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Flip Video F260B Camcorder with Carrying Case

The Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder is a revolutionary new way to shoot and share videos. Its portable, simple-to-use design makes it incredibly easy to create high quality home movies. The camcorder’s built-in software provides a convenient, seamless way to save and share memories: e-mail videos, make custom movies, capture still photos from video clips and upload videos directly to popular video-sharing sites, including AOL Video and YouTube. Flip Video Ultra is the ideal, affordable choice for capturing everyday moments that happen anywhere, and sharing them with family and friends everywhere. This next-generation version of the original Flip Video line features a new sleeker design, premium no-glare LCD screen and improved video and audio quality. Flip Video Ultra comes with a TV connector cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, two AA batteries and a quick start guide. Read more…

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Canon XL-H1S 3CCD HDV High Definition Professional Camcorder with 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III

For more than a decade, Canon has brought industry-leading lens optics and image processing expertise to the professional market with the XL Series camcorders. In that time, leading videographers have come to rely on the superior image quality and ultimate creative control available to them through the XL Series’ features and open architecture system.The Canon XL H1S HD camcorder has all the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters, in addition to broadcast and news markets. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1S has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding professional.Industry-standard connections and terminals along with a wider range of image control settings and options are combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3″ Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1S is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video. Read more…

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Sony DCRPC9 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder

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.

Customer Review: dcr-pc101 is the newer version of this model

I was going to buy the dcr-pc9 based on [a] review but when I went to a store they told me that the dcr-pc101 was the updated replacement that included some modest improvements including much higher s…
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Panasonic Pro AG-HSC1U AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom

Included Accessories: Panasonic AG-HSC1U Camera, 4GB SD card, AC adaptor, power & DC cables, A/V cable, battery, wireless remote, USB cable and software CD-ROM.

Panasonic’s AG-HSC1U PROLINE Camcorder is the world’s smallest, lightest 3 Chip HD Camcorder around. This little Palmcorder has all kinds of professional features. On board is a three inch Widescreen (16:9) LCD monitor. It can capture 2.1 megapixel 16:9 still pictures, even during video recording. The AG-HSC1U comes standard with a portable 40GB media storage unit for off-loading content from the 4GB SDHC memory card. A 12X Leica Dicomar lens captures vibrant, accurate color and minimizes harmful reflections — making images crisp, clear and free of flare and ghosting. It also provides slow, smooth zooms for remarkably professional playback. Audio is recorded to 5.1 channels, immersing you in sound and bringing you into the action. A Zoom Mic zoom in and record the sounds related to your shot’s main subject. The lightweight, imaginative design makes it easy to carry and use anywhere - even mounted on a helmet, robot or a small animal! Use your imagination; the possibilities are endless. Faster record startup. (only 1.7 seconds from the time the monitor is opened) Record high quality widescreen still images (even during video recording) Fast, accurate Auto Focus (Manual Focus as well) No noise from a tape or disc transport to get into the on board microphone 5.1 channel surround sound audio recording with 5 microphones on board (Dolby AC-3) Super directivity Zoom Mic function. 2 channel external Mic input (3.5mm phone plug) 3 widescreen LCD side screen, Digital Zoom Off, 1-30X, 1-700X Uses the latest MP4 compression scheme (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Five program AE modes in manual mode, Fades to Black or White with Audio Fade Three modes of Audio - Auto / Manual / Manual + AGC audio levels Directional keys make it easy to navigate

Customer Review: Excellent video camera, but some small quirks

I love this camera. It’s tiny, but does not feel like a toy. The auto-focus is very good and fast enough for my needs. The 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization is great. The image qua…
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