Pinnacle Studio MovieBoard PCI (PC)
Pinnacle Studio MovieBoard PCI (PC)
Technical DataInput Device / Input Adapter TypeVideo input adapterTechnical DataInput Device / Form FactorPlug-in cardTechnical DataVideo Input / Analogue Video FormatSECAMTechnical DataVideo Input / Analogue video SignalS-VideoTechnical DataVideo Input / Digital Video FormatWMVTechnical DataVideo Input / Audio Input SupportStandardTechnical DataVideo Input / Digital Video Capture Resolution768 x 480Technical DataSystem Requirements / OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows XP SP2 or laterTechnical DataVideo Input / Interface TypeS-video outputTechnical DataHeader / Product LinePinnacle StudioTechnical DataHeader / ModelMovieBoardTechnical DataHeader / CompatibilityPCTechnical DataHeader / LocalizationGermanTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerPinnacle SystemsTechnical DataInput Device / Interface TypePCITechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1
Customer Review: If only it would work properly…
Good features and easy to use - conceptually. But. But. But. It constantly freezes and crashes my PC despite having much more memory and disc space than the minimum specified. My CPU speed should also be more than adequate to do the job. The internet has many reports of people having similar trouble with this software. This is absolutely unacceptable for software which will be used for large time-consuming video editing work, where a failure can be highly irritating to say the least. Pinnacle try to hide behind various excuses, mainly blaming the heavy computational load of video editing. That is rubbish. Properly written software would just run more slowly - it would not, repeat, not crash. The software concept must be fatally flawed. After a week of struggling I gave up and bought Sony Vegas instead. I have been using Vegas every day for two weeks now without a single freeze or crash. However, note that Sony Vegas is more complex to use and so has a steeper initial learning curve.
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Maxim MX30-7000 Digital Video Camera 
Specifications - Imahine sensor: 2.1 Mega CMOS sensor. Resolution: Super : 4.1 MP (2272 x 1712) Fine: 2.1 MP (1600 x 1200) Normal: 1.3 MP. (1280 x 1024). Video clip: 320 x 240. Digital zoom: 4x. Display: 1.5″ TFT LCD. External Memory: SD card. File format: JPEG / AVI. Lens: Fixed (5 glass lens) 8.54mm. F. NO: 2.8. Focusing range: 0.7m ~ infinity. Interface: USB / AV out. Self-timer: 10 seconds. Shutter speed: 1/15 to 1/10000 second. Power: 2AA alkaline batteries. Dimensions: 97 x 56 x 122mm. Weight: 480g (No battery) System requirements: PC: Pentium 100 MHz processor or higher. Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Available USB port. Super VGA card and color monitor. CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. At least 64mb RAM. 200 MB available HD space. Package contents: Digital video camera, camera bag, USB cable, AV cable, tripod, installation CD, 2 AA alkaline batteries, use guide, SD card. Softwarre included: Arcsoft video impression, Arcsoft photo impression, Camera driver.
Used Price: ?69.99
Flip F260W-UK Video Ultra Series Digital Camcorder - White (60 mins) 
Fun for everyone. Simple fun video for everyone, the Flip Ultra lets you record video clips instantly at a moments notice. Ready to use out-of the-box, simply point and press record, its that easy. Everything Built In: Flip Ultra’s revolutionary software makes organising, editing and sharing video incredibly simple. Every Flip Ultra has all the software you need to edit and share your movies built directly in. Use the built in USB stick to transfer files to a PC easily, not need to carry separate cables. Share: Just plug in the USB arm on your Flip Ultra into a PC and email your videos to friends and family instantly - or publish them directly to YouTube, MySpace or your favourite sharing site. Included TV-Out lets you connect your Flip Ultra directly to the big screen to let you share your movies with those around you. Movie Mix: Making custom movies is easy with the Flip Ultra. Just pick a style, choose your favourite song and select the video clips your want to include. It Just Works: Simple and easy to use, no fussing around reading manuals or configuring settings, let the Flip Ultra manage everything for you. Superior low-light capability lets you take clips even in poor light conditions. Easy: Get started right away with the Flip Ultra. Simple one touch recording lets you start shooting video’s in an instant without a manual. Stylish robust design means you can take the Flip Ultra anywhere without worry. Package Contents - Flip Ultra Video Camera - 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries - Wrist Strap - Soft Case - TV-Out Cable - Quick Start Guide
List Price: ?99.99
Amazon Price: ?99.62
Customer Review: Great Pocket Video Camera
The Ultra Series Flip Video is perfect for recording up to one hour worth of video. It is perfect for families who want to share videos. I found that the sound quality is ok. The zoom is adequate but not great. And the picture quality is good for its price. The better the lighting you have, the better the quality of the video taken. It even looks good when watched on a TV screen. No sense lugging around a camcorder when you can carry this very light and small video camera that fits in your shirt pocket. Downloading the videos to a computer is simple and it keeps with some pre-loaded software, which makes it easy for you to edit, email, save, and make photos from the videos. The editing is very basic; it lets you trim some off the front and back of what you recorded. And it is set up to link right into You Tube. I was able to make a video just seconds after installing the batteries. The Ultra Series Flip Video has the ability to be mounted on a tripod as well as an action mount that can both be bought separately. But the 1-hour of video is all it can hold, which is more than enough for me. It does not have the ability to have the memory upgraded. Just to summarize this video camera is very light and easy to use. It is so easy to use that no instruction manual is necessary and I am not electronic savvy. It comes with all you need, including TV connector cable, carrying case, wrist strap and even the batteries. This is all you need to share video with your family at a low cost. (Amazon US US$100)
Customer Review: Okay - Not Quite as Trendy as it Seems
I do like this solid state camcorder but it’s neither exceptional value for money or versatile either. For kick off the quality of production is nothing exceltional, and by that I mean to compare with other similar priced products. To give some sort of idea what it is like, your mobile phone if it has the function for video would be similar if used on low res. That’s not to say it’s awful and clearly it’s designed as an easy cheap youtube device, just don’t expect too much. It’s also big. Given that it’s a solid state unit, it could be made a bit smaller, which would fit in with it’s go anywhere utility advertising. Having said that, a large part of this is down to using standard AA batteries which is convenient. They seem to last a good long time compared to other products like this. The zoom is digital which does limit quality. The recording angle is a wee bit narrow as well, so don’t expect any great indoor wide angle shots either. One thing that did bother me most of all is that there is no protective cover that closes over the clear plastic lens cover, meaning that any rough stuff, or grit in a pocket would cause a problem. There are many good points though. It’s well made, comes with it’s own flip out inbuilt USB A connection, so no extra wires, and I like the shape. Clean and simple. I guess in the end it would be exceptional value at 50 quid but at 100 it’s perhaps a bit steep.
The 2007-2012 Outlook for Digital Camcorders in India 
Used Price: ?470.68
Panasonic NV-GS330 Mini DV Digital Camcorder 
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.
