus it stores great images thanks to its Carl Zeiss lens, and, more importantly, it will elicit many oohs and aahs from the techno-envious.

Like most Mini DV models, the PC110 can take still pictures and store them either on tape or on a flash media card--in this case, Sony's proprietary Memory Stick. Unlike most DV camcorders, the PC110 also can record 15- and 60-second MPEGs, saving you the trouble of having to convert your footage to this e-mail-friendly format in your PC. The camcorder comes with a 4 MB Stick, which holds just six high-resolution stills, and is useless unless you have a Memory Stick-equipped Sony VAIO, a Memory Stick accessory drive, or a built-in USB port.

The PC110 also enables you to spice up your recorded video with an array of picture and digital effects, such as negative, sepia tone, or black and white. You also can zoom in during playback of a recorded image. These extra effects are for those folks who do in-camera editing and can be output only through the camcorder's analog outputs, not via i.Link/FireWire. If you've got video-editing software, you can add many of these effects and more on your PC.

The PC110 also includes in-camera digital-editing compiling capabilities--choose in-and-out edit points for particular scenes, set the scene sequence (up to 20 scenes), and the camera automatically goes back and forth to output the image to whatever tape player you've connected the camcorder to. This program editing is a bit convoluted, but it's better than doing it manually.

The biggest problem is the placement of frequently accessed control buttons and jacks. For instance, the zoom and still-photo shutter release buttons are located at the front of the camcorder, vaguely where your pinky is supposed to be. But the pinky isn't the most dexterous digit, and the hand-strap further limits the little finger's angular movement necessary to manipulate either switch.

The PC110's stocky design also necessitates the scattering of the various inputs and outputs. The microphone, headphone, and DC power inputs are located on upper-right side; the i.Link (FireWire), USB, and AC power are on the front below the lens; the S-Video output is on the lower-right side under the hand strap; and the analog A/V minijack is located to the right of the power/standby/record switch.

And being that this is a tiny camcorder, the 2.5-inch LCD viewscreen also makes it difficult to make out the details in a crowded frame. The menu does include two sets of LCD brightness controls to ameliorate the lack of LCD area. --Stewart Wolpin

Pros:

1-megapixel still-shot capability

Fun to use

Records 15- and 60-second MPEGs onto Memory Stick

Informative illustrated manual

Quality Carl Zeiss lens

Cons:

Bundled Memory Stick is only 4 MB

Expensive

Controls can be difficult to use

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Customer Reviews

Excellent product
I've had since 2 years and it worked great under any situation and weather conditions.
It's a very solid product, with lots of great features. Very good image quality, both in video as in still modes.
Also used it for transfering my previous home videos to the PC for editing, using the camera as a 'gateway' with its analog-digital converter (firewall).
It's my first Sony Handycam (previously used JVC cams), but in my opinion there's no point of comparison. I think I'll be tied to Sony for a long while.
Very recommended product. If you can spend a little more, don't hesitate.

Great camera if you upgrade...
I have had the PC110 over a year now and still like it very much. The size is perfect for traveling and is easy to take on hikes, etc. The DV quality is very good and the still shots are good if you shoot at high resolution and keep the pictures small when viewing on a computer. The camera has a good zoom, but close up pictures require the extra wide angle converter. I can take a picture of my house without it and get maybe 1/2 of the house. Standing in the same spot with the wide angle lens, I can get it all. You really need this accessory if taking pics or video of close up groups and things where you want to get a wider view. There are many good features: nightshot/super nightshot lets you take pictures in TOTAL darkness. Clarity is not that great and of course the picture is green like in the movies where a soldier is looking thru night vision. Special effects like B/W, sepia, fader, etc is nice if you are not using video editing software and want a few neat effects on the finished product. The PC110 does have a digital converter built in so you can plug a VCR into the camcorder and the analog signal is converted to digital and you can output that to a computer via firewire IE1394. A stand alone converter is about..P>The factory battery is ok, but I bought the larger one for an extra ... and can get 5hrs on it. We toured the Grand Canyon and I shot all day and still had a little juice left. I also purchased a 128M card for stills and can get several hundred pictures on it in a higher resolution. I also purchased extra, the wireless link where you plug the wireless receiver into a tv/vcr via RCA connectors and the camera sends a wireless signal to the receiver and you can watch your video and pictures instantly on tv. Very nice accessory. The camera is very nice if you upgrade to the better accessories.

