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Special Effect Gizmos

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) 










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