
Panasonic introduces the new VariCam 3700 P2 HD camcorder, which is the flagship model of the VariCam HD series. The VariCam 3700(model AJ-HPX3700) comes with a 23-inch 2.2 megapixel 3CCD image sensor that can capture full HD 1920×1080 images.
The VariCam 3700 supports a 4:4:4 RGB dual-link live output to deliver pristine images ideal for composition of visual effects even while recording. It can records in full-raster 1920×1080 resolution in AVC-intra 100, and records in AVC-Intra 50 and DVCPRO HD as well.
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Sony introduces the new PMW-EX3, a professional Full HD camcorder, at the NAB. Comes with the support for SxS flash storage, the PMW-EX3 has 0.5-inch 3CCD sensor and it supports XDCAM HD EX recording, HS-SDI output and 24p.
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Sanyo introduces a new member of its Xacti digital camcorder lineup, the DMX-CA8 that is a waterproof camcorder. Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 is equipped with a 1/2.5-inch 8 megapixel image sensor, 5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD display.
The JIS IPX5/IPX8 qualified CA8 records video clips in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Â compression profile.
The water resistant camcorder comes with also 12x digital zoom, an ISO rating up to 1600, support for Face Chaser, and digital image stabilization.
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Panasonic will launch in May Lumix DMC-FX500 digital camera, which is Panasonic’s first touch screen digital camera. Equipped with a 10 megapixel image sensor, the DMC-FX500 offers a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 25mm ultra wide angle and 4x optical zoom. FX500 features also MEGA O.I.S, ISO up to 1600, Intelligent ISO control, a 3-inch LCD touchscreen.
The new Lumix is capable in recording 1280×720 video at 30fps. It comes with 27MB internal storage and has a SD/SDHC card slot.

Panasonic introduces Lumix TZ50 digital camera with WiFi connectivity, like the Nikon S52c. TZ50 is an update to the Lumix TZ5. TZ50 comes with a 9 megapixel image sensor, DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 10x zoom, 28mm wide angle, 1600 ISO and a 3-inch LCD screen.
The WiFi-enabled TZ50 has 50MB internal memory while it supports also SD/SDHC memory cards.
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