Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ 51s

Panasonic's Lumix TZ50S is a good image quality, WiFi connection and the ability to record high-definition video from a digital camera, a simple but effective. But its price is high, and its quirks can prevent the impatient users.

TZ50S is a solid, clear, all-metal CD. Controls are beautifully placed and accessible to users of forth much fruit.However, the microphone is so close to the lens, that it can record a zoom lens with the type-approval of motor vehicles and have difficulties in recording the sounds come from the subject, it is easy to conceal. in addition, the microphone, speaker and Flash to the camera and both hands.

3-inch, high-resolution display is bright, very detailed and colourful fast refresh rates to avoid streaks and sivelykoe. users can change the angle of view, so the topic is still visible, in which the camera overhead. Antiglare coating is missing, however, the screen and the camera's user interface does not have to identify the modes of transport, and detailed, and settings.

TZ50S is 10 X Leica lens, which begins with a real wide angle of 28 mm and extends 280 mm-equivalent telephoto. When Shooting stills, the user specifies the zoom speed. The camera offers two options for the optical picture stabilization: mode 1 (always on) and mode 2 (on only when the picture capture). We are the primary status-1, because it has a well-established better for viewing THE LCD screen.

Property that specifies the built-in TZ50S between 802 .11b/g Wi-Fi connection.The camera uses the Web via a wireless network or hotspot, or the user's T-Mobile account, such as WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY (WEP), and AES-TKIS-protected through routers. We found no extra settings, in particular because the terse error messages do not indicate specific problems or to provide solutions. but when the parameters are set correctly, the automatic Logins and problems were free.

Once connected, users can download or encrypted or unencrypted photos Google image sharing site, Picasa (a free, password-protected) through your account., however, only Picasa users to download, so that is not possible to provide an annotated stills and videos, and only 10 photos at a time can be moved or loaded. It began, the US, on average, 36-42 seconds to load each of the full-resolution JPEG, although speeds will vary depending on the type of Internet connection and the size of the image.

Broadcasting may be sped (even though the image quality to mitigate the impact of) by allowing the camera firmware to downsize images automatically. Most people find this feature would be a gimmick, however, is quite useful as a businessperson, or journalist on a deadline which must accompany some shots available site

Canon XH A1

Good: An excellent video quality; highly customizable; the large optical lens and the lamp; Fast focus.

Bad:N: O 720 p recording properties; coarse, low-resolution LCD.

Line: Canon XH A1: and XH G1 are excellent cameras, video cameras, professionals and independent filmmakers a simple hard beat as far as prices are concerned, they offer.

Provide independent videographers, one of its popular but long-in-the-tooth, the Canon GL2 offers up to two HIGH DEFINITION HDV models designed to appeal to a prosumer and simple pro, in addition to the market to choose. Derived from the same technology, which uses the vocational level XL H1, XH A1 and XH G1 XL H1 HDV models interchangeable lens in the trade system to reduce, half of a two-thirds higher than the price of the end-to-model. Two XH-model to share a single body, but the G1 contains the XL H1 JackPack--HD-SDI output with embedded audio and time code synchronization, Genlock corresponding ... Something to keep an independent videographers to expand to choose from in addition to the popular but long-in-the-tooth, the Canon GL2 offers up to two HIGH DEFINITION HDV models, which are set out in the appeal has been lodged in respect of prosumer and simple pro markets a full review.Derived from the same technology, which uses the vocational level XL H1, XH A1 and XH G1 XL H1 HDV models interchangeable lens in the trade system to reduce, half of a two-thirds higher than the price of the model for end-to-XH template. two share a single body, but the G1 contains the XL H1 JackPack--HD-SDI output from an embedded audio and time code synchronization, Genlock, and timecode control panel--a series of important all tries to mix multiple video input source connectors correspond. In addition, the SDI output is the only way to get the 4: 2: 2 output. We can test the lower end of the XH A1.

