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Feb 24th
Panasonic High Definition Camcorder
Taking The Next Step Camcorders Techniques
WOW your audience amd make you feel like a pro by taking the next step and using advanced techniques
From citizen journalism to video blogging to funny YouTube clips, people are shooting video to serve any number of needs, and they’re shooting it on DSLRs, iPhones and webcams, while exporting it to everything from Blu-ray discs to streaming servers.
high definition camcorders have imported the best features from your computer and DSLR
Optical Image Stabilisation
Sometimes an old fashioned mechanism can better results than the latest digital technology
We now get digital video, digital cameras, digital TV and everything else is now binary. its easy to assume that anything with digital in the name is inherently superior to it’s analogue or mechanical predecessors, but optical Image stabilisation is a powerful exclusion to the rule,
One can perform all the right positioning , your hands will sometimes shake , while you’re shooting, and the resulting twitches and tremors will show up in your footage, particularly if you we zoomed the shot even a little, The standard Digital Image stabilization found On most camcorders uses a small buffer zone of pixels around the edge the (CD to compensate for shake. 015 analyses your shots frame by frame, looking for unwanted motion and adjusting which pheels are ‘live’ in each shot to make sure that the edge the frame remains undifferentiated throughout a clip. Its an effective system, but between the fact that it does all the work processing after the image has already passed through the it rends to be slow to react whilst occasionally kicking in when you don’t want jt to, resulting in a stuttering effect on your panning shots. Fortunately, mid range and high end cams tend to feature good old fashioned Optical Image Stabilisation, which works actually moving the Imaging equipment it in the camera as film, either moving the cco in relation tome lens, or the elements in relation to each other Because Optical Image Stabilisation happens as you shoot and is a response to genuine movement as opposing to the camcorder’s interpretation of movement the result is a smooth, nuisance free way of steadying shots.
Optical image stabilisation is a smooth, trouble free way of steadying your shots:’
Optical Zoom
Another example of a mechanical solution that is better than its digital counterpart optical zooms should be at the top of your shopping list
It is seen that optical stabilisation as an old method , is better than its modern counterpart , An optical zoom screams its superiority from the rooftops through a loudhailer. That’s not to say that there aren’t times when a digital zoom comes in very handy, but the difference between the workings of an optical and a digital zoom is often the difference between good and bad quality footage as well.
An optical zoom works in a similar fashion to a telescope, by altering the distance between lens elements or, in most cases, the lens and the COD in order to alter the focal length and angle of view in the shot, compressing the foreground to bring distant objects closer, A Digital Zoom, on the other hand simply magnifies the picture detail that has already been recorded, spreading the information contained on one pixel over several. This has the advantage of magnifying an image without the need for a huge lens barrel for the lens elements to move around in, but also has the disadvantage of spreading the same amount of picture information over a larger area, resulting in a loss of resolution that starts off almost unnoticeable, but will eventually torn your shots into something that re5embles soft focus footage of a Lego village. Digital zooms can be useful in moderation, and the big numbers (500x digital zoom etc.) sound impressive, but an optical zoom produces a far superior image.
Mic Attenuation
Improving the quality of camcorder microphones has created new challenges
In the past microphone seemed come across to be an afterthought. Even the big names in camcorder manufacturers , the microphone were poor , constructed from tatty, unshielded components and prone to hissing and spitting as if every bit of footage you recorded came across as bad.
Manufactures slowly began to improve the quality of mics , due tech advances and videomakers where camcorders can record in pseudo-surround sound, or zoom the pick-up pattern of their shotgun mic to record better long distance audio, You can even forego the onboard mic entirely and plug in a high quality external Unfortunately, the upshot of all this is that while we can now record significantly better sound, it has also become much harder to do so.
Camcorder microphones have gone from being the weakest link in the chain to one of the strongest picking up a range and volume of noise far greater than the camcorder’s circuitry can process without overloading; fortunately, there are all sorts of features that will help out, most notably in the form of Mic Attenuation. In the simplest terms, Mic Attenuation just seems to turn down the volume of your camcorder, but in actual fact switching your Nic Attenuation on is dropping the microphone’s sensitivity by as much as 30Db. Where a volume pickup reduction would wipe out the quietest of noises, Mic Attenuation works by making sure that the loudest of noises recorded stay within the tolerance of the camcorder’s circuitry, meaning that you avoid distortion or complete audio blackouts from massive audio peaks, Mic Attenuation is handy in situations where you want the effect of Audio Gain Control without the annoyance? of monitoring the audio, but it really comes into its own at concerts and stage shows where you’ll be recording your audio from a particularly powerful source such as an external microphone or by cable from a mixing desk.
Advanced Features Mini Buyers’ Guide
When it comes to optical zoom ratios, there are some camcorders that by going that extra millimeters.
lOx is the usual magnification on a camcorder, and the most common extent of an optical zoom by a landslide,.Until recently, it wasn’t uncommon to find the occasional camcorder with a 22x or 25x zoom as its strongest selling point, and even in these days of ultra-compact camcorder chassis you can still find the odd model that goes a little bit further than lOx. Camera operators use their zoom as a composition device, an aid to concentrate, for dramatic effect or simply just to close the distance between them and their subject Whether you’re filming play from the back row, doing a bit of long distance wildlife photography or simply trying to crash zoom for effect, here is our pick of the five camcorders that go that little bit further.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-TH1
While the VPC-TH1 has the lowest genera score of all the models in this round up, it offers far and away the most power for your pound when it comes to choosing a camcorder or it’s zoom ratio. The TH1 will set you back £18O/ $260 quid, for which you’ll get a market leading 30x optical zoom,
Canon Legria HF200
Next up is the HFZOO, a Canon cam that earned itself an awards for it’s excellent design and image quality, but which also offers you a very impressive 15x optical zoom,
Sony HDR- XRS2O
One of Sony’s flagship models, the XR25O is packed to hilt with high end features and it also has a 1 2x optical zoom.
