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Models & Brands: Sony DCR-TRV520, JVC DX77US, Sony CCD-TRV87, Canon, Sony PC9, Hitachi DZBD7HAF, SVP Xthinn-8368-B, JVC GRD295U, RCA, Canon 0166B001
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Sony DCR-TRV520 Weight: 0.022 pounds Price: $42.99
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Key features Sony DCR-TRV520
- Quality battery
- One-year warranty against defects.
- 100% satisfaction or your money back (within 14 days of purchase)
- Model: Sony DCRTRV520 Digital Camcorder
Review Sony DCRTRV520 Digital Camcorder / Sony DCR-TRV520:Sony DCR-TRV520 Battery Slim. This is a 7. 4 Volt, 2000 mAh, Li-Ion Battery. Dimensions: 2. 77 x 1. 49 x 0. 79. 100% OEM compatible. The Sony DCR-TRV520 uses the Digital 8 format, which digitally records images onto standard Hi8 tapes. If you're upgrading from an 8mm or Hi8 camera, this format gives you the combined benefits of digital image quality and backwards compatibility with your old tapes. [+]
A 25x optical zoom and 450x digital zoom will bring your shots closer, and Sony SteadyShot image stabilization technology will help to keep shakes and wobbles out of your video. For audio, the DCR-TRV520 offers 16-bit PCM digital stereo with 12-bit dubbing. If you prefer to shoot in the 16:9 widescreen ratio, this is also an option. To compose your films, you can use either the standard eyepiece viewfinder or a 3. 5-inch swivel color LCD display. With Sony's LaserLink feature, playback can be a snap-you just aim the DCR-TRV520 at the LaserLink receiver on select Sony TVs from up to 16 feet away, press play, and enjoy your videos directly on your TV-without wires or cassette adapters. If you're planning to digitally edit your videos on your computer, the Sony includes an industry standard IEEE 1394 port (also known as iLink and FireWire) for image transfer and a Control-L (LANC) interface for connection to editing equipment. Sony's Super NightShot infrared system lets you capture footage in two modes. In standard NightShot mode, the camera uses available visible and infrared light to illuminate the subject. With Super NightShot, an infrared LED on the front of the camera acts like an infrared spotlight: to the naked eye, it just looks like a standard red LED, but it produces enough infrared light to effectively illuminate the area in front of the camera. The camera includes numerous extra features, including 14 picture effects and a five-mode audio-video fader, end search (which automatically forwards your tape to the end of the last footage shot), edit search, seven-mode program auto exposure, pass-through analog AV inputs, and an intelligent shoe for accessories. |
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JVC DX77US Dimentions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches Weight: 1 pounds List Price: $479.99 Price: $349.99
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Key features JVC DX77US
- 12x optical zoom lens (700x digital zoom) and image stabilizer
- Crystal View rotating 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and color viewfinder
- Low-Profile MiniDV digital camcorder and still camera with 1/6-inch 680,000-pixel CCD
- BN-V107US 700 mAh Lithium-ion, high-capacity, rechargeable battery pack; camera has built-in battery charger
- Built-in auto light using twin LED lights for 1/10th the power consumption and SD/MMC card slot
- Model: JVC GRDX77 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
Review JVC GRDX77 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom / JVC DX77US:The Celebrity Series is a new generation of JVC pocket-size camcorders featuring chic, jewel-like styling in a size that will handily fit into a purse or pocket. The GR-DX77US camcorder features a new super bright all-glass aspherical f1. 2 lens - 2. 3 times the brightness of an f1. 8 lens - all in a design compact enough to allow these models to be nearly 15 percent smaller than the models they replace. Other features include USB connectivity, Video CD creation, e-mail video clips, HG digital stills with two image size settings (1024 x 768/640 x 480 pixels), NightAlive, DVD Navigation, analog input, and a SD/MMC card slot. |
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Sony CCD-TRV87 Weight: 0.02 pounds
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Key features Sony CCD-TRV87
- NightShot 0-lux shooting and SteadyShot image stabilization
- High-fidelity stereo audio with a built-in speaker
- Hi8 camcorder with remote
- 20x optical, 360x digital zoom
- 2.5-inch swivel color LCD
- Model: Sony CCDTRV87 Hi8 Camcorder
