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Panasonic new 3CCD camcorder.Model AG-DVC30.---1/4"(410,000 pixels)X3 CCD.16X zoom(f=39.5mm - 632mm ).Optical Image Stabilizer.Leica zoom lens.the first 3CCD camcorder have infrared ray night photography mode and slow shutter .3.5" LCD display.XLR microphone adapter (option)..................thanks Frank ......More information(Japan)

18/11/03
Sony is taking another leap forward in miniaturization with today's introduction of the DCR-IP1 MICROMV™ Handycam® camcorder - the smallest and lightest tape-based camcorder in the world. Weighing just 8 ounces with pint-size measurements of 1 9/16 inches x 3 5/8 inches x 2 3/4 inches, the new camcorder is about the size of a deck of cards and slips into a shirt pocket with ease. The IP1 looks so good and feels so light, you can't resist picking it up and taking it with you wherever you go" said Steve Haber, senior vice president of the Personal Mobile Imaging Division at Sony Electronics.The camcorder's streamlined design still finds room for high-quality Carl Zeiss® optics, a 10X optical/120X precision digital zoom and a one-megapixel Advanced HADTM CCD imager. The imager can capture stills at 1152 x 864 resolution and produce video with 520 lines of horizontal video resolution. To protect this optics package so every video experience is as good as the first, the DCR-IP1 model is the first Sony Handycam camcorder to incorporate an automatic, retractable lens cover that opens and closes when the camcorder is powered on or off. And to help minimize camera shake, the camcorder adds Super SteadyShot® picture stabilization. more information of DCR-IP1
31/8/03
Sony new Model DCR-PC300K--1/3" 3.31 mega pixels CCD(photo effective 3.05mega pixels/video 2.05 mega pixels).Optical Zoom 10X.F1.8(f=45~450mm).photos resolution 2016X1512.Min light sensitive 15 Lux.2.5" LCD display(211,000 pixles).viewfinder(180,000 pixles).DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.Size 59X119X113mm.Weight 540g.Power consumption 3.3W.Available in Japan on 6/Sep/2003.More information(Japan).
5/8/03
Canon three new Model:
Canon FV M1--1/3.4" 2.2 mega pixels CCD(photo effective 2 mega pixels/video 1.23 mega pixels).Optical Zoom 11X.F1.6(f=43.7~489mm).optical stabilizer.photos resolution 1632X1244,1280X960,640X480.Mpeg4 resolution 352X288,176X144.Min light sensitive 1.3 lux.3.5" LCD display(246,000 pixles).0.33" viewfinder(113,000 pixles).SD memory card for photos and Mpeg4 storage.DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 80X90X201mm.Weight 725g.Power consumption 4.5/5.7W.Available in Japan on first of September.more FV M1 information(Japan).

Canon IXY DV5--1/6" 680,000 pixels CCD(photo effective 630,000 pixels/video 340,000 pixels).Optical Zoom 10X.F1.8(f=48~480mm).photos resolution 1024X768,640X480.Mpeg resolution 320X240,160X120.Min light sensitive 2.4 lux.2" LCD display(130,000 pixles).0.5" viewfinder(113,000 pixles).SD memory card for photos and Mpeg4 storage.DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 50X111X89mm.Weight 380g.Power consumption 3.1/5.1W.Available in Japan on on first of September.more IXY DV5 information(Japan).

Canon IXY DV M2--1/3.4 2.2 mega pixels CCD(photo effective 2 mega pixels/video 1.23 mega pixels).Optical Zoom 10X.F1.8(f=48.9~489mm).photos resolution1632X1244,1280X960,640X480.Mpeg4 resolution 352X288,176X144.Min light sensitive 1.7 lux.2.5"LCD display(200,000 pixles).0.33" viewfinder(130,000 pixles).SD memory card for photos and Mpeg4 storage.DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 52X118X102mm.Weight 450g.Power consumption 4.1/5.1W.Available in Japan on 10/July/2003.More IXY DV M2 information(Japan).
