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GoPro (Hero7 Vs. Hero8 Vs. Hero9 Vs. Hero10) Black | 2023 Action Cams | Comparison & Reviews

February 20, 2023 by  
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GoPro Black Hero7 Vs. Hero8 Vs. Hero9 Vs. Hero10 Action Cams: This is a roundup of a specialized group of GoPro action cameras made for sharing your active lifestyle on video. These “action” camcorders can be worn on your person, or mounted to your bike, helmet, or even surfboard, depending on the accessories included. They […]

(Canon HF-G50 Vs. Sony FDR-AX53) 4K Camcorders 2023 | Differences, Best Models, Reviews

February 15, 2023 by  
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Canon HF G50 Vs. Sony FDR-AX53 4K Camcorders (Differences): Canon and Sony are both leaders in camera and camcorder technology. Both of these camcorders shoot in 4K resolution. 4K provides 4x the resolution of HD, the same resolution as 4K TVs and the Sony 4K Projectors that are installed at most movie theaters. By shooting […]

Sony Pro HXR-NX80 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | NXCAM Review 2023

February 10, 2023 by  
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Best of 2023 Award 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-X1500 Vs. HC-X2000) Pro 4K Camcorders 2023 | Differences, Reviews

February 10, 2023 by  
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Panasonic (HC-X1500 Vs. HC-X2000) Pro 4K Camcorders (Differences): Panasonic is a leader in 4K camera and camcorder technology. 4K provides 4x the resolution of HD, the same resolution as 4K TVs and the 4K Projectors that are installed at most movie theaters. By shooting in 4K today, you are future proofing your videos for generations […]

Sony FDR-AX53 Vs. Sony FDR-AX700 | 4K Camcorders (Differences, Best Models, Reviews)

February 10, 2023 by  
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Sony FDR-AX53 Vs. Sony FDR-AX700 4K Camcorders (Differences): Sony is a leader in 4K camera and camcorder technology. 4K provides 4x the resolution of HD, the same resolution as 4K TVs and the Sony 4K Projectors that are installed at most movie theaters. By shooting in 4K today, you are future proofing your videos for […]

Best Rated Low Light HD & 4K Camcorders (2022-2023) * Comparison & Reviews

January 20, 2023 by  
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Best Low Light HD Camcorders (2019-2023) – This is a roundup of camcorders that are best suited for low light conditions. Poor performance in low light is the number one complaint when using a camcorder. There are several factors that help in low light conditions. One is the size and type of imager (the chip(s) […]

Panasonic HC-WXF991K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review

May 21, 2022 by  
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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…

GoPro (HERO10 Black) 4K Action Camera | Review 2022

May 20, 2022 by  
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4.9 Stars Rating

Best of 2022 Award GoPro’s HERO10 Black Edition is the top 4K action cam on the market. HyperSmooth 4 image stabilization, is a breakthrough in stabilization technology. Action cams are made to be in shaky environments, and image stabilization is key. The folding built-in mounting fingers, that make it so you can mount your GoPro without a frame or bulky case.

The HERO10 Black has a new more powerful GP2 processor (first upgrade in years). This enables better low light performance and higher framerates. You can now shoot video up to 4K120 video (4K at 120fps). A new higher resolution 5.3K mode is available at up to 60fps. The most powerful HyperSmooth 4.0 works to give rock solid video, even when handheld or mounted. For many applications the HyperSmooth 4.0 will replace a gimbal for stabilization. Another new feature is Time Warp Video 3 which is a time lapse movie, that uses HyperSmooth to give you a much smoother and less jittier time lapse movie. A new Night Lapse allows timelapse at night. A new Live Streaming application allows you to show streaming live video to social media like Facebook. The Hero10 Black has received our BEST of 2022 Award for Action Cams…. …More…

Sony (FDR-AX700 Vs. HXR-NX80) 4K Camcorders 2022 | Differences, Best Models, Reviews

April 20, 2022 by  
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Sony (FDR-AX700 Vs. HXR-NX80) 4K Camcorders (Differences): Sony is a leader in 4K camera and camcorder technology. 4K provides 4x the resolution of HD, the same resolution as 4K TVs and the Sony 4K Projectors that are installed at most movie theaters. By shooting in 4K today, you are future proofing your videos for generations […]

Canon XA50 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder | Reviews 2022

March 20, 2022 by  
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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…

Sony Camcorder 2021-2022 Model Lineup * Comparison and Reviews

March 11, 2022 by  
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Sony Handycam Models Lineup & Comparison 2021/2022 – This is a roundup of Sony Handycam camcorder models for 2021-2022. Sony consumer camcorders have some of the largest Imaging sensors available on camcorders today. These larger Exmor backlit imagers are more light sensitive than previous imagers. Sony has introduced a breakthrough technology, called Balanced Optical SteadyShot™, […]

Canon Vixia (HF-G50 Vs. HF-G60) 4K Camcorders (Differences, Best Models, Reviews)

March 10, 2022 by  
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Canon HF G50 Vs. Canon HF G60 4K Camcorders (Differences): Canon is a leader in camera and camcorder technology. Both of these camcorders shoot in 4K resolution. 4K provides 4x the resolution of HD, the same resolution as 4K TVs and the Sony 4K Projectors that are installed at most movie theaters. By shooting in […]

Canon Vixia HF-G60 4K Ultra HD Camcorder | Review 2022

February 15, 2022 by  
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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…

GoPro HERO8 Black 4K Action Camera | Review

February 5, 2022 by  
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4.9 Stars Rating

Best of 2022 Award GoPro’s HERO8 Black Edition is one of the top 4K action cameras on the market. HyperSmooth 2 image stabilization, is a breakthrough in stabilization technology. Action cams are made to be in shaky environments, and image stabilization is key. Another huge upgrade is the folding built-in mounting fingers, that make it so you can mount your GoPro without a frame or bulky case.

The HERO8 Black also can shoot 4K60 video (4K at 60fps), and HyperSmooth 2 works, even at this high resolution and framerate. For many applications the HyperSmooth will replace a gimbal for stabilization. Another new feature is Time Warp Video 2 which is a time lapse movie, that uses HyperSmooth to give you a much smoother and less jittier time lapse movie. Both of these technologies are readily superior when compared to prior models. A new Live Streaming application allows you to show streaming live video to social media like Facebook. The Hero8 Black has received our BEST of 2022 Award for Action Cams…. …More…

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