Of all the relevant factors into account, it seems to me, is a nice Shooting XH;A1 even if its mass to the unladen mass of almost five pounds, is still considerably lighter than most of the buttons and controls all sit on the logical locations, grouped around function and, more generally, to the same location as the competing models. They are good sizes, and different kohoumia and divots buttons to give feedback on the actions tactile enough without having to search. A large chunk of the camcorder to the architecture, you can set the speed and kataluuden, with shifts in the shooting, including focus, zoom and exposure, and white balance adjustments.(For a complete discussion of, and controls, click the slide show menu, click connection.)

The lens barrel of rings of different sizes, and textures are the focus, zoom and except.In response to complaints, servo-controlled focus mushiness Canon offers a slow speed option;This possibility, as well as the distance between the opasiteettiarvon suojauskuvaimia focus helps to answer, but still probably a good idea to try it and compare with others, if you are picky about. it seems to me, it seems to me, is the same as the Panasonic AG-HVX 200 n data.

The same three 1/3-inch CCDs with 1080i (1, 440 x 1, 080) original resolution, which run the XL H1 XH series imaging system to be able to sit in the middle and H1, such as 30F or 1080i 24F frame rate is save in so far as the latter belongs to both models., one of the two versions, which saves on tape is 24 frames per second, and one per what downconverts 24 fps to 30 fps/60i using 2: 3: 3: 2 in the drop-down before posting greater manipulation of compatibility. Their property specifies whether you want to share many of the H1 techniques such as the Digic DV II processor, Super Range Optical Image stabilization and H1 modulation architecture.XH-cameras has been established in accordance with the 20 x zoom lenses instead of interchangeable lenses XL, but they offer wider-angle view: 32,5 mm to 650 mm equivalent.

Lens and focusing system performs very well. [1] [2] the edge of the lens looks very good, although the edge Sharpness with the tendency to appear slightly magenta trigonometriaa aberration pages and work center focus looks great, especially when zoomed in tight. as usual Canon optical lamp works exceptionally well even just 20 x out.

Instant AF enabled autofocus works quickly and push AF, which activate the Instant AF-override manual focus mode, manual focus much faster.Such as the XH series documents, is a little autofocus-24F and 30F, delay on the premises; whereas it is detectable, but if you shoot a lot of these premises and you use AF, shot rhythm should be adapted after a while. Canon Peaking and magnify the aid will be transferred to the out of the camera--body they were XL H1-menu and you will need to rely on them quite vigorously;small, low-resolution LCD is quite difficult to handle.

Canon offers seven levels: 36dB gain, 18dB, 12dB, upon batch to batch, 3dB, 0dB,-3dB (although the irritatingly, you only can be programmed with three l, m and H-within a classifier.Minimum profit, is the video looks incredibly smooth and even as high as can be to shoot in low light with relatively 3dB noise.At 12dB is quite a bit of (mostly) luminance noise, but it does not obstruct really a lot of details and shoot near darkness. Quiet-the camera microphone is working quite well the increase of the basic regulation, and-the-close-personal shooting, but you have plenty of add-on options it would be necessary to be more complex.

As expected from their class COrders, XH produces excellent HD and SD video: sharp, saturated and smooth. Controversy, which began with the Canon XL-H1 24F is plotted as a function of the Panasonic's relative quality for more than 24 p models Panasonic AG-HVX 200--such as implemented continues, and it also applies to XH series. to sum up: n Panasonic 24 p is 720 line frame in the video captured approximately 1/24 second. Canon's 24F "means" a progressive scan CCD by offsetting green blue and red, separated from the created frame 1,5 x 540 line field in the rows or 810 lines, although the spatial data than temporal Interlace vertical opasiteettiarvon slightly. therefore, the question: do not the quality of the Canon of the pseudo-progressive frames look the same as the true progressive frame or one See System artifacts?

Not in particular, I shot specifically not, you can test the correct 24F system artifacts I looked at me.(I had it back directly, our reference to HDTV, the 50-inch Pioneer Pro-1, the myriad of software FHD to bypass the problems surrounding 24 fps editing and playback.)However, if you want to see we announced on the test results, you can find them in the dv.com Texas-Shootout.

