Canon XA70 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder | Reviews 2023
July 15, 2023 by SmartReview
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The Canon Professional XA70 is Canon’s latest compact professional camcorder in the XA series, now upgraded with 4K UHD video capability. 4k records at four times the resolution of Full HD. The XA70 has been upgraded to a (much larger 1-inch imaging sensor), providing improved low light performance, and wider dynamic range. Records video in full HD and in the latest 4K Ultra HD (3850 x 2160) resolution. Records to SDHC/SDXC memory cards (camcorder has two memory card slots). The 15x zoom Video Lens delivers excellent image quality for Full HD or 4K shooting.
The Professional XA70 has been upgraded with 5-axis image stabilization (keeps video sharp in low light, or when holding the camcorder without a tripod). This type of camcorder is excellent for video journalism, documentaries, and run and gun usage. The larger 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen has capacitive touch, for touch focus or menus. Pro Features: 2 XLR Audio Inputs, Infrared Night Vision (see in the dark). Won our BEST of 2023 Award for 4K camcorders. …More…
Sony Handycam FDR-AX700 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review 2023
April 24, 2023 by SmartReview
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The FDR-AX700 is Sony’s upgrade to the popular FDR-AX100 4K consumer camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas. The biggest upgrades are the new 273 point phase detection AF for fast and accurate video focusing, Dual Card Slots, Higher resolution LCD touchscreen, new 120p mode for HD, S-Log2 and S-Log3, and new HDR recording mode. This model shoots at 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution versus only 2 megapixels for Full HD, a four fold increase in resolution.
The FDR-AX700 has a huge 1-inch back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor (14.2M pixels). This is far larger than most camcorder imagers, and will give better low light performance and increased dynamic range. Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. For best image quality, Sony has equipped the FDR-AX700 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Infrared Night Vision. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards and won our BEST of 2023 Award… …More…
Sony Handycam FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review
April 23, 2023 by SmartReview
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The FDR-AX53 is Sony’s newest compact 4K consumer camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas (see video below). This model shoots at 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD, this model has Sony’s best Balanced Optical Steadyshot (BOSS) image stabilization.
This camcorder, although a consumer model has many high end features, such as a premium Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T lens f2.0-3.8 (20x optical and 30x extended zoom). Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. Manual Control (Iris, Shutter, Exposure, and White Balance. External Microphone and Headphone Jacks, Infrared Night Vision and an EVF Viewfinder. Future proof your videos by going with 4K Ultra HD resolution. The FDR-AX53 has won our BEST of 2023 award for camcorders under $1000. …More…
Panasonic Professional (HC-X2000) 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review 2023
April 22, 2023 by SmartReview
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Panasonic’s Pro HC-X2000 4K Ultra HD compact professional camcorder. This model has a detachable handle with XLR inputs, a video light, and a microphone holder. 4K has 4 times the resolution of Full HD, and is about the same resolution as the 4K projector in your local movie theater. The HC-X2000 shoots 4K video at 8 megapixels (3840 x 2160) per frame, vs. 2 megapixels (1920 x 1080) of Full HD. With the industry transitioning to 4K TVs, this camcorder will future proof your videos to look spectacular on these TVs. If you shoot video in 4K and then convert it to HD, the video will still appear much sharper than a regular HD camcorder would. The HC-X2000 can record in either 4K (at 24, 30 & 60p) or HD.
For best image quality the camcorder includes a fast Leica F1.8-F4.0 lens that was designed for the HC-X2000 to help in low light situations and provides up to 24x optical zoom. 5 Axis image stabilizer keeps images steady. The 3.5-inch flip out LCD has the highest resolution (at 2,760,000 Dots) that we have seen, which is excellent for composing a shot. Other features include an ND filters, accessory shoe, and an external microphone jack and headphone jack. EVF Viewfinder. At full 4K Ultra HD resolution the camcorder records at a high bitrate to preserve quality. High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature. Full HD slow motion feature. …More…
Panasonic Professional HC-X1500 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review 2023
April 19, 2023 by SmartReview
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Panasonic’s HC-X1500 4K Ultra HD compact professional camcorder. 4K has 4 times the resolution of Full HD, and is about the same resolution as the 4K projector in your local movie theater. The HC-X1500 shoots 4K video at 8 megapixels (3840 x 2160) per frame, vs. 2 megapixels (1920 x 1080) of Full HD. With the industry transitioning to 4K TVs, this camcorder will future proof your videos to look spectacular on these TVs. If you shoot video in 4K and then convert it to HD, the video will still appear much sharper than a regular HD camcorder would. The HC-X1500 can record in either 4K (at 24, 30 & 60p) or HD.
