CAMCORDER video reviews and demos - latest technology releases and product reviews from Rick Young

Easyrig: camera support system

Duration: 03:59 - Added: 06/02/2017

Easyrig is a system which transfers most of the camera weight from your shoulder to your hips, enabling the camera operator to shoot for hours at a time, while being mobile and quick to move between different filming situations. The Easyrig gives you the speed and mobility of a handh...

Sony MCX-500: 4-Input HD-SDI & Streaming Switcher

Plays: 790 - Duration: 14:30 - Added: 24/11/2016

The new MCX-500 is an all-in-one switcher system ideal for live events or corporate productions, and designed to work alongside the NX5R and the RM-30BP for multi-camera operation. The MCX-500 sends PGM/PVW tally signals to each HXR-NX5R. This feature allows operators to know which ca...

JVC GY-LS300 on location: real-world shooting

Plays: 2513 - Duration: 09:47 - Added: 01/07/2016

On location in Hawaii this video shows 3 professionals onsite, working extensively with the JVC GY-LS300, and reporting of their experience using this camera in a professional environment. Plenty of examples of footage filmed with the GY-LS300 is shown, along with the commentary of th...

Panasonic DVX200: 4K, UHD, HD, SD camcorder, fixed zoom lens, MFT sensor

Plays: 707 - Duration: 16:06 - Added: 15/11/2015

Panasonic's AG-DVX200 4K Handheld Camcorder with Four-Thirds Sensor and Integrated Zoom Lens brings professional features and familiar camcorder ergonomics to the Four Thirds sensor format. It features a single MOS sensor with 4K resolution that captures up to 12 stops of dynamic rang...

Sony PXW-FS5, in-depth interview: Tom Crocker, Sony, Europe

Plays: 1170 - Duration: 19:26 - Added: 27/09/2015

The Sony PXW-FS5 drew tremendous attention over the 5 days of IBC 2015. This incredibly lightweight camcorder breaks down to an astonishingly small size once handle, side-grip and lens have been removed; with all accessories attached this is a powerful, full featured Super 35mm camcor...

One of a kind - shooting with the JVC GY-LS300

Plays: 2314 - Duration: 17:48 - Added: 19/07/2015

The JVC GY-LS300 camcorder is one of a kind! This is the smallest, full-featured 4K camcorder on the market, with Super 35mm sensor, professional audio inputs and controls, and accessible switches for accessing key functions. For those who have used high-end professional cameras, thi...

On location with the JVC GY-HM200 (includes low light tests)

Plays: 1771 - Duration: 10:16 - Added: 10/05/2015

Having worked with the GY-HM200 for several weeks, in real-world situations, I am totally impressed with this camera! It makes my life easier and I enjoy shooting with it. You need to get to know its ways and understand how to get the most out of the GY-HM200. For shooting HD or 4K th...

Shooting with the JVC GY-HM200: 4K handheld camcorder

Plays: 3933 - Duration: 12:27 - Added: 16/04/2015

I have to admit, I have been a 4K sceptic until now. HD is well and truly suitable for the client work I produce. I've wondered if 4K is worth the hassle. Having used the GY-HM200 I now see where 4K fits in. My channels of distribution will remain HD - however, to shoot 4K and be able...

Sony PXW-FS7: killer 4K camcorder

Plays: 4325 - Duration: 06:55 - Added: 28/09/2014

At IBC 2014 Sony announced the PXW-FS7. Sony have described this as being targeted at long-form shooting and production applications, however, it is just as likely this camera will reach into all levels of production. **Recording codecs (on-board or to external recorder)** * XAVC (I...

Blackmagic Design: Ursa in the hands

Plays: 3124 - Duration: 10:22 - Added: 21/09/2014

Until you have a camera in the hands it is almost impossible to get an impression of what the camera is really like. You can read the specs. and check out the images online, you can read the marketing from the manufacturer - however, until you hold the camera and get to know it, every...

JVC goes 4K: 4 different 4K models on show

Plays: 799 - Duration: 10:09 - Added: 26/05/2014

At NAB 2014 JVC showed 4 different 4K cameras. While they referred to these as concept cameras, it was also stated that some of these 4K cameras will be available later in 2014. Sounds like these concept cameras are fairly far along in terms of development - and not that far off from ...