Canon XH A1 Aggressive prices and XH G1, take a look at the mighty attractive each competitors, indie filmmaker and a simple studio as compared to the market.

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V

The good: Full manual feature set for video; geotagging for video is fun, if not very practical; autofocus system performs very well.

The bad: Annoying menu system; no wind filter or meaningful audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive; defaults to low resolution, not-full-HD video quality; cumbersome touch-screen interface.

The bottom line: The Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V fares well compared with the competition, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome. Unless you absolutely need to store a lot of video on the camcorder--which I don't suggest--or if have large hands that could benefit from the extra grip that the hard drive provides, the CX550V is a better deal than its hard-disk-based sibling.

Given its accoutrements--a large G series lens, 64GB memory built in, 3.5-inch LCD and EVF, headphone and mic jacks, and shutter and iris controls--the Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V's price north of $1,000 may be a bit painful, but not much of a surprise. One of Sony's two nearly identical high-end models for its prosumer line, the CX550V differs from its sibling, the XR550V, primarily with its recording media and by having a slightly different body design. Their designs differ only because of their storage media--the XR550V's 240GB hard drive versus the CX550V's flash memory.


Given its accoutrements--a large G series lens, 64GB memory built in, 3.5-inch LCD and EVF, headphone and mic jacks, and shutter and iris controls--the Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V's price north of $1,000 may be a bit painful, but not much of a surprise. One of Sony's two nearly identical high-end models for its prosumer line, the CX550V differs from its sibling, the XR550V, primarily with its recording media and by having a slightly different body design. Their designs differ only because of their storage media--the XR550V's 240GB hard drive versus the CX550V's flash memory. This review is based on our testing of the XR550V.

Lens
(with Active SteadyShot disabled) 12x
f1.8-3.4
29.8 - 357.6mm (16:9)12x
f1.8-3.4
29.8 - 357.6mm (16:9)10x
f1.8-3.4
29.8 - 298mm (16:9)10x
f1.8-3.4
29.8 - 298mm (16:9)standard: 11
low light: 3
Night Shot (IR): 0standard: 11
low light: 3

Night Shot (IR): 02.7-inch 230,000-dot touch screen2.7-inch 230,000-dot touch screen3.5-inch 921,000-dot touch screen3.5-inch 921,000-dot touch screenAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17 Mbps; 1,440x1,080/60i @ 9,5 MbpsAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17 Mbps; 1,440x1,080/60i @ 9,5 MbpsAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17 Mbps; 1,440x1,080/60i @ 9,5 MbpsAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17 Mbps; 1,440x1,080/60i @ 9,5 Mbps
5.1 channels;
mic, headphone jacks5.1 channels;
mic, headphone jacks

Though Sony changed some of the controls, the camcorder's design is fundamentally the same as last year's models. The camcorder feels quite sturdy. However, if you've got larger hands, the hard disk's protrusion on the XR550V might give you a more comfortable grip. All of the camcorder's door covers are solidly attached.

Panasonic HDC-SD 60K (black)

The good: Manual shutter-speed and iris controls; comfortable size; smarter-than-average autofocus; lens focuses relatively closely; decent battery life.

The bad: Soft video; cramped, low-resolution touch screen.

The bottom line: Panasonic's quartet of entry-level HD camcorders--the HDC-HS60, TM60, TM55, and SD60--deliver a nice manual feature set and good performance, as well as solid video quality for their class. As long as you don't pay list price, the SD60 is a great value, and if possible, avoid paying the unnecessary price premium for the hard drive in the HS60.

Is it just me, or are four nearly identical versions of the same product a wee bit much? Panasonic seems to be taking a carpet bomb approach to the entry-level HD camcorder market, with those four models in the slim range between $500 and $700. The HDC-SD60, TM55, and TM60 are all identical save the amount of built-in memory: none, 8GB, and 16GB respectively; the TM60 is an exclusive to Best Buy. The HS60 includes a 120GB hard disk, and because of that has a slightly different design.


