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Canon announces an exciting first with its new WP-V1 underwater housing for the VIXIA HF20 & HF200 flash memory camcorders
Feb 18, 2009 at 7:44 pm in cinematography, digital video news by . · 2 Comments »
This case is good up to an amazing 130 feet! You can shoot video, or stills with the camcorder flash. This compact and light-weight housing hugs the camcorder like a wet suit, enabling easy on-camera operation and control.
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 18, 2009 – Canon announces an exciting first with its new WP-V1 Waterproof Case for the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders. Consumers can now dive up to depths of 130 feet and [read more →]
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Canon VIXIA HV40 HDV Camcorder
Jan 8, 2009 at 7:15 pm in cinematography, digital video news by · 7 Comments »
The Canon VIXIA HV40 HDV Camcorder, a replacement to the highly acclaimed VIXIA HV30 camcorder, shares the core components found within the VIXIA line, but also offers a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor. What’s more, the camcorder allows consumers to record in native 24p Mode, a feature previously found only on Canon’s professional camcorders. Native 24p allows consumer to capture and record 24 progressive frames per second to a HDV tape, [read more →]
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Three new HD AVC format camcorders from Canon
Aug 12, 2008 at 2:58 am in cinematography, digital video news by · Leave a Comment »
Canon announced the VIXIA HF11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, and the VIXIA HG21 and VIXIA HG20 Hard Disk Drive camcorders.
The newest members to the VIXIA HD camcorder family incorporate 24Mbps bit rate recording – the highest possible bit rate in the AVCHD format.
The VIXIA HF11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder can record up to 12 hours of High-Definition video to a 32GB internal Flash drive, as well as record directly to a removable SDHC card for expanded recording time.
The VIXIA HG21 [read more →]
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How do I get Final Cut to recognize my camcorder?
Aug 8, 2008 at 10:09 pm in editing by · Leave a Comment »
If you notice a loss of connectivity between Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express and your camcorder or deck after upgrading your versions of Mac OS X and QuickTime, here’s what you can do to resolve the issue.
- Remove QuickTime receipts:
- Go to /Library/Receipts/
- Locate the QuickTime receipts files.
- Select all QuickTime receipts that have version numbers as part of their names (but don’t select the other QuickTime receipts). Here’s an example of what they look like (you may have different receipts on [read more →]
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Canon XL H1S
Apr 14, 2008 at 4:00 pm in broadcast, broadcast products, camera products, digital video news, film by · 9 Comments »
New 20x HD Video Lens, Enhanced Image Control and Other Refinements
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 10, 2008 – Building on the success of its acclaimed XL H1 High Definition (HD) camcorder, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, has introduced the new shoulder mount XL H1S and XL H1A HD camcorders, which include new advanced features requested by professional users for improved operation and image control.
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 10, 2008 – Building on the success of its acclaimed [read more →]
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Canon VIXIA HV30
Jan 7, 2008 at 8:28 pm in cinematography, digital video news by · 4 Comments »
Canon announced several new camcorders at CES, including the HV30.
You know how excited we are about the HV20. It’s the best imaging for under $1000 ever in the history of the human race. The HV30 is the same, except adds a couple things, a better flipout screen, 30p, support for a larger battery, and it’s black, so it looks a little more professional.
More info on Canon’s site, also see the HV20 post.
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Canon HF-10 & HF-100 announced
Dec 7, 2007 at 9:09 pm in camera products by · Leave a Comment »
Canon has announced two tapeless camcorders in their consumer line, the HF10 & HF100, to be available in April.
The HF10 has 16GB of internal flash memory, and it can also record to removable SDHC cards. The HF100 doesn’t have the SDHC slot and is silver.
It features a 12x HD Video Lens, 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, 2.7-inch LCD, microphone terminal, 24p Cinema Mode, and 30p Progressive Mode once limited to pro-level camcorders [read more →]
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Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder
Aug 5, 2007 at 11:54 pm in digital video news, dvcTV by duncan · 15 Comments »
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New Canon ZR Series Entry Level Camcorders Combine Ease-of-Use, Style and A 35x Optical Zoom
Jan 6, 2007 at 7:20 pm in cinematography, digital video news by · Leave a Comment »
Canon recognizes that whether they are shooting a 50th anniversary party, baby’s first steps, or a trip around the world, camcorder users are looking to capture the movement and visual images, resulting in memories that are inherent in every important life stage. To help anyone become an instant expert, Canon has introduced three new models in its entry-level ZR series camcorders: the ZR850, ZR830, and ZR800 Mini-DV Camcorders.
These camcorders provide powerful technology for capturing the most outstanding videos and [read more →]
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Canon XH A1 HDV Camcorder
Nov 6, 2006 at 2:46 pm in broadcast, cinematography, digital video news by · 28 Comments »
For the professional and serious non-professional alike, the XH A1 combines a wealth of features with the outstanding performance of a 3 CCD, High Definition camcorder.
The excellence of the XH A1 begins with its Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens with Professional L Series Fluorite. Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and Instant AF (Auto Focus) ensures ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor then ensures improved color reproduction [read more →]
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Canon XL2
Jan 23, 2005 at 11:44 am in cinematography by · 46 Comments »
The XL2, replacing the venerable XL1 and XL1s, widens its lead as the elite camcorder of the Mini-DVs.
Interchangeable lenses with great choices, full manual control with easy-to-get-to controls, excellent picture quality- clean, crisp, sharp and very low noise. Ships with an amazingly sharp 20x L-series flourite lens with super-steady optical image stabilization.
But the most important thing to me is the aesthetic look of the picture. With the XL2, you’re going to get a BIGTIME look that spells E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E! Warm, friendly [read more →]