For best image quality the camcorder includes a fast Leica F1.8-F4.0 lens that was designed for the HC-X1500 to help in low light situations and provides up to 24x optical zoom. 5 Axis image stabilizer keeps images steady. The 3.5-inch flip out LCD has the highest resolution (at 2,760,000 Dots) that we have seen, which is excellent for composing a shot. Other features include an ND filters, accessory shoe, and an external microphone jack and headphone jack. EVF Viewfinder. At full 4K Ultra HD resolution the camcorder records at a high bitrate to preserve quality. High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature. Full HD slow motion feature. …More…
Sony Pro HXR-NX80 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | NXCAM Review 2023
February 10, 2023 by SmartReview
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The HXR-NX80 is Sony’s upgrade to the popular NXCAM Series 4K Pro camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas. The biggest upgrades are the new 273 point phase detection AF for fast and accurate video focusing, Dual Card Slots, Higher resolution LCD touchscreen, new 120p mode for HD, S-Log2 and S-Log3, and new HDR recording mode. This model now shoots at 4K Ultra HD(3840×2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD.
The Pro HXR-NX80 has a huge 1-inch back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor (14.2M pixels). This is far larger than most camcorder imagers, and will give better low light performance and increased dynamic range. Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. For best image quality, Sony has equipped the HXR-NX80 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. XLR Audio Inputs. Infrared Night Vision Feature. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards, and won our BEST of 20232 Award for 4K Pro Camcorders… …More…
Panasonic HC-WXF991K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review
May 21, 2022 by SmartReview
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Panasonic’s HC-WXF991K 4K Ultra HD consumer camcorder. 4K has 4 times the resolution , of Full HD and is about the same resolution as the 4K projector in your local movie theater. With the industry transitioning to 4K TVs, this camcorder will future proof your videos to look spectacular on these TVs. If you shoot video in 4K and then convert it to HD, the video will still appear much sharper than a regular HD camcorder would. The HC-WXF991K can record in either 4K or HD. The camcorder records video to SDXC U3 Memory cards, with 4K recording at a high 72mbps bit rate.
For best image quality the camcorder includes a fast Leica F1.8-F3.6 lens that was designed for the HC-WXF991K to help in low light situations. For night recording, you can use the Night Vision Feature. Panasonic has added a Second Twin Camera, for picture in a picture effect. The HC-WXF991K has a twin camera, so you can record a picture in a picture. Included are advanced features such as the new Hybrid optical/digital image stabilization with HYBRID O.I.S. which uses five-axis correction to suppress blurring, 20x optical zoom (Intelligent Zoom function can go up to 25x in 4K and 40x in HD), accessory shoe, and an external microphone jack and headphone jack. EVF Viewfinder. At full 4K Ultra HD resolution the camcorder records to MPEG-4 H.264 at a high 72mbps bit rate. High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature. Night Vision. Full HD slow motion feature. …More…
Canon XA50 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder | Reviews 2022
March 20, 2022 by SmartReview
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The Canon Professional XA50 is Canon’s latest compact professional camcorder in the XA series, now upgraded with 4K UHD video capability. 4k records at four times the resolution of Full HD. The XA50 has been upgraded to a (much larger 1-inch imaging sensor), providing improved low light performance, and wider dynamic range. Records video in full HD and in the latest 4K Ultra HD (3850 x 2160) resolution. Records to SDHC/SDXC memory cards (camcorder has two memory card slots). The 15x zoom Video Lens delivers excellent image quality for Full HD or 4K shooting.
The Professional XA50 has been upgraded with 5-axis image stabilization (keeps video sharp in low light, or when holding the camcorder without a tripod). This type of camcorder is excellent for video journalism, documentaries, and run and gun usage. The 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen has capacitive touch, for touch focus or menus. Pro Features: 2 XLR Audio Inputs, Infrared Night Vision (see in the dark). Won our BEST of 2022 Award for 4K camcorders. …More…
Canon Vixia HF-G60 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review 2022
February 15, 2022 by SmartReview
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The Canon Vixia HF-G60 is Canon’s latest compact consumer 4K Ultra HD Camcorder. 4K Ultra HD has 4x the resolution of full HD, the same resolution used on 4K TVs and Movie Theater 4K projectors. This 4K camcorder is Compact in size and weight, offering a much larger 1-inch imager for lower light performance and higher dynamic range. This compact camcorder also has the vaunted Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system, inherited from the Canon EOS line of DSLRs. Records video in 4K Ultra HD at up to 30fps (4K 30p), and Full HD at up to 60fps. Records to SDHC/SDXC memory cards (camcorder has two memory card slots).
