Digital Camera News and Reviews

Sony HDR-CX500V

Camcorder Info has reviewed the Sony HDR-CX500V high-end HD camcorder. This Sony camcorder has 32 GB of built-in memory and is able to record videos at 1920×1080 high definition.

Some key features for the Sony HDR-CX500V:
-Full 1920×1080 high definition video
-12 megapixel still photos
-60p output
-Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode
-Built-in GPS antenna
-32GB of internal flash memory

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Sony HDR-CX500V a good review, but the camcorder has some shortcomings. The HDR-CX500V is able to take good videos in bright and low light, but the reviewer think it lacks some feature when you consider the high price. The reviewer was not a big fan of the touch screen and would prefer the controls that you get on other Sony models.
Read the full review of the Sony HDR-CX500V camcorder here.

Canon Vixia HV40

Camcorder Info has reviewed the Canon Vixia HV40 camcorder. This Canon camcorder is one of the few new HDV recorders from Canon in 2009 so it will be interesting to see what the reviewer thinks about this camcorder.

Some key features for the Canon Vixia HV40 camcorder:
-HDV video format
-10x optical zoom lens (43.6-436mm)
-200x digital zoom
-1/2.7 inches CMOS sensor

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Canon Vixia HV40 a pretty good review. If you are looking for HDV camcorder for the consumer marked the Vixia HV40 is a strong choice. The reviewer is a bit disappointed with that Canon did not put more effort into developing more features for this model.
Read the full review of the Canon Vixia HV40 camcorder here.

Kodak Zi8

CNET UK has tested the Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder. This Kodak camcorder has a very low price tag considering that it is able to record high definition video. It remains to see what the reviewer think about the video quality.

Some key features for the Kodak Zi8 camcorder:
-High definition video (1080p at 30 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
-Weight 110 g
-Size (W x H x D) 62x113x22 mm
-128MB built-in memory
-4x digital zoom

CNET UK ends up giving the Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder a “Very Good” 7.5 rating as it produces videos of pretty good quality when consider the low price tag. It is also very easy to use and has small and light design. There are some shortcomings like poor microphone and no optical zoom.
Read the full review of the Kodak Zi8 camcorder here.

Canon XH A1S

Camcorder has reviewed the Canon XH A1S HDV camcorder. The Canon camcorder feature three 1/3-inch CCD sensors and records with HDV codec. With a price tag around $4000 it will be interesting to see how great the video quality is.

Some key features for the Canon XH A1S camcorder:
-Three 1/3-inch CCD sensors
-HDV codec
-20x HD lens (32.5 – 650mm)
-Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor
-2.8-inch Widescreen LCD

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Canon XH A1S a pretty good review as you get quite a bit of features for the value, but there are other camcorders on the marked than can probably give you more for $4000. Tape-based media is a bit outdated and the reviewer thinks the build quality could be better, but the camcorder has a lot of adjustable features for being in this price class.
Read the full review of the Canon XH A1S HDV camcorder here.