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Don’t forget cables, Prosumer Video Camcorders pages #58, 360, 361 Camcorder Format Guide Hi-8: Records analog video, 400 lines of horizontal resolution onto an 8mm or Hi-8 cassette, DVD: Record High Defi nition 1080i video signals onto DVDs directly from which looks similar in size to a standard audio cassette. the camcorder using 3” (8cm) DVD media. DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) media formats. The AVCHD DVD high defi nition recorded discs can only playback on the Blu-Ray DVD Digital-8: Records digitally 500 lines of horizontal resolution onto an 8mm or Hi-8 cassette, desktop players or your computer DVD drive. a Sony conduit for their large 8/Hi-8mm clientele. HDD: Record High Defi nition 1080i video signals onto the camcorder built- Memory Cards: Memory cards store electronic data on a small card, some no bigger than in hard disk drive (HDD). Easily back-up your recorded video onto your PCs hard drive (using a stamp. They store video, photos, music, and more. In video camcorders the most popular cards software) for viewing, editing, and archiving purposes. used are SD, SD-mini, MMC, and Memory Stick Duo/Pro. Memory cards have no moving parts, and are less prone to movement damage. DV/MiniDV: The DV format records digitally a remarkable 500 lines of horizontal resolution video onto Standard and Mini-DV size magnetic tape. It has since become one of the standards DVD: This consumer format records directly on 3” (8cm) DVD media. Convenient easy for consumer and semi-professional video production. It features intra-frame compression for playback on most current home DVD players and computer DVD drives. The DVD discs have 3 uncomplicated editing and the digital interface port known as FireWire, IEEE 1394 or i-Link, types; DVD-R (write-once) or -RW (re-writable), DVD+R or +RW and DVD-RAM. The DVD minus found on the camcorders and VTR’s, allowing you to transfer your recordings digitally without series requires you to initialize (format) the disc prior to recording, and fi nalizing the disc after all signal loss to another DV device or computer non-linear editing systems the information you want has been recorded on that specifi c -R disc. Both accomplished within the camcorder, in-order to play back on your DVD player. DVD plus and DVD-RAM do not require High Defi nition Video recording format on the DV and MiniDV magnetic tapes. disc fi nalization. The DVD minus and plus both record in a linear fashion, while DVD-RAM records Various HDV camcorders offer HD recording in 1280x720p or 1980x1080i resolutions, using random access like a computer hard drive. 4:2:0 color sampling. It uses MPEG-2 video compression, a highly compressed video signal with MPEG-1 audio compression (16-bit stereo). A new format for High Defi nition 1080i and 720P video signal recording onto tape-less media such as 3” (8cm) DVD’s or Hard Disk Drive (HDD) camcorders. It uses DVCam: A Sony professional DV variant format that uses the same metal evaporated tape of the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec compression, up to 15 Megabits per second. Presently AVCHD is the DV format, but has a higher tape manufacturing process. DVCAM records a wider 15 micron considered signifi cantly higher quality compared to current standard defi nition DV camcorders, band-width, which is considered the step-up format from the consumer DV tape with 10 Micron. but considered lower than the HDV format. The tape is more robust to meet more aggressive use in editing. Hi-8 Camcorder MiniDV Camcorders CCD-TRV138 NEW DCR-HC28 Hi-8 is a high-quality video and audio • 1/6 Advanced HAD Image Sensor recording format that delivers excellent w/ 680k Pixels detail and great quality sound. It records • 20x Optical, 800x Digital Zoom 400 lines of horizontal resolution, which is • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens • Filter Dia. 25mm superior to standard VHS • 2.5” LCD with 123k Pixels • 1/6” CCD with 320K Pixels • Color Viewfi nder with 123k Pixels • 20X Optical, 990X Digital Zoom • Super Steadyshot Electronic • 1 Lux, 0 Lux with NightShot Plus Stabilization • 2.5” LCD w/123K Pixels • 5 Lux (0 Lux in NightShot-Plus Mode) • B&W Viewfi nder with 90K Pixels • Digital i.Link DV I/O Interface • Manual Focus, Exposure, Shutter Specialties: MPEG Movie Mode, Includes Speed Controls PictureMotion Browser Software 2.0 • Built-in White LED Light #SODCRHC28 .......................................................................................................................................... $279.95 • Built-in Digital Effects/Titler DCR-HC38 NEW Step-up Features: • 40x Optical, 2000x Digital Zoom • Filter Dia. 30mm #SOCCDTRV138 ...................................................................................................................................... $219.95 • USB Interface, Steaming • Still Image JPEG