Toshiba & Panasonics Company Camcorder are:
1.Panasonic's latest pro AVCHD camcorder $3,195
Adding to its SD-card-based AVCCAM series--not to be confused with its P2-card-based and seriously more expensive P2HD series, which includes the AG-HVX200A--the AG-HMC40 joins the AG-HMC150 and its shoulder-mount cousin, the HMC70 in the ranks of Panasonic's pro AVCHD camcorders.
Smaller and lighter than either of its line mates, with a much simpler design, the HMC40 is also the first in its line to includes a trio of full HD resolution 1/4.1-inch 3MOS sensors rather than CCDs. It incorporates a 12X zoom lens of as-yet unknown (to me) focal-length range and can shoot 10.6-megapixel stills (obviously interpolated, since none of the sensors are that high resolution).
Like its brethren, the HMC40 will support up to 21-megabits-per-second recording in a range of HD formats, including 1080 and
720 at 60i, 30p, and 24p frame rates. Pro connections include a
removable XLR mic input. Interestingly, the camcorder also has
consumer-type features like a touch screen, face-detection AF,
and prerecord.
The AG-HMC40 is slated to ship in August for $3,195.
2. Panasonic VDR-D310 (silver) - Panasonic Camcorders
The Panasonic VDR-D310 is their top-tier DVD camcorder, replacing last year’s VDR-D300. We loved that camcorder for its brilliant performance in bright light and compelling manual control set – once rare assets in a DVD camcorder. However, Sony’s DCR-DVD505 edged it out with an even better looking picture. This year both companies lowered the price of their replacement models considerably. But both also created a much sweeter high-end model – AVCHD high definition DVD camcorders. Not everyone is ready for HD, though, and the VDR-D310 offers compelling reasons to remain in standard def for the time being: good video, optical image stabilization, a low price, and more.
The Panasonic VDR-D310 is their top-tier DVD camcorder,
replacing last year’s VDR-D300. We loved that camcorder for
its brilliant performance in bright light and compelling manual
control set – once rare assets in a DVD camcorder. However,
Sony’s DCR-DVD505 edged it out with an even better looking
picture. This year both companies lowered the price of their
replacement models considerably. But both also created a
much sweeter high-end model – AVCHD high definition DVD
camcorders. Not everyone is ready for HD, though, and the
VDR-D310 offers compelling reasons to remain in standard
def for the time being: good video, optical image stabilization,
a low price, and more.
3.Toshiba Camileo S10 Camcorder launched
The S10 has a 2.5" flip screen, 4x zoom and a 5 mega pixel sensor for still images along with the impressive ability to record in 1080p resolution for High Def footage. Hard to believe when the S10 is just about the size of a mobile phone, but it is ultra mobile and will be more than suitable to slip into your pocket for any trip. If only it made calls too, it would be the only gadget you'd need!The Toshiba Camileo S10 also has 128MB of internal storage or the option to use a SD card.
Other models in the Toshiba Camileo range are the H20 which has the traditional camcorder design and has a 5x optical zoom, HDMI connection, a 5MP sensor, a 3" screen and 1080p recording. The P30 has the same features of the S10 but has a different design again and sports the pistol grip.
4.Toshiba rolls out HD handycam
Anyone who’s seen Cloverfield knows that capturing life’s events through a camcorder is the ‘in’ thing now. But while the in the movie they relied on tape-based cameras, Toshiba has unveiled an HD camcorder enabling you to capture all the action in detail.The manufacturer’s Camileo Pro camcorder is the flagship of the existing Camileo range and has a built-in five-megapixel CMOS sensor, able to capture video at a resolution of up to 1280 x 720 pixels. Content is encoded into H.264/MPEG 4 format and, although the integrated 128MB memory won’t last you very long, there’s an external memory card slot for SDHC cards of up to 32GB. A USB 2.0 port also features.
A 3x optical zoom, in addition to a 4x digital zoom, means you won’t have to be right underneath the lizard/monster thing to capture it ripping the head from of The Statue of Liberty. Toshiba states that the camcorder will also capture still images of up to 11-megapixels.
An HDMI port is built into the camcorder that’ll allow you to display all your video-based antics on an HD TV, provided the monster hasn ’t reduced your apartment to rubble. If it has though, then you can watch content through the camcorder’s own 2.5in
LCD display.
If you’re totally knackered after running around the city and videoing you and your band of brothers killing strange creatures in subways and semi-demolished buildings, then you can always use the Camileo Pro HD to play some relaxing MP3 audio files. Or, use its motion monitoring capability to film any burglars that may ransack your home, if you still have one…
5.Toshiba Gigashot HD camcorders
Toshiba announced a new Gigashot HD camcorder range. The new Gigashot camcorder range featuring two of the world’s smallest and lightest high definition, hard-disc based video cameras - the Gigashot A series and Gigashot K series. The pioneering new Gigashot range complements the existing Camileo range. It also enhances Toshiba’s comprehensive set of lifestyle technology products, which provide ideal movie making solutions for people to capture, edit and burn HD movies on the go. The stylish and compact Gigashot series boosts Toshiba’s existing camcorder line-up with HD capability as well as supporting seamless integration with users’ notebooks and other peripheral devicesToshiba Gigashot camcorders - 100GB HDDThe Gigashot range delivers a comprehensive set of features and offers both HD video and still imaging capabilities. With up to 100GB of inbuilt hard drive capacity and true 1080i high definition recording capabilities, the Gigashot range provides the perfect, affordable next generation video recording solution. “Toshiba is making an aggressive move into the HD camcorder market, with the aim of being the number two player worldwide by 2009,” said Marco Perino, General Manager EMEA, PC Options Peripherals and Services. Toshiba Europe. “With the Gigashot series, we are confident of a strong start to 2008.”
