Sony unveil 2 new cameras at Los Angeles CES, the cameras are designed to capture and upload MP4 video and photos directly to the Web.The MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1 Webbie HD cameras capture high-definition video (1440×1080/30p) and 5-megapixel still photos and automatically connect to websites via USB connection to your PC.Thsi 2 camera let you record video in 1440×10800 30p (MP4) as well as shooting photo thanks to its 5Mpix Camera module (5x Optical Zoom).
The MHS-CM1 camera is available today for about $200 (AC adaptor, component/composite video cables, USB cable, lens cap, software) and the MHS-PM1 model will be available in April for about $170. The Webbie HD cameras will be sold at Sony retail stores, online, and through authorized dealers nationwide.
Another digital camcorder, was revealed in Japan by Panasonic. The Panasonic SDR-H80 offers a sensor image to 0.8 Megapixel, 70x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, LCD 2.7 inches, and feature Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
The SDR-H80 records video in MPEG-2. It ‘also function with Face Detection and the YouTube video mode. In addition, external Hard disk access, Panasonic SDR-H80 also supports SD memory cards and SDHC. No news on price.
I’m very much into photography, so for me camcorders don’t have much of an appeal. However this one is interesting. Canon just announced two new HD camcorders, XH A1S and XH G1S both with some very interesting specs. And I’m talking about 20x HD video lens, manual zoom and focus, 60i / 30F / 24F frame rate options, instant auto focus (AF) technology, DIGIC DV II proprietary digital signal processor, two built-in XLR terminals both with separate and optional if you need it, HDD recording.
Other than these Canon XH G1S also packs HD-SDI / SD-SDI output, SMPTE timecode input / output, and genlock input. Prices start at $3,999 for XH A1S and $6,999 for the XH G1S, but if you’re a pro, I’m sure it would be worth it. – Canon