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First Look: Panasonic 3D HDT-SDT750 camcorder
Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Watch out James Cameron. Consumer level 3D camcorders are now here.
Review: Canon XF305
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Canon has finally entered the world of file based solid state professional cameras
VIDEO REVIEW : SONY XDCAM EX PMW350K
Sat, Jun 05, 2010
Dr David Smith is an expert in broadcast TV. Here he tells us what he thinks of the new SONY XDCAM EX PMW350K
Canon HF R106
Sat, May 22, 2010
"The ultimate in compact HD Digital Video Cameras, you won't leave home without it," says Canon. David Hague finds out if this is correct.
Canon FS36
Thu, May 20, 2010
Canon's new FS36 can store up to 26 hours of video in memory and to SD card. Great value at $449.
New interchangeable lens Handycam from Sony?
Sun, May 16, 2010
Will a new Sony Handycam with interchangable lenses be based on the just released NEX? David Hague thinks so.
Canon Legria FS306
Fri, May 07, 2010
The Canon Legria FS306 is a budget priced camcorder very suitable for the budding youn ger film maker finds David Hague
Panasonic HDC-HS60
Thu, May 06, 2010
A good hi-def camcorder for under a grand? And with optical image stabilisation? Indeedy says David Hague
Panasonic SDR-H85GN-K
Sat, May 01, 2010
The Panasonic SDR-H85GN-K makes a brilliant starter camera despite the lack of hi-def capability
Canon HFS 20
Sat, May 01, 2010
Is this one of the best three camcorders on the market asks David Hague ....
Sanyo VPC-SH1
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
At $599, it won't break the bank, but what do you get for your money?
Video Review: Sony HXR NX5
Sat, Apr 24, 2010
A comprehensive nearly 10 minute video review of the Sony HXR NX5 by Frank McLeod. And his verdict is? You'll have to watch ....
Review: JVC GZ-HM550
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
How good is the latest JVC SD based camcorder? David Hague finds out.
New Canon HFS10 Video Review
Tue, Apr 06, 2010
Steve Turner has taken AusCam to the next level with a video review of the new Canon HFS10. Expect more of these!
Review: Sony HDRAX-2000
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Independent film makers, wedding snappers and wannabe newsos; stop what you are doing and have a read of this.
The Camzilla CZ1 Monster Grip Camera Support System (UPDATED)
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Sometimes you get to find out about things in the most chancy of ways - and I recently stumbled across the Camzilla CZ1 Monster Grip online
Review: Panasonic HDC-SD700 (Updated)
Fri, Mar 05, 2010
I'm in love. No really! I have just had the new Panasonic HDC SD700 arrive and I am truly smitten. Here is everything a hi-def camcorder should be - and then some. In fact, I could only find one fault.
Power to burn... when you REALLY need it
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Have you ever really, really needed access to recharging power for a laptop or mobile phone? There are options.
Road Test RØDE Blimp
Sat, Feb 20, 2010
Wind noise is one of Ben Longden's pet hates. See how he solved his problem by using a Rode Blimp and watching his diet.
JVC Picsio Mini Camcorder
Thu, Feb 04, 2010
But out of the three brands available, I would buy the Picsio at its bargain price of $299
Review: Sanyo VPC WH1 Camcorder
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
At $749 for the market it is aimed, it is a great little camcorder
Panasonic AvcCam ag-hmc41
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Panasonic recently invented a new class of pro camera - the AvcCam. It's a step below the much acclaimed P2 format and uses a pro version of the AVCHD format. This is both good and bad at the same time. More later
Key Colour-coded LogicKeyboards
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Are you a mouser, a trackballer or a keyboarder? Do you slobber over a satisfying mouse click, dribble after a particularly good shuttle spin or salivate over a CTL+V?
Sony XR520
Wed, Dec 09, 2009
You’d want a two and a half grand camcorder to be pretty special right? Well that’s roughly what the new Sony HDR-XR520 costs. David Hague finds out if it’s worth it.
Review: Canon Legria
Wed, Dec 09, 2009
First it was the move from tape to DVD recording. Then from DVD to hard drive and now the move to no moving parts at all! Cameras sporting flash drives are the going thing. Steve Turner looks at one from the Canon fleet – the Legria HF S10
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