Pinnacle Studio MovieBoard Plus PCI (PC)
Pinnacle Studio MovieBoard Plus 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 FormatMPEG-2Technical DataVideo Input / Audio Input SupportStandardTechnical DataVideo Input / Digital Video Capture Resolution720 x 576Technical DataSystem Requirements / OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows XP SP2 or laterTechnical DataVideo Input / Interface TypeS-video outputTechnical DataHeader / Product LinePinnacle StudioTechnical DataHeader / ModelMovieBoard PlusTechnical DataHeader / CompatibilityPCTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerPinnacle SystemsTechnical DataInput Device / Interface TypePCITechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1
-
Samsung VP-D381/XEU MiniDV Camcorder (34x Optical Zoom) 
The lightweight, compact and easy-to-use VP-D381 camcorder adds digital quality to all your videos. It includes the same features as the VP-D371, but with a slightly larger 2.7″ screen for recording in 16:9 format. It also records directly to MiniDV format, with clear pictures and rich, deep colours, thanks to its 800,000-pixel CCD sensor. With its 34x optical zoom, the VP-D381 allows you to film even the most distant subjects as if you had a front-row seat, which is perfect for sporting events, concerts and family reunions, while its digital image stabiliser compensates for camcorder movement when you?re filming or zooming in and out. The VP-D381 even comes with a host of digital effects such as art, mosaic, sepia or black & white so you can add your own personal touch to your creations, and it lets you get to grips with video editing on your computer, thanks to its FireWire output. Representing excellent value for money, the VP-D381 MiniDV camcorder brings you the best of digital home recording.
Amazon Price: ?110.63
Customer Review: Camcorder Review
Be aware if you want to edit footage on a computer, it doesn’t come a firewire cable or software CD. I tried to phone Samsung for help and they promised four times to phone me back with a solution, but they never did.
Panasonic HDC-HS9EB-S HD Camcorder 
The Panasonic HDC-HS9 puts high definition images within everyone?s reach. This hybrid camcorder records images in AVCHD format onto its 60 GB hard drive or onto an SD / SDHC card. A 2.1-megapixel Tri-CCD sensor ensures your video footage is packed with deep, bright colours and details. An advanced O.I.S. image stabiliser, which is activated 4,000 times per second, corrects blur. The HDC-HS9 also includes a number of image improvement technologies such as a Leica lens that picks up even the most subtle nuances in colours, and an anti-glare, multi-layer coating that reduces parasitic light to a minimum. There is also a face detection mode that adjusts exposure and focusing to your surroundings, and a 5.1 surround microphone to record high quality sound. The HDC-HS9?s HDMI connection plays HD videos on your LCD television without any loss in quality, while an intelligent shooting guide and a host of handy functions make it easier to capture those special moments.
Amazon Price: ?578.56
Used Price: ?598.50
Canon MD160 Digital MiniDV Camcorder (35x Optical Zoom, 2.7″ Widescreen Colour LCD) 
Canon proudly presents the successor to the MV960: the MD160! This MiniDV camcorder has all of the characteristics of its predecessor plus a higher-performance optical zoom and CCD sensor. The 35x optical zoom lets you film from absolutely any angle and distance, while the 1.07 megapixel CCD sensor makes sure your images come out clear and sharp each and every time. The MD160 also comes with a Digic DV II image processor, which improves the quality of your videos, and a video light and sensitivity of 2 lux, allowing you to film in the dark. It?s also equipped with a stunning wide screen, which gives you complete access to its controls and function, and an ?Easy Touch? function that saves your camcorder?s settings in a matter of minutes. The MD160 is perfect for video editing, as it has DV inputs and outputs so you can easily transfer and edit your video files on your computer, and enables you to add music, faders or more elaborate transitions to your creations. The MD160 MiniDV camcorder will delight video enthusiasts and families alike.
