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Toshiba has unveiled two new camcorders with the Camileo S30 and P20 offering lightweight, simple video recording.

The Camileo S30 and P20 both take 1080p footage and high quality stills and offer easy YouTube uploads.

They have a 3-inch touch-sensitive screen and 10x digital zoom with SD card compatibility.

The S30 is 19mm thin and offers more advanced features which "provide excellent quality full HD performance, 8MP still photos, video stabilisation and a touch-sensitive menu system offering quality, reduced shake and ease-of-use."

P20

The P20 costs 20 quid less, offers 5MP still images and has a pocket-friendly pistol grip design.

The Camelio S30 has a UK release date of January 2011 and will cost £139.99, and the P20 arrives in October 2010 and has a UK price of £119.99.

Sony announced its Bloggie Touch Full HD camcorder yesterday and we've had a pick-up-and-play with one at the Sony stand here at IFA.

The unit is a lot more compact than the Flip HD line and you can shoot 1080p instead of the 720p found on the Flip HD and the iPhone 4. It uses Sony's Exmor CMOS sensor and can focus on objects as close as 10cm away - this is a particular weakness with many pocket camcorders.

The 8GB unit is actually quite a looker, with a brushed aluminium body that looks as though it could withstand a few knocks.

Sony is also still going on about shooting 360-degree video using a clip-on lens, but the results remain terrible – surely this isn't of any interest to anybody?

The interface is much-improved over the first generation and things are really easy to use on the 3-inch touchscreen. Uploads are via a USB cable and the Bloggie's own software.

You can also take 12.8 megapixel stills, too, even if you're taking video with the device at the same time.

The Bloggie Touch is available in pink, silver and black.

Samsung's taken the veil off its latest funky-looking HMX-T10 series Camcorders at IFA in Berlin this week.

The quirkily-designed camcorders from Samsung certainly look the part, but how are they improvements on last year's HMX-R10 range?

Image stabilisation, 10x zoom

Sammy's latest camcorders can capture video at up to 1920x1080/60s and take still snaps at up to 4.7 megapixels, with the action framed on a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD.

Useful features included in the HMX-T10 camcorder include optical image stabilisation a 10x zoom. The new HD camcorder is also available in red, white or black.

Price-wise, it's competitive with a $299 pricetag in the US (UK pricing and availability still to be confirmed with Samsung UK).

Comfortable shooter

Samsung claims that the HMX-T10's 20-degree slanted lens offers "unprecedented user comfort [so]… that the user can truly enjoy their recording experience without any discomfort to their arm or wrist, a common occurrence in standard camcorders currently on the market.

"The HMX-T10 offers not only a stylish, compact design and fantastic recording quality at an affordable price, but also demonstrates the thoughtfulness and innovation Samsung brings to making movie and image capturing a truly enjoyable experience for everyone," said Mr. SangJin Park, President of Samsung Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics.

"The HMX-T10's convenient features, such as the 20-degree Slanted Lens, perfectly encapsulates the innovative and easy-to-use nature of our camcorder range, as well as our aim to remain at the cutting edge of innovation and design."

Sony has announced two new Handycam camcorders, with the DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E offering a choice between flash memory or hard disk.

Both the DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E Handyscams offer 50X optical zoom, SteadyShot image stabilisation and Face Detection.

"Light, compact and easy to use, the Handycam DCR-SX15E shoots crisp, clear video and stereo sound onto removable flash memory," says Sony's release.

"Just slip in a Memory Stick or SD card (not supplied) and capture the moment for easy transfer to your PC after shooting."

Handycam DCR-SR15E

"If you're looking for extra-long recording times, the Handycam DCR-SR15E stores up to 61 hours of Standard Definition video on its 80GB built-in hard disk drive," Sony adds.

"With no need to carry spare tapes or discs, there's plenty of space for a long weekend of non-stop shooting."

Both camcorders have a joystick operated menu system and 2.7-inch LCD screen, as well as a built-in video light and boasting Direct Copy for PC-free transfers of the footage.

Both the DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E Sony Handycams have been given a UK release date of October 2010.

Sony has announced a new pocket camcorder - the Full HD Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20K UK release date is November 2010.

You can take 360-degree panoramic videos and photos by just clipping on the supplied lens adaptor.

Sony says the 3-inch touchscreen Touch is a radical departure from first gen Bloggie models, as you can flick between images on the screen - seems pretty standard to us.

One cool feature is that you can also capture still imagery while taking video – while you can take up to four hours of HD video (720p) on its 8GB memory.

