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  Canon XA20 Flash Memory HD Camcorder

  Perhaps you're a videographer for a major corporation, set to document the next indus... moretry trade show. Or you're a local journalist cruising City Hall for the next blockbuster exclusive interview. You might even be a graduate film school student, storyboarding your first major short subject for the festival circuit. While all of these people face different challenges, it's a pretty sure bet the Canon XA20 high-definition camcorder can help each of them to deliver a final product that shines. Lightweight, compact, and remarkably easy to handle on the move, the XA20 even borrows some brilliant features from the consumer camcorder world, like the enhanced functionality that Wi-Fi offers. less
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  Sony Handycam HDR-CX430 Digital Camcorder

  Special occasions with friends and family are just as touching the second time around when... more captured in gorgeous 1920 x 1080 Full HD quality with this Sony Handycam HDR-CX430V camcorder. Shoot 24p or 60p HD videos to relive the moment in stunning high definition, or snap lovely 8.9MP photos to hang on the wall or post to your profile. Your pictures and movies will come out clear and sharp-even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions-thanks to Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor which reduces grain and improves low-light shooting. Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode cuts down on camera shake to deliver beautifully blur-free footage in unsteady scenarios. And with 32GB1 of built-in flash memory, you can record up to 11 hours and 40 minutes of HD video footage . less
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  Sony FS Series NEXFS700U HD Camcorder w/ VF Attachment

  The Sony NEXFS700U Super 35 Camcorder (Body Only) is a fully professional large-sensor vid... moreeo camera. Hot on the heels of the FS100, this compact, highly modular camera uses a very similar-sized Super 35 CMOS sensor as the FS100. But as a marked improvement over that earlier model's sensor, the NEXFS700U features a native 4K resolution sensor. Unlike smaller, broadcast-style sensors or the larger "full-frame" sensors of some DSLRs, the NEXFS700's imaging area matches that of standard Hollywood film cameras, providing complete compatibility with cine-style film lenses (sold separately). The sensor's large size offers a variety of other advantages, including increased control over depth of field, higher sensitivity in low light, lower image noise and an exceptional dynamic range. Able to shoot full 1080p video in a range of frame rates up to 60p, the NEXFS700U provides the option of recording AVCHD footage onto SD card/Memory Stickor via the FMU (flash memory unit) port, or it can output 4:2:2 video (with embedded timecode) via HDMI 1.4 or 3G/HD-SDI to an external recording unit. Simultaneous recording to both is also possible when instant backup is called for. There's no stinting on audio, either, as the camera includes not only a shotgun microphone with mount/carrying handle, but dual XLR inputs for recording uncompressed, professional-level sound from an external source. One unique feature for a camcorder of this class is the NEXFS700U's ability to record bursts of super-slow motion video at rates up to a whopping 960 fps. (These bursts range from 8 to 16 seconds, depending of the frame rate). Full-resolution recording is possible at up to 240 fps; at 480 and 960 fps, resolution is reduced. The 3G/HD-SDI port will get expanded capability when a future firmware upgrade is available (not included). This will allow 4K output via the BNC as a data stream, which can be recorded to an optional Sony 4K recorder. Other included features--such as a 3.5" LCD panel with detachable with viewfinder attachment, super sensitivity, a built-in ND filter and up to 960 fps super slow motion, all help to set this model in a class truly by itself. Not only will it intercut perfectly as a 2nd unit or B camera, it can stand on its own in applications as diverse as indie film, commercials, music promos and education. less
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  JVC Everio GZ-V500 Flash Memory HD Camcorder

  There are plenty of times when the trusty home camcorder lives in a closet or drawer, just... more waiting for the next family road trip or beach vacation. Rest assured that's not likely to happen with the JVC Everio GZ-V500. With its slim, no-snag design, it's the perfect size to slip into a purse or messenger bag. And with a 3.3-megapixel, detail-enhancing sensor and impressive low-light performance, it will far outperform the HD video capture on your camera phone of similar size. less
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  Ion Air Pro Plus HD Video Camera

  The ION AIR PRO is a professional sports action camera suitable for all sports. Waterproof... more to 10 meters without any outer case required you are able to record in full HD at 170 degrees wide angle and 1080p HD video. The simple one finger operation and vibration record confirmation enables you to capture high definition video and take stunning photos at a rate of 10 frames per second with its 5 mega pixel camera all at the touch of a button. less
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  Polaroid XS100HD Hi-Definition Sports Camera

  The Polaroid XS100HD Hi-Definition Sports Video Camera is the ideal camera for a fun and e... moreasy experience capturing your adventures anywhere life takes you. Just press the record button and youre instantly recording up to 1080p HD video at 30 fps plus you can capture 5-megapixel still images. The camera is shockproof and waterproof down to a depth of 30 feet and its equipped with a microSD card slot for storing up to 32GB of footage. Additional features: 170-degree wide angle lens; HDMI output; built-in li-ion battery; 10 fps burst photography. less
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  Polaroid XS20HD Hi-Definition Sports Camera

  12 MP Sports High Definition Camcorder
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