Sony Vegas Pro 8 (PC)
Customer Review: Vegas 8
Just upgraded to Vegas 8.

As usual - very stable. It remains the fastest way of editing video on a PC (not tried Final Cut Pro on the Mac). Works fine on HD.

And they’ve now caught up other editors in this realese on titling - which was about Vegas’s only weak spot.

I can now officially use this software on Vista - though v7 seemed to work fine anyway.

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Panasonic VDR-D220EB9S Digital DVD Camcorder (32 x Optical, Multiformat) 2.7″ LCD
Film?in?total freedom with the VDR-D220EF-S camcorder from Panasonic!This camcorder will record MPEG2 images directly in DVD format for maximum user comfort, and it’s compatible with dual-layer discs so you can save your memories onto long-lasting supports. The VDR-D220EF-S even lets you watch your creations directly on a?home player.The VDR-D220EF-S comes with an optical image stabiliser and an 800,000-pixel sensor to eliminate the effects of?subject movement and hand shake for images that are 100% blur-free!Meanwhile, the VDR-D220EF-S’s 32x optical zoom is ideal for taking great close-ups!Partygoers will love its 2 lux sensitivity, which ensures images come out bright even when taken in the dark! The VDR-D220EF-S also offers several scene modes and comes with an accessories holder, so you can hook up sophisticated equipment such as a video lamp?for even more possibilities. With the VDR-D220EF-S camcorder, photo lovers and budding film directors can really let their creativity loose!
Amazon Price: ?245.69
Customer Review: Brilliant Easy to Use Camcorder
I bought this camcorder in December and it was the best camcorder i have used! For a DVD camcorder this is brilliant as it uses Optical Image Stabilisation which corrects any potential handshake when shooting, the zoom is more than enough when filming any type of shot, and when I have finished I simply popped it into the DVD player so my family and I could re watch our special Xmas Day all over again
Customer Review: Good camera - if you can view the pictures
As a novice to DVD camcorders, I obviously didn’t research the right things. This camera is easy to use, BUT if you record in Video Recording format (VR) which is the only way you can use the built in software to edit your film, then the results can’t be viewed on your computer unless you have Power DVD, aren’t compatible with Windows Movie Maker, and can’t be viewed on most DVD players. It took me two days of trawling through web forums to work this out, as the instruction book only says “can be played on compatible…” without being at all specific. If you record in video format, you can watch on your DVD player, or on your computer, but can’t edit in the camera, and the files are still not compatible with Windows Movie Maker. So - I will need to buy software to convert, edit and then burn back to DVD. I’m currently looking at AVS - any advice would be welcome.

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Panasonic SDR-H60EB-S Camcorder
Amazon Price: ?309.93

Vivanco NEWACTION180 Camcorder / Camera Bag - Perfect For Most Digital Camcorders
Great design, feel and construction. Inner dimensions - 180mm x 140mm x 90mm.

Studio MovieBox USB (PC)
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Customer Review: Does not do what it promises
This piece of kit sounds wonderful in theory but despite having a PC with all the right specs for the job. I have been trying for 5 days to get it to capture from my analogue camcorder. It can only be done in MPEG format if you sacrifice the ability to preview as it captures which defeats the object of being able to choose your own scene cuts. Otherwise you have to capture in AVI format which takes up 5 times as much hard disk space. Also the Instant DVD recorder is anything but instant and in fact never recorded anything on my DVD at all.

Beware, there are other products on the market which although cheaper will get the job done better.