The Bloggie uses Sony's Exmor CMOS Sensor and a high quality lens with F2.8 maximum aperture – Sony says it can focus on objects as close as 10cm away.

It will be available in pink and black.

Canon has announced two new additions to its high-end camcorder, with the XF105 and XF100 apparently the smallest models ever to include the broadcast quality MPEG-2 Full HD recording codec.

Canon has designed the two camcorders, which are aimed at the professional and prosumer markets, to offer what it calls highly portable Full HD recording at 50Mbps and 4:2:2.

The two camcorders both take many cues from the XF300-series, but are much more compact and weigh in at around 1KG.

Uniquely adaptable

"The XF105 and XF100 are uniquely adaptable camcorders that offer maximum image quality from a small, lightweight body," said Canon's release.

"Weighing just over 1kg , with advanced ergonomics designed to be comfortable for extended shooting, they benefit from a series of features adopted from the XF300-series.

"The much-praised design principles of the existing XF camcorders have also inspired the build of both models, with easy-to-reach, customisable controls, an outstanding LCD and XLR inputs built into the handle."

The cameras will go on show at IBC in Amsterdam and Photkina in Cologne, and have a UK release date of the beginning of 2011, with no UK price yet confirmed (think: not cheap).

JVC has announced its new range of upright point-and-shoot camcorders in its Picsio range, featuring touchscreen control.

The JVC Picsio GC-WP10 and Picsio GC-FM2 each record Full HD 1080p footage and, in addition to the 3-inch touchscreen preview display, the FM2 features a quick-flip pop-out USB plug, for cable-free connecting.

The fully-featured WP10 is also waterproof to up to 10ft – perfect for summer hols by the pool or on the beach.

Full HD, time-lapse

Both new camcorders can record Full HD 1080 (1920 x 1080/30p), HD 720 (1280 x 720/60p), iFrame (960 x 540/30p) and Quarter High Definition (960 x 540/30p).

Additionally, both models can take time-lapse footage, and have HDMI ports for direct connections to your HDTV.

Storage is via an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot with Eye-Fi compability. Each camera features a 4x zoom with the additional extra feature of an MP3 recorder for creating audio files on the WP10.

PC and Mac compatible

The two new Picsios will come preloaded with LoiLoScope EX for Windows, a basic editing and upload app, that allows direct uploading to YouTube and Facebook, exporting to iTunes and more.

Both Picsio pocket cameras will alsowork with iMovie on the Mac, with the option to record video in the iFrame format.

The JVC GC-WP10 and GC-FM2 will be available from September 2010. UK pricing is still 'tbc'.

ViewSonic is unveiling a 3D camcorder and a portable 3D television at IFA, along with additions to its monitor, media streamer and eBook reader ranges.

ViewSonic, who will also be showing off two ViewPad tablets, believes that 3D is a key technology for consumers and is hoping to cash in on the halo effect of the increase in 3D TV.

"ViewSonic are focused on providing a full 3D experience, allowing our users to not only view 3D in the best possible way, but now create their own affordable content." said James Coulson, marketing manager, ViewSonic Europe.

3D simple

"We believe by making 3D simple to use, whilst providing a complete solution, we can introduce 3D technology to consumers who were hesitant about new technology or concerned about the cost."

The 3D camcorder is capable of recording at 720p, and also has an integrated 3D display – with a UK release date pending but a price tag set at £199.

Also on display will be 3D digital camera and a 3D digital photo frame, along with, intriguingly, a portable 3D TV.

"In addition to the new tablet range, visitors to the ViewSonic stand will be able to try first-hand a range of products, including the new VPC220, a fully all-in-one PC; the VMP74, an award winning HD media-streamer and the VEB625, a touch screen eBook reader with wi-fi connectivity," adds ViewSonic's release.

Kodak has announced the Playtouch video camera – a pocket camcorder that boasts 1080p recording and a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen.

The Kodak Playtouch offers on-camera editing and easy share options along with LCD glare shield and an external microphone jack.

"Kodak has firmly established itself as a leader in the digital pocket video camera space since introducing its line in 2008, and continues to be one of the most highly rated and recommended in this category," said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices, Kodak.

Innovative and intuitive

"We're committed to providing our consumers with innovative and intuitive products that satisfy their needs.

"Whether it's a night out on the town with friends or your child's school play, the KODAK Playtouch Video Camera makes capturing and sharing your favourite moments simple and fun."

