Sony’s new HDR-HC1 HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder starter kit is going for $2,199.93. The HDV format is meant to bridge the gap, bringing high definition recording to the mainstream – thus the relatively low price. This relatively new format means that video editing software companies will be busy fixing the many issues concerning HDV. (features below)
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Canon showcased its prototype digital cameras that are powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells at an Expo in Japan recently. Currently, Canon fuel cells come with a similar volume energy density to that of the lithium ion secondary batteries of the same size. Canon is a relatively newcomer in the fuel cell development arena for portable devices, while its rival Toshiba is an old hand, having already developed a fuel cell powered MP3 player.
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