Panasonic introduced the new HX-WA2 camcorder that provides users with enhanced features and durable product design for more opportunities to shoot high-quality video and still images in a variety of outdoor conditions. Ideal for capturing underwater activities and scenes, the Panasonic HX-WA2 camcorder features a waterproof design which allows for submersion in water at a depth of up to 9 feet, 8 inches (three meters).

Beyond capturing HD videos, the HX-WA2 can also shoot, high-quality, 14-Megapixel images and can also utilize the Panorama Mode function by simply panning the camera up, down, left or right to capture horizontal or vertical panoramic images. Intelligent 15x zoom lens allows users to record faraway subjects in extreme detail and Active E.I.S. (Electric Image Stabilization) provides powerful hand-shake correction for clear, blur-free video or still pictures.

The Panasonic HX-WA2 will be available in blue and orange. Pricing and 2012 availability will be announced approximately 30 days prior to shipping.

We’ve seen digital cameras with integrated projectors but Sony is trying to improvise by integrating the projection feature with its new Handycam. The Projector Handycam HDR-PJ50 can record 1080p full HD videos and allows users to project the content anywhere they want up to 60-inches in size.

As for remaining features, the HDR-PJ50 comes with a 220GB hard drive to store mammoth full HD videos, 12x optical zoom, 7.1 megapixel support for still images, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and SteadyShot for image and video stabilization.

The Projector Handycam is now available in India for Rs.59,990.

Sony has expanded its NXCAM lineup with the new NEX-FS100 camcorder. Targeted at the professional crowd, NEX-FS100 takes credit for supporting interchangeable lens, which is currently possible in Sony NEX-VG10 camcorder and its NEX digital camera range.

The NEX-FS100 is equipped with Exmor Super 35 CMOS Sensor that is said to work similarly as the APS-C one. The camcorder is capable of recording full HD videos at different frame rates, has a 3.5-inch display, E-mount interchangeable lens as well as A-mount lens via an adapter, GPS, SDXC card compatibility and XLR audio connector support.

The NEX-FS100 will sell for $5850 with a E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens kit.

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SanDisk, Nikon and Sony have come together to develop a set of specifications for next-generation storage cards that will fulfill video and photographers’ needs. The new standard will allow memory cards to store huge amount of data and also process larger files quickly, which is a must for today’s high-end cameras and camcorders.

The proposed specs, which if standardized by the CompactFlash Association (CFA), will help memory cards to achieve data transfer rates to up to 500MB/s using the PCI Express interface. The new specification will also theoretically expand the card storage to up to 2TB and allow continuous shooting of massive RAW images while consuming very low power.

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Samsung has announced HMX-T10 at the IFA featuring a 20-degree slanted lens. The reason for making a slanted lens is purely for ergonomic reasons where it allows consumers to record the videos in an easy and convenient manner.

The HMX-T10 can record videos at full HD resolution whereas capture still images at up to 4.7 megapixel resolution. Moreover, the camera has a 2.7-inch LCD, 10x optical zoom, Smart Optical Image Stabilization, SD/SDHC card slot and features an advanced (Back Side Illuminated) BSI CMOS sensor that helps to take clear videos and image in low light situations.

It will retail for $299.

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Sanyo has raised the bar in the pocket camcorder wars by introducing VPC-PD2BK. The PD2BK Dual camera not only captures full HD videos at 30fps but is also capable to capture images at 10MP resolution. Another interesting feature is that it supports 3x optical zoom, which is absent in most of pocket camcorders available in the market today.

Additionally, the VPC-PD2BK has High Speed Sequential Shooting Mode, 2-inch LCD screen, miniHDMI-out and up to 64GB memory support via SDXC cards.

It will be available from September for $169.99.

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Sanyo has introduced a new camcorder in the North American market. Targeted at users with active lifestyles, the Dual Camera Xacti (VPC-CA102YL) is capable of recording full HD videos and 14MP photos from a depth of up to 10 feet underwater.

The CA102YL is a slim, compact, pocketable camcorder that includes a 2.7-inch tilting LCD, 38mm wide-angle lens, 5x optical zoom, expandable memory support via SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, mini-HDMI port, high-speed sequential shooting mode and more.

It will be available for $350.

Samsung has unveiled two new products due to hit the US market in September. Expanding Samsung’s digital camera line is ST80. It can shoot images at 14.2MP resolution and features 3x optical zoom, 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, 720p HD video recording, Smart Auto, Smart Crop. However, the integration of Wi-Fi is the most important feature here as it allows users to wirelessly upload all their content to photo or video sharing sites. Users can also transmit content wirelessly to digital frames, TVs and other devices with the help of Allshare (DLNA). It will go for $249.99.

Next is HMX-E10 pocketable camcorder featuring swiveling lens. The E10 comes with a 270-degree swiveling lens, giving users the freedom to capture videos from almost any angle. Videos are recorded in full HD resolution or capture still images at 8MP. Other features include integrated USB cable, HDMI-out, Smart filters, one-touch YouTube upload, intelli-studio editor, 2.7-inch display and microSD card slot. E10 will go for $199.99.

As expected, Panasonic has unwrapped its 3D video recorder for consumers. The HDC-SDT750 allows users to easily capture memories in 3-dimension with the help of a 3D conversion lens that needs to be attached to the camcorder.

The camcorder is equipped with 3MOS technology that not only allows users to record professional-grade 3D videos but also 2D content. The camcorder features improved noise reduction (NR) that records videos with less or no noise in low-light situations, full HD recording support, intelligent Auto mode, Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization and manual controls for advanced videographers.

The 3D camcorder will go on sale in August in Japan followed by other countries. The 3D conversion lens will be compatible with other Panasonic models like HDC-TM750/TM650 in Japan but needs to be bought separately.

Sony had confirmed about the development of an HD camcorder with an interchangeable lens and now they’ve officially announced it as the NEX-VG10. The NEX-VG10 is the world’s first consumer camcorder that features an interchangeable lens and takes advantage of the extra-large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, which is also found in its NEX-3 and NEX-5 DSLRs. The APS HD CMOS sensor is approximately 19.5 times bigger than conventional sensors enabling shallow depth of field.

Along with the BIONZ processor and APS HD sensor, the NEX-VG10 can record videos at full HD resolution, background defocus and features 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD swivel display, Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone. On the photography front, the camcorder can take still images to up to 14 megapixel resolution with features like Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight and Anti Motion Blur.

The camcorder comes with an E-mount 18-200mm lens supporting 11x optical zoom, slient auto-focus and Optical SteadyShot. Other than that, it also supports A-mount interchangeable lenses via a mount adapter.

The NEX-VG10 presales will begin from today for $2000 in US whereas Europeans will get the camera from October 2010.

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