Review Sony CCDTRV87 Hi8 Camcorder / Sony CCD-TRV87:Experience the picture quality of Hi8 XR recording, the detail of a high-resolution image sensor and the fun of Super LaserLink wireless transmission. Enjoying great video on your television has never been this easy. With the Super LaserLink system, you no longer need to connect your camcorder to your TV or use clunky videocassette adaptors. This is Sony's most feature packed Hi8 camcorder. The CCDTRV87 features a high-resolution CCD with 470, 000 pixels, images are much sharper and finely detailed than those shot with regular 8mm and most other Hi8 camcorders. Another thing you don't need to worry about is holding the camcorder perfectly still. Sony's SteadyShot system uses sophisticated motion sensors to remove unwanted picture shake. With Sony's Hyper-Precision CCD image sensors, you're not sacrificing image size or picture quality. 2. 5-inch LCD Viewscreen makes recording a snap by allowing you to see your recordings as you make them. [+]
It also makes recording events from difficult angles much simpler. Plus, you can watch your masterpiece after you've recorded it. Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording and Playback delivers wider dynamic range, no background tape hiss, reduced sound smearing, and better localization, for improved sonic performance. Sony's exclusive Hi8 XR can provide up to 440 lines of resolution, compared to 400 lines with other Hi8 Camcorders. Six Mode Program AE provides quick and easy setting for the proper exposure, shutter, and depth of field setting for a variety of environments. There are six modes: Portrait, Beach/Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, and Sunset/Moon. Stamina Power Management When you're out shooting the action, the last thing you want to see is the dreaded flashing battery indicator -the sign that you've got no power left. That's why Sony cut power consumption and extended battery life. The Sony CCD-TR87 offers image stabilization, a 2. 5-inch swivel LCD screen, and Laser Link output. It records in Hi8 video format and uses a 0. 25-inch CCD with 470,000 pixel pickup. This camera also provides a 20x optical/360x digital zoom to bring you closer to the action. The new NightShot with slow-shutter feature improves picture quality in the NightShot mode, allowing you to capture infrared images in total darkness (0 lux). Audio features include high-fidelity stereo recording and output as well as a built-in speaker for added convenience. The Sony CCD-TRV87 also offers six-mode program autoexposure and an array of fader and picture effects. Equipped with Sony's Laser Link feature, you can just aim the Sony CCD-TRV87 at the LaserLink receiver on select Sony TVs from up to 16 feet away, press "Play," and enjoy your videos directly on your TV-without wires or cassette adapters. Other convenient features of the Sony CCD-TRV87 include a built-in video light, Control-L (LANC) editing interface, 16:9 widescreen recording, edit search, and end search. With a rechargeable InfoLithium battery that features an AccuPower meter, this camcorder offers a long recording time. |
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Canon List Price: $598.00 Price: $350.00
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Key features Canon
- Digital photo mode records onto MiniDV tapes
- 2.5 inch color LCD and color EVF
- Analog pass-through ports for direct connection to computer
- MiniDV camcorder
- 18x optical, 360x digital, zoom with image stabilization
- Model: Canon ZR40 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, & Digital Still Mode
Review Canon ZR40 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, & Digital Still Mode / Canon:At just over a pound, the lightweight ZR40 from Canon makes an excellent camcorder for the beginning digital-video enthusiast. This compact and comfortable camcorder offers high-end features found on much more expensive cameras, yet is easy enough to use that a novice can begin filming right away. The camera is sleekly designed, and pieces pop out of the ZR40 from all sides. On top, the adjustable lens viewer also slides in and out so you don't have to hold the camera too close when filming. You can also use the 2. 5-inch LCD screen, which swings out of the left side of the ZR40. It also twists and can be flipped over, providing myriad filming angles. While we were suitably impressed with the image of our capture video, the sound of the camera's motor could be heard during some of the playback. It's a minor annoyance, which can be overcome with an optional external microphone. With an 18X optical zoom (as well as 360X digital) intuitively placed next to the right thumb, the ZR40 is able to get up close to the subjects you're filming. [+]