Datavideo affordable teleprompters and software

Duration: 17:30 - Added: 15/12/2013

It used to be that to purchase a prompter was expensive, cumbersome, and required AC power on location - not any more! Datavideo make a range of prompters that can be assembled and will work with virtually any size of camera - from DSLRs, to handheld camcorders, and fullsize ENG cam...

Sony PXW-Z100: Professional handheld 4K camcorder

Plays: 3342 - Duration: 07:56 - Added: 13/10/2013

Professional handheld camcorder records 4K using the XAVC format on to XQD solid state memory cards The PXW-Z100 professional 4K handheld XDCAM camcorder features a 1/2.33-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor with 16 million pixels. The camcorder is ideal for creating stunning 4K content (4096 x...

Canon XA10: professional AVCHD camcorder

Plays: 1482 - Duration: 05:49 - Added: 15/03/2013

Dean Cleary explains the reasons why the Canon XA10 works for him. Primarily as a second camera, but also as a camera to be used and relied on, particularly for multicamera shoots and for the production of web video. **Canon XA10: key features** * Professional HD video in the palm o...

Video review of the JVC GY-HM650 camcorder

Plays: 3560 - Duration: 10:34 - Added: 24/02/2013

Just had my hands on the latest JVC camcorder, the GY-HM650, and have to say I'm really impressed. Handles well, feels great in the hands, excellent images, and has some quite interesting features as outlined in video report (above). --------------------------------------------------...

Sony 4K cameras: PMW-F55; PMW-F5; XAVC 4K codec; NEX-FS700 4K interface unit

Plays: 7167 - Duration: 09:47 - Added: 15/11/2012

David Young, Product Specialist from Sony Europe, discusses the latest announcements made by Sony of the new 4K capable cameras, the PMW-F55 and PMW-F5, plus the newly announced XAVC codec and 4K RAW recording interface unit for the NEX-FS700E. **PMW-F55 and PMW-F5** The new cameras...

Shooting S-Log on the Sony PMW-F3

Plays: 1364 - Duration: 09:02 - Added: 12/11/2012

The Sony PMW-F3 provides 4:4:4 recording, on output, with the CBK-RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Gamma capability installed. From color grading to compositing and chroma key the most demanding postproduction processes benefit from RGB recording. Once an option, the CBK-RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Gamma...

Shooting with the Sony SCL-Z18X140: Powerzoom 18 - 252mm

Plays: 2686 - Duration: 07:34 - Added: 31/10/2012

The SCL-Z18X140 is a zoom lens compatible with the Sony FZ mount, featured on the PMW-F3 and, the recently announced, PMW-F5 camcorders. The SCL-Z18X140 is a 14x high-power zoom lens designed for high-end production. Offering 18mm-252mm at T3.8 (Wide) the lens equivalent, in full-fra...

Shooting with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera

Plays: 51231 - Duration: 13:31 - Added: 29/08/2012

Hands-on test with Blackmagic Cinema camera. Rick Young tests the camera in many different situations; getting a feel for the camera in terms of operation, usability, working with different lenses, with a good look at the images the camera produces. Filmed on location in Perth Austra...

Sony FS700 and HXR-NX30U

Plays: 2404 - Duration: 04:33 - Added: 20/08/2012

Sony is pushing the creative boundaries once more with the new NEX-FS700/K Full-HD Super Slow Motion camcorder, the latest in Sony's line-up of NXCAM interchangeable E-Mount camcorders. The new Super 35mm model is designed for high-speed shooting, capable of capturing footage at up to...

Sonnet now shipping ExpressCard/34 SxS reader

Plays: 1267 - Duration: 02:48 - Added: 20/08/2012

Sonnet Technologies is now shipping Echo™ ExpressCard® Thunderbolt™ Adapter, which enables the use of many Sonnet ExpressCard/34 cards with computers equipped with a Thunderbolt port—including the latest Apple® iMac®, Mac® mini, MacBook Air®, and MacBook® Pro models—can ...

JVC introduce the GY-HM600 and GY-HM650 ENG Cameras

Plays: 3343 - Duration: 06:09 - Added: 20/08/2012

The GY-HM600 The GY-HM600 is a camcorder for next generation newsgathering. Light, versatile and extremely easy to use, this camera is designed for fast paced ENG delivering exceptional imagery and features for news, sports, and independent production. Offering superb low light perfo...

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