CamcorderInfo has a review up of the Sony DCR-DVD305 and writes, “the DCR-DVD305 ($700 MSRP) is the middle of the line DVD camcorder from Sony. That position might suffice in MiniDV camcorders, but DVD camcorders produce (for the time being) a lower image quality than MiniDV. Whereas a mid-line Sony or Canon MiniDV has [...]

MacNewsWorld has a review up of Ulead’s VideoStudio 10 and writes, “Trimming clips was such a transparent process that I got the feeling I was doing something wrong. You click a clip. It appears in the preview window. To trim from the beginning, you grab a control on the left of a slider bar [...]

Samsung SC-DC564 Press Release Excerpt
Samsung Electronics, a worldwide leader in camcorder innovation, offers two advanced DVD camcorder models that eliminate compatibility guess work for consumers, add recording time, and allow for exemplary ease of use. Led by the SC-DC564, Samsung’s 2006 DVD camcorders offer compatibility with all key single layer DVD formats as well [...]

Samsung SC-DC164 Press Release Excerpt
The SC-DC164 DVD camcorder features Samsung’s DVD format compatibility, a convenient four-in-one memory card slot and a compact design. The 680k pixel CCD and 33x optical/1200x digital zoom provide quality home movies, while the 2.7″ LCD (260k pixel) gives consumers a clear view of the shot and 16:9 recording/viewing capability [...]

JVC GR-D396US features include:
* MiniDV format
* 32x optical zoom
* 2.5″ LCD screen
* 16:9 widescreen mode
* NightAlive mode
* Data battery

InfoWorld has a review up of the Canon Elura 100 and writes, “the video quality was a little disappointing. In tests with studio lighting, we saw video that had reasonable detail but lacked vivid colors. Bright colors looked washed out, and subtle color differences were difficult to distinguish. In low light, problems were even [...]

Panasonic PV-GS500 Press Release:
Model PV-GS300 features Optical Image Stabilization and adds 3.1 mega-pixel still image recording, a high-performance Leica lens, 16:9 widescreen format recording, and 2.7” LCD.
The PV-GS500 offers enhanced low-light sensitivity with a bright F1.6 Leica lens and large 1/4.7” CCDs. It features 4 mega-pixel still image recording, 12x optical zoom, Optical [...]

LaptopMag has a review up of the Sony DCR-SR100 and writes, “Performance is initially promising but ultimately inconsistent. When the camera and subjects were relatively static, our footage looked exceptionally crisp with excellent color fidelity. Low-light performance was also admirable, with noise and grain not significantly marring the image until light levels dipped below [...]

Ulead has announced the release of its DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus, an upgrade to DVD MovieFactory 4. Owners of versions 3 and 4 are eligible for an upgrade at a lower cost.
More details in the press release below.
Ulead DVD Movie Factory 5 Plus Press Release
Ulead(R) Systems Inc., a subsidiary of InterVideo(R) Inc. and [...]

Creative DiVi CAM 516 Press Release
Creative Technology Ltd., a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products, today introduced Creative DiVi CAM 516, a stylish mini digital camcorder offering video recording in the latest MPEG-4 format and video playback on TV in addition to practical functions such as a 5.1 Megapixel digital camera, MP3 player, voice [...]

The Exemode DV308 is a pocket-sized SD camcorder offering the following features:
* 3.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
* XviD compression
* SD card support up to 2GB
* MP3 player
Via Engadget.

CamcorderInfo reports that Panasonic has announced that the SDR-S150 camcorder will carry an MSRP of $999.
The camcorder will be shipping in September.
Via CamcorderInfo.
Read more about the Panasonic SDR-S150.

CNET Asia reviews the Sony DCR-HC46 and writes, “It’s hard to tell Sony’s line of MiniDV camcorders apart just by looking at them. … But inside, each has a different CCD sensor, which means there should be some difference in performance. … the DCR-HC46 offers a more significant boost in video and still [...]

The Canon DC95 is an entry-level DVD camcorder that can record video straight to disc. It is designed for widescreen recording. Other features include:
* choice of 16:9 and 4:3 shooting with one-push button
* 25x optical zoom
* 770x digital zoom
* Electronic Image Stabilization
* variable zoom speeds
* DIGIC DV image processor
* 2.7-inch widescreen color LCD screen, [...]

CamcorderInfo has a review up of the Sony DCR-DVD205 and writes, “High saturation is common among low and middle-end camcorders, where consumers are led to believe that bright colors are more important than accurate colors. Hence, the DVD205 has strongly saturated blues and greens, but we can accept that, given the price category. … [...]

The Washington Post has a review up of the Archos Gmini 402 camcorder, and writes, “The camcorder’s audio performance in our lab tests was be excellent: Audio was almost completely distortion-free, and was clear and sharp across the audio spectrum. … The video that the Gmini 402 captures is a little less impressive than [...]

Memorex Press Release
Memorex, the leading brand of optical media at U.S. retail and a portfolio brand of Imation Corp. , today announced it is shipping its highly anticipated HD DVD recordable media. Memorex HD DVD-R write-once discs support high-definition (HD) television and video recording with crystal-clear broadcast quality. Also ideal for consumers seeking to [...]

