The Register Hardware have published a review of the Samsung NV4 multimedia camera. 'The NV4 comes in a compact stainless body that looks and feels very classy. It’s available in four colours (silver, black, pink and titanium) and its slender lines are reinforced by its internal zoom lens, which means that nothing pops out of the front, even when you’re at the telephoto end of the zoom.
CNET have published a review of the Kodak Zi6 mini camcorder. 'Like many inexpensive competitors, the Kodak Zi6 is technically an HD camcorder the way a tomato is technically a fruit: it meets the definition, but doesn't deliver the experience. True, the Zi6 records video in 1,280x720-pixel resolution at both 30 frames per second and 60fps--720p resolution--which technically qualifies it as an HD camcorder, but a lot of factors go into creating an image, not just a CMOS sensor capable of capturing an image at a certain resolution and frame rate. Still, the 720p video it does capture is a step up from the 640x480-pixel VGA resolution video you typically find on competing sub-$200 direct-to-YouTube camcorders from Flip Video, RCA, and Creative.'
PC Magazine have published a review of the Philips SPC 620NC webcam. 'Somehow Philips didn't get the memo about how design can drive demand. The SPC 620NC looks like webcams from circa 1999. Your color options are humdrum black or silver, and the plastic stand feels cheap—it's really just a tripod that rests on your desktop or clamps to your laptop screen. If you do stand it on a desk, it's likely to tip over, thanks to the cam's extreme lightness in relation to its substantial USB cord. If you clamp the camera onto your monitor or laptop screen, it doesn't exactly stay firmly in place nearly as well as the better-designed LifeCam VX-5000. Worse still, when I was testing the SPC 620NC with a Sony VAIO AR790 widescreen notebook, I was afraid that the device's troublesome plastic hinge would scratch my screen.'
CNET have publsihed a review of the RCA Small Wonder EZ200 minicamcorder. 'The camcorder ships with a 1GB microSD card that slips into a slot in the battery compartment; you remove the camcorder's front cover to get to both the batteries and memory card. What's nice is that you can buy an additional memory card to have on hand in case you fill up the camera with video on a longer vacation, or you can simply buy a much higher-capacity card (up to 8GB) to store several hours of video. As it stands, the 1GB card gives you about 30 minutes of video at the highest quality HQ setting. You also have the option of recording at the lower-quality Web Sharing setting, but we recommend sticking with the best.
PC Magazine have published a review of the Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam. 'From first glance, it's clear that Creative invested a lot in the design department. Where the Flip's form factor seems to echo its low price, suggesting something of a disposable nature, the Vado's creators imbued it with the sort of design generally reserved for far pricier gadgets. Available in silver or hot pink, it's sleeker and thinner than the Flip, and, at just shy of 3 ounces with its battery, weighs about a third less than Pure Digital's device. Each has a comparable width, but the Vado manages to sneak in a bright 2.0-inch screen, beating the Flip Ultra by half an inch.
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A review of the compact Flip Video Ultra Series camcorder has been posted over at MobileTechReview.com. ‘Whether it’s because of an incredibly unlikely opportunity, or just the incredibly short attention span demonstrated by many people in the information age, there are a growing number of situations where even an advanced, sophisticated video camera just won’t do you any good if it is too complicated or slow to capture the action. Recognizing this huge potential market for fast, easy video cameras, Pure Digital Technologies has introduced the Flip camera line, including the new Flip Video Ultra series. As you might have guessed, the Flip Video Ultra doesn’t offer all the features or quality of a pro-level camera, but it actually comes a lot closer than you might expect. In short, if convenience is one of your highest priorities in a digital video camera, the Ultra is a slick and effective choice.’
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San Diego, CA, January, 7, 2008 Audio Video Supply, Inc, a San Diego distributor first in professional camcorders, has introduced the new AVS-P2-23 Memory Card Camera Recorder from its new product line.
This camcorder’s esteemed reputation has led it to be used in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino. It will also be used for the 2008 Games in Beijing.
A review of the Vivitar Vivicam 6200W waterproof camera has been posted over at Computeractive. 'This chunky model from Vivitar is hard to mislay in its jaunty yellow body, though some users may feel that the design makes it look more like a toy than a serious camera. It can take pictures safely at depths of up to 10 metres. Snorkelling, then, is an option, and deeper sea exploration as well. Every button and switch has a rubberised housing and there are locks to make sure the camera is really sealed into place before you jump into the water to capture the life aquatic. The buttons are large, which does make it easier to use underwater.'