We're still chasing a UK release date and price, but it's arriving in the 'Fall' in the US and priced at $230 – which translated into English means it will be after Autumn for Britain and probably cost around £150.

Firebox, the online gadget store, has announced the arrival of the Aiptek HD 3D Camera, bringing 3D shooting to the UK on a budget.

The camera has been built as a point and shoot, offering a battery life of 1.5 hours and has an expandable memory suited for 32GB SD cards.

Three's the magic number

The camcorder is able to shoot in 3D because it has two lenses and two image sensors, which record simultaneous footage.

In the box is a pair of 3D glasses and you can hook the device up to a computer via its embedded USB connector.

If you don't want to shoot 3D, then you can also record HD movies in 2D and it will take 5MP stills.

The Aiptek 3D Camera is out imminently, available from Firebox.com, and is priced at £199.99.

Panasonic continues its mission for 3D supremacy, with the unveiling of its first-ever 3D consumer camcorder – the HDC-SDT750.

This is not the first time Panasonic has developed a 3D shooting rig – it unveiled a professional video camera earlier in the year – but this one is aimed squarely at consumers, shooting Full HD footage to both eyes.

The camcorder uses the same 3D conversion lens as the one announced for the company's G-series range of cameras and is compatible with Panasonic's 3D-capable 3D TVs.

3D ready

Actually it is compatible with all 3D capable TVs, but Panasonic obviously want you to keep your 3D watching within its eco-system.

The camcorder shoots HD on AVCHD at 17Mbps and has a 3-inch flip out screen and is capable of 5.1 surround sound audio recording.

Although no UK release date has been set, the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 should arrive some time in October with pricing to be confirmed.

If you fancy your chances as a budding 3D cinematographer, then you might be interested to learn that Panasonic is soon to release a consumer-grade 3D camcorder.

The first details on the new Panasonic HDC-SDT750 have been leaked onto the internet.

Panasonic is expected to make an official announcement about the latest 3D kit at a Tokyo-based press event on 28 July.

For now, we already know that Panny's stereoscopic 3D camcorder - the HDC-SDT750 – is billed as the "world's first 3D Shooting Camcorder."

Upgrade to existing model

It also seems that the camcorder is not entirely new, but rather an upgrade of an existing 3MOS model with a "3D conversion lens" attached to it.

According to information leaked via Panasonic's website, the HDC-SDT750 will shoot in 1080p AVCHD at 60fps.

The new 3D vidcam will also feature Panasonic's Hybrid O.I.S. image stabilization tech.

We have reached out to Panasonic UK for further details on the latest 3D camcorder plans, and expect to hear lots more from the Tokyo event on the 28th.

Sony's announcement that it had created the first consumer video camera with interchangeable lenses could well be the biggest thing to happen to the camcorder market this year.

Innovations like this don't come around that often, especially ones which are designed to give the user more options for shooting rather than less autonomy.

The idea of interchangeable lenses is one which has been in the consumer camera market since pretty much its inception, but it is something consumer video cameras have been crying out for.

Changing the lens on your camcorder to suit your shooting environment means that you have complete control of what your footage will look like.

It also means that the Sony NEX-VG10E is not a camcorder for the point-and-shoot parade.

It's not for the weak-armed either. The VG10 has a hulk of a chassis which has semi-pro written all over it (not literally as that would look silly).

The hand-grip on the side does mean that it can be used for handheld shots, but we aren't expecting you to do this that often, not unless you want your arm to look like Popeye's.

Despite its size, the shape of the camcorder is rather sleek. The on-board microphone (which offers sound from four separate omnidirectional microphone capsules) and the eye piece segue brilliantly together and the body seems more-than sturdy.

There's also both a hot shoe mount and cold shoe mount on board, so you can add external gubbins like extra mics and lights.

On-board is also a 3-inch LCD which has been given some high resolution imaging technology which means that you will be able to see what you are shooting even in bright sunlight.

Unfortunately there are no touchscreen capabilities on the LCD, but the controls on the side are easy enough to manoeuvre.

It's not the chassis, though, which is the most impressive thing about the NEX-VG10E – it's what is underneath in the form of the Exmor APS HD CMOS.

As it is 19x the size of what is in most camcorders at the moment, it is a brilliant technological feat which means that you can shoot 1080p video and shoot 14.2MP stills as well.

And as the camcorder deals in interchangeable lenses, there's a good bet that any stills photography you do will come out rather nice.

When it comes to the lens situation, Sony is trying to create an ecosystem with its NEX camera range.

