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Panasonic used AG-DVC15 3CCD(July/2001) professional camcorder casing as a one CCD model(NV-MD9000EN).If you interest to get not expensive one CCD camcorder with professional look.
Go here------------ Thanks Frank

11/12/2002
JVC Mini DV camcorder Model GR-DVP9:-1/4" 1.33mega pixels(video effective 690,000 pixels,photo effective 1.25Mega pixels)CCD.Optical zoom 10X.F1.8(f=49~490mm).2"LCD display(200,000 pixels).0.44" viewfinder(113,000 pixels).SD memory card for photos storage.photo resolution 1600X1200,1280X960,1024X768,640X480.DV in/out.S/AV/in/out.USB interface.Size 43X115X40mm.Weight 350g.Power consumption 3.9/4.7W.Available in Japan at November 2002.More information(Japan).
8/10/2002
JVC new design MiniDV.Can record and playback three video format :-DV(720X480,ratio 4:3),Mpeg2(720X480,ratio 16:9)and Mpeg2-High resolution video(1280X720,ratio 16:9).New design optical stabilizer.New rotary hand grip design to improve the freedom degree for take video and photos.First model will be 1/3" with mega pixels progressive CCD.........Thanks Frank.....more information(Japan).
1/10/2002
Canon New Mini DV.Model IXY DV M....1/4" 1.33mega(video effective 690,000.photo effective 1.23 mega)pixels CCD.10X optical zoom.F=1.8~2.1(f=Video mode: 52.7 - 527 mm.Photo mode: 39.5 - 395 mm).SD/Multimedea memory card for photos and Mpeg1 storage.Photos Resolution 1280X960,640X480.Mpeg1 resolution 320X240,160X120.Min light sensitive 15 Lux.Built in flash.2.5"(200,000 pixles)LCD display.0.5"(130,000 pixels) viewfinder.DV input/output.S- image input/output.Video in/out.Audio in/out.USB interface.Power consumption 3.9/4.8W.Size 60X119X118mm.Weight530g.Available in Japan first of September/2002.More information(Japan).
1/8/2002
Sony New MicroMV Camcorder.Model IP220K.:----1/3.6" 2.11 megapixel(video effective 1.08 mega pixels.Photo effective 1.92 mega pixels)CCD.10X optical zoom, F1.8 - F2.1, 'Carl Zeiss' (Video mode: 52 - 520 mm.Photo mode: 39 - 390 mm).Filter diameter 37mm.Shutter 1/4 - 1/4000 sec.Memory Stick for photos and Mpeg1 storage.Photos Resolution 1600X1200,640X480.Mpeg1 Resolution 352X240,144X96.Min light sensitive 15 Lux.2.5"(210,000 pixels)LCD display.180,000 pixel Viewfinder.Bluetooth 1.1 compatible.MicroMV I/O..AV in/out.USB connector.Internet standards:SMTP mail transmission.POP3 mail reception. HTML 3.2, Javascript and SSL.Power consumption 4.4/5W.Size 98X75.5X136 mm.Weight 520g.Available in Japan 10/Sep/2002.More information(Japan).
31/7/2002
Panasonic new DVD camcorder.Model VDR-M20.------1.1Mega(video effective 720,000 pixels,photos effective 1 mega)pixels CCD.Video format DVD(Mpeg2).8cm DVD-Ram(Double side)can record video 36~120 mins(XTRA).60 mins(Fine mode).120 mins(standard mode).or can record around 2000 photos.8cm DVD-Ram(single side) can record video 30 min(fine mode),60 mins(standard mode).12X optical zoom.F=2.0(f=4.1~49.2mm).37mm Lens diameter.2.5"LCD display(120,000 pixels).110,000 pixels viewfinder.Min light sensitive 12 Lux.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 82X101X143mm.Weight 670g.Power consumption 5.8/6.4W.More information(Japan).
26/7/2002
Sharp New Model VLDD10.This is 3 in 1 Model.(DV Mini Camcorder/Digital camera/Mobile TV)
DV camcorder part used 1/4" 680,000 (Effective 340,000)pixels CCD.10X optical zoom.F=1.8(f=40~400).Min light sensitive 9 lux.
Main VCR part used 3"(123,000 pixels)LCD display.Power consumption 4.2W.DV in/out.Video in/out.Audio in/out.Head phone terminal.USB 1.1 terminal.Size 141X84X62.5mm(Attach with DV lens module).Weight 505g.
Digital camera part used 1/1.8" 4.2Mega(Effective 4Mega)pixels CCD.3X optical zoom.F=2.8(f=36~108mm).ISO 100,200 and 400.Photos Resolution 2448X1632,1824X1216,1200X800,720X480.Built in Flash.
TV Tuner part(Optional):Reception channel VHF 1 - 12ch,UHF 13 - 62ch.
Available in Japan 8/8/2002.More information(Japan)-----Thanks Frank