Capture Mode #SODCRHC38 .......................................................................................................................................... $329.95 Digital 8 Camcorder DCR-HC48 NEW DCR-TRV280 Step-up Features: • 1/6 Advanced HAD Image Sensor with 1.0 Megapixels Digital-8 format steps up from Hi-8 to record • 25x Optical, 2000x Digital Zoom • 2.7” (16:9) Wide LCD with 123k Pixels digitally on a standard 8 and Hi-8 video tape • Memory Stick Duo/PRO Slot (up to 4 GB) • 4 Lux (0 Lux in NightShot-Plus Mode) 500 lines of horizontal resolution and delivers Specialties: Includes Handycam Station Cradle, IR Remote, and USB Cable. PictBridge Compatible 3x the color bandwidth of standard VHS #SODCRHC48 .......................................................................................................................................... $399.95 • 1/6’’ CCD with 460K Pixels DCR-HC96 • 20X Optical, 990X Digital • Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Optics • Primary Color RGB Filter • SteadyShot Image Stabilizer • Built-in Flash • 14 Bit Analog to Digital Video Conversion • 4 Lux, 0 Lux w/Infared NightShot Plus Sensor: 1/3” Advanced HAD CCD w/3 Megapixels • 2.5” Touch Panel LCD w/123K Pixels Zoom: 10x Optical, 120x Digital • B&W Viewfi nder w/90,000 Pixels Lux: 5 Lux, 0 Lux in Super NightShot Mode • Manual Focus, Exposure, Shutter Still Resolution: 2016x1512 Speed Control • Built-in Light Microphone Input: Yes (thru Active Interface Shoe) • USB Streaming Specialties: LANC Terminal, Shutter Speed 1/4-1/4000 #SODCRTRV280 ...................................................................................................................................... $239.95 #SODCRHC96 .................................................................... $629.95 MegaPixels March 2007 March 3 228 www.bhphotovideo.com Video Quick Dial 813 Don’t forget cables, pages 58, 360, 361 Camcorders Prosumer Video AVCHD DVD Camcorders AVCHD Hard Drive Camcorder NEW HDR-UX5 HDR-SR1 • Record 1080i High-Defi nition Resolution • High defi nition 1080i Resolution onto 3” DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD+R-DL to 30GB Hard Disk Drive (Dual Layer) Discs (15Mbps) Recording • 1/3 CleadVid, 2.1 Megapixels • 5.1ch Surround Sound CMOS Image Sensor Built-in Microphone • 4 Megapixels Interpolated Still Image Capture • Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens 4MegaPixels • HDMI Output • 10x Optical, 80x Digital Zoom • 4.0 Megapixel Digital Stills •Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Lens w/Progressive Scan Shutter • Super Steadyshot Electronic Stabilization • Memory Stick Duo/PRO Slot (up to 4 GB) Sensor: 1/3” 2.1 Megapixel ClearVID • 2.7” (16:9) Wide LCD • Intelligent Accessory Shoe Mount • 37mm Filter Dia. CMOS Sensor w/2100k Pixels • 2 Lux (0 Lux in NightShot-Plus Mode) • Smooth Slow Recoding Mode- Slowly View & Analyze 4MegaPixels Zoom: 10X Optical/ Manual Controls: Focus, Exposure, White Balance, Shutter Speed Specialties: Dual Record 80X Digital Zoom Mode, Movie and 2.3 Megapixels in Video Mode, Built-in Flash, Tele Macro Function Stabilization: Super Electronic SteadyShot #SOHDRUX5 ...................................................................................................................................... $999.95 Filter Mount: 30mm Lux: 5 Lux (0 lux w/Super NightShot Mode) HDR-UX7 LCD: 3.5” Clear Photo LCD w/211k Pixels Viewfi nder: Color w/123k Pixels (16:9) NEW MegaPixels Step-up Features: 6 Manual Controls: Focus, Expos., White Bal., Shutter Speed (1/60-1/500) • 1/ 2.9” CleadVid CMOS Image Sensor with 3.2 MP Stabilization: Super Electronic SteadyShot • 6 Megapixels Interpolated Still Image Capture • 10x Optical, 20x Digital Zoom Still Res.: 2304x1728 Mic Input: Stereo Mini • Super Steadyshot Optical Stabilization • 3.5” (16:9) Wide LCD with 211k Pixels Recording Media: M.S. Duo/Pro (to 2GB) Specialties: Dual Record Mode, Movie and 4.6 Megapixels in Video Mode, LANC Connection Specialties: Component & HDMI Output, Built-in Light and Flash, Active Interface Shoe, USB 2.0 #SOHDRUX5 ................................................................................................................................... $1,299.95 #SOHDRSR1 .................................................................................................................................... $1499.95 DVD Camcorders Hard Drive Camcorders DCR-DVD108 DCR-SR42 NEW NEW • Record to: 3” DVD±R, DVD±RW, • Built-in 30 GB Hard Disc Drive (HDD) DVD+R-DL (Dual Layer) Discs • 30 GB Records: HQ-7 hours, • DVD-VR (Editing Record Mode) SP-10 hours, LP-20 hours • 1/6 Advanced HAD Image Sensor • HDD 3G Shock Protection with 680k Pixels • DVDirect-Seamless Transfer to a • 40x Optical, 2000x Digital Zoom Stand-alone DVD Recorder via USB • Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar Lens • 1/6 Advanced HAD Image Sensor • Filter Dia. 30mm with 680k