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You
can enjoy making your own Special Effects films at home with the Gizmos
shown on this page. Get a few of them and start your own production
studio at home.
Digital Camcorders
The Sony® DCR-DVD650
Handycam® camcorder
60X Optical / 2000X Digital
Zoom Ideal for action, wildlife, & distance shooting
SteadyShotTM image
stabilization reduces blur
Capture it all directly to a
DVD or to removable Memory Stick DuoTM or Memory Stick PRO DuoTM media
1/8" Advanced HADTM CCD Imager
A 1/8" Advanced HADTM (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
410K (effective) pixel
resolution for stunning detail and clarity
DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible
Mac compatible. Works on iMovie
Toshiba Camileo S20 Full-HD
Pocket Camcorder (Silver/Black)
The S20 fits in every pocket
About the same size as a
Smartphone
1920x1080p Full High
Definition Video
4x digital zoom
video stabilization in 720p
mode
Doubles as a 5 Megapixel still
digital camera
4 different recording modes:
Macro mode for close ups, motion detection mode for surveillance, slow
motion for sports, and time elapse mode
Takes SD/SDHC memory cards up
to 32GB (not included) for extended recording time
Each 32GB card will record an
estimated 5 hours at 1080p
Can also charge with a
standard USB 2.0 cable
Large 3swiveling LCD for
previewing and controlling videos and pictures
Coby 2.4-Inch TFT LCD SNAPP
Swivel Camcorder/Camera CAM4000BLK
Coby 2.4-Inch TFT LCD SNAPP
Swivel Camcorder/Camera CAM4000BLK
The Snapp swivel digital
camcorder
2.4" TFT LCD screen flips and
rotates 270°
3MP CMOS sensor (2048 x
1536)
4x digital zoom
LED photo flash for low-light
situations
Video resolution; VGA (640 x
480) @ 30fps
AVI file (Motion JPEG codec)
32MB built-in memory
(expandable to 8GB with optional SD/SDHC card)
View recorded videos and
photos on a TV with the included AV cable
Edit video and upload to
YouTube with included ArcSoft media impression software
Connects easily to computer
for use as a webcam (requires included driver installation)
USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast file
transfers
Runs on just three "AAA"
batteries (included) - provides over 1.5 hours of power
Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod
Ultra-lightweight mini-tripod
Small enough to fit in your
pocket
Set up at a moment's notice
while travelling
Use with small point-and-shoot
digital, APS, and 35mm cameras
Features three flexible wire
legs and plastic ball feet
Extension height: 4.3 inches
Folded height: 5.1 inches
Weight: 0.1 pound (less than 2
ounces)