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Review: Casio Exilim EX-ZR200
Sun, May 06, 2012
Part 3 in our look at using compact cameras as camcorders
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- Interview re: Canon XF300 with ABC's 4 Corners Wayne Harley
- Kaiser Baas Car Camera
- Becoming an Accredited Sports Video Journo
- Emotions $ Memories
- A Day in the Life of a News Reporter
- Video Review: Canon XA10
- Video Review: Panasonic G2
- Cameras in the history of movies
- Panasonic G3
- Canon XA10
- Canon HF10
- Video Clip Prior to Mercali stabilisation
- Video Clip After Mercali stabilisation
- Sample footage from Sony HDR-PJ760 Handicam
- Automatic beer machine
- RØDE Blimp field test
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Hardware Reviews Archive
Nikon D800. Comment and review from a video user’s perspective
Sun, May 06, 2012
Can a video person used to “traditional” camcorders but shied away from the current dSLR fad for video be a Luddite? Sort of? Some think so.
Review: Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT4
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
The second in our series of looking at the viability of using compact cameras to shoot video.
Using Compact Cameras To Shoot Video - Part 1 Nikon P7100
Thu, Apr 26, 2012
The first in a series on looking at using compact cameras for video. Just how good / suitable are they?
Review: Tamron 18~200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC E-Mount Lens
Thu, Apr 26, 2012
When nailed onto a Sony NEX 7, this lens is the duck's guts says David Hague. None too shabby on an FS100 neither!
First Look: Parrot Drone AR ver 2 Dot 0!
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Science Fiction? Rich Boy Toy? I don't care. It exists and I WANT ONE!!
Review: WLX-PRO Radio Mic - Excellent value for money
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
Chez Auscam has just taken possession of an Azden WLX-Pro radio mic setup and this retails for less than $250
Review: WD Sentinel DX4400 NAS / Backup System
Wed, Mar 14, 2012
4TB should be enough backup / storage storage for the average small business, but be prepared for some serious setup time finds David Hague
Review: Seagate BlackArmor 440 NAS Backup System
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
In the first of a 2 part series, we look at the Seagate BlackArmor 440 NAS (backup system). Tomorrow it's the WD Sentinel DX4000
Review: STM Velo Shoulder Bag
Thu, Mar 08, 2012
Do you need more than a standard camera bag or backpack can offer? This Velo bag may be the trick finds David Hague
Review: Kaiser Baas Bluetooth Headphones
Wed, Mar 07, 2012
Kaiser Baas Bluetooth headphones make up for the shortfall of earbud design finds David Hague
Choosing a "Run'n'Gun" Camcorder: Pas des deux. The Sony HXR-NX5
Tue, Mar 06, 2012
In part 2 of this series, we investigate the Sony HXR-NX5 and its suitability as a run'n'gun camcorder
Choosing a "Run'n'Gun" camcorder: Part the First
Sun, Mar 04, 2012
This is the first in a three part series looking at camcorders suitable for "run'n'gun" / ENG use.
Video Review: GoPro Hero II Review
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
David Smith reviews GoPro's Hero II camera, emphasizing its underwater capabilities. See large stingrays up close under Flinders Pier near Melbourne Australia. See why the Hero II is an underwater videographer's dream!
Australian Exclusive - Sony HDR-PJ760 Camcorder
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Auscam managed to be the first in Australia to get our hands on the new Sony HDR-PJ760 and we like it very much.
We do all backup don't we? Hmmm? A Case Study
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
“The fear of losing media files meant that I previously spent a significant amount of my time making backups and then backups of backups' - Munir Kotadia, ophotographer and videographer.
New Panasonic camcorders
Mon, Feb 20, 2012
A bunch of new Panny camcorders ranging from $249 - $ 1799. And Frank McLeod found them on Norfolk Island.
Review: Sony VG 20 NEX Camcorder
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
The Sony VG290 NEX camcorder in Japan. A perfect mix!
Review: Sony PMW-F3
Wed, Jan 04, 2012
Are you wanting to get full 35mm capability and true High Definition at HALF the price of RED ONE? Check out the Sony PMW-F3 recommends Ben Longden
Review: V-Gear VG-005 & VG-007
Wed, Jan 04, 2012
Both the VG-005 inch and VG-007 7 inch HD monitors can display from 1920 x 1080p high definition
Shine goes wireless for Ten's 'The Renovators'
Tue, Jan 03, 2012
Shine Australia has installed five Boxx Meridian Zero-delay Wireless Camera Links supplied by G.D.B. International for use in Network Ten’s latest series of “The Renovators”, “The Biggest Loser” and “MasterChef”.