A plugin for Final Cut Pro or Express that will give you the look of film:
” The CGM Aged Film LE simulates 35 mm film and aged film (shake, jump, scratches, dirt, hair, gamma, brightness flicker, …). … CGM Aged Film LE is a special version of Aged Film; one of over 40 [...]

JVC Press Release
Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) today announced the upcoming release of the world’s first single-sided 8cm DVD-R Dual Layer (DL) disc1 for camcorders. The blank media is available in two versions as a VD-RDL26GU single disc pack or VD-RDL26GU3 three-disc pack.
The new single-sided 8cm DVD-R Dual Layer discs have a single-sided [...]

The New York Times has a comparison of the Canon HV10 and the Sony HC3.
About the Sony HC3: “Now, depending on where the Canon’s street price winds up, Sony’s HC3 may be slightly more expensive. But it offers some goodies that the Canon lacks: a minutes-remaining readout for the battery; a nightshot mode for [...]

CNET Asia has a review up of the Sony DCR-HC36 and writes, “We were generally happy with the DCR-HC36’s performance. Both the autofocus and autoexposure systems responded quickly and turned in accurate results, even while panning. Image stabilization was effective to just past the first half of the camera’s 20x optical zoom range. … [...]

CNET has a review up of the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 and writes, “the DVD205’s video and still quality mimics that of the DVD305; they’re pretty mediocre, with rampant edge crawl, noise, and motion artifacts. On the upside, it also means that it shares some of the DVD305’s finer points, such as the support for [...]

T3 has a review up of the Samsung VP-X220L sports camcorder, and writes, “The real selling point is its weather-proof external camera. This can be mounted on a helmet or head strap and its lens rotates through nearly 180 degrees to keep horizons steady. It attaches via a 1.5-metre cable (shame there’s no Bluetooth), [...]

ComputerActive has a review up of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1 and writes, “picture quality isn’t that great. Still images are very detailed and colourful, but they sometimes demonstrate slightly too much sharpness around the edges of different colours. In strong, even light, HD video quality is good, if a little heavy on the contrast. [...]

PCMag reviews the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1 and writes, “The results from my real-world tests, in which I shot video of my kids playing by and in a pool on a bright, sunny day, were disappointing. The color was good, but the video should have been much sharper. It was also frustrating that the camera [...]

JVC GR-D370 Press Release Details
A new five-model JVC MiniDV camcorder line made its debut today, offering advancements in performance and handling.
The new line is distinguished by several new features, including selected models with a 32X optical zoom, 16:9 modes and a 1.3X tele-conversion mode. JVC’s new MiniDV camcorders are easier to use than ever [...]

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CamcorderInfo reports that the shoulder-mount Panasonic AG-DVC20 is now available, at a list price of $1,595. The AG-DVC20 has three 460k pixel CCDs and 10x optical zoom.
From a PANASONIC AG-DVC20 press release earlier this year:
… the AG-DVC20 3-CCD mini-DV camcorder [has] an enriched feature set for educators and entry-level shooters, including event and [...]

PCMag has a review of the Hitachi DZ GX3300A and writes, “In my hands-on tests, the DZGX3300A just wasn’t as good as other miniDVD camcorders. For starters, it produced video with a slight reddish cast. The autofocus worked fine and the sound was pretty good, but I did notice some shimmering in my talking-head [...]

The Hitachi DZ-HS303 is the first camcorder to combine DVD and HDD video recording. The camcorder accepts the following disc formats: 8cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R. It also accepts SD memory cards, as well as sporting a 8GB hard disk drive.
According to CamcorderInfo: “The 1/3” CCD imager has 3310K gross pixels and 2180K effective [...]

Canon DC22 Press Release
Canon’s new mid-level DC22 DVD camcorder provides consumers with an affordable, high-quality solution for recording special memories whether on an exotic vacation or running through the sprinklers in the backyard. With its Genuine Canon 10x optical zoom lens, 2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor with RGB Primary Color Filter, Widescreen HR (high [...]

The Canon XH A1 provides broadcasters, cinematographers and production facilities with professional, high quality, low cost HD solutions. Broadcasters, Event videographers, and cinematographers with tight budgets will appreciate Canon’s flexible, powerful and feature rich XH A1 camcorder. Whether on set, in the field, or shooting a feature film, the Canon XH A1 camcorder offers [...]

The Panasonic VDR-D400 is a DVD-based camcorder with the following features:
* Leica lens
* 20x optical zoom
* 3CCD
* optical image stabilization
* 3.1 megapixel stills, captured to SD and SDHC cards
* 2.7-inch LCD screen
Via Engadget.

The Canon iVIS HV10 is a high-definition camcorder recording onto standard miniDV cassettes, using the HDV format.
Features include:
* 1/2.7-inch CMOS (2,048 x 1,536 stills)
* 10x optical zoom
* 2.7-inch LCD display
* miniSD memory slot
* optical image stabilization
* 1,920 x 1,080 maximum video capture resolution

CNET has a review up of the JVC Everio GZ-MG505 and writes, “Some of the usability features impressed me quite a bit. For instance, if you try to zoom in on a subject that’s too close for focusing, the lens automatically zooms back out until it can lock. Or if you’re far enough away [...]