Apertus Axiom open source cinema

The Apertus Axiom is an open source cinema hardware. Currently available as a developer kit for less than 4000 Euros.

E1 camera

The E1 camera is a 4K UHD interchangeable lens camera for less than 600$, available through Kickstarter.

Sanyo VPC-HD2000A

The Sanyo VPC-HD2000A is a fullHD camcorder with 10 times optical zoom, that also supports the new Apple iFrame format (960*540 pixels) for less than 600$.

CamCaddy

The CamCaddy is a USB powered charger for cameras batteries.

bicycle camera mount

Great idea: the Bicycam. When Jens Almström opened his bike's bell and examined it, he realized that the screw that held the upper half in place had the same dimensions as the tripod's screw for his camera. Now his bicycle bell doubles as a simple camera mount.

DIY bottle cap tripod

Great and easy to use instructions for building yourself a bottle cap tripod.

Sanyo VPC-HD2 720p camcorder

Sanyo announced the VPC-HD2 camcorder. It is the successor to the VPC-HD1/1a, a 720p camcorder with 10 times zoom, image stabilization and HDMI, that records MPEG4 video and 5.1 megapixel still images to SD cards. Costs less than 700$.

Canon PowerShot TX1

Canon introduced the PowerShot TX1 a 720p camcorder that records 30fps in AVI (Motion JPEG) to SD, SDHC, MMC and MMC Plus. A 10times optical zoom, 7.1 megapixel resolution for still images, 115,000 pixel display LCD screen and component output all fit in a size of 88.8*29*59.9mm, weigh 220grams and cost 500$.

Sanyo Xacti HD1a HD camcorder

Sanyo announced the sucessor to the Xacti HD1, the Xacti HD1a for 700$. New features are a 16:9 widescreen still video mode, in camera video editing and a 30 frames per second 320*240 MPEG4 mode optimized for the video iPod.

JVC Everio GZ-MG21

Just received a JVC Everio GZ-MG21, a camcorder with 20GB hard drive, an optical 32 times zoom and a SD slot. Still video resolution is only VGA (640*480), but due to the optical 32 times zoom even small details far away are no problem to be taken full format.

cheap Apple iPod AV cable replacement

The Apple iPod AV Cable costs 19$, but if you have a generic AV cable lying around (e.g. from a camcorder) you can use it as well, but you have to swap the yellow and red connectors.

Samsung VP-M2100 coming soon

According to CNET Asia Samsung announced a version of its miniket micro camcorder called VP-M2100 with 2 Megapixel still video and (finally!) SD/MMC support.

Samsung VP-X105L arrived

Just received a Samsung VP-X105Lfor testing purposes. It is a very small MPEG4 camcorder and a SVGA still video camera with 10 times optical zoom and LED flash, MP3 player and voice recorder. The 105 model includes 512MB flash memory, whereas the 110 model has 1GB. Connects via USB2 to PCs and Macs and even includes a ruggedized external small camera, that seems to be practical for filming during snowboarding or skiing. Expansion unfortunately only with MemorySticks, but I heard rumors that the next model will feature SD/MMC expansion, too.

Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD MPEG2 SD camcorder

Panasonic introduced the SDR-S100 3CCD MPEG2 SD Camcorder with 10 times zoom for 1200$.

Samsung Miniket V2 finally with SD card support

As reported by akihabaranews.com the Samsung MiniKet V2 is a 4 megapixel 3CDD camcorder with 10times zoom, that finally looses its dependance on expensive MemorySticks and now uses SD cards. You can use it as an MP3 player, too.

Sony HDR-HC1 HDV camcorder under 2000$

There is an excellent review on http://www.camcorderinfo.com about the upcoming Sony HDR-HC1 HDV camcorder, that will break the 2000$ price barrier.

JVC GR-X5 DV camcorder with 5 megapixel stills

The JVC GR-X5 is a 3CCD DV camcorder that can take 5 megapixel digital stills.

JVC Everio G series

JVC launched the Everio G series camcorder with embedded hard disk (20 or 30GB). MPEG2 video recording, SD slot, still video only VGA resolution, but 25 times zoom! There are models with a megapixel sensor and 1152*864 still video, but only 15 times zoom. I guess they will bring a pro version with 3 CCDs pretty soon, hopefully with better still video resolution, too. BTW: official Mac support!

my mobile office in the coming months

Treo650 and MDA4, possibly the Nokia N91 as an wireless "modem" for a nice tablet from Apple.

Nokia770. First I thought about getting myself a Samsung Nexio XP40 or at least a XP30, but I guess they won't be available anytime anywhere...

Sanyo SD camcorder/camera, eventually the Pentax Optio MX4 for the 10 times zoom compared to only six times on the Sanyo.

Panasonic HD camcorder for 6000$

At NAB in Las Vegas Panasonic showed off its new AG-HVX200 camcorder: 3 CCD, 16:9, supports DVCPRO including HD, 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/24p, 720/30p, 480/60i, 480/24p, 480/30p, multi-codec DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and DV, uses P2 Flash memory up to 4GB (soon 8GB). Price: $5995. Up to now a DVCPRO HD camcorder was not available at less than 60000$.