23/7/2002
Canon New 3CCD Mini DV camcorder. Model XV2/XM2.--1/4" 410,000(Effective 380,000) pixels CCDX3.Optical zoom 20X,F1.6(f=39.5~790mm).(12 elements in 10 groups with one fluorite lens and two aspheric lenses).Lens diameter 58mm.Optical Image stabilization.2.5" LCD display(200,000 pixels).0.44" viewfinder(180,000 pixels).Min light sensitive 6 lux.SD memory card for photos storage.Photos resolution 1488X1128/640X480.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.USB interface.DV in/out.Size 118X136X302mm.Weight 1120g.Power consumption 4.8/5.7W.Available in Japan at mid of July/2002.More information(Japan).and Export model XM2 detail specification can find in XM-2.com.----Thanks Frank
25/6/2002
Olympus experimental model of super high fine digital animated picture camera.2 mega pixels X4CCD.Total 8 mega pixels digital movie.resolution 3840X2064.equivalent as 1600 TV lines.Used High-speed image processor.The image signal will processing and compresses with the Motion-JPEG, records directly in HDD array.With the service of communication below of the next generation such as optical fiber net and the development of digital image technology, in various field such as communication / broadcast / education / medical care / publication.more information(Japan)
23/5/02
JVC New Model GR-DV3500:-1/3.6" 1.33 mega pixels CCD(effective video 690,000 pixels.effective photo 1.25 mega pixels)photo resolution up to 1600X1200.10X optical Zoom.(F=1.2 ,f=52~520mm).3.5"(200,000 pixels) LCD display.0.44(113,000 pixels) view finder.Min light sensitive 6 lux.DV in/out.S/video in/out.USB connector.Size 76X90X194mm.Weight 660g.Power consumption 4.3/5.4W.Available in Japan at First of June/2002.More information(Japan)
17/5/2002
Panasonic new 3CCD Mini DV Model:-NV-MX5000 --1/6" 800,000 pixels X3 CCD(video effective 640,000 pixels)(Photo effective 700,000 pixels).Photo resolution up to 2049X1496.nearly similar to 3 mega pixels digital camera.Optical Zoom 10X ( F=1.6 f=2.85~28.5mm).optical image stabilizer.SD memory card slot for photos and Mpeg4 storage.3.5" LCD display(200,000 pixels).and 113,000 pixels viewfinder.Lens diameter 43mm.Min light sensitive 15 lux.DV in/out.S/video in/out.USB connector.Size 74.5X91X178mm.Weight 750g.Power consumption 4.9/5.8W.Available in Japan at 1/July/2002.More information(Japan)
12/5/2002
Canon Elura 40MC:-1/6" 680,000(effective 630,000)pixels CCD.10X optical zoom.F=1.8~2.3.Min light sensitive 2.4 lux(when using the Low-Light program).2" LCD display(113,000 pixels).0.5" viewfinder(113,000 pixels).DV in/out.S/video in/out.Size 48 x 106 x 86 mm.Weight 390g.Power consumption 4.4W/5.4W.More information