Nice, but could be better
I have no complaints except one: the digital pictures it takes are print quality but, the pixel could be greater for the amount of money you're paying for this. Since Sony has such advanced technologies, the least it could do was to incorporate their superior technology towards the digital picture function. More megapixels would've been better. Afterall, Sony does make good digital cameras, why didn't they combine the great features?

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JVC Everio GZ-MG330 30 GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom (Blue)

JVC Everio GZ-MG330 30 GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom (Blue)

With the GZ-MG330A Everio Hard Drive Camcorder you can record all the stuff that makes life more fun. Everio has been redesigned to offer more satisfaction in a smaller, lighter body. It's the world's smallest and lightest hard disk camcorder, so you can shoot actively without fatigue, and travel with lots of space left over when you pack your bags. The Everio models have been equipped with a high-performance lens developed by camera specialist, KONICA MINOLTA. It captures clear and bright images. Everio is equipped with an industry-leading 35x optical zoom for incredible magnification with full optical quality. Digital zoom takes you up to 800x. Internal high-capacity HDD allows extremely long recording times. With the 30GB model, you can store up to 37 hours of video. To safeguard Hard Disk Drive from shocks and vibrations, the Everio has a Floating Suspension System that effectively dampens vibrations through polymer shock absorbers. You can choose the picture quality from four modes, from high-quality video equivalent to DVD Movie to small-sized clip ideal for uploading to the Web. In addition to a built-in hard disk drive, Everio also has a slot for microSD Card so you can store videos and stills on this commonly available memory card (optional). Now copy video and stills from the built-in HDD to the microSD card. Sharing is even easier. 1/2 - 1/4000 Video Shutter Speed 1/2 - 1/1000 Still Shutter Speed 112K pixel, 2.7-inch LCD monitor 30GB 1.8 hard drive microSD Memory Card Slot Video Format - MPEG-2-PS Audio Format - Dolby Digital Still Format - JPEG Interfaces on Camera - USB2.0, AV Out, DC in Built-in Lens Cover Image Stabilizer Auto illumination light Auto Power ON/OFF - Close the LCD to turn the power off and Open turns the camera on in about 1 second Auto LCD Backlight Control for comfortable viewing whether indoors or outdoors PictBridge compatible Approximate Unit Dim

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1552 in Camera & Photo

Color: Blue

Brand: JVC

Model: JVC-GZMG330ABLUE

Dimensions: 4.00" h x 7.25" w x 7.50" l, 5.00 pounds

Display size: 2.7

Features

Internal high-capacity HDD allows up to 37.5 hours of recording time

Equipped with a high-performance Konica Minolta lens

Enlarge images up to 800x with this full quality 35x optical zoom

Pack efficiently with one of the world's smallest and lightest hard disk camcorders

View remaining battery power by percent and remaining recording time in minutes with the data battery

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer

Everio has been redesigned to offer more satisfaction in a smaller, lighter body. It's one of the world's smallest and lightest hard disk camcorders, so you can shoot actively without fatigue, and travel with lots of space left over when you pack your bags.

The elegant and slim HDD/micro SD Hybrid camcorder comes with a Konica Minolta Lens, 35x optical zoom, easy to navigate Laser Touch Operation and 30GB HDD for up to 37.5 hours of recording.

JVC Everio GZ-MG330 Highlights

Super slim, lightweight design Everio has been redesigned to offer more satisfaction in a smaller, lighter body. It's one of the world's smallest and lightest hard disk camcorders, so you can shoot actively without fatigue, and travel with lots of space left over when you pack your bags.

Konica Lens

Konica Minolta lens All Everio models have been equipped with a high-performance lens developed by camera specialist, Konica Minolta. It captures clear and bright images.

Gigabred Engine Six digital noise reduction systems improve the S/N ratio by about 30 percent (3dB) over previous models, while the integrated MPEG-2 encoder helps reduce block noise and mosquito noise. It's assurance that all of those Gigabytes of video and photos you shoot will offer the best picture quality available for each recording mode.