1/8/03
Panasonic new 3CCD camcorder,Model NV-GS100K.--1/6" 800,000 pixels CCD X3(Video effective 640,000.photo effective 700,000 pixels). Photos resolution up to 2048X1512.Optical zoom 10X.F1.6(f=43~430mm).Optical image stabilizer.Leica Dicomar lens.43mm lens filter thread.3.5" LCD display(200,000 pixels).113,00 pixles viewfinder.Min light sensitive 12 lux.SD memory card for photos and Mpeg4 storage.DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB(2.0) connector.Weight 650g.Size 76X84X167mm.Power consumption 4.3/5.1W.Available in Japan on 10/July/2003.More information(Japan).
10/6/03
JVC new Model GR-DX300K.1/4" 1.33mega pixels CCD(video effective 690,000 pixels.photo effective 1.25 mega pixels).10X optical zoom.F=1.8~2.4(f=49~490mm)photo resolution 1600X1200,1280X960.640X480.SD memory card for photos storage.3"LCD display(112,000 pixels).0.24" viewfinder(113,000 pixels).DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 55X102X96mm.Weight 440g.Power consumption 3.4/4.6W.Available in Japan first of May/2003.More information(Japan).
2/5/2003
Sony new compact model-DCR-PC105K.----1/4.7" 1.07 mega pixels CCD(video effective 690,000.Photo effective 1 mega).photo resolution 1152X864.10X optical zoom.F1.8(f=50~500mm).Min light sensitive 15 lux.2.5"(211,000 pixels) reflective LCD display.113,000 pixels viewfinder.DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 51X104X97.Weight 460g.Power consumption 3.2W.Available in Japan 1/June/03.
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23/4/03
Panasonic new DVD-Ram/DVD-R camcorder,Model VDR-M30K.680k pixels CCD(video effective 340k pixles,photo effective 340k pixles).Optical zoom 10X.F=1.8(f=40.5~405mm).Min light sensitive 12 lux..2.5"(120k pixles)LCD display.0.44"(11k pixles)viewfinder.8cm DVD-Ram record time(Xtra:36~120minutes,Fine mode:60 minutes,STD mode:120 minutes).8cm DVD-R record time(Fine mode:30 minutes,STD mode:60 minutes).Photos resolution 640X480.and also can used SD memory card for photos storage.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.USB(2.0) connector.Size 57X89X134mm.Weight 480g.Power consumption 4.7W5.7W.Available in Japan 15/April/2003.More information(Japan).
24/2/2003
Hitachi new DVD-Ram/DVD-R camcorder.Model DZ-MV350 and DZ-MV380.
DZ-MV380 used 1/3.8" 1.02 mega pixels CCD(video effective 400k pixles,photo effective 960k pixles).Optical zoom 10X.F=1.8(f=53.4~534mm).Min light sensitive 12 lux..2.5"(120k pixles)LCD display.0.44"(10k pixles)viewfinder.8cm DVD-Ram record time(Xtra:36~120minutes,Fine mode:60 minutes,STD mode:120 minutes).8cm DVD-R record time(Fine mode:30 minutes,STD mode:60 minutes).Photos resolution 1280X960.and also can used SD memory card for photos storage.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.USB(2.0) connector.Size 60X93X148mm.Weight 505g.Power consumption 5W.Available in Japan at 10/May/2003.
DZ-MV350 used 1/4" 680k pixels CCD(video effective 340k pixles,photo effective 340k pixles).Optical zoom 10X.F=1.8(f=40.9~409mm).Min light sensitive 12 lux..2.5"(120k pixles)LCD display.0.44"(10k pixles)viewfinder.8cm DVD-Ram record time(Xtra:36~120minutes,Fine mode:60 minutes,STD mode:120 minutes).8cm DVD-R record time(Fine mode:30 minutes,STD mode:60 minutes).Photos resolution 640X480.and also can used SD memory card for photos storage.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.USB(2.0) connector.Size 57X89X134mm.Weight 480g.Power consumption 4.7W.Available in Japan at 8/March/2003.More Information(Japan).
