Samsung has recently unveiled a powerful compact digital camcorder, the MX20. The new MX20 is the first to apply H.264 CODEC to SD camcorders. Compared to SD camcorders using MPEG-2, the MX20’s H.264 enhances video quality and recording times significantly. With the codec’s double compression rate, you get to email or share video files on the internet faster due to smaller size, without sacrificing video quality. The MX20 features a powerful Schneider lens with 34x optical zoom and Samsung’s improved Hyper Digital Image Stabilization, which compensates for the images caused by hand-shaking for sharper footage and a memory card slot for SD/SDHC and MMC+ (up to 32GB) cards. All these functions are accessible through an advanced 2.7 inch screen LCD which helps users frame their subjects and review footage even under strong sunlight. It’s a perfect companion for camcorder junkies who also frequently share their footage on iPod and YouTube. The Samsung MX20, offered in black, white, red and blue will be available in September. Price is TBD. [Samsung]

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This car camera can be very useful to protect you as a videotaped proof of events. Perfect for both legal and insurance purposes. It can be mounted easily in any vehicle. And it records all outside and inside events. It supports SD memory card from 128MB to 2GB and the recorded file will be saved automatically inside the memory card after finished recording. And you can play the video in PC or in TV by the AV cable provided. Currently retails at US$69.00. [Gadget4All]

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Hitachi Home Electronics has introduced its next-generation Blu-ray Disc Hybrid Camcorder with the ability to record onto the next generation HD format, Blu-ray. The new DZ-BD10HA will offer several new features and improvements, notably a newly developed 7 mega pixel CMOS image sensor, which captures rich and vibrant videos and stills in FullHD (1920 x 1080) High Definition. It also comes with built in 30 GB HDD that is able to record up to 4 hours 20 minutes (1920×1080) or 8 hours 40 minutes (1440×1080) videos. The new DZ-BD10HA also offers a dubbing function that allows Full HD video to be transferred with the single push of a button from either the HDD or SDHC card to the BD drive, all within the camcorder, without having to connect to a PC. It will hit U.S stores in September, and The new model will cost $999. [Hitachi]

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This sleek pocketable design is built for easy video. It simplifies interface with only a record button. Hit it to capture events in breathtaking High Definition! Or just connect it to PC via USB and you’re ready to share your journey on YouTube™. It also features expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB, so you can record hours of video. Capture resolution is at high definition 720p at 60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio. You can view your masterpiece footage on any HDTV with the included cables. Available for Pre-Order at $179.95. [Kodak]

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AIPTEK announces £130 ($260) AHD 300 camcorder! It is able to record 1 hour 1080p (1440 x 1080 pixels, 16:9) high definition movie with one 4GB SD card. It also shoots Up to 8 Mega-pixels still images. It features 128MB internal Memory plus SDHC card slot for up to 32GB SD/SDHC cards, which means it is letting you record up to 8 hours of footage in its glorious 1080p hi-def resolution. The camcorder also supports HDTV and standard TV. You can easily charge it via PC/Notebook by USB cable or by AC adapter. The sweet combination of function and value comes in a small package of 120 x 73 x 34mm, just nicely fit the grasp of your palm. [AIPTEK]

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