The 15x zoom HD Video Lens delivers excellent image quality and low light performance even at full zoom. The Vixia HF-G60 features the new 5-Axis image stabilization (keeps video sharp in low light, or when holding the camcorder without a tripod). The Digic DV6 Processor provides processing power, and better picture quality. For Sound, the G60 has both external microphone and headphone jacks for recording and monitoring audio. …More…
Canon Vixia HF-G50 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review 2022
January 22, 2022 by SmartReview
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The Canon Vixia G50 is Canon’s lowest priced compact consumer 4K Ultra HD Camcorder. 4K Ultra HD has 4x the resolution of full HD, the same resolution used on 4K TVs and Movie Theater 4K projectors. This entry level 4K camcorder is Compact in size and weight. Records video in 4K Ultra HD at up to 30fps (4K 30p), and Full HD at up to 60fps. Records to SDHC/SDXC memory cards (camcorder has two memory card slots). The 20x zoom HD Video Lens delivers excellent image quality and low light performance even at full zoom. The Vixia HF-G50 features the new 5-Axis image stabilization (keeps video sharp in low light, or when holding the camcorder without a tripod). The Digic DV6 Processor provides processing power, and better picture quality. For Sound, the G50 has both external microphone and headphone jacks for recording and monitoring audio. …More…
Canon XA11 Professional Full HD Camcorder | Reviews
January 4, 2021 by SmartReview
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The Canon Pro XA11 is Canon’s compact professional Full HD camcorder. The XA11 has a sensor with Wide Dynamic Range Gamma and improved low light performance. Records video in full 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p). Records to SDHC/SDXC memory cards (camcorder has two memory card slots) The 20x zoom HD Video Lens delivers excellent image quality and low light performance even at full zoom. The Dynamic SuperRange optical image stabilization (keeps video sharp in low light, or when holding the camcorder without a tripod). The 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen has capacitive touch, for touch focus or menus. External Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control, Headphone Terminal, 3 megapixel photos and the Digital DV 4 image processor.
Included with the XA11 are advanced features such as an updated large 1/2.84 inch HD CMOS Pro Imager (better for low light) provides a wide dynamic range. AVCHD H.264, and has a true 24p Cinema mode. (native 24p) a 30p mode, and a high 60p (60fps) mode. External Microphone Jack for better sound options. The XA11 Pro records at up to 28mbps (the AVHCD best bit rate), or 35mbps using the MP4 recording mode. At maximum quality , you can record about 2 hours and 55 minutes to a single 32GB flash card, or 5 hours 50 minutes if using both card slots. Canon’s Instant AF focusing system greatly enhances auto focus speed and accuracy and decreases the time to lock in focus (even in low light). Pro Features: 2 XLR Audio Inputs, Infrared Night Vision (see in the dark). Won our BEST of 2020 Award for HD camcorders. …More…
Sony Handycam FDR-AX100 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review
April 9, 2020 by SmartReview
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The FDR-AX100 is Sony’s first compact 4K consumer camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas. It received more awards than any other camcorder, and is SmartReview’s top consumer 4K camcorder for 2016. This model shoots at 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD, this model has a huge 1-inch back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor (20.9M pixels). This is far larger than most camcorder imagers, and will give exceptional low light performance and increased dynamic range.
Shooting at 4K resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD video quality. For best image quality, Sony has equipped the FDR-AX100 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Night Vision Infrared. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards. …More…
Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review
January 3, 2020 by SmartReview
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The FDR-AX33 was Sony’s first compact 4K consumer camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model a while back at CES in Las Vegas and it received many Best of CES awards. This model shoots at 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD, this model has Sony’s best Balanced Optical Steadyshot™ (BOSS) image stabilization, the first 4K model to have this technology.
This camcorder, although a consumer model has many high end features, such as a premium Carl Zeiss lens f1.8-3.4 (10x optical and 20x extended zoom). Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. Manual Control (Iris, Shutter, Exposure, and White Balance. EVF Viewfinder. Shoots at 100Mbps for best picture quality. …More…
Canon Professional XF400 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Reviews | Dual Pixel CMOS AF
July 5, 2019 by SmartReview
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The Canon Professional XF400 is Canon’s Pro 4K Ultra HD Camcorder. 4K Ultra HD has 4x the resolution of full HD, the same resolution used on 4K TVs and Movie Theater 4K projectors. The XF400 upgrades the popular XF Pro Series with many new features. The Canon Pro XF400 has a new much larger (1-inch) 4K UHD CMOS Imager with Wide Dynamic Range Gamma and improved low light performance. Compact in size. Records video in 4K Ultra HD at up to 60fps, and Full HD at up to 120fps. Records to SDHC/SDXC memory cards (camcorder has two memory card slots) The 15x zoom HD Video Lens delivers excellent image quality and low light performance even at full zoom.
The Professional XF400 features the new 5-Axis image stabilization (keeps video sharp in low light, or when holding the camcorder without a tripod). Infrared Night Vision Feature. Another big first is the inclusion of the excellent Dual Pixel AF a high-speed, high-precision autofocus technology to a consumer camcorder. The new Dual Digic DV6 Processors are what powers these new advanced features, including 4K @60fps (4K 60p), and 1080p @120fps. The Large 3.5-inch high resolution touchscreen is the highest resolution screen on a camcorder that we have reviewed. For Sound, the Pro XF400 has Dual XLR inputs, and external microphone and headphone jacks for recording and monitoring audio. …More…