24/2/2003
Panasonic New compact 3CCD DV Camera.Model NV-GS70.1/6" 460,000 pixels X3 CCD(effective 290,000 pixels).Optical 10X zoom.F1.8(f=2.45~24.5mm).37mm lens filter.2.5"LCD display(113,000 pixels).and also have 113,000 pixels viewfinder.Min light sensitive 12 lux.Photo resolution 1280X960,640X480.Mpeg4 resolution 320X240/176X144(SD memory card for photo storage).DV in/out.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB(2.0) connector.Size 71X77X132.Weight 490g.Power consumption 3.3/4.2W.Available in Japan at 1/4/03.More information(Japan)......Thanks Frank.
8/2/2003
JVC two new compact DV camera with large(3") LCD display.Model GR-DX95K and GR-DX35K.Both Model used 1/6"(680,000 pixels)CCD(effective 340,000 pixels).16X Optical zoom.F1.6(f=51.8~828.8mm).Min light sensitive 11 lux.113,000 pixels LCD display(GR-DX95K 3"LCD display)( GR-DX35K 2.5" LCD display).0.24" 113,000 pixels viewfinder.photo resolution 1024X768(SD memory card for photo storage).DV in/out,SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 55X102X96mm.Weight 450g.Power consumption 3.4/4.6W.Available in Japan at First of March.More information(Japan).
7/2/2003
JVC Another new Model:GR-DV5000.---1/4" 1.33mega pixels CCD.(video effectrive 690,000 pixles.photo effective 1.25 mega pixels).Optical zoom 10X.F=1.2(f=49~490mm).photo resolution 1600X1200,1280X960,1024X768,640X480.3.5"LCD display(240,000 pixels).024" viewfinder(113,000 pixels).Min light sensitive 6 Lux.DV in/out,SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 74.5X91X186mm.Weight 660g.Power consumption 3.8/4.9W.Available in Japan at first of Feb.More information(Japan).
29/1/2003
JVC three model:GR-D90K/D70K/D50K.----1/6" 680,000 pixels CCD.(Video Effective 340,000 pixels).photo resolution 1024X768.Optical Zoom 16X.F=1.6(f=51.8~828.8mm).3.5"(D90k)/2.5"(D70k,D50K) LCD display(112,000 pixels).0.24" viewfinder(113,000 pixles).Min light sensitive 11 Lux.DV in/out,SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 76X94X143mm(D90K).69X94X143mm(D70K/D50K).Weight 550g.Power consumption 3.4/4.7W.Available in Japan at fist of Feb.More information(Japan).

29/1/2003
JVC first Digital High-Vision movie(750 lines/30 frame)Model GR-HD1:---1/3" 1.18mega pixels CCD(video effective HD mode 0.84 mega pixels.SD mode 0.46mega pixels and DV mode 0.34 mega pixels)(photo effective 1.12 mega pixels).photo resolution 1280X960,640X480.Optical zoom 10X.F1.8(40.3~403mm(HD).55~550mm(SD).67.8~678mm(DV).Lens filter 52mm.3.5"LCD display(200,000 Pixels).0.44" viewfinder(113,000 pixels).DV in/out,SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 114.5X99X271.5mm.Weight 1490g.Power consumption 8W/9.7W.Available in Japan at fist of March.More information(Japan).

25/1/2003
Canon Two new Model FV-40 and FV-300.
FV-40:--1/6" 680,000 pixels CCD(effective video 340,000/still 450,000).22X optical zoom.F1.6(48~1056mm).SD memory card for photos storage,photos resolution 1024X768,640X480.Min light sensitive 14 Lux.2.5"(112,000 pixels)LCD display.0.33" (113,000)
view finder.DV in/out,SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 58X103X147mm.Weight 525g.Power consumption 2.9/3.8W.Available in Japan at end of Feb/2003.
