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Camcorder

A camcorder (formally a video camera recorder) is an electronic device that combines a video camera and a video recorder into one unit; typically for out-of-studio consumer video recording. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camcorder]

Sony HDR-SR1 review

If you're shopping for a new CamCorder with HD (720p, 1080i) support, you should take a look at what Sony offer:

"The HDR-SR1 is one of the best examples of why this is an exciting time for camcorders. Within this single model, we see the major advance of an emerging media – hard disk drive – and the birth of a new video standard – AVCHD." Camcorderinfo.com has already 2 reviews: review1 and review2

and JVC with their new HD Everio GZ-HD7 (but not before april 2007).
All in all, the market is now offering more than 5 Camcorder: Panasonic NV-GS500, Sony (4 models) and JVC (2 Everio)

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Sony SR8 camcorder ordered today

I've ordered 3 hours ago a Sony HDR-SR8 AVCHD 6MP 100GB High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom. Since I ve already provided some links before, and here about viewing AVCHD and editing.
I can not wait any longer for camcorderinfo.com review, as I will be in hollidays in 18 days for my 7 weeks Australian trip. 

Why Did I choose the SR8?

  • Size factor and hard disk, 100GB is luxus, I agree  60GB (SR7) would have done the job... 
  • I have a PS3 so HD playback on a 4 meters screens is not an issue Cool
  • PC playback is also not an issue, even on moderated single core cpu, if you use the right codec (coreAVCHD or Elecard converter)
  • Sony Vegas 8.0 is the best editor, I was able to cut and move part of video without efforts/reading a tutorial.
  • The Sony docking station is great  for keeping cable  in place. (canon HG 10 has none)
  •  QUALITY of fabrication, handling compared to Canon HG10
  • Not reviewed yet by CamcorderInfo (even if camcorder is since 4 months available) but I suspect that It will blow th HG10, Ive seen a too many Canon Ads recently on CCinfo...hum

Sony SR8 AVCHD camcorder

Some words about

Batteries:  NP-FH70 (134CHF) is in the same size as NP-FH60 (99CHF), but has a 1800mA capacity versus 1000mA of NP-FH60. They both are 33mm 'long'. But the NP-FH100 (190CHF) is 55mm long, with about 3980mA battery power.

Sony.NPFH50.Hybrid.InfoLithium.Battery.jpg Sony.NPFH70.Hybrid.InfoLithium.Battery.jpg
NP-FH50 NP-FH70
Sony.NPFH100.Hybrid.InfoLithium.Battery.jpg  
NP-FH100  

Bandwidth: The Sony SR8 record at max 15 Mbps, AVCHD being able to go as far as 24Mbps, (no camcorder on the market is able to sustain that bandwidth). More bandwidth, means less compression. Less compression means fewer artifacts, less fast motion jumpiness and higher resolutions of video with less 'graininess'..
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Canon HG10 or Sony SR7/SR8?

I can't review camcorder, a lot of site are doing it in a professional way. Like always I propose You some links that You can use to gain a loooooot of time.

Video Playback

Attention:
you must deinterlace video to have the best experience! I use Elecard Converter Studio to view them (free for viewing, use De interlacing:option  best for speed),
You have to deinterlace because computer monitor are not interlaced!
1080i30(60 fields) or 720p60 or 1080p30 have the same raw data rate, while 1080p60 has twice more data!

I've tried

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AVCHD survival guide - SR7/SR8 video samples

sony hdr sr7AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) is a new high-definition recording format introduced by Sony and Panasonic. It can use various storage media, including 8 cm (3") recordable DVD discs, a hard disk, or flash memory cards. The format is to compete with other handheld video camera recording formats, particularly HDV and MiniDV. [from WikiPedia]

The major complain when it come to reviewing Sony SR7/SR8, panasonic SD5 or any previous model is the lack of editing tools for AVCHD (beside low light performances, but that is common on consumer camcorder). That's why I propose You some links now:

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JVC Everio GZ-MC500 reviews

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JVC GZ-MC200 tapeless Camcorder Review


While searching for a comcorder across internet, I found this model which look very promising, except low light performance and the poor hunting auto focus...anyway at 890euro on ebay, it is a winner....

The JVC Everio records DVD Quality video in MPEG-2 with AC-3 audio. It has a maximum bit-rate of 8.88Mbps. Directly recording video onto a 4GB CF Micro Hard-drive or SD Memory Card

JVC Everio GZ-MC200

JVC Everio GZ-MC100 same specs, different case




Update: The JVC MC500 will be available in mid march in store, same case but a lot more options and 5 Mega Pixel!!!

A lot of companies are now trying to sell solid state camcorder: read Here and Here (running uClinux)


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