Up to 37.5 hours recording Internal high-capacity HDD allows extremely long recording times. With the 30GB model, you can store up to 37.5 hours of video. You can choose the picture quality from four modes, from high-quality video equivalent to DVD Movie to small-sized clip ideal for uploading to the Web.

35x optical zoom Everio is equipped with an industry-leading 35x optical zoom for incredible magnification with full optical quality. Digital zoom takes you up to 800x.

HDD/microSD hybrid design In addition to a built-in hard disk drive, Everio also has a slot for microSD Card so you can store videos and stills on this commonly available memory card (not supplied). Now copy video and stills from the built-in HDD to the microSD card. Sharing is even easier.

Auto LCD backlight control Automatically adjusts brightness of the LCD backlight for comfortable viewing whether indoors or outdoors.

Auto power on/off With Everio, you don't have to use the power switch each time you operate because the power is linked to the LCD's opening and closing. Just open the LCD and the camera turns on. Close the LCD to turn the power off and avoid wasting battery power. Operation has never been easier!

Quick restart In combination with Auto Power ON, you're ready to shoot in about 1 second when the LCD is re-opened. Never miss a crucial moment.

Auto Illumi. Light Turns on automatically so you can shoot brilliant images even in low light situations.

Laser touch operation The scroll bar and buttons are touch-sensitive so you just glide your finger up or down the bar to choose menu items while its cool blue light follows your movements. You don't touch the LCD screen itself, so it won't get dirty or smudged. No fingerprints.

Laser touch operation

Image stabilizer Built-in digital image stabilizer effectively compensates for "camera-shake", enabling stable image shooting.

Built-in lens cover Slide it shut to protect the lens when the camera's not in use. It's integrated, so there's no risk of losing it like a separate lens cap.

Data battery Allows you to check the remaining battery power by percent and remaining recording time in minutes. Optional larger capacity batteries are available for purchase. Please note: This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery.

Remote control Provided remote control to operate Everio from a distance for playback, DVD burning, etc., just like a DVD deck.

HDD protection and stability To safeguard the hard disk drive from shocks and vibrations, the Everio has a Floating Suspension System that effectively dampens vibrations through polymer shock absorbers. Also incorporated is a Gravity Sensor System that automatically senses sudden acceleration such as in a free fall situation, and turns off the power to defend the hard disk so that a head crash can be avoided even when the unit is dropped.

DV output The DV out terminal (Firewire, i.LINK, IEEE1394) on the Everio Dock enables easy dubbing to an external DVD/HDD recorder, and also allows digital-to-digital dubbing of Everio footage to a computer for advanced non-linear editing using third party software.

Simple A/V connection Just hook-up to a TV using the provided AV cable and enjoy Everio's DVD-quality picture on a large-screen TV. Or connect directly to a VCR or DVD recorder for easy copying of Everio movie clips to a VHS tape or DVD disc.

Easy sorting with event icons To make it easier to manage and search for the video clip you want to see, you can assign the appropriate category icon to it while you shoot or afterwards. It also helps when you just want to watch footage based on a certain theme, like Vacation, Birthday, Sports, etc., or when you want to burn just those scenes to a DVD.

One-touch DVD burning With an optional Share Station DVD burner or with your PC, you can burn a full-sized DVD-Video disc at the touch of a button. Just press the Direct DVD button, and the DVD burning process starts automatically. It's smart so you can even use it to automatically transfer only newly-recorded data to the burner, just the scenes you manually select, or pre-select using the Playlist.

Playlist function

Playlist function Playlist function lets you easily select the scenes you want in the order you want. Convenient for playback or for archiving to DVD.

Pre-installed picture titles When viewing or burning a DVD, you can insert a Picture Title pre-installed in the camera. With a wide selection of professionally designed title images, you can easily transform your footage into a professional looking video--without a PC!

One-touch data backup to PC Data archiving has never been easier. Just press the DIRECT BACK UP button, and data that has not yet been backed up can be transferred to a PC automatically.

Creative, convenient software included

PowerCinema NE: Makes it easy and simple to browse scenes in the camera, and enables the Direct DVD/Direct Backup function.

PowerProducer 3 NE: Offers easy authoring of video clips in any order you choose to DVD, even right from a USB-connected camera, so you can share your original DVDs with anybody who owns a DVD player.

