World’s smallest camcorder Sony’s TG1/TG3E 1080i

This new pocket-sized Sony HDR-TG1 camcorder is not only small but is very light weight too weighing just ten ounces. It is said to be the world’s smallest full HD camcorder.

This camcorder can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and takes 4-megapixel digital photos and comes with a 4GB PRO Duo Mark2 media card.

Kelly Davis who is the director of camcorder marketing at Sony Electronics said that “Sony was the first to introduce a travel-sized camcorder with 8 mm technology in the 1980’s, and it revolutionized the travel and electronics industries, This new model is a great example of our expertise in miniaturization, as well as advanced imaging technologies with features like face detection.”

The Sony HDR-TG1 measures just 1.3-inches wide by 4.7-inches tall by 2.5-inches deep

This is truly a great camcorder that you can take anywhere you want. check out the clip below.
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Sanyo Xacti CG9 retro camcorders releases in UK this month around £200

The Sanyo Xacti CG9 retro camcorder was announced in Japan not so long ago and now the latest confirmation has it that they will be released in the UK this month with a price tag of around £200.

These Sanyo Xacti CG9 camcorders which do look a little retro will come in different colors for the UK market in which will be in either pink, silver or black.

The main features include video capture, 9.1-megapixel still images, 2.5-inch LCD screen, video recording in the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 video codec to SD/SDHC card, and 5x optical zoom. You will be able to upload videos you have taken directly to places like Facebook, YouTube and MySpace.

So remember if you want one look out for them around mid-April with a price tag of around £200.

Source – More in depth info of the camcorder.

Sanyo Xacti DMX-CG9 camcorder just introduced: Not as good as Xacti HD2

Obviously when reading about the newly introduced Sanyo Xacti DMX-CG9 camcorder we know that it’s not as good as the Sanyo Xacti HD2, but then that is too obvious really.

Even so we can see these new camcorders doing quite well, the Sanyo Xacti DMX-CG9 as many features that include a 2.5-inch flip-out LCD, choices of colors such as
Silver, white, black and pink motifs plus 9.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 5x optical zoom, 640 x 480 at 60fps maximum and MPEG-4 AVC / H.264.

There is also wind noise reduction, digital image stabilizer, PictBridge compatibility and spare SD / SDHC card, now the annoying part, these Sanyo Xacti DMX-CG9 camcorders that have just been introduced should start selling late April, we have no idea on what the price is at the moment.

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Panasonic’s SDR-SW20 waterproof camcorder

This is the brand new camcorder from Panasonic; the SDR-SW20 is a waterproof camcorder that has up to 1.5m underwater protection.

This camcorder also has shock proofing that protects from falls of up to 1.2m and general dust proofing if you’re out in the wilds.

Because this camcorder is light weight and small it is great to have for casual, everyday use but also great for active marine and winter sports usage.

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Toshiba launches Camileo Pro HD camcorder

As some of us are aware Toshiba is currently launching its new range of electronics for 2008.

And this stylish Camileo Pro HD camcorder which is said to retail at under £150 is just one of the latest. Read more

Hands-on with Agfaphoto DV-5000G camera, camcorder and game player

This is the Agfaphoto DV-5000G camcorder which is also a digital camera and game player, sadly the best simple games are NES and the DV-5000G doesn’t support them Read more