Sony HDR-CX520
The CX520 complements it’s excellent video and stills image quality with an array of useful features, not least of which is a 2x zoom.
Panasonic HOC H5300
A 12 x zoom is just one of the reasons why the HS300 earned top scores for features, handling and execution,
Panasonic HDC TM300 High Definition Camcorder
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Eligible for free shipping!  Panasonic HDC-SD80K SD Based Hi-Def Camcorder with 42x Intelligent Zoom (Black) Sale Price: $297.00 |
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 Panasonic HDC-TM41H HD Camcorder with 16GB Internal Flash Memory List Price: DescriptionPanasonic HDC-TM41 Digital Camcorder – 2.7″ LCD – CMOS – Gray HDC-TM41H Camcorders Features
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 Panasonic HDC-SDT750, High Definition 3D Camcorder List Price: DescriptionNow it’s your turn! Recording 3D images is now as easy as attaching the 3D conversion lens that comes with the worlds first* consumer 3D camcorder, the HDC-SDT750. Powerful, true-to-life 3D images like those created by Panasonic 3D recording technologies for use in Hollywood movies can now be easily recorded and viewed at home.** With the addition of our new 3D conversion lens to our 700 series highly touted 3MOS system you can shoot 3D video using the same principle as human vision. Left-and right-eye images are simultaneously shot with two lenses. The SDT750 creates 3D images by artificially reproducing visual disparity. *As a consumer camcorder with 3D conversion lens for the AVCHD standard (as of July 1, 2010). **A TV that is capable of side-by-side method 3D playback, 3D Eyewear, and HDMI cable connection are required to play the recorded 3D images. Even without the 3D conversion lens attached, there are countless ways to enjoy the SDT750. This innovative camcorder takes an evolutionary leap forward from the many Panasonic models that have excited users worldwide. It is equipped with a wide range of sophisticated functions, including the 3MOS System, which features improved noise reduction (NR) technologies, 1080/60p recording, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode in the new HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), and a wealth of manual controls. Features
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 Panasonic HDC-TM80S HD Twin Memory Camcorder (Silver) List Price: DescriptionPanasonic HDC-TM80 Digital Camcorder – 2.7″ LCD – Touchscreen – CMOS – Silver HDC-TM80-S Camcorders Features
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 Panasonic HDCTM15 16GB Full HD Camcorder Sale Price: $649.96 DescriptionHD images contain 6x as much information as standard images. HDTV has 1,080 horizontal scan lines, SDTV has 480. That translates into much higher resolution and much finer detail. With HD images on an HDTV, pictures are so clear and sharp that you can see textures. The shift in the industry from SDTV to HDTV is well underway. For shooting once-in-a-lifetime scenes that you want to capture in full beauty, an HD camcorder is the best choice. There’s nothing more disappointing than shooting a once-in-a-lifetime event on video, only to discover that the images are blurry or poorly exposed because of backlighting. Panasonic’s iA helps avoid problems in difficult shooting situations by automatically making the optimal camera settings and activating certain functions. For example, iA includes AF Tracking, a new function that “locks” on and follows a subject as it moves, so images are sharply focused and properly exposed. This technology is a huge help for everyone. Panasonic’s advanced O.I.S. helps suppress the effects of hand-shake as you shoot, for both motion and still images. This system uses gyrosensors to detect even tiny amounts of hand-shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate – all at an astounding 4,000 times per second. Because the system is optical, there’s minimal loss of image quality even when viewed on a large-screen TV. In addition, to shoot high-resolution still images, the normal O.I.S. Mode 1 is joined by an O.I.S. Mode 2, which has a higher stabilization capability. The O.I.S. corrective lens shifts and stabilizes the image the instant that the shutter button is pressed, to enable greater precision in stabilization. You get all the beauty and minimal blurring. The TM15 features a 16x optical zoom. You can zoom close to catch dynamic shots of distant objects. And because the zoom is optical, there’s limited image degradation. Also, Panasonic’s Advanced O.I.S. helps Features
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 Panasonic HDC-TM90K 3D Compatible Camcorder with 16GB Internal Flash Memory (Black) List Price: DescriptionPanasonic HDC-TM90 3D Ready Digital Camcorder – 3″ LCD – Touchscreen – CMOS – Black HDC-TM90K Camcorders Features
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 Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom Sale Price: $1,779.00 DescriptionShoot like a pro with the HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam(R) camcorder. Capture amazing video and still images in high definition with the first HDV 1080i 3 CMOS sensor consumer-level camcorder and player in the world. The three – 1/4″ ClearVID CMOS Sensors provide stunning detail and precision, while a 20x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Lens maintains image clarity. Since the HDR-FX7 records video in high-definition, you can dual record still images at the same time. So no matter what the occasion, the HDR-FX7 is the perfect camcorder for the situation. A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. This provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording. From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens provides a high-quality 20x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. Dual independent zoom and focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural “feel” of the rings. Easily adjust the amount of light entering the lens by adjusting exposure brightness in accordance with the iris and gain. The Iris control allows the volume of light to be adjusted (shutter speed and gain are adjustable). Though not small enough to carry with you to Disney, this camcorder opens up new opportunities for serious amateur and semi-professionals to record videos suitable for play on new widescreen HDTV sets. An IEEE1394 iLink port is provided for easy transfer to a PC or Macintosh for professional editing applications. Features
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 Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Sale Price: $899.99 DescriptionThe stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. Its 10x optical zoom lens, 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and Canon s advanced DIGIC DVII image processor ensures meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. 24p Cinema Mode brings film-look options to the HV20 owner- as never before in this class. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. Features
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