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  • Hello Kitty camcorder

    Hello Kitty camcorder

    Posted on June 10, 2010 | No Comments
    Japanese camera maker Exemode announced [JP] the Hello Kitty DV520KT today, a simple 5MP CMOS camcorder that only has one thing going for it: it features mega-popular cartoon cat Hello Kitty saying "Hi" on the hardware. That's what it probably makes perfect for young girls though.

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  • Panasonic announces world’s lightest full HD camera, targets it at women

    Panasonic announces world’s lightest full HD camera, targets it at women

    Posted on June 4, 2010 | No Comments
    Panasonic yesterday announced [JP] what it says is the world's lightest full HD camcorder, the HDC-TM35. Sized at 51.5×107.5×57.5mm and weighing just 185g, the device is mainly targeted at women and will be available in white, purple, grey, and "gold".

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  • Video: Sony teases awesome-looking interchangeable lens HD camcorder

    Video: Sony teases awesome-looking interchangeable lens HD camcorder

    Posted on May 11, 2010 | No Comments
    We were very impressed with the NEX3 and NEX5 digital cameras Sony presented yesterday for the first time. And today, the company in Tokyo announced [press release in English] a hardware prototype of a great-looking interchangeable HD camcorder. Technical details are relatively scarce at this point, but Sony says they will be using the same "Exmor" APS HD CMOS sensor the NEX3 and NEX5 will have.

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  • Sanyo outs two new full HD Xacti “dual cameras”

    Sanyo outs two new full HD Xacti “dual cameras”

    Posted on April 9, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo announced two new "dual cameras" (camcorder and digital camera in one) for the Japanese market yesterday, the Xacti DMX-CG100 (that's the pistol-grip model) and the Xacti DMX-GH1. Both feature an extra-compact body and the ability to record video in full HD and take 14MP pictures.

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  • The HD JVC Everio GZ-HM550 lets smartphones control functions via Bluetooth

    The HD JVC Everio GZ-HM550 lets smartphones control functions via Bluetooth

    Posted on March 19, 2010 | No Comments
    The JVC GZ-HM550 brings a new set of standards to the table. It isn't the 1920 x 1080 recording or 9 MP stills. Nor is it the 32GB internal flash memory with an SD/SDHC card slot playing backup or even the Konica Minolta HD lens. Nope, it's the novel Bluetooth function that might make a full size camcorder relevant again in a smartphone world.

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  • Tiny $20 camcorder shoots 640×480 video

    Tiny $20 camcorder shoots 640×480 video

    Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments
    Look at this little guy. It’s just a $20 camcorder that promises to shoot 640x480 video at 30 frames per second. Will you get awesome looking footage out of it? Probably not. Probably absolutely not. Maybe. Probably not, though.

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  • LED flashlight records nightvision video

    LED flashlight records nightvision video

    Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments
    Ghost hunters, rejoice. Not only does this $150 LED flashlight record 640x480 video at 30 frames per second, it’s also got an eight foot nightvision range that allows it to record in complete darkness.

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  • Hold your Bad Idea Jeans up with this Playboy spy camera belt

    Hold your Bad Idea Jeans up with this Playboy spy camera belt

    Posted on January 21, 2010 | No Comments
    Free dating tip: If the girl you’re talking to isn’t impressed by your Playboy belt, make sure to mention that it’s got a built-in spy camera capable of recording DVD-resolution video footage. If that doesn’t work, then clearly she’ll never be impressed by anything. Time to move on.

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  • Sony’s Bloggie camcorders might be meant for video blogging

    Sony’s Bloggie camcorders might be meant for video blogging

    Posted on January 11, 2010 | No Comments
    Time to sweep up after CES. Devin tells me we have a hands-on with these cameras buried somewhere in our live video feed from the show but we’re unable to find it at the moment, so please allow me to paint a picture for you using good old fashioned words.

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  • Sanyo CES Press Conference

    Sanyo CES Press Conference

    Posted on January 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo officially joined the Panasonic group as of December 21st, 2009. This decision was “due to the rapid decline of the global economy,” according to Sanyo North America president Masami Murata. “This alliance will maximize and optimize Sanyo’s corporate value and will open the way for our company to realize further business development.” Sanyo [...]

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  • Canon’s entry-level camcorders gain HD in the form of the HFR series

    Canon’s entry-level camcorders gain HD in the form of the HFR series

    Posted on January 5, 2010 | No Comments
    CES is here, even though most of your friendly neighborhood CrunchGear writers are still in their respective home states. (We'll be arriving in Las Vegas throughout the day today.) First up for me: new camcorders from Canon. Entry-level ones, too, so don't feel intimidated. You've got the HFR11, the HFR10, and the HFR100. They're basically souped up, HD versions of the previous FS series of entry-level cameras. Nothing wrong with HD.

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  • Unassuming cap sports hidden camcorder

    Unassuming cap sports hidden camcorder

    Posted on December 31, 2009 | No Comments
    Pardon me, miss? I’d just like to tell you that I think your hat is fly. Dope, even. Too bad you’ll never remember my face. Memorize it now and then lose me forever. Unless, of course, you’ve somehow got a camcorder hidden in that thing! That’s unlikely, as your hat is far too stylish to be a technology product.

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  • Camcorder stuffed into ID card

    Camcorder stuffed into ID card

    Posted on December 30, 2009 | No Comments
    “Hey guys, what’s going on? Talking about secret company stuff? Cool. Don’t mind me. Just gonna heat up these SpaghettiOs real quick. Anyone do anything illegal lately?” For $100, now YOU can be the creepy tattle tale at your workplace.

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  • CrunchDeals: Flip MinoHD camcorder for $120

    CrunchDeals: Flip MinoHD camcorder for $120

    Posted on December 16, 2009 | No Comments
    Ho ho ho, this may be the lowest price you’ll see on a new Flip MinoHD camcorder for a while. Amazon’s got them for $120, today only, down from $160. To be honest, Cisco just bought Flip and they’re expected to unveil some new products at CES (like, perhaps, Wi-Fi enabled camcorders?) so Flip might just be blowing these things out to make room for the new stuff. Either way, today you get a somewhat reasonably-priced pocket camcorder.

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  • Wearable ContourHD cam gets lens kit and waterproof housing accessories

    Wearable ContourHD cam gets lens kit and waterproof housing accessories

    Posted on December 3, 2009 | No Comments
    Contourhd_watercaseDevin recently reviewed the ContourHD 1080p, a wearable HD camcorder designed to be worn during activities that would cause other camcorders to self-destruct. One thing it couldn't do, however, was go into the water (though it resisted some splashing). It's not designed to be waterproof out of the box, which definitely could be a problem for divers, rafters, or other water-sport enthusiasts. The makers were clearly aware of this shortcoming, and they've come out with a waterproof housing that will protect the camera to a depth of 10 meters.

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