FV-300:-- 1/6 680,000 pixels CCD(effective video 340,000.)18X optical zoom.F1.6(54~972mm).Min light sensitive 14 Lux.2.5"(112,000 pixels)LCD display.0.33" (113,000)
view finder.DV in/out,SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.Size 58X103X147mm.Weight 520g.Power consumption 2.9/3.8W.Available in Japan at end of Feb/2003.More both model information(Japan).
17/1/03
Samsung's New SCD5000, a Complete MiniDV Camcorder and Digital Still Camera .
The SCD5000's unique swivel lens mechanism permits easy switching between the two functions; one side of the assembly houses the camcorder lens and sensor and the other side holds the mechanism for the digital still camera.
The digital still camera function creates sharp images with 4.13 mega-pixel CCD resolution. Compared to most digital camcorders, which store low-resolution still images at 640 x 480 pixels, SCD5000 produces 2272 x 1704 images suitable for large size prints. Additionally, SCD5000's embedded strobe allows still picture taking in low light conditions. Other features include a 3x optical zoom for camera and swivel lens assembly. The images can be stored in Memory Stick media and transferred through USB ports.
As a digital camcorder, the SCD5000 features 680K pixel CCD, MiniDV and MPEG-4 recording. The lens allows users the option of a 10X optical or 800x digital zoom. Samsung's proprietary Power Nite Pix function greatly improves picture quality under unfavorable light conditions. And SCD5000's two-inch trans-reflective LCD viewfinder ensures optimal clarity even under direct sunlight. Captured footage is transferred through the IEEE1394 (FireWire) connector. More information.
11/1/03
Sony's new line of DVD HandycamR camcorders, introduced here today, advance the simplicity of making and sharing videos. The three new camcorders produce DVD recordings that play back in most current home and PC DVD players, as well as most later releases of PlayStationR2 game consoles.
As the DVD home player market continues to boom with U.S. household penetration surpassing 40 percent, Sony's new DVD camcorders (the DCR-DVD100, DCR-DVD200 and DCR-DVD300 models) record on 3-inch, DVD-R and DVD-RW media.
"There is a universe of more than 100 million products that can play back Sony's DVD camcorder recordings, making these DVDs one of the most compatible formats available," said Steve Haber, senior vice president of the Digital Imaging Products Division at Sony Electronics. "In addition to their incredible compatibility, DVDs also present one of the easiest ways to shoot, play and share video memories."
These new camcorders also capture JPEG still images for viewing on either your PC or TV. The DCR-DVD100 model captures 640 x 480 images, ideally sized for sharing as e-mail attachments, while the DCR-DVD200 and the DCR-DVD300 models incorporate a one-megapixel imager to produce higher quality video and still image resolution (1152 x 864). All three models can take thousands of still shots at the highest still resolution on a single 3-inch disc.
The disc-based recording system allows for quick access to favorite scenes and pictures without the fuss of rewinding and fast-forwarding. Thumbnail images of video are created from the start of every recorded scene.
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Sony also have seven Mini DV camcorder in 2003.TRV19 ,TRV22 ,TRV33,TRV38 ,TRV39 ,TRV70 and
TRV80 .More information.
9/1/03
Sharp New Two Model:VL-Z7 and VL-Z5.--VL-Z7--1/4" 1.33 Mega pixels CCD(Video effective 690,000.photo effective 1.25M pixels).Optical Zoom 10X.F=1.8(f=48.9~489mm).Min light sensitive 15 Lux.2.5" high transmitted LCD display(215,000 picels).).33" view finder.built in flash.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 73X86X92mm.Weight 490g.Power consumption 3.8/4.4W.Available in Japan at mid of Feb/2003.
VL-Z5--1/4" 680.000 pixel CCD(Effective 340,000 pixels).Optical Zoom 10X.F=1.8(f=48.8~488mm).Min light sensitive 9 Lux.2.5" high transmitted LCD display(215,000 picels).).33" view finder.SVHS in/out.Audio in/out.Video in/out.USB connector.Size 73X82X92mm.Weight 465g.Power consumption 3.4/4W.Available in Japan at Mid of March 2003.