PowerDirector 5 NE Express: Offers feature-rich, non-linear editing so you can flex your creative muscle with titles, effects, and even mix stills with videos. Also converts to a variety of file formats including DV-AVI, Windows-AVI, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, Windows Media Video and RealVideo.

Digital Photo Navigator: For organizing still images, easy image re-sizing, Web file (HTML) creation and slideshows, as well as movie file (.AVI) creation.

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Customer Reviews

JC Everio GZ-MG330
Very happy with purchase. Only thing is that if you just take it out of the box and start using it, the image is a little dark, I just need to read the manual and figgure out how to do the light balance, but I have been to lazy/busy to do it yet. Overall i would definitely reccomend

Great Price. Great Camera.
This little things packs a wallop. The built-in hard drive is certainly a step up from the last camera I had (it was an 8mm). The only disappointment was there is no night vision. Of course, it doesn't mention that in the product description. That's my own fault I guess. I still must give it 5 stars though.

Good standard Def Camcorder for the price
I did a lot of research and then finally decided on this HDD camcorder.

It is not my first choice in terms of video quality but definitely in ease of use and the convenience it offers. My rating of video quality is

1- High Def (HD) based camcorders
These have excellent video quality (from the output I have seen from my other friend's cameras). But I feel that video editing and the expense on accessories (Lots of disk space to store the content, BLURay player, BLURay burner, BLURay blank disks etc) make this a very expensive proposition. This is probably the way to go but I am waiting for a couple of years for the technology to improve and the prices to go down.

2- MiniDV based camcorders
I think the compression (DV) is second best to HD. Unfortunately the industry believes that tapes are going the dinosaur way even though the video quality is excellent. I had a Sony digital 8 which captured good video but now the tapes get stuck which is why I had to buy a new one. Then there is the pain of transferring the video to a PC. Tapes have to be processed in real time. If you have the time and patience for processing tapes then this is still a good choice. And the prices are low but there is not much choice since manufacturers are phasing them out.

3- Standard Def camcorders
Which brings me to this standard (MPEG2). The quality of video is still lower than that from a DV based camcorder. However the newer models have managed to reduce the artifacts that comes out of this type of compression. Then there is the convenience of drag and drop of the video files to a PC and subsequent DVD creation.

After owning a real dinosaur(in size too) of a Sony Digital 8 camera, this is a real light weight and compact camera. The video quality is very good.


The laser-touch slide bar for menu access needs getting used to but after a while is easy to use. Menu's are simple and understandable, the users guide is brief and informative, and within 15 minutes, I understood every feature of this machine. Battery usage if fair but then one needs to buy a spare battery for those long vacations or if you need to do more than 90 minutes of video.

The user guide is very easy to understand and there aren't too many complicated buttons for the home user. For regular home videos, vacations, kids performances etc this is ideal.

For the price, this is definitely worth it.

Price: $449.95
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JVC Everio 30GB 35x Optical/800x Digital Zoom Hard Drive Camcorder

JVC Everio 30GB 35x Optical/800x Digital Zoom Hard Drive Camcorder

This elegant and slim JVC Everio GZ-MG330AU Hard Drive/microSD Hybrid camcorder features a KONIKA MINOLTA LENS 35x optical zoom, easy to navigate Laser Touch Operation and 30 gigabyte (GB) Hard Drive for up to 37.5 hours of recording!Its lightweight and small profile makes it a breeze to shoot actively without fatigue, and travel with lots of space left over when you pack your bags. View your images on the stunning 2.7-inch Widescreen Clear LCD monitor that can rotate 270 degrees for optimal viewing. Get up close, detailed shots with its 35x optical zoom and 800x digital zoom function. With its 30 GB internal hard drive you can get up to 37 hours and 30 minutes of recording, plus, there's a microSD slot for adding a microSD memory card!This JVC Everio GZ-MG330AU Hybrid Hard Drive Camcorder comes in a sleek Sapphire Blue color and is ready to capture life's precious moments! Order today!