2/5/2002
Sharp new mini DV.Model VL-MG10.--1/4"1.33mega pixels CCD(effective video 690,000 pixels)(effective photo 1.25 mega pixels).10X optical zoom(F=1.8 f=46~460mm).123,200 pixles 3" LCD display.Min light sensitive 15 lux.Photos resolution 1280X960.SD memory card for photos and mpeg4 storage.DV in/out.S/video in/out.USB connector.Size 133X86.5X66mm.Weight 495g.Power consumption 4.8W.Available in Japan at first of June.More informationa(Japan)
26/4/2002
JVC new Model GR-DVX600K....1/3.8" 1.02 mega pixels CCD(effective 710,000~620,000 pixles)(photos effective 960,000 pixles).10X optical zoom.F1.8(f=3.8~38mm).Min light sensitive 10 lux.27mm lens diameter.113,000 pixels 2.5" LCD display.0.44" 113,000 pixles viewfinder.Built-in flash.SD memory card slot.DV in/out.S/video in/out.USB connector.Size 54X113.5X96mm.Weight 490g.Power consumption 4.5/5.4W.Available in Japan at first of April.More information(Japan).......Thanks Frank.
24/4/2002
Sony's new DSR-PDX10 DVCAM camcorder combines a compact design with sophisticated features such as web transfer of still images, as well as streaming of live video and VTR playback through an integrated USB port when connected to a computer. weighing slightly less than three pounds fully equipped, the camcorder integrates a 1/4.7 inch 3-CCD (the smallest HAD CCD ever offered in the DVCAM line), offers superb picture quality (530 lines of horizontal resolution and 12X optical zoom), both DVCAM and DV format recording capability and an integrated Memory Stick® recording media slot. The DSR-PDX10 also incorporates the ability to edit and record up to 85 minutes of MPEG-based video on 128MB Memory Stick media. The camcorder also features a Sony i.LINK® IEEE 1394 digital video interface, as well as composite and S-video analog video I/Os. The DSR-PDX10 camcorder is expected to be available this summer for a suggested list price of $2,900.
Sony's new DSR-DU1 hard-disk drive provides videographers with a novel solution for hard-disk recording and playback in the field. Featuring an i.LINK interface, the unit attaches directly to the back of a compatible DVCAM camcorder, via camera adaptor or via an i.LINK cable, to a compatible portable camcorder for simultaneous disk and tape-based recording. The unit can record up to three hours of DVCAM and DV video. It also offers eight seconds of cache recording, minimizing the chances of missing a shot. The unit is expected to be available this summer for a suggested list price of $2,100. --More information of PDX10 and DSR-DU1----thanks Frank
11/4/2002
Another Sony new SMALLEST MINI DV HANDYCAM CAMCORDER.DCR-PC101...

SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2002 - Travelers who want to pack light capturing the sights and sounds of their destinations will soon have a great traveling companion in Sony's newest Mini DV Handycam® camcorder, the DCR-PC101, which puts a high resolution camera into a top quality camcorder, and shrinks it to the size of a paperback book.
With a one-megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device), the bantam-sized camcorder delivers 520 lines of horizontal video with crisp definition of the subtlest colors for both video and digital still images (1152 X 864 file size). As the smallest of all Sony Mini DV camcorder models, the DCR-PC101 weighs just 17 ounces. More DCR-PC101 information

5/4/2002
Sony final news of TRV950....SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2002 -In a move bound to make demanding video buffs take a second look, Sony today announced the DCR-TRV950 Mini DV Handycam® camcorder, the industry's first three-CCD (charge-coupled device) camcorder to include one million pixels per CCD imager for high quality video recordings.

Designed for the "prosumer," the DCR-TRV950 uses Sony's Advanced HAD™ three-CCD system to create professional-quality video with unbeatable color clarity, detail and performance. Compared to a single CCD imager found on most consumer camcorder models, a three-CCD system, like the one with the DCR-TRV950 captures much more precise results. Each of the megapixel CCD imagers are dedicated to a primary color and separate the light that passes through the lens into individual color components for noticeably sharper images and colors.

For more true-to-life results in darker settings, the three-CCD imagers of the DCR-TRV950 use Advanced HAD technology, which allows more light to reach the imager in order to reduce common video noise that would otherwise affect video quality.

"In the TRV950, we've made a camcorder for the person who knows their way around consumer video, but who craves a professional level of quality," said Steve Haber, senior vice president of the Digital Imaging Products Division at Sony Electronics. "While not a professional camcorder, it produces results that are of a quality to be used by consumers who want take their video footage to the next level." -------More TRV950 information(English)....or Sony(Japan)Available in Japan 10/June/2002.............Thanks Frank

Specification:1/4.7" 1.07 mega pixels CCD X3.(effective video 690,000 X3 pixels,effective photo 1 mega pixels).Optical Zoom 12X.F1.6~2.8(f=49~588mm).246,000 pixels 3.5" LCD display.180,000 pixels 0.44" view finder.Min light sensitive 15 lux.Lens diameter 37mm.Optical image stabilizer.Shutter speed 1/4~1/10000.Photos resolution 1152X864,640X480.Mpeg1 resolution 320X240,160X112.DV in/out.SVHS in/out.ilink,Lanc.USB connector.Power consumption 4.9W.Size 93X99X202mm.Weight 970g.

5/4/2002
Panasonic new 3CCD model -----The AG-DVX100 is a new-concept DV camera/recorder designed for professionals. A newly developed 1/3" 410,000-pixel progressive 3-CCD imager achieves levels of picture quality and sensitivity that approach broadcast cameras. The AG-DVX100 is the first in its class to include 24 or 30 fps film-like shooting mode in progressive images. Offering high mobility, the AG-DVX100 is ideal for events and DVD and streaming media programming and an invaluable creative tool for videojournalism and movie and television production. Also boasting the superb mobility that distinguishes the DV camera, the AG-DVX100 is ideal for news gathering, DVD and streaming media production, as a second camera in film production, and other professional uses...Thanks Frank ... More AG-DVX100 information
5/4/2002
Panasonic Mini-DV VTR.Model AG-DV1DC.Ready for DC battery power or AC operation, this ultra-compact mini-DV VTR is highly versatile and portable for applications in field production, monitoring and surveillance.3.5-inch color LCD permits immediate viewing of recorded content and monitoring of important functions, including time code and tape time remaining.
Specifications:Weight/Dimensions: 1.2 lbs./5.6"(W) x 3.7"(H) x 2.7"(D).Power Source: 7.2 — 7.9 V DC (Battery or AC adaptor).Power consumption: Approx. 6.5W .Maximum record time of 80 minutes.A/V composite in/out.S-VHS In/Out.Remote control of REC/PAUSE functions.Microphone input.Easily-accessible operation buttons.Shoulder strap for easy carrying.More AG-DV1DC information

5/4/2002
Panasonic Export Model MX8...1.02 Mega pixels 1/3.8" CCD.Leica's Dicomar optical lens.10X optical zoom.Optical image stabilizer.SD memory card for photos and Mpeg4 storage.Photo resolution can boost up to 1,228,800 pixles.20K pixels 3" LCD display.Built in flash.Zoom Mic with wind cut filter.DV in/out.USB interface.This Model have been Available.You can download the MX8 PDF information(120K)......(Thanks Frank again).

