Tag: High definition
AIPTEK launches AHD 300 high definition camcorder
AIPTEK continues to roll out low-cost camcorders, announcing the availability of the AHD 300 high definition camcorder.
Like its big brother, the Z500 Plus, it can record in full HD (1080p) — that’s 1,440 x 1,080 resolution — at 30fps, as well as 720p…
Canon announces two new high definition camcorders: HG20 and HG21
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Canon has announced two successors to its HG10 camcorder: the HG20 and HG21.
These hard disc based high definition camcorders feature up to 120GB of storage (triple that of the HG10, translating to 45 hours of high-def recording using AVCHD), a dual recording system allowing users to record to removable SDHC memory cards as well as the internal hard drive, plus an improved user interface, 12x optical zoom Canon HD video lens, DIGIC DV II processing, instant autofocus, and lower power consumption…
Meridian shows off 810 Reference projector, way better than 1080p
Just when you thought you’d got the best high definition set-up going, along comes the likes of Meridian and spoils it, with the 810 Reference projector boasting 4,096 x 2,400 resolution. Granted, that’s not quite your 16:9 aspect ratio, and neither does it quite match Super Hi-Vision, but it is in production, and yours for around ninety grand…
Sanyo announces Xacti DMX-HD800 high definition camcorder
Sanyo seems to be on a roll with its Xacti range of high definition camcorders at present, today announcing the imminent launch of the DMX-HD800 model, capable of shooting 720p HD and taking eight megapixel photos at the same time.
Using SD/SDHC memory cards with up to 32GB capacity, the camcorder takes 1,280 x 720 resolution video at 30fps, and records using the AVCHD format. Photos can be taken even while filming, without having to pause or change modes…
Toshiba intros Camileo H10 camcorder: HD shooting on a budget
Toshiba has announced the latest addition to is Camileo range of digital camcorders. The H10 offers 720p high definition recording (1,280 x 720 resolution) for a very reasonable £180.
The camcorder comes with an internal memory card with 64MB capacity, but fortunately can also record to external SDHC’s of up to 8GB, offering up to 4 hours of broadcast-quality film…
LG launching M94D series of digital TV monitors
There are an increasing number of hybrid displays appearing on the market, offering both computer monitor and TV functionality in one, and LG’s M94D series is just one ultra sleek example of that.
While a computer monitor is not going to cut it as a display for a videophiles’ home cinema setup, LG is still targeting film fanatics, as well as gamers, with these new monitors…
Kodak intros Zi6 pocket high definition video camera
Kodak has announced that its Zi6 pocket high definition video camera will be available from August, offering 720p recording at 60 frames per second, a 2x optical zoom, 128MB of internal memory with card expansion slot, capture in the H.264 format, three megapixel still photos, and a mono microphone.
It has a 2.4-inch colour LCD screen for viewing and reviewing, is powered from two AA batteries, though you could use rechargeable ones, measures 64 × 114 × 23.5 mm and weighs 107g…
Kodak Theatre HD Player: your photos and the Internet on your HDTV
Kodak has announced the Theatre HD Player, a digital box which will give wireless access to music, video, and pictures stored on other computers in the home, or across the Internet.
It can grab multimedia from networked PCs, memory card, USB storage, a Kodak EasyShare camera, photo sharing web sites, Internet radio stations, and podcast sites. It also allows you to send and receive photos and albums using Kodak’s Picture Mail function…
Acer G24 widescreen monitor boasting first with 50,000:1 contrast ratio
Acer has announced its G24 widescreen LCD monitor, which it says is the first to offer a whopping 50,000:1 (yes, fifty thousand to one) contrast ratio.
Aimed at gamers and those wanting a decent high definition experience from their PC monitor, this 24-inch monitor has CrystalBrite technology, 1,920 x 1,200 resolution (16:10 ratio), HDMI input with full HDCP support, 176-degree viewing angle, and 400cd/m2 brightness…
Sony to open up Blu-ray as a "social network"
Sounds a bit like someone is mixing up their internet buzzwords. The head of Sony Electronics’ US division, Stan Glasgow, has some interesting ideas for the future of Blu-ray, revealing that “We’re going to have to open [Blu-ray] up as a social network–not just contributions of Sony and other Blu-ray partners.”