Canon's image stabilizer worked well at correcting the "shake" common to handheld cameras. And the camera functions as a digital camera as well, taking snapshots in addition to video. The ZR40 offers a variety of connectivity options, including FireWire ports, composite AV, and S-video. You can input from an analog source such as a VCR, TV, or camcorder and convert the signal into digital video. It also ships with a handy remote control (with a range of 16 feet) that handles the record functions and can even zoom the lens in and out. Various special effects modes are incorporated into the camera as well, in addition to a new low-light mode that allowed us to shoot footage in the evening. There are DV cameras out there that do more than this one, but for most users, the ZR40 does plenty and does it well. -J. Curtis Pros: Compact and comfortable Easy to use Excellent zoom Cons: Some motor noise Improving on an original can be a daunting task. Canon has succeeded quite well, thank you. The ZR40 is the successor to the ZR20. Canon increased the optical zoom to 18x-the digital now sits at 360x-and added an analog pass-through port. Although the ZR line featured analog-in for dubbing your movies to MiniDV, the new pass-through port allows you to go straight to the computer, eliminating a possibly cumbersome step. The ZR40 also has a lot of the same features that made the original a lot of fun. A 2. 5-inch LCD is swivel-mounted, permitting the shooter to use the camera at odd angles. Various digital effects and autoexposure modes help ensure your footage turns out well. Finally, Canon threw in a low-light color-shooting mode that makes the ZR40 that much more attractive. |
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Sony PC9 Weight: 0.011 pounds
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Review Sony DCRPC9 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder / Sony PC9:With the DCR-PC9, Sony achieved super compactness and no degradation in quality as the DCR-PC9 meets the demand of customers for an "All-In-One" and "Feature Rich" camcorder in a small package. The DCR-PC9 provides the same excellent digital picture quality that customers look for in a Sony Handycam. With the addition of the Progressive Shutter System, customers can capture great looking still pictures and store them through the built-in Memory Stick slot. Another new feature is the capability to capture video not only on the Mini DV tape but also on the Memory Stick as MPEG. I/O Terminals are also not a problem as there is no need to use adapters. There is even a USB terminal and IEEE 1394 interface built-in. The Sony DCR-PC9 is a quality consumer-grade compact MiniDV digital camcorder. Packed with a 10x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom, the camcorder also features digital image stabilization. You can shoot and watch your video using either the color eye viewfinder or 2. 5-inch LCD viewfinder. [+]
The unique vertical design makes it compact enough to hold within your hand without any strain. Like most digital camcorders, the DCR-PC9 is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connection (also known as i. Link and Fire Wire) for digital image transfer, allowing video editing on a properly equipped home computer. In addition, all analog ports on the DCR-PC9 have analog to digital converters built in. With this feature, anyone upgrading from older analog equipment can transfer their old memory to new digital tapes. If you own a TV equipped with Sony's Super LaserLink feature (or purchase an optional Super LaserLink attachment for your TV), playback is especially easy. You can just aim the DCR-PC9 at the TV from up to 26 feet away, press "play," and enjoy your videos without having to connect any wires. The DCR-PC9 also doubles as a digital still camera, recording photos onto an included 4 MB Memory Stick at a resolution of up to 640 x 480 pixels. You can also record up to 60 seconds of video directly to the memory stick with the MPEG movie mode. Digital program editing allows for easy dubbing of 20 selected scenes from one digital camcorder to another, or to an analog VCR. Three different white-balance settings help optimize color. The DCR-PC9 includes a microphone input, as well as an accessory shoe for extra lights or microphones. Also included are an AC power adapter, lithium-ion battery, remote, stereo AV cable, lens cap, and lens hood. |
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Hitachi DZBD7HAF Dimentions: 6.5 x 3.15 x 3.43 inches List Price: $1,499.95 Price: $735.00
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Key features Hitachi DZBD7HAF
- Transfer videos to standard definition DVD copies using the 1-touch dubbing feature
- Includes 1-second quick start, for nearly immediate recording
- Record up to four hours of 1920x1080 video on HDD
- Features Blu-ray disc recording capability along with a 30GB built-in HDD
- Comes with in-camera editing functions
- Model: Hitachi DZ-BD7HAF BluRay 5.3MP DVD Hybrid High Definition Camcorder with 30GB Hard Drive and 10x Optical Zoom
Review Hitachi DZ-BD7HAF BluRay 5.3MP DVD Hybrid High Definition Camcorder with 30GB Hard Drive and 10x Optical Zoom / Hitachi DZBD7HAF:The flagship DZ-BD7HA camcorder is a Hybrid model. This means it provides the Blu-ray disc recording capability along with a 30 gi. |
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SVP Xthinn-8368-B List Price: $149.99 Price: $104.50
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Key features SVP Xthinn-8368-B
- Operated on 2 standard AA alkaline batteries, convenient to get replacements in any grocery or electronic store.
- Oversized SVP Full Color 3.0 inch LCD TFT Screen to see your pictures and video during and after you take the shot.