Product Details

Brand: JVC

Features

JVC Everio GZ-MG330AU Hybrid 30 GB Hard Drive Camcorder General Features: Color: Sapphire Blue

1/6-inch 680K pixel CCD 30 GB internal hard drive for up to 37 hour 30 min. of recording

35x Optical Zoom 800x Digital Zoom KONICA MINOLTA Lens

Memory Card slot for microSD (card not included) Gigabrid Engine Laser Touch Operation

2.7-inch 16:9 Widescreen Clear LCD Monitor (can rotate 270 degree)

Price:
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Canon FS-100 (Silver) Flash Memory HD Camcorder with 48x Optical Zoom 2699B001 + BP819 Replacement Battery/Travel Charger BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver 8GB Bundle + MORE

Canon FS-100 (Silver) Flash Memory HD Camcorder with 48x Optical Zoom 2699B001 + BP819 Replacement Battery/Travel Charger BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver 8GB Bundle + MORE

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2841 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Canon

Model: CNFS100SB3

Features

Canon FS-100 High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder Brand New USA w/ Full Manufacturer's Accessories

Rechargeable BP819 Lithium Ion Spare Battery + Quick External Rapid Travel Charger

8GB SDHC Memory Card + USB SD Card Reader

Padded Carrying Case w/Strap + Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit + Pack of LCD Screen Protectors

Full Size 58" Tripod W/Carry Bag + Flexible Mini Table Top Tripod (See Description For More Details)

Price: $429.95
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 9MP Flash Memory Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 9MP Flash Memory Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Capture life when it happens. The Sanyo Xacti CG9 camcorder records stunning digital video and amazing 9-Megapixel digital photos, and in one compact and easy to use design. The CG9 not only makes capturing images easy, it makes sharing them a breeze; whether online, on portable video devices like iPods, or on televisions or computers. With high speed sequential shooting (up to 5 frames per second) and the very latest face chasing technology (recognizing up to 12 faces in still images) the Xacti CG9 packs cutting edge technology into a small, stylish, easy to use camera. The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees, on an axis that allows you to take great video or still images from otherwise difficult-to-view positions. A powerful 9-Megapixel (total) CMOS image sensor is the heart of the still image capabilities. Consisting of 9 groups and 12 total lenses, the CG9's lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-190 mm range (35mm equivalent). The CG9 enables simultaneous shooting of video clips and still images, with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a movie clip. The Xacti CG9 media camera is designed for super-fast start-up and shooting. Sequential photo shoots up to 5 frames per second Highly advanced MPEG4 AVC/H.264 video compression Record over 8 hours of full motion video Capture still images while you're shooting video 9 groups, 12 elements (3 aspheric elements 5 aspheric surfaces) Auto Focus lens built-in neutral density filter 1/2 - 1/2000 seconds Shutter Speed 1/30 - 1/10000 seconds Movies Shutter Speed Low-light sensitivity - 7 lux (AUTO mode, 1/30 seconds) and 2 lux (Lamp mode 1/15) Auto (ISO 50-400) and Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600) Sensitivity AV output (Video - Composite video, NTSC/PAL, Audio - Stereo sound) AV output for multi-type headphones (3.5mm-compatible with Stereo mini-plug) Dimensions - Width 2.77 x Depth

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #442 in Camera & Photo

Color: Silver

Brand: Sanyo

Model: VPC-CG9

Dimensions: 3.80" h x 6.90" w x 5.20" l, 3.90 pounds

Display size: 2.5

Features

Features 40MB of internal memory; SDHC Flash memory compatible

Shoots 9-megapixel digital photos; includes Face Chaser technology

Highlighted by a 2.5-inch LCD display; super-fast start-up

Easily share videos and photos with highly-advanced MPEG4 video compression

Includes a high-capacity Sanyo brand lithium-ion battery

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer

Capture life when it happens--the new Sanyo Xacti CG9 camcorder records stunning digital video and amazing 9-megapixel digital photos and in one compact and easy to use design. The CG9 not only makes capturing images easy it makes sharing them online, on portable video devices like IPod’s, TV’s and computers a breeze.

With high speed sequential shooting (up to 5 frames per second) and the very latest face chasing technology (recognizing up to 12 faces in still images) the CG9 has set a new standard in affordable camcorders.