Review: Sony NEX VG 20 Interchangeable Lens Camcorder
Sat, Dec 17, 2011
Every once in a while a camcorder turns up and I go “wow”
Review: Panasonic HX-WA10 Waterproof Camcorder
Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Now switching from record to playback should be pretty obvious you would think yes?
Review: Kymera Wand Remote Control; fun and brilliant!
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
At $79.95 it makes a fantastic present. The Kymera is beautifully presented in its box, the instructions are almost worth laminating and framing and well… what more can I say. They even provide the AAA batteries it uses in the price.
Review: Kaiser Baas Sports Camera
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Action sports video is all the rage. David Hague looks at the history and the latest from Kaiser Baas in the genre.
Review: BENQ M23
Thu, Oct 06, 2011
Benq seems to have decided the bottom end of the camcorder market is all its own. The new Benq M23 is small, light and said to have excellent low light capability. David Hague set out to see if this was true.
Review: Fostex AR-4i Audio interface for iPhone 4
Wed, Aug 24, 2011
The AR-4i Audio interface has been designed specifically for the iPhone 4
Review: Samsung BD-8900A Blu-ray player
Mon, Aug 15, 2011
Still it is a real shame because in every other aspect, this unit is a corker
Review: JVC GZHM970
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Having said that, the HM970 is a great workhorse camcorder. At $1299 it is not over the top and has all the features and functions an enthusiast could want.
How suitable is the Samsung 900X super-laptop for video editing
Sun, Jul 10, 2011
Sleek, light, fast and sexy. But for video editing?
Review: Panasonic HDC-HS80 camcorder
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Panasonic call this type of camcorder a “hybrid” and at $949 it is not badly priced although it is only a single CMOS unit as against its bigger brothers
Review: Kaiser Baas CarCamera
Sun, Jul 03, 2011
Pretend to be Clarkson, May or Hammond - this car mount recorder works brilliantly for the price!
Review: Samsung HMX-Q10BP/XSA
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
WHy the Samsung HMX-Q10BP/XSA reminds me of a Porsche Panamera
Interview with ABC 4 Corners Producer Wayne Harley
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
ABC's 4 Corners used the Canon XF300 to shoot the Wikileaks episode among others. Here Producer Wayne Harley discusses why they chose the Canon XF300 over any competitors..
Video Review: Canon XA10
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Steve Turner took an XA10 to the outback for a proper road test.
First Look: Sony HDR-TD10 3D Camcorder
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
No need to use glasses to see the 3D screen AND ships with an HDMI cable!
Video: Shot with Canon XA:10 in the hands of a pro
Tue, May 17, 2011
Last month our editor waxed lyrical over the 'potential next camcorder of the year'. Here some footage from it in the hands of pro Steve Turner.
Review: Canon HF M40
Mon, May 09, 2011
Size does matter; but so does quality of imagery says Frank McLeod
Every video editor should do this...
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Speed up your video editing by magnitudes with these two inexpensive tools
Review: Sony HXR-MC1500P Shoulder mount camcorder
Tue, Apr 19, 2011
A full shoulder mount camcorder with all the the fruit for under 2 grand? You bet!
Review: Sony HDR-CX700V
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
If the HDR-CX700V was a Margaret River wine, it would be a Top Drop indeed. Cheers!
Review: Sony HDR-PJ10E
Mon, Apr 11, 2011
Sony has come up with a cracker of an idea – well they think so – by building a projector directly into the camera
Review: Panasonic VW-CT1 3D conversion lens
Sun, Apr 10, 2011
Panasonic's 3D conversion lens is not perfect, but it's a good start to get into the genre.
Review: Panasonic AG-3DA1 Part 2
Wed, Apr 06, 2011
And as sad as that may be, that probably means another major catastrophe that just happens to be caught via a 3D camera and only a 3D camera
Burn, baby, burn!
Tue, Apr 05, 2011
This new DVD/CD burner from Liteon may be your labelling saviour.
Review: The Panasonic AF-3DA1 Part 1
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Shooting in 3D is such as massive shift in the "norm", a review needs 2 or maybe even 3 parts to explain it.
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