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JVC popped out a new HD camcorder today, the Everio GZ-HM400.  The handheld consumer level camera includes JVC’s Konica Minolta HD lens that not only captures 1920×1080 video, but 5.3 megapixel still photos.  For sports enthusiasts or soccer moms alike, the HM40 can record slow-mo video at up to 600fps, but at those speeds you’ll have to be willing to sacrifice picture resolution at a tune of 640×72.  Image stabilization is optical and uses two active prisms to correct camera shake, while the remaining features include three buttons dedicated to aperture control, shutter speed and a custom user setting; 16 person face detection, One Touch YouTube upload and One Touch Export function to iTunes.

The Everio GZ-HM400 is available now for $999.95, although Amazon has it for $899.95. …Continue reading: JVC’s Everio GZ-HM400 HD Camcorder Does 600FPS For $1,000

JVC just dropped a brand new, and small 1080p handycam on us.  And unfortunately it hurts, because at a $1000 a pop its a bit painful.  But unlike many other HD handycams out there this one comes with a few extra features.  For one, it can capture 5 megapixel stills at 60fps and 9MP stills at 15fps.  However, the really cool stuff has yet to be mentioned.  So what is it already?  The JVC GZ-X900 can record video at up to 600 fps.  Of course, with the increase in frame rate comes low rez, 640×72 to be exact.  Furthermore, the total recording time at the accelerated FPS maxes out at about 2.5 seconds (or 4 second in 120 or 300fps), which means bursts of imagery that can be stitched together in up to 80 second segments. Check the videos below that show off the GZ-X900 slomo abilities.  They’re ordered in highest FPS to slowest.

The JVC GZ-X900 will hit this June.

Other specs:

• 1/2.33″ CMOS, 10.3 Megapixel
• Face detect
• Image statbilization
• 2.7-inch LCD
• .55lbs
• SD card slot
• You Tube one touch upload

[JVC]

Before you roll your eyes and huff about yet another digital camera I insist you read on as the Ricoh CX1 is like no point and shoot before.  Sure it’s got the usual features, such as 7.1x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD and 9.3 megapixel sensor.  But what makes this camera truly unique are three special features: HDR image capture, multitarget auto focus function and slow-mo.  HDR, or high dynamic range capture the scene at two exposure levels.  Usually you have to do this in post, but the CX1 does this instantaneously and should make for some snazzy, and perhaps overly trendy photographs.  The multitarget AF function allows the camera to predetermine 7 focal lengths and then with a push of the shutter button consecutively captures them.  Lastly, it can capture 640×480 video at up to 120 fps.

No word on US release or price.

[Ricoh]