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The new SDR-SW20 combines a rugged, compact body with waterproofing that allows use in seawater to a depth of 1.5 meters, shockproofing that protects against drops from up to 1.2 meters, and dustproofing. This model, offering its small size, light weight and superb mobility made possible by SD/SDHC Memory Cards, let users shoot video with the same casual ease and carry-about convenience they enjoy with small digital still cameras. A waterproof design, taking advantage of the SD/SDHC Memory Card’s water resistance, lets you use the SW20 underwater to a depth of 1.5 meters. The SW20 can even be used in seawater, so users can take moving images of friends snorkelling or tropical fish darting in and out of coral reefs. You can use the SW20 at a beach, ski resort, and in a host of other active, outdoor situations where you wouldn’t dare use a conventional camcorder.
Amazon Price: ?259.99
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Mini DV e.cam with 3CCD and Optical Image Stabilizer for highest image quality. 10 X Optical Zoom, 2.7 inch wide LCD. The NV-GS330 offers superb image quality thanks to a 3CCD camera system, the kind commonly used in professional equipment, plus Panasonic’s renowned O.I.S. and a Leica Dicomar lens.
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Used Price: ?151.99
Customer Review: You get what you pay for
This camera has a lot of problems. When recording there is a wavy line on the bottom of the screen, the auto focus doesn’t work properly and the battery life is terrible. By far the worst problem is that it keeps crashing when it is being used with the charger plugged in and spoiling the video. In fact the charging system seems to be terribly amateurish in design; it doesn’t indicate it is charging at all when the camera is switched on and will only give you battery levels by way of a flashing LED when it is switched off so you don’t really know whether its fully charged or not. The picture quality is very grainy and it seems to need strong light to give any reasonable quality at all. Every now and then the zoom facility gets its tights in a tangle and it refuses to focus at all. However it is cheap and easy to use so that’s in its favour. For someone who just wants holiday videos and isn’t too concerned about quality, or for someone just starting out in video then its a good buy. It does work its just that it isn’t very good.
Customer Review: Jury’s Out
My experience with this product has not been great. I bought at the ?200 price, I was initially very disappointed with the battery charge, when recording in normal mode, I got nothing like the time specifified in the manual for a full charge. Then, on my 3rd recording, the camcorder developed a fault, with the DVD-RW going round continually when you power on, and there was NOTHINGA i could do to stop it, remove the disk etc, tried everything, including removing batteries. So I had to send it back. I hope I have not been silly, in asking for a new camcorder rather than a refund, but hope springs eternal. By the way, my disappointment is with Samsung - amazon were outstanding, not only the good price which everyone notes here, but this is the first return I have made in c 7 years of custom, and I was super-impressed with how easy it is to make a return. First class service
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Canon EOS Digital Cameras (Complete Idiot’s Guides (Lifestyle Paperback))