Is it just me, or are four nearly identical versions of the same product a wee bit much? Panasonic seems to be taking a carpet bomb approach to the entry-level HD camcorder market, with those four models in the slim range between $500 and $700. The HDC-SD60, TM55, and TM60 are all identical save the amount of built-in memory: none, 8GB, and 16GB respectively; the TM60 is an exclusive to Best Buy. The HS60 includes a 120GB hard disk, and because of that has a slightly different design. Reviews of all four products are based on testing of the SD60 and HS60.

Overall, the camcorders have a comfortable-to-grip design and feel well built. If your hands are large or you simply don't like the tubular design of the flash-memory models, the HS60's hard disk sticks up on the right side, giving you a little extra edge to grip. None of them have an accessory shoe, so the top of the camcorder simply has a zoom switch and shutter button for still photos. Unusual for the price class, the series includes an LED video light for shooting in dim environments. Though it's a nice touch, don't shine it directly at people--it's quite blinding.

25x
f1.8-3.3
35.7 - 893mm (16:9)25x
f1.8-3.3
35.7 - 893mm (16:9)12x
f1.5-2.8
35 - 420mm (16:9)standard: 1,400
low light: 4
Color Night View: 1 standard: 1,400
low light: 4
Color Night View: 1 standard: 1,400
low light: 1.6
Color Night View: 1 32GB flash/240GB hard disk; SDXCAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 17 , 13, 9 Mbps; 1,440x1,080/60i @ 5 MbpsAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 17 , 13, 9 Mbps; 1,440x1,080/60i @ 5 MbpsAVCHD: 1080/60p 28Mbps; 1080/60i @ 17, 13, 9 ,5 Mbps

Sony Handycam HDR-CX 150 (black)

The good: Compact; lens focuses relatively fast.

The bad: Merely OK video quality; worse-than-expected lens flare problems in bright sunlight.

The bottom line: Its small size and attractive price might draw you to the Sony Handycam HDR-CX150, but this bare-bones camcorder just barely delivers on the promise of HD quality.

A follow-up to the CX100, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX110, CX150, and XR150 represent Sony's budget-priced HD triumvirate. They differ only by color and storage media--the CX110 has no built-in memory, the CX150 has 16GB built in, and the XR150 incorporates a 120GB hard disk (and is therefore necessarily larger than the other two)--and are part of the first generation of Sony camcorders to almost universally support SD cards. (Reviews of all three products are based on our testing of the CX150.) Though the XR150 only comes in black, the CX150 comes in red.

A follow-up to the CX100, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX110, CX150, and XR150 represent Sony's budget-priced HD triumvirate. They differ only by color and storage media--the CX110 has no built-in memory, the CX150 has 16GB built in, and the XR150 incorporates a 120GB hard disk (and is therefore necessarily larger than the other two)--and are part of the first generation of Sony camcorders to almost universally support SD cards. (Reviews of all three products are based on our testing of the CX150.) Though the XR150 only comes in black, the CX150 comes in red as well, and the CX110 throws in a blue choice.

Lens
(with Active SteadyShot disabled) 25x
f1.8-2.6
37 - 1075mm (16:9)25x
f1.8-2.6
37 - 1075mm (16:9)12x
f1.8-3.4
29.8 - 357.6mm (16:9)12x
f1.8-3.4
29.8 - 357.6mm (16:9)2.7-inch 230,000-dot touch screen2.7-inch 230,000-dot touch screen2.7-inch 230,000-dot touch screen2.7-inch 230,000-dot touch screenAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17Mbps; 1440x1080/60i @ 9,5 MbpsAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17Mbps; 1440x1080/60i @ 9,5 MbpsAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17 Mbps; 1440x1080/60i @ 9,5 MbpsAVCHD:
1080/60i @ 24, 17 Mbps; 1440x1080/60i @ 9,5 Mbps

