Posts about Camcorder Technology

Do you want to own a cheap camcorder from China?

June 1st, 2010

With globalization, markets have become so very close to each other that it has led to greater competition and rivalry. There was a time when products were out of range for a middle-class person but these days, the prices of different products have gone so down because of the rigorous competition that it has become very easy to buy different products off the market. Take the camcorder for example; it used to be a status symbol because only a few had the power to afford it but now, everybody is having it because the Chinese have come up with so cheap camcorders which are also good and rugged in terms of quality.

There are mainly 3 types of camcorders available in the market out of which only one is in the analogue format while the other records in digital. The digital one is the Mini DV camcorder, which is the cheapest camcorder around and targets not only the amateurs but also the professionals (maybe because of the price). But it is not just the price that makes it click among the buyers. The USP of the Mini DV is that it is digital which means no noise or any other interference. The other good thing is that the quality doesn’t degrade over time and, being digital, it is very easy to transfer or store the media content wherever you want, whenever you want.

There are lots of companies which are producing cheap camcorders, but instead of just looking at the price, you should select one which is value for money. If you get one for a very cheap price but it is not up to the mark, I guess it will defeat the purpose of having a cheap camcorder. So before you go and get your hands on just a cheap camcorder, analyze it to see whether it will be able to suffice your needs at a given cost.

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Acumen’s new speed domes has been listed as the best surveillance product of 2008 in the Global Sources Magazine

December 17th, 2008

The world-renowned and biggest security magazine, Global Sources, has named the Acumen speed dome cameras, Ai-SD85 and Ai-SD79W, the best products of 2008. In addition of making the December Global Sources cover, the magazine also introduces three exclusive articles about the position of Acumen being on the stage of security surveillance.

The two new cameras designed by Acumen are outdoor surveillance speed cameras. Including components of 1/4” Sony CCD, with high resolution (600 TVL, Auto day/night switch), and advanced tour system. Capable of maximum surveillance range and angle; including 128 preset positions, 360° Pan reverse, 90° Tilt reverse. Manual maneuver Pan speed at 0.1°-300°/sec and Tilt speed at 0.1°-120°/sec. Capable of operating under extreme weather conditions (-55℃ to 60℃). Ai-SD85 has 270X zoom (27X Optical, 10X Digital), with the newly developed lens by Acumen Int. Corp. And even stronger model, Ai-SD79W, has 360X zoom (36X Optical, 10X Digital). Another special feature of Ai-SD79W is it also comes with IP and wide dynamic functions. It can provide a more efficient reaction to changes in lighting, and give clearer image. The Acumen price offer for such specifications is unique in the market of CCTV.

Helmet Camcorder Technology Review

December 2nd, 2008

Helmet cameras are simply video cameras which are especially designed for mounting onto a helmet. With recent technological advances in digital optics and connectivity, helmet cameras have gone from expensive, bulky units typically seen atop skydivers in action videos, to tiny, self-contained systems designed to record hours of everything the wearer sees and hears. Most helmet camera systems include mounting hardware which is easily adapted for mounting on almost any platform imaginable. Therefore, helmet cameras aren’t only for helmets, but for any time and any place the unobtrusive capture of video and audio is desired.

As such, helmet cameras are particularly popular for recording action and adventure from a first-person perspective. Helmet cameras are often used to record nature and underwater footage for later broadcast on television. Helmet cameras are regularly used by civilian and military authorities for training and evidentiary purposes.

Quality helmet camera systems are available for between one hundred dollars, and a couple thousand dollars, making their use widespread not only with professional videographers, but also hobbyists, hunters, adventurers, and sporting enthusiasts.

The recent, widespread adoption of wireless connectivity technology has effectively cut the last tethers preventing single individuals from operating a camera while simultaneously and fully engaging in activities requiring the use of both hands. The operation of wireless helmet cameras can be controlled from a distance, or from a wireless control held by the wearer. The captured video feed is typically recorded to the same standard memory card used for digital cameras. However, wireless transmission of the video feed allows the action to be broadcast in real time, making the wireless helmet cameras popular for broadcasting live video feeds to the internet. The wireless broadcast may also be stored on a remote recorder.

While reducing their weight and reducing their size, recent advances in battery technology have also greatly extended the operating time of helmet cameras. Combining wireless transmission of the video to a remote server, with the use of an external rechargeable battery pack, produces a mobile system which can record or broadcast non-stop for hours or days on end.

Helmet cameras typically include adaptable mounting hardware, allowing the camera to be attached to almost any kind of platform. Helmet cameras are great for use on mobile platforms, such as the frame of a bicycle, the gondola of a hot air balloon, or almost any place you can imagine attaching something the approximate size, shape, and weight of a small flashlight.

If you are interested in purchasing a helmet camera, there are many great vendors selling a wide selection of affordable helmet camera systems. Because these systems are so flexible in their use, it pays to thoroughly research all of the available options before deciding on a particular model. Many affordable helmet camera systems are sold for specific applications, such as motorcycle helmet video capture, yet can be easily adapted to suit a different application, such as skydiving video capture. It’s entirely possible the best system for your application may not be sold as such.

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