Sony HVR-Z7E Camcorder Reviewed

Sony HVR-Z7E Camcorder Reviewed

Here is the Sony HVR-Z7E camcorder review from TrustedReviews. Sony HVR-Z7E features a 12x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, a 1.2 Megapixel progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor, and a 3.2-inch LCD display. The camcorder supports HDMI output and has i.Link connector. Sony HVR-Z7E uses CF as storage media.

TrustedReviews’s Verdict:

Sony’s embracing of solid state recording is a sign of how tape’s days as a primary recording medium are numbered, even if it’s still the most cost effective choice for long-term archiving. With its removable lens system and choice of recording systems, the HVR-Z7E is a great camcorder for electronic news gathering and independent filmmaking alike.

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(Via iTech News Net.)

AIPTEK launching Z300 HD-V palm-sized HD camcorder

AIPTEK launching Z300 HD-V palm-sized HD camcorder

AIPTEK has announced its new Z300 HD-V palm-sized camcorder, offering high definition recording on a budget.

It can record in 720p format (1,280 x 720 resolution) at up to 30 frames per second, and can take up to a 32GB SDHC card for storing the footage...

(Via Tech Digest.)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 gets reviewed

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 gets reviewed

We briefly got our hands on Sony's DSC-T300 digital camera (along with a bevy of other Cyber-shots) back at PMA earlier this year, but the folks at Digital Photography Review have now come through with a thorough review of the camera which, among other things, is particularly notable for its use of touchscreen controls. On that important point, they found the controls 'generally pleasant to use,' aided in no small part by the 'largest possible screen for a camera of its size' (3.5 inches). They were also particularly impressed with the Cyber-shot's 'small, smart design' and its impressive 5x optical zoom. It's not all good news, however, with the camera also boasting what Digial Photography Review describes as 'terrible battery life,' as well as 'over-enthusiastic reds,' and a noise-reduction feature that not only eliminates noise but reduces image quality no matter what the setting. Some pretty big trade offs, to be sure, but apparently not enough to keep it from getting an above average rating.

(Via Engadget.)