Like the CX100, the CX150 and CX110 each fit quite comfortably in a jacket pocket. Though more expensive and larger than a minicamcorder, these models have a lot of things those lack, including a 25x zoom lens and the ability to capture 3-megapixel stills. The two flash models are far more attractive than the XR150 with its odd upward projection on the right side, though if you have big hands, that extra bit should make it easier to grip than its smaller, rather slippery siblings. Like many ultracompact models, they really do seem optimized for shooting below eye level, or at least holding the camcorder as if you are; the traditional grip simply isn't comfortable. It is improved over the CX100, though, with a more rounded top

Canon FS200 (silver)

Good: Ultracompact design; 37 x Optical zoom; microphone, headphones, hydraulipiireissä.

Bad:The optical image stabilization is not; extended life battery option.

Line: Even if the video is not complete, Canon-FS 200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer video cameras, which are available.

Canon FS-200 is a standard-definition video camera with 37 x optical zoom in a very compact body. That is not megazoomy Panasonic's H80 or Sony's SR47, but which is not necessarily a bad thing, in particular, in the absence of an optical image stabilisation. Furthermore, it is significantly less than the FS200, because it stores only;SD or SDHC card does not have the internal storage. [1] [2] And even though its image quality is not perfect, it is better than the most price stage.


Canon FS-200 is a standard-definition video camera with 37 x optical zoom in a very compact body that is not megazoomy Panasonic's H80 or Sony's SR47, but which is not necessarily a bad thing, in particular, in the absence of an optical image stabilization. In addition, FS200 is significantly lower than that on the other hand, they do it because it saves only; SD or SDHC card does not have the internal storage. And even though the image quality is not perfect, it is better than the most price stage.

Weight (with battery and media) 680 K pixel (340 K effective, 4: 3), 1/6-inch CCDLens (zoom, Aperture, focal length) 37 x, f2.6-96.2, 45.8-1 695 mm (35 mm is equivalent to) MPEG-2 (MOD), Dolby Digital stereoRecording times the highest qualityBattery type life (constant) lithium ion rechargeable, 3 hours and 25 minutes

Available in red, silver and blue, FS200 is an attractive little handful of your camcorder.Jacket pocket easily stuffed, not much more camcorder x zoom lens and the front cover off 2. in addition to the 7-inch LCD 37. Smack in the middle of the back button is in the record and status dial-up connection. FS200 saves movies and photos, or not to go to the stills and video capturing without changing modes of transport (although still, while it is actively recording video is able to intercept) Dual Shot-option. SD/SDHC card slot and battery is at the bottom of the door.This means that it does not have the possibility to introduce extended life battery; the typical storage period included battery is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

FS200 is the five-way joystick inter-operational next to 2.7-inch LCD and buttons below the line, clearly indicated on the recording and playback screen properly, in part, easy to use. By pressing the joystick function button, and you get the shot from the settings menu. The options at the bottom of the icon, which uses the rest of the camera settings

Canon Vixia HV30

Good: Typically, an excellent video quality; Fixed property specifies the category; a well-designed

Bad: It seems a little flimsy Tape housing;fixed eye-level viewfinder needs better eye Cup; manual focus with a dial-up slightly slack

Line: The Canon Vixia HV20, HV30 very small update to the quality of a high-definition camcorder with a still a couple of problems.

Don't search any large advances: Canon Vixia HV30 is a very minor update version though kokkimme HV20. It is sleeker appearance black body, shall be introduced gradually over a period of 30 p mode, and supports a high-capacity and BP-2L24H lithium-ion battery, but otherwise shall remain in full force and effect as the same as that person's predecessor in 2007.

Of course, that is very well designed prosumer camcorder with useful features, good overall performance and excellent video quality. relatively large weight of 1 pound, 5.4 ounces, even if it is suitable for large, loose jacket pocket.I like the black chassis for more than a silver medal, but the tape ... Expand the full review
Don't search any large advances: Canon Vixia HV30 is a very minor update version though kokkimme HV20. It is sleeker appearance black body, shall be introduced gradually over a period of 30 p mode, and supports a high-capacity and BP-2L24H lithium-ion battery, but otherwise shall remain in full force and effect as the same as that person's predecessor in 2007.

