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Reviews of new products like camcorders, video editing software, groovy gadgets and all kinds of fab stuff.

Panasonic HDC-SD80 AVCHD Camcorder - Red

Panasonic HDC-SD80 – an ideal HD choice for families?

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April 6, 2011
by Colin in , ,
As the world of camcorders heats up, we're witnessing a tough battle going on for control of the middle ground. Panasonic is squaring up to the challenge with a range of affordable picket-sized high definition models with an impressive range of features. The battle is on and the gloves are off. Panasonic's compact yet user-friendly AVCHD camcorder shoots impressive high definition movies at what the makers describe as being an affordable price. Could it be the ideal HD camcorder choice for first-time family users or budget video-makers?
Panasonic HDC-TM900 With LCD Closed

Is the Panasonic HDC-TM900 as it good as it gets?

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February 10, 2011
by Colin in , ,
Last year's tentative foray into the 3D HD camcorder market was just the beginning. This year sees a whole line of AVCHD models from Panasonic that can be instantly converted to 3D (with an optional lens converter). The impressive HDC-TM900 leads the pack, even in old-fashioned 2D mode! Read our exclusive review.
How to Light and Shoot Interviews - DVD

How to Light and Shoot Interviews – new DVD sets out the basics

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February 8, 2011
by Colin in , ,
Despite more people than ever shooting and editing video, it's evident that lighting is the one aspect of the craft that many people just don't get. But 3-point lighting really isn't rocket science - it's simple, as Nigel Cooper's new tutorial DVD shows.
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 Software

MAGIX claims 3D editing first

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October 20, 2010
by simplydv in ,
German software brand MAGIX has announced the latest in its increasingly-popular line of video editing applications in the form of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17. Available in two versions - Classic and Pro - the software's maker is claiming a world first in providing support for 3D video editing in addition to a range of new features designed to attract both beginners and more advanced users.
Holding the JVC Picsio GC-WP10A

JVC’s Picsio GC-WP10 takes a dive!

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October 13, 2010
by Colin in ,
We’d only just finished playing with the impressive JVC GC-FM2 when JVC invited us to look at its new cousin, the Picsio GC-WP10. It’s claimed to be waterproof, so we gave it a good soak-test!

JVC Picsio GC-FM2 full-HD pocket cam reviewed

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September 22, 2010
by Colin in ,
The Flip video camera kick-started the trend for pocket-sized USB video cameras, and now all the main brands are in the same space. Not to be left out of this expanding market, JVC now pitches in with the Picsio GC-FM2.
JVC Everio GZ-HM1S with LCD closed

JVC’s Everio GZ-HM1 reviewed

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July 29, 2010
by Colin in ,
We're seeing a flurry of higher-specification high definition camcorders which offer increasingly high capacity flash memory storage, high recording bit-rates and the kind of improved connectivity we've been requesting for a long time. Will JVC be able to stand up to aggressive competition with its new Everio GZ-HM1 flagship?
Panasonic HDC-TM700 3MOS AVCHD Camcorder

Panasonic’s flagship HDC-TM700 reviewed

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June 9, 2010
by Colin in ,
Panasonic's latest flagship HD camcorder, the impressive HDC-TM700, offers a choice of 32GB flash memory or SDHC/SDXC card recording in addition to mic input, headphone output and a host of other fab features. Read what we have to say about it in our latest exclusive review.
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