More Information(Japan).
9/1/2003
Previous News for 2003:
Panasonic:AG-DVC30,NV-GS100K,VDR-M30K,NV-GS70.
Sony:DCR-IP1,DCR-PC300K,DCR-PC105K,DCR-DVD100, DCR-DVD200, DCR-DVD300.
Canon:FV M1,IXY DV5,IXY DV M2,FV-40,FV-300.
JVC:GR-DX300K,GR-DX95K,GR-DX35K,GR-DV5000,GR-D90K/D70K/D50K.GR-HD1.
Hitachi:DZ-MV350,DZ-MV380.
Samsung:SCD5000.
Sharp:VL-Z7,VL-Z5.
Previous News for 2002:
Sony:DCR IP55, DCR-TRV50,DCR-TRV27, DCR-TRV18K,DCR-TRV240K,CCD-TRV96K,
TRV950,DCR-PC101,DSR-PDX10,IP220K.
JVC:GR-DVA30K,GR-DVA33K,GR-DV500K,GR-DVX6K,GR-DVP7,GR-DVX600K,GR-DV3500,
GR-DVP9.
Canon:DM-FV200,DM-FV30,Elura 40MC,Model XV2/XM2,IXY DVM.
Panasonic:NV-GS5K,NV-GX7K,NV-MX350B,MX8,AG-DV1DC,AG-DVX100,NV-MX5000,
VDR-M20,NV-MD9000EN.
Sharp:VL-MG10,VLDD10.
Others:
Previous News for 2001:
Sony:Model GV-D1000(Video Walkman),Model DSR-570WSL(DVCAM camcorder),DCR-PC120,IP7(MicroMv),DCR-PC9,Model DSR-70A(DVCAM VTR),DCR-TRV17K,DCR-TRV30,DCR-TRV300K,CCD-86PK,TRV830,TRV730....
JVC:Model GR-DV3000,GY-DV300(3CCD),DVX5K,GR-DVP3,GR-DVA20K/22K....
Canon:Model IXY DV2,Model PV130,Model XL1S(3CCD),FV100 KIT, Model FV20...
Panasonic :Model NV-EX21,Model NV-MX2500 (3CCD),AG-DVC15(DV-PROVIEW 3CCD),Model DMR-E20(DVD RAM Video recorder),NV-DS88K,MX2000(3CCD)...
Sharp:Model VL-NZ10,Model VL-MS1...
Others:Matsushita Digital photos pocket,Nixvue Systems Digital Album..
Previous News for 2000:
Panasonic:Model VDR-M10(DVD cam),NV-MX3000(3CCD),NV-C7,Model NV-DB1,Model NV-DS200..
Sharp:Model VL-MX1,Model VL-FD3,Model VL-MR1..
Sony:VCR GV-D800(Video Walkman),Model DSR11(DVCam VTR),DSR-250(DVCam),Model TRV8K,Model PC110,Model SVR-175(Video recorder),DCR-PC5,Model PD150(DVCam 3CCD),TRV20,TRV6,TRV11,VX2000(3CCD),Model TRV820K..
JVC:Model GR-DV2000,GR-DVA11K,GRDVX9,GR-DVA10..
Canon:Elura2,FV10,Optura Pi/FV2..
Hitachi:Model DZ-MV100(DVD-CAM Mpeg2).
Others:Minds@Work(Digital Wallet),Canon 3D lens for XL1 3CCD camcorder..
Previous News for 1999:
Sharp:Model VL-PD7.
Sony:DVCAM package include (PD100,DSR-V10,DSRM-E1),Model DCM-M1(MPEG 2 camcorder),DCR-PC100 ..
Canon:MODEL FR-100(STILL PHOTO CAPTURE FLOPPY DRIVE),GL1/VX1(3CCD).
JVC:GR-DVL700/DVL 9800.