You can find the review MX8 from EE plaza.(Panasonic NV-MX8 (in Europe) that offer excellent video (515 clear lines at 30% contrast) and picture quality, with perfect auto exposure (that don't get too bright sometimes) and superior handling of soft indoor lighting (with strong colors and no abusive noise) even with a 40 watt wide spotlight 2 meter away.........Panasonic NV-MX1000 in Japan, is almost the same camera with 3.5" lcd and PV-DV852 in USA is almost same with 2.5" lcd...
28/3/2002
Sony Switzerland Quietly Announces the DCR-TRV950E, Replacing the Popular DCR-TRV900!!!
The DCR-TRV950E is the European version of this new camcorder, which will almost certainly be released in the U.S. with similar specs a few months after it is released in Europe. The camcorder has three, Mega Pixel (1,070,000) CCDs. No other three CCD camcorder on the market today has CCDs at such high of a resolution. This is really a revolutionary, ground breaking step in camcorder development. The camcorder includes a 12x optical zoom.
Want More information???????...Here.... by Robin liss
........Frank
23/3/2002
Panasonic new Europe 3CCD camcorder,Model NV-MX350B.This model was not yet announce in Japan.But you can download the NV-MX350B instruction manual.Frank Granovski have received this instruction manual and sent it to supervideo.you can download this PDF (5M)from here(Supervideo)
Specification of NV-MX350B:1/4" 3CCD(effective 360,000 pixels X3).12X optical zoom F=1.6(f=3.55~42.6mm).Len diameter 43mm.3.5" LCD display.Minimum light sensitive 8 lux.MutiMedia/SD memory card for photos storage.Photos resolution 1568X1152(1.8 mega pixels).SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.USB interface.DV in/out.Power consumption 4.7W/5.6W.Size 72X94X219mm.Weight 780g.More detail information can seen in instruction manual.
Available in April of 2002.----(Thanks Frank Granovski information)
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3/3/2002
JVC new mini DV camcorder.Model GR-DVP7.---1/3.8" 1.02 mega pixels(video effective 710,000 pixels,photos effective 0.96 mega pixels)CCD.10X optical zoom.F1.8(39.7mm~428mm).Min light sensitive 10 lux.LCD display 2"(200,000 pixels).0.44" viewfinder(113,000 pixels).SD memory card photo and Mpeg4 storage,photos resolution 1280X960,1024X768,640X480.Power consumption 4.2W/5W. Size 43X115X80mm.Weight 350g.DV in/out.S/video in/out.USB connector....Available in Japan at first of March/2002.More information(Japan).

Another new JVC model GR-DVX6K --1/4"680,000(effective 340,000)pixels CCD.10X optical zoom.F1.8(f=46~460mm).27mm Lens diameter.Min light sensitive 9 lux.113,000 pixels 2.5" LCD display.0.44" 113,000 pixels viewfinder.Size 54X113.5X96mm.Weight 480g
.Power consumption 3.5W/4.7W.DV in/out.S/out.video/audio out.Available in Japan at first of March/2002.More information(Japan)
20/2/2002
Panasonic new model NV-GX7K.....1/4" 1.33 mega pixels(1.23 mega pixels for photos) CCD.Leica Dicomar Lens.10X optical zoom.SD memory card for photos and Mpeg4 movie (with voice)storage,photos resolution 1280X960.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.USB interface(Bluetooth).DV in/out.Power consumption 3.7W.Available in Japan at m1/4/2002.More information(Japan)
19/2/2002
Sony have 6 new models(DCR-IP55,DCR-TRV50,DCR-TRV27,DCR-TRV18K,DCR-TRV240K,CCD-TRV96K.) will available AT 1/3/2002~25/4/2002.
DCR IP55 MICROMV 1/4.7" CCD 1.07 mega pixels
(690k effective)(1 mega photo)
10X optical zoom
F=1.8~2(f=3.7~37mm)
2.5"
LCD display
Size
60X73X128.5mm
Weight
435g
Available in Japan
25/4/2002
DCR-TRV50 DV 1/4" CCD 1.55mega pixels
(970k effective)(1.39 mega photo)
10X optical zoom
F=1.8~2.2(f=4.2~42mm)
3.5"
LCD display
Size
72X91X168mm
Weight
700g
Available in Japan
1/3/2002
DCR-TRV27 DV 1/4.7" CCD 1 mega pixels
(690k effective)(1 mega photo)
10X optical zoom
F=1.8~2(f=3.7~37mm)
3.5"
LCD display
Size
76X93X163mm
Weight
660g
Available in Japan
1/3/2002
DCR-TRV18K DV 1/4" CCD 680k pixels
(340k effective video/photo)
10X optical zoom
F=1.7~2.2(f=3.3~33mm)
2.5"
LCD display
Size
76X93X162mm
Weight
620g
Available in Japan
1/3/2002
DCR-TRV240K Digital 8 1/6" CCD 460k pixels
(290k effective)
25X optical zoom
F1.6~2.7(f=2.4~60mm)
2.5"
LCD display
Size
85X101X206mm
Weight
890g
Available in Japan
1/3/2002
CCD-TRV96K Hi8 1/4"CCD 320k pixels
(200k effective)
20X optical zoom
F1.4~2.9(f=3.6~72mm)
2.5"
LCD display
Size
90X102X197mm
Weight
850g
Available in Japan
1/3/2002