Of course, that is very well designed prosumer camcorder with useful features, good overall performance and excellent video quality. Is relatively high, the weight of 1 pound, 5.4 ounces, even if it is suitable for large, loose jacket pocket. I like the black chassis, which is more than a silver medal, but the tape housing feel slightly flimsier than I remember; When shooting, the circumference of the level of protection for the move slightly.Otherwise, the build quality appears to be solid, icy covers the Advanced Accessory shoe shine, HDMI/FireWire ports and a microphone/headphone/component out hydraulipiireissä.

On the left side of the body to sit a few a little difficult to understand, controls: backlight compensation, in the light of the evidence, and video, as well as manual focus-change and slightly loose focus dial-up connection.
2.7-inch wide-screen LCD is similar to 211,000-pixels, for the financing of small and very high resolution, but it is sufficient to manually focus the eye-level viewfinder. is relatively high, but it does not withdraw or upwards, and I hope that it was a softer eye Cup. [1] [2] in addition, I just had to laugh is the catch-22 diopter control. Because it is entitled to the viewfinder, you get your head out of the calendar year shall be transferred to the finger of the switch, which means you will not be able to specify your own eye is pressed tight. HV30 deliveries for the Shooting of the video light and discontinuous copper stills with a capacity of Flash. As always I really like the built-in electronic lens cover.

All the controls for frequently used shot--with the exception of the manual focus and zoom-within the scope of the right thumb comfortably furnished rooms, the hotel has state-of-the-art.
HV30 zoom selector is quite enough to play.You can specify the speeds, or one of the three fixed speed zoom settings.Hide Review next page
Shooting easy and natural, in the opinion of the HV30.Canon puts the most frequently used options in particular, the exposure compensation-and microphone level--set button/joystick control.The other shot in the settings program, shutter and aperture priority, cine, and scene modes, white balance, image effects and still image mode--through the called function button and moved to the joystick.Because my thumb controls access to all activities is quite simple and fluid to the.

HV30 uses the same 1/2-inch 3-megapixel CMOS sensor HV20, capture 1 440 x 1, 080 (1080i) HD or wide-screen SD-video (despite the Canon, which lists 1, 920 x 1, 080 resolution HDV its data support 1920 pixels horizontal resolution). for It to fit the MiniDV format of 720 x 480 downconverts.The camcorder is also included in the same f/1.8.10 X zoom lens, which use the company's Super Range Optical Image stabilization, a technology that tweaks its image processor, the results of the feedback. as long as you use the eye-level viewfinder instead of a liquid crystal display, which you can use to better brace camcorder stabilization works very well, zoomed to its maximum. because it is more difficult to keep the camera on the front of the flat, when you can, consolidation is likely to be held by the less effective.

Typically the color of the NV30 makes an excellent and exposure (frame grab).
When zoomed in a good light, a very sharp lens HV30 produces video (frame grab).
Found I think deserves a better rating HV30 video quality than we gave at the time of the HV20. Good competitors in that light, video, Sony HDR-HC 7, its primary competitor, excellent color, sharpness and exposure to a small light video quality category. [1] [2], though not spectacular, and the deposit facility will remain unchanged; the average is a little noisy, but as long as you use the Night mode preset Shutter speed does not drop too low, that it is unusable and camcorder looks sufficiently dynamic range to record the conditions fairly dim. in the light of the low performance of the focus is absolutely OK. is not terribly slow discovery and locking issues continue to be, but if you're zoomed in, the focus will continue to carefully, even if the locked pulse.

At the time of this writing, the Vixia-HV 20 is still widely available and it is significantly less than the Canon Vixia-HV 30, in which case an excellent handle. Both are usually cheaper than rival Sony HDR-HC 7--and without the annoying touch screen--do either one of the necessary addition OF HDV camcorders short list.


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