The Xacti CG9 packs cutting edge technology into a small, stylish, easy to use camera. Designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, the CG9’s easy to navigate menus make it a great choice for the beginner and the more advanced user. It is the perfect blend of style, performance, and ease of use.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 Highlights

Large, 2.5-inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis that allows you to take great video or still images from otherwise-difficult-to-view positions.

CMOS sensor

Amazing 9 Megapixel Still Image Quality A powerful 9.12 -megapixel (total) CMOS image sensor is the heart of the still image capabilities. The large sensor allows the CG9 to capture high-resolution, 9 megapixel still images in addition to recording high-quality digital videos with full-range stereo sound.

5x optical zoom with a bright maximum aperture of f/3.5 Consisting of nine groups and twelve total lenses, the CG9’s lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-190 mm range (35mm equivalent). Combined with the 12x digital zoom, the CG9 delivers up to 60x zooming capability.

Sophisticated image stabilizer Using a proprietary Sanyo algorithm, the CG9 automatically compensates for distracting up-and-down or side-to-side camera movement, keeping your subject steady and easy to follow. It accurately distinguishes between unintentional camera shake and deliberate camera movement. This handy feature operates in both wide-angle and telephoto modes.

Face Chaser technology

12 Subject Face Chaser Technology Recognizes up to 12 faces for still pictures and optimizes focus and aperture settings to ensure all subjects are in focus.

Highly advanced MPEG4 AVC/H.264 video compression This optimizes the file size and makes sharing movies on social networking sites or e-mailing them to friends and family even easier. In fact, the file size can be up to 25 percent smaller than that of typical MPEG-4 cameras.

To accomplish the complexity of encoding AVC/H.264 in real-time on the CG9, a dedicated Qpixel-brand H.264 video compression IC was incorporated into the camera that was designed specifically for portable consumer devices to achieve high video quality while simultaneously reducing the system power consumption. The result is high-quality video recording up to 8 hours of full-motion video with an 8 GB SDHC memory card (in TV-HQ mode). The Xacti CG9 can also record up to a total of 4 hours of video with a 4 GB SDHC memory card, up to 2 hours with a standard 2GB SD card, and up one hour with a standard SD card or SDHC flash memory card (sold separately).

Easily transfer video and still images to your video capable iPod Import video and still image files directly into iTunes software and then port them to your video-capable iPod. Share you latest masterpiece with friends and family.

Sequential photo shooting

Sequential photo shoots up to 5 frames per second Take pictures like the pros with up to ten photos with a shutter speed of 5 frames per second. The perfect solution for action photography.

Record over 8 hours of full motion video Or capture over 2700, 9-megapixel still images on an 8GB SDHC memory card, over 4 hours of video with a 4GB SDHC memory card, over 2 hours with a 2GB standard SD card, or over one hour with a 1GB standard SD card.

Capture still images while you’re shooting video The CG9 enables simultaneous shooting of video clips and still images with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a movie clip. You will never need to miss another precious photo opportunity. (Depending on the mode used to take still images, simultaneous video clip shooting may be interrupted. While shooting video clips, using the digital image stabilizer may change the angle of view for still images.)

Easy-to-grip style

Super-fast start-up Reduce the chances of missing the perfect shot. The Xacti CG9 media camera is designed for super fast start-up and shooting. With its tapeless design, the CG9 eliminates the need to queue up a video tape, allowing it to begin shooting in as little as 1.7 seconds. When the CG9 is powered on, closing the LCD display puts the CG9 in standby mode. Simply open the display and the CG9 automatically powers up and can begin immediately recording in as little as 1.7 seconds.

Includes a high-capacity Sanyo brand lithium-ion battery The DBL-L20U is a high-voltage, 3.7-volt battery designed to work with the Sanyo Xacti CG9 camera. High-energy density design minimizes the battery size and weight, making it perfect for use in small, portable cameras. The DBL-L20 is designed to resist memory accumulation so it provides a full charge every time.

Easy playback of recorded video directly on a TV Connect the CG9 to a DVD / VCR Recorder or to a computer to back-up copies of recorded content. Still images and video clips are played back continuously and in chronological order. When connected to a PC, simple drag-and-drop operation makes it easy to save recorded video clips and still images onto a computer's hard disk for emailing, editing or archiving.

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Customer Reviews

Good camera for good price
Heres a list of cons of the camera.