- SVP top of the line Xthinn-8368, take Pictures up to 10MP Interpolated Resolution via CCD sensor, with high ISO setting up to
- The cameras also feature a new smile detection function, which helps capture the most important part of a photo the smile
- (3 times Optical Zoom) x (4 times Digital Zoom) = Powerful 12 times zoom. Lets you zoom in tight and fast. So no matter
- Model: SVP Xthinn-8368 Black 10MP Max 3x Optical Zoom 3" LCD Digital Camera
Review SVP Xthinn-8368 Black 10MP Max 3x Optical Zoom 3" LCD Digital Camera / SVP Xthinn-8368-B:The New SVP XThinn-8368 Black Top of the line Digital Camera is so easy to use yet has all of the advanced features for the most demanding users. The SVP XThinn-8368 features high quality CCD sensor, that gives you the option of taking 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 1MP resolution images, and also takes 10MP resolution images through hardware interpolation technology. With the combined 12X optical/digital zooming power, you will never have to second guess or having issues with subjects that are far and away. 6 ISO settings: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, helps you to adjust your picture to the best quality, reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability. The cameras also feature a new smile detection function, which helps capture the most important part of a photo the smile. With the 3. 0 inch LCD screen, 16MB internal memory (expandable up to 4GB SDHC), auto focus and flash, you are ready to go for taking your best vacation photos and videos with SVP XThinn-8368. |
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JVC GRD295U Dimentions: 2.2 x 4.4 x 3.7 inches Weight: 0.9 pounds List Price: $479.95 Price: $349.99
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Key features JVC GRD295U
- Power-linked operation, full function remote control
- 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, f1.8 to f3.2, 25x optical / 800x digital zoom, 520 lines of resolution, 2.5 inch LCD monitor
- Color viewfinder, DV in / out, HG digital stills (up to 1024 x 768 pixels), LiveSlow, auto illumination light
- Multi-language on-screen (4-language)
- Web-camera function (via IEEE 1394), digital still capture, includes two data batteries, NightAlive
- Model: JVC GR-D295U Hi-Band MiniDV Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom
Review JVC GR-D295U Hi-Band MiniDV Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom / JVC GRD295U:Preserving memories, whether its baby's first steps or that dream vacation, the GR-D295 makes it easy. Its powerful 25x optical zoom lens gets tight close-ups of your subject and the 2. 5 inch Clear LCD monitor, reduces glare and reflections so you'll always see your subject, especially outdoors. The D295 has an SD/MMC card slot for recording digital still images. New Data Battery, let's you know the status of battery operating time. With a press of a button view five levels of remaining battery and record time on the Clear LCD monitor. In addition, the trim high capacity 700 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery delivers up to 1. 5 hours recording. In the D295are included two data batteries, so you'll enjoy up to 3 hours of record. Live Slow captures the critical moment in slow motion, when recording or even when playing back. [+]
Other conveniences include a Multi-Function Remote Control, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, 800X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation and Digital Picture Stabilizer round out a comprehensive feature package making the D295 a great value. |
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RCA Weight: 3 pounds List Price: $234.82 Price: $274.99
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Key features RCA
- Manufacturer Part Number: EZ201
- Small Wonder Dig. Camcorder
- Model: RCA EZ201 Black Small Wonder Digital Camcorder & DVD Recorder
Review RCA EZ201 Black Small Wonder Digital Camcorder & DVD Recorder / RCA:Copy your favorite video clips straight to DVD with the RCA Memory Maker package!With the RCA Small Wonder Digital Camcorder and Memory Maker DVD Recorder, transferring videos to DVD has never been simpler. Just dock the Small Wonder into the top of the recorder and you'll be making DVDs in no time. You can even record from your TV, camcorder, or other video device. Don't miss out on this easy-to-use, compact memory maker package!. |
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Canon 0166B001 Dimentions: 7.7 x 5.71 x 7.95 inches Weight: 3.5 pounds Price: $649.00
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Key features Canon 0166B001
- Fast and easy printing
- Vivid Canon optical quality
- Brilliant digital video and photography
- From camera to computer with ease
- The brilliance and sharpness of megapixel performance
- Model: Canon ZR400 MiniDV Camcorder w/14x Optical Zoom (Dark Metal)
Review Canon ZR400 MiniDV Camcorder w/14x Optical Zoom (Dark Metal) / Canon 0166B001:If the ZR400 is your first camcorder, your choice has set the bar at a high level. As Canon's lowest priced Megapixel camcorder, the ZR400 combines features found on higher priced cameras with a variety of versatile functions and the brilliance of a Megapixel CCD. It's also three-cameras-in-one, giving you great performance as a camcorder, a digital still camera, and a webcam. With features and automatic settings that make your life as a videographer easy, you'll find that the ZR400 is both powerful and easy to use. With IEEE1394 and USB connectivity, you can connect this camcorder to a Windows or Macintosh computer for digital video and still editing. Easy to use? Definitely. You can really grow with the Canon ZR400. Built-in Microphone - Stereo electret condenser microphone Recording Media - MiniDV for video / MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card for still Number of Recording Pixels - Still image - 1152 x 864, 640 x 480 pixels / Movie - 320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels, 15 frames/sec. Image Format - Still image - JPEG (compression - Super Fine, Fine, Normal) / Movie - Video data - Motion JPEG, audio data - WAVE (monaural) File Format - Design rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2. 2* compliant, DPOF DV Terminal - Special 4-pin connector (IEEE 1394 compliant) / USB Video Terminal Audio Terminal Audio output Audio input Operating Temperature Range - 0 - 40 ° C (32 - 104 ° F) Unit Dimensions - 2. [+]
0 x 3. 7 x 5. 1 inch, excluding protrusions / Weighs 15. 2 ounces including battery. |
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