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List Price: ?19.95
Used Price: ?11.95
Customer Review: all you need to know about nikon-at least most of it
I’ve been thru many of the Nikon books - none of them has that much information, with a great index for quick reference. Some stuff is missing, who’s to blame with all the yearly updates. The only solution is: keep on going Moose!
Customer Review: Very detailled insight of Nikon world.
I have found in this book very important informations not available anywhere else, specially in the speedlight section. Thanks a lot, Moose.
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Nikon proudly presents the long-awaited successor to the D70: the D80! The D80 has a new 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor and an improved response time of just 18 ms instead of 20 ms, and uses image processing technology that operates at 12 bits per channel instead of 8. It?s compatible with SD cards instead of CompactFlash and has a 10.2-megapixel image sensor, as well as a new image processor for capturing even the tiniest details. It accelerates performances on all levels, ensuring low energy consumption so you can take more photos on a fully charged battery, and comes with a 2.5? LCD screen and 0.94x zoom so you can focus easily. The D80 includes a host of advanced features such as the built-in flash control mode, the image touch-up menu and slideshow creation programmes with different music transition and fader effects (Pictmotion), so you can make your creations your very own. In short, the Nikon D80 has been specially designed for photo fans, traditional SLR camera owners or anyone looking to start out in the world of compact or bridge digital photography.
List Price: ?699.99
Amazon Price: ?499.18
Customer Review: Excellent Prosumer Digital SLR
In short, an excellent choice if you’re an enthusiatic amatuer who can’t justify the cost of a professional DSLR. I bought this camera to replace my ageing Minolta film SLR, having promised myself that I’d wait until good quality DSLRs broke the 10 mega-pixel barrier at a reasonable price before parting with my cash. Minolta stopped producing SLRs a few years ago (replaced by Sony I think, which is an unknown quantity to me), so I decided to look at other brands. I’ve had a Nikon Coolpix point-and-shoot digital for some years which I’ve been very pleased with, so I plumped for a Nikon DSLR. As an amatuer, I wanted a camera that is versatile, reasonably portable and of high quality. I also wanted something that would allow me to explore Digital SLR fully (point-and-shoot digital isn’t the same of course, and the fast feedback you get with DSLR compared to film is wonderful). Given my budget and the current Nikon range, this came down to either the D80 or the D200. The D200 is very impressive, but I just couldn’t justify the extra ?300 or so that it costs and decided this was best spent on a better lense. Not only that, but the D80 is very close in specification to the D200. For me, the additional features of the D200 were just not worth the extra ?300 given what I will use the camera for. So I went with the D80 and the excellent Nikon 18-200 VR lense and have not been disappointed. Nikon don’t offer this body/lense combination as a kit, so I had to buy separately which of course ups the cost somewhat, but it’s worth it I think. Most of my images stay on the PC and the exceptional ones get printed up to A3 format for display. Resolution wise, the D80 seems to handle this with ease. The camera is a dream to use, and in the short time that I’ve had it I’ve had excellent results. As others have said, the camera oozes good quality, and this applies not only to the finish/controls but also under the hood as well. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Customer Review: I love this camera!
I love this camera, having had it for almost one year. Yes, it is a bit heavier than similar offerings from Canon, Sony and Olympus but this is due to it’s build quality! Dslrs are not pocket cameras! They will have to take some rough and tumble and the extra weight helps the camera balance when used with larger lenses. I particularly like the extra bright viewfinder, very important and much superior to the Canon Eos 400D. I bought this camera with the excellent 18-200vr and really love this lens. This is not a lens review but remember, when you buy a Dslr, you are buying into a camera range. It’s essential to look at what accessories are available and Nikon do not disappoint in this area. There are 11 autofocus points which should be enough for anyone. Noise control at 400 iso is excellent and is available up to 3200 but is very noisy, so only for emergencies. The D80 has a whole host of in-camera adjustments for adjusting images although I prefer to do this in Photoshop. I think I will be happy with this camera for a few years yet. This does everything I want it to (takes sharp, low noise, well exposed pictures) and of course, reading the manual is essential to make the best use of all the features but it still isn’t difficult for someone used to film SLRs to pick this camera up and start shooting straight away. I have bought the SB600 flash which is superb and the 50mm 1.8 lens which is superb for low light. The camera has reduced in price and the weight is not an issue unless you’re a total wimp! I bought this instead of the Canon 400D as it has better build quality, a better viewfinder and spot metering, Canons usually only have a partial metering option. It is very comfortable to hold, whereas it’s competitors can feel too small and plasticky. And then there is the 18-200VR lens. Canon have nothing like this and as most people have concerns about lugging lenses around, this is an almost do-it-all solution! The Canon 40D has great build quality but in reviews appears to have no better image quality than the 400D and comes with a hefty price tag.
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• Compact, affordable and incredibly easy to use, the PowerShot A430 is the ideal take-anywhere camera for users of any age• Features include 4.0 MP and 4x optical zoom, 15 shooting modes & My Colors, PictBridge and Print/Share button & 1.8″ LCD screen.
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Introduction To Digital Astrophotography: Imaging The Universe With A Digital Camera

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Description: A High Performance 80X Speed CF card ideal for pure, uninterrupted performance during photo shoots. Meets the single burst and sequential shooting needs of Intermediate/Professional photographers. Captures the perfect series of photos or a digital video shoot. Has the same quality features as our standard CF cards, but delivers a faster data transfer rate for breakneck speed.
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IXUS 960IS 12.1Megapixel 3.7X optical zoom UA lens with optical Image Stabilizer 2.5″lcd
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100% waterproof up to 15 feet / 5 metres. Use your camera safely in all conditions.All-round ultra-clear polymer lens allows pictures to be taken through the case. Floats with camera inside. Silica gel pack included.Length: 16.5cm Width 13.5cm Maximum circumference of camera that will fit in: 35.5cm.
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