1. doesn't work well in the dark. (few digi cams do though. and you can solve that with an infrared light)
2. theres no mic input.
3. Chances are it will take better pictures then your digital camera. This is not necessarily a con but . . . its obnoxious. I mean you got that digi cam for christmas right? how the hell can it be beat by a digi cam?????

heres some pros.

1. its small and handy to take anywhere. Walmart has a sanyo model but its red and bulky. dont get it. get this one. this ones a bit slimmer.
2. the quality is really good especially for youtube or making home videos.
3. It works amazingly well with macs. Just plug it in and two seconds later its downloaded. Im guessing it works just as well with pc's though.
4. The battery life is pretty good
5. the start up time is super short. (about two or three seconds.)
6. its light and easy to use.
7. (grumbles) it takes really good pictures.

and that is my list. to see video quality you can go to my youtube and watch some of my newer videos. the page is on youtube /theelephantgun hope it helps!

Great Camera - Great Camcorder
Very happy with the picture and movie quality, using it mostly for family.
The size and shape of this camera are very nice. I bought a small padded camera case and keep it in my purse all the time. It also takes nice still pictures so it's the only camera I carry now.
At this price I would definitely recommend this camera

For the money very happy.
There were some people who really didn't like this camera and some that did. So I was worried about buying it. After getting it, I think they were both right, but maybe not why you would think so.
When I first got it, I initially went in and started playing around with the settings, and got all the problems other reviewers were talking about, the biggest being the choppy video. I wanted the HD video.
However, before writing the review and and sending it back, i put the settings back to how they were from the factory, and I have been getting nothing but very descent videos for the money ever since. I have so many more videos of the kids now, because I carry this thing around all time.
Is it better than my Sony DV camcorder as far as quality? Probably not, but that doesn't leave my office, so whats the difference?
I also think it takes great pics, but it is a bit slow focusing.
Non standard USB cable, that is my biggest complaint. Very sad that companies do this. I docked a star for that.
Also, you have to take the battery out to charge it in its own battery charger can't through USB, but there might be actual technical reasons for this.

But for $200, couldn't be happier.

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SVP T500-Bk FULL HD 1440x1080p Digital Camcorder + Camera with 2.5" LCD, 20x Zoom, Leather Body, HDTV Output (SVP 8GB SDHC Memory Card Included)

SVP T500-Bk FULL HD 1440x1080p Digital Camcorder + Camera with 2.5" LCD, 20x Zoom, Leather Body, HDTV Output (SVP 8GB SDHC Memory Card Included)

"NEW in the Box" SVP T-500 Full HD (1440X1080p) Digital Video Camcorder. 8-In-1 digital device acts as a powerful 7.7 Mega Pixel Max. Output Digital Camera, a Full-Motion Digital Video Camcorder, a PC Camera, a MPEG4 Movie Player, a Digital Voice Recorder, a 32GB Max USB Mass Storage Device, and Memory Card Reader! Stunning, full high-definition movies on the SVP HD T-500 records HD videos at 1080p. Plus, with the H.264 Decorder, Your movie files are smaller and easier to work with, but offer image quality that will take your breath away when played back on widescreen HDTVs. The SVP HD T-500 incorporates a high-performance 5x optical zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F3.7, allowing distant subjects and people to be captured in beautiful quality. Augmented by the 4x digital zoom, the HD-T500 offers zooming capability up to 20x. T-500 original algorithm uses a pixel-interpolation filter to convert the 5 megapixels captured by the CMOS sensor to the recorded equivalent of 7.7 megapixels (3200 x 2400 pixels). This filter enables fine-grained A3-sized printouts of detailed images. You can even enlarge part of an image without sacrificing image fidelity. The SVP HD T-500 features new Auto ISO and High ISO 400 settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #71699 in Camera & Photo

Brand: SVP

Model: T500Bk-8GB

Display size: 2.5

Features

Record High Definition Video up to 1080P (1440x1080) at 30 frame per second with H.264 Video Decoder

Resolution sensor gives you the option of taking 5MP, 3MP, 1MP resolution images, and 7.7MP resolution images through hardware interpolation technology

Incorporates a high-performance 5x optical zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F3.7, allowing distant subjects and people to be captured in beautiful quality.