Customer Review: good but misleading - you need more than just this camcorder
If you’re buying this MD160 camcorder as an entry level machine for the start of your budding filmmaking career, it can be a bit misleading. This is my first camcorder and after much research of price and formats (harddrive/DVD/miniDV) I settled for this as good value for money, one of the best features not listed on many is the ability to transfer back to a tape in the camcorder once you’re done. The camera itself is fairly easy to use out of the box with a lot of features buried in its options if you want to be more specific about what you want to shoot or want to just play around. I haven’t had a lot of time to shoot videos but you’re going to hit the biggest hurdles out of the box before you even start anyway. It should have been more readily listed by Canon that you need to already have more than just this camcorder to use it, it doesn’t come with a miniDV tape it doesn’t come with a firewire cable the software it does come with is for use with the SDcard feature only, which is also disappointing in that you can only record video in 10-30 second bursts. The main features I wanted were the ability to shoot video transfer it to my PC for editing. Not only do you have to buy a separate firewire cable to connect your new camcorder to your PC to be able to do this. Here’s where the DM160 instruction Manuel leaves you in the lurch, pointing you to refer to your own software for how to do this essential feature. Windows XP (home edition) comes with windows movie maker as standard and fortunately it is very easy to use that program to transfer your recordings (in .wma file format) to your PC (and back) with enough options to make low quality youtube videos or full TV standard. Other programs like Nero and Adobe Premiere (stores in .AVI format - large files though) can also be used. So make sure you have one of them and more importantly a firewire connection on your PC before you buy this camcorder. As not knowing this with camcorder out of the box was very disconcerting and disappointing for me.
Customer Review: Pretty good for the dosh!
Opted for the more expensive MD160 instead of MD101 for firewire connection (and a few other things). Good miniDV camcorder for those who don’t want to spend a fortune and don’t require HD. Doesn’t do low-light well but can live with that. Also no separate battery charger (charges attached to camera) so that is unusual, haven’t had a problem as bought additional hi-capacity battery, might be an issue with standard battery if you want to record more than an 90mins or so. Bought Sony Vegas 8 as well and quite happily downloading to a Vista pc via firewire. If you want bells and whistles (and to spend more money) this is not for you!
“Pack up your troubles in your old camera kit bag, because Sony have produced the HD TG3E Handycam - the world’s smallest, lightest, slimmest camcorder. Visually Sony’s new toy is stunning too.” The News of the World - 13th April 2008
“Sony’s latest camcorder is the smallest and lightest on the market to capture video at the highest of HD resolutions.” The Sunday Times - 13th April 2008
“In a few day’s from now, you can buy the smallest, lightest high definition camcorder in the world, the Sony HDR-TG3E.” The Daily Telegraph - 12th April 2008
Amazon Price: ?546.00
Customer Review: Does it work with iMac or not??
I am looking to upgrade my camcorder to the Sony, and i am buying an iMac so want to make sure the camera works with the imac. I see 3 conflicting reviews for this camera - can someone please tell me if it works with iMac for stills and video It seems that Apple and more importantly Sony do not comment on this simple thing! I would be eternally grateful! thanks
Customer Review: Small in size but big on performance
The Good:world’s smallest full HD camcorder,fits easily in shirt/trouser pocket,easy to operate even if left handed,works well even in low light,well made.Excellent auto focus and superb lens.Lots of manual settings. The Bad:quite expensive,case and HDMI lead not supplied,no mic or earphone jacks,no shoe,a bit heavy for its size and ugly to my eyes,uses expensive sony memory cards. If you want a really small camcorder that shoots excellent video and quite good stills under almost any conditions then look no further as this camcorder out performs any similar/slightly larger size from Sanyo or Panasonic.This is especially so under low level lighting,eg. in bars ,restaurents or clubs.Even though video noise increases it is never too serious and the auto focus still locks on.A Panasonic sd9 or other camcorders in the same range are very poor under these low light conditions with serious video noise and a Sanyo will suffer from a hunting auto focus.The touch sensitive screen is easy to use and there are a large number of manual settings should you need them.However if point and shoot is what you want this camcorder copes superbly under all conditions.I actually give it 4.5 stars.Do not hesitate buy one you will not regret it.