More Information(Japan).------------(Thanks Frank Granovski)

14/2/2002
Canon new model DM-FV30(US Model ZR50MC)--1/6"CCD 460,000 pixels(effective 290,000 pixels).Optical zoom 22X,F=1.6(f=48~1056mm).2.5"LCD display(112,000 pixels).0.44" view finder(113,000 pixels).SD and MMC compatibility for still images storage.Photos resolution 640X480.Color Night Shooting Mode.Min light sensitive 0.5 lux.AV in/out.DV in/out.SVHS in/out.USB connector.Power consumption 3.3W/4.1W.Size 58X99X144mm.Weight 530g.Available at mid of Feb/2002.More information(Japan DM-FV30) or (US ZR50MC)....................(Thanks Frank Granovski information)

Another Canon New Model DM-FV200(US Model ZR40).All specification same as DM-FV30(ZR50MC) except Zoom range and without memory card slot.More information of DM-FV200(Japan) or ZR40(U.S) and compare feature of ZR50MC and ZR 40

5/2/2002
JVC new model GR-DV500K.--1/3.8" CCD(Video 890,000 pixels/photo 960,000 pixels effective).10X optical zoom(F1.8 f=3.8~38mm).Min light sensitive 10 lux.3.5"(112,000 pixels)LCD display. .0.44"(113,000 pixels) viewfinder.SD memory card for photos storage.Photos resolution 640X480,1024X768,1280X960.AV in/out.DV in/out,SVHS ,JLIP,USB connector.Power consumption 4.5W/5.7W.Size 79X89X184mm.Weight 580g.Available in Japan at mid of Feb.2002.More information(Japan)
23/1/2002
JVC another two new model.GR-DVA30K/33K.Both have 1/4" 680,000 pixels(effective 340,000 pixels) CCD.10X optical zoom(F1.8 f=3.6~36mm).Min light sensitive 9 lux.3.0"(112,000 pixels)LCD display. .0.44"(113,000 pixels) viewfinder.SD memory card for photos storage(GR-DVA33K).Photos resolution 640X480,1024X768.AV in/out.DV in/out,SVHS ,JLIP,USB connector.Power consumption 4.3W/5.3W.Weight 560g.Available in Japan at first of Feb.2002.More information(Japan)
23/1/2002
Panasonic new low cost and small size Mini DV camcorder,Model NV-GS5K. :--680,000 pixels (effective 340,000) CCD.10X optical zoom.F1.8(f=3.15~31.5mm).Lens diameter 30.5 mm.112,000 pixels 2.5" LCD display.113,000 pixels view finder.Min light sensitive 12 lux(lightshot 1 lux).SD memory card for photos storage.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.USB interface(Bluetooth).DV in/out.Power consumption 2.6W/3.6W.Size 68X89X114mm.Weight 470g.Available in Japan at 20/2/2002.More information(Japan)
8/1/2002