Sharp Puts the Mini in Mini DV
Fully-automatic single-CCD digital camcorders for those who want to shoot high-quality video but don't want or need all of the features of the bigger, fancier camcorders are becoming more and more popular. Sharp's new Mini DV camcorder, the VL-PD3U, fits the bill as...
Hi8, Ready to Travel
ES7000V Hi8 Camcorder
($999)
Canon USA, Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 10042-1113
(800) 828-4040
www.usa.canon.com
Canon recently introduced the ES7000V, a fully-automatic camcorder with a twist for
point-and-shoot videographers who travel. One of the most common complaints of video
enthusiasts who travel abroad is the fact that North America and Europe...
Memory Stick Camcorder for Transferring Stills
Sony has a new way to transfer digital still photos from their new DCR-TRV10 Mini DV camcorder to a computer--using a 4MB or larger Memory Stick (you can see it under the strap). In addition, the new camcorder sports an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port...
Chips Ahoy
Creating a quality video product requires quality tools. For prosumer and professional videographers, that means a high quality format camcorder that has professional features such as three CCDs, full manual controls, adjustable audio levels, and reference color bars. To find such features usually means a hefty cash outlay...
One for the Road
PV-DV910 Mini DV Camcorder
($1,400)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(800) 211-7262
www.panasonic.com
Now that the newness of the Mini DV videotape format has begun to wear off, camcorder manufacturers have begun to offer models that are more sedate, sensible and affordable. And why shouldn't they? There isn't any...
Back in the Saddle Looking for an alternative to the tiny tripod for mounting your camera in difficult locations? Take a look at Cinekinetic's MiniSaddlecam, a small beanbag-style camera mount that weighs less than one pound and measures 8x10x11 inches. The included vehicle mounting kit lets you attach the...
Hot Products Report from COMDEX
This year's COMDEX show in Las Vegas saw a number of new and upgraded video products unveiled. Here are some of the highlights:
From all indications, the new computer operating system by Be, Inc. (BeOS 4.0) appears to be custom tailored for digital video editing....
Hi8 on the Go and in Control
CCD-TRV65 Hi8 camcorder
($899)
Sony Electronics
One Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(800) 222-7669
www.sony.com
The Sony TRV-65 is a Hi8 camcorder that does a nice job balancing price and features. The TRV65 has all the core functions of the more expensive Sony TRV models, but it's more affordable...
Groovy Ruvi
Sony recently introduced the Ruvi, a pocket-sized camcorder. The Ruvi stores 30 minutes of Hi8 quality video with AFM hi-fi audio, by using an internal Hi8XR cartridge. The Ruvi will operate for one hour on two AA batteries, or 90 minutes on the supplied rechargeable Infolithium battery. For...
This month:
Casablanca DV Nonlinear Editor
Azden ECZ-990 Zoom Microphone
Sharp VL-PD1U Slimcam
Cool-Lux Video Kit light kit
Magix Music Maker music creation software
Standing Alone
Casablanca version 2.7.1 nonlinear editor
(9GB: $5,195)
DraCo Systems
3380 Mitchell Lane, Ste. 102
Boulder, CO 80301
www.draco.com
(303)440-5311
Looking more like a VCR than a computer, the Casablanca is a stand-alone
nonlinear editor that saves the user...