Augmented by the 4x digital zoom, the HD-T500 offers zooming capability up to 20x.

Feature Auto ISO, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 prevent motion blur

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Panasonic PVGS15 MiniDV Compact Digital Camcorder w/24x Optical Zoom

Panasonic PVGS15 MiniDV Compact Digital Camcorder w/24x Optical Zoom

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.MultiCam camcorders feature digital camcorder and digital still camera capabilities, all in one easy-to-use camcorder.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #43137 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Panasonic

Model: PV-GS15

Released on: 2004-02-15

Dimensions: 3.38" h x 2.75" w x 4.38" l, .90 pounds

Display size: 2.5

Features

MiniDV camcorder and still camera with 680,000-pixel CCD

24x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 800x) and image stabilizer

2.5-inch LCD swings open 120 degrees and color viewfinder

Low-light recording settings and EfficiBright LED Light

Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 3 hours

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Blending innovative technologies with new, simple-to-operate controls, Panasonic's PV-GS15 camcorder is an affordable and powerful entry into digital video. Panasonic continues to innovate, adding more optical zoom capability while reducing the overall size. This MiniDV camcorder features a 24x optical zoom, ultra-fast 1.3-second start-up time, 8 MB SD memory card for digital stills, webcam capability, and color viewfinder. It also comes with a 3-hour battery, remote control, and editing software.

Optics
The PV-GS15 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 22x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.

Digital Stills
In addition to shooting video, the PV-GS15 can also capture digital still images up to 640 x 480 pixels--good for sending photos to friends and family over e-mail or posting to your Web site. They are stored to the Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia (MMC) memory card slot. The Direct Mode Dial can be used in digital still mode lets you quickly select the desired digital camera mode, such as Record, Playback, Card Record, or Card Playback.

More Features
The 2.5-inch LCD screen can be opened a full 120 degrees away from the camcorder's body, making it easier to view motion images as theyÕre being captured.

The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS15 to begin taping 1.3 seconds after turning the power on so those unexpectedÊmoments wonÕt be missed.ÊAfter pressing the Quick Start button, the camcorder will bring up the previous settings that you were shooting with--even if they were manually entered.

The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend.

Other features include:

The image-enhancing MagicPix feature allows for rich videos under low-light conditions.

Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) helps take the jitter out of hand-held video recording and compensate for unintentional hand and camcorder movement.

Web cam capability, which is ideal for video conferencing with friends or family, or use as a simple monitoring device when consumers are away from home.

The unsnapping hand strap doubles as wrist loops, enabling you to carry the camcorder like a small bag or purse.

Color viewfinder

Inputs and Outputs
The PV-GS15 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, and it is highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 2 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

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Customer Reviews

Drawbacks overwhelm the positives
I bought this camcorder for my wife. After using it for a while, we just stopped. Indoor pictures, even with lights on, are very grainy. And unfortunately, we would shoot a lot indoors.

In order to move the video to a computer, you need a Firewire cable and Firewire on your computer, and additional software not supplied with the camcorder. I wouldn't mind this, execpt the camcorder also has USB connectivity. Everyone has USB, but you can't send the video over USB, only still pics.

The basic shooting controls are easy enough to figure out, but beyond that, the controls are very unintuitive. The control panel tucked in where the LCD screen comes out has myriad buttons, and it's not obvious what they all do.

I remember shortly after I bought this, Consumer Reports came out with their evaluations of Camcorders. This one was at the very bottom of the ones they rated, and in my opinion, for good reason.

This camera is a bucket of bolts
I have a Panasonic camcorder, PV-GS15, five months short of being two years old. Now it is broke and does not work. However before it died, the screen kept turning blue with a message to hit the reset button. Doing so provided no positive results. I telephoned Panasonic and questioned the reason for this reset button, and their technical support could not offer an explanation. I noticed all Panasonic camcorders have this annoying reset button, while other manufacturers do not have this defect of an option. I suggest buying your camcorder from anyone but Panasonic.

Fixed it once, then broke again
After buying camera, worked fine then i started having to reset it constantly. I sent it in, came back working fine. Same thing started up again, and now i cant play back. Also, terrible quality when filming indoors. Very grainy.

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