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A review of the ultra slim busbi Video digital camcorder has been posted over at Trusted Reviews. ‘As the price makes rather obvious, this is a video camera aimed at the complete novice hoping to have a bit of fun with video without having to fork out on a major purchase. It's something you could even buy for a kid to try their hand with. The busbi Video is very simple, with just four single-function buttons, and small enough to fit easily into a pocket. Think of the busbi as being a bit like a camcorder phone without the phone.’
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A review of Creative's Live! Cam Optia AF webcam has been posted over at Reg Hardware. 'The Optia AF is Creative's 13th webcam branded under its Live! banner, but the first to feature both an auto-focus lens and a two-megapixel image sensor. Aesthetically, the Optia AF is a handsome piece of kit. The webcam's main body is jet-black with a multi-axis swivel that allows it to be tilted up and down by up to 270°, and turned to the left and right to a smaller extent.
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The RCA Small Wonder EZ201 camcorder is a pretty simple device to operate since you simply insert two AA batteries and you're good to go. Aim the camcorder at your subject and press record. You can instantly playback what you capture in the 1.5” LCD screen, then delete it if you’re not satisfied. 'Like the earlier EZ101, the EZ201 is very lightweight (5 ounces) and compact enough to fit in a pocket. The 1.5-inch LCD screen flips completely out, making it easy to shoot yourself while watching yourself in the small screen. You can delete any undesirable clips right away, and the EZ201 has a video output, so you can view clips on any TV with a composite-video input (cable included). The unit is powered by two AA batteries and comes with a protective felt carrying case.
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Vivek Gowri writing over at Notebook Review.com has posted a review of the Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for notebook computers. ‘The QuickCam Deluxe features an integrated microphone, adjustable focus, glass lens, a hard-to-press snapshot button at the top, and an adjustable clip on the back, which I will get to in just a moment. At just over 2-inches long and an inch wide, the QuickCam is rather large, but the design is sleek enough to mask the size. It is also a pretty slim device, with the webcam itself being less than half an inch thick.
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Tech Digest have reviewed the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 DVD Recorder which allows you to record both video and digital photos to DVDs without requiring the use of a PC. 'The form factor is quite distinctive – pretty typical for Sony – although it does look like two different units have been squeezed together. But at least it should be at home on a desk or table. It also has a weighty, robust feel to it, so even though it doesn’t look particularly ideal for carrying around, should you want to take it out and about instead of weighing yourself down with a laptop, it should hold up pretty well.'
The new JVC Everio GZ-HD7 HD camcorder though pricey in the near $2,000 range, delivers to the consumer market a truly professional piece of equipment. 'JVC has developed the first consumer full High-Definition 3-CCD camcorder capable of shooting and recording full HD images (1920 x 1080i). The technology will be offered in the new HD Everio GZ-HD7 to be available in April 2007, marking the technology’s first use in a consumer camcorder. The camcorder also features a Fujinon lens used in broadcast video cameras, now being used in a consumer camcorder for the first time. The 3-CCD system offers superior color reproduction.
Celestron has launched its new VistaPix IS70 digital spotting scope which is a a digital spotting scope with a camera built in. 'The VistaPix IS70 features a 70mm spotting scope with 14x magnification. The 3 megapixel camera features a 2” LCD screen for a sharp, clear imaging preview; 6x digital zoom; a digital focus meter for quick, sharp focus; dual power for high magnification or wide field of view; and continuous video capability. And with its great close focus, the IS70 can capture amazing detail -- perfect for getting up close with a variety of nature's treasures both great and small.
Lets Go Digital previews the new 7.2-megapixel i70 digital camera from Samsung which was launched a couple days ago at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 'The premium Samsung i70 digital compact camera features an innovative sliding cover which, when opened, reveals the intuitive 9-button User Interface. The Samsung i70 has an eye-catching, body design and special surface finish. This combines with multimedia capabilities to make it a particularly attractive camera for people who demand entertainment on the move. The Samsung i70’s multimedia capabilities include a Portable Media Player and an MP3 player so the user can have video and music on the go. It also has a text viewer that enables you to read whilst listening to music.'
The iLoupe microscope/camera from Aven Inc., combines digital camera technology with state-of-the-art microscopy. 'The iLoupe combines patented state-of-the-art technology with an easy-to-use portable format, making the product as functional as it is innovative. By simply attaching the removable microscopic module, which features lens magnifications ranging from 60x to 150x, to a digital Canon SD600 six-mega pixel camera, the unit easily transforms into a fully functional field microscope in a matter of seconds.'