You will be able to swap lenses between the NEX-3 and NEX-5 and if you have an additional adapter you can also add A-mount DSLR lenses to the camcorder.

In short – if you have a Sony DSLR now, then you will be able to swap lenses freely between camera and camcorder.

As this was a preview model we can't tell you about quality, but the potential of the NEX-VG10E is mouth-watering.

Not only do you have a number of program modes, an aperture priority mode and the chance of surround sound audio, the interchangeable lens system means that you should be able to create cinematic shots from something that is billing itself as semi-pro.

Although pricing hasn't been announced, Sony believes it will cost around £2,000. Yes it's expensive but it should make you movies look like they are worth a lot more.

The Sony NEX-VG10E has a UK release date of October.

Canon has unveiled the latest camcorder to join its Full HD range – the Legira HF M32.

Boasting 64GB Flash storage, a 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and 18x Advanced Zoom, the camcorder features a decent compact design and a number of intuitive features to keep its head above the moviemaking crowd.

Memory master

These include: advanced faced detection (for those who have advanced faces), AF technology and an optical image stabiliser which can be altered through the camcorder's touchscreen controls.

Although the camcorder has 64GB in-built memory, there is also the inclusion of an SDXC memory card slot which means that you can have up to 2TB of capacity.

This is the first camcorder in the Legria range to support SDXC.

On-board is also the ability to send your movies direct to YouTube and you can playback your content on the HF M32's 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD.

The LEGRIA HF M32 has a UK release date of September, with pricing still to be announced.

Sony has unveiled its latest moviemaking creation which brings high-end specs to the consumer camcorder market, the Sony NEX-VG10E.

Adding an interchangeable lens system to a camcorder means that users can choose which lens to shoot footage on – with the system being compatible with E Mount lenses found on Sony's NEX-3 and NEX-5 and lenses from Sony's existing DSLR line-up, courtesy of a LA-EA1 mount adapter.

Image quality on the VG10E is Full HD 1920x1080, with the footage captured to AVCHD with a bitrate of 24 Mbps.

Specs appeal

Inside the VG10E is a14.2MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (nearly 20 times bigger than your average camcorder sensor), 14x optical zoom and in-built Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation.

The sensor size will be a big draw for prosumers, as it means that you can achieve an extremely shallow depth of field, which will make your movies feel that little bit more cinematic.

At if that wasn't impressive enough, there is also a 'Spatial Array Stereo' microphone on board and a 3 inch-type Xtra Fine LCD.

Sony is keeping to its dual memory format for the time-being, so you have the choice of shooting to Memory Stick Pro Duo or SD card.

To make sure you will be able to edit all your footage, Sony is also adding a copy into Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 into the mix.

The NEX-VG10E has a UK release date of September with pricing to be announced.

The Flip SlideHD has been unveiled, bringing a touchscreen user interface and a price tag of $279 (£181).

Flip – owned by Cisco – is billing the SlideHD as 'the world's best shoot and show camcorder' with a 3-inch screen and 12 hours of record time.

The normal Flip tools, like a fold out USB connector, are present and accounted and the video quality is up to HD 720p at 30fps.

Relive the moment

"With SlideHD, anyone can capture an exciting event and then relive the moment with immediate playback as friends gather around, said Flips' press release.

"Playback makes it ideal for many occasions such as entertaining the kids with their own personal video show or fine-tuning a tennis serve."

And, just in case you are the kind of person who clumsily deletes clips when you are trying to organise things there is also a 'Child Safe' mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips.

No UK release date or price as yet - but we'll keep our eyes peeled.

Panasonic has announced that its revolutionary Micro Four Thirds sensor has broken free of its camera confines and is to be included in its upcoming AG-A4100 camcorder.

The professional cam is the first to house the Micro Four Thirds format, something that Panasonic claims will: "deliver the shallow depth of field and wider field of view of a large imager, with the flexibility and cost advantages of use with a growing line of professional quality, industry standard micro 4/3-inch lenses, filters, and adapters."

This is big news for Panasonic – which it has built in collaboration with Olympus – as it widens the reach of Micro Four Thirds into the lucrative sector of movie making.

The camcorder does have an interchangeable lens system, so both film lenses and stills camera lenses should work with it and its native 1080/24p footage will be recorded on to either SDHC or SDXC cards. To make sure you aren't constantly changing cards, there are two slots included on the chassis.

Broadcast standard

As Panasonic is pitching the camcorder at pros, there is the choice between 60Hz and 50Hz shooting (depending on which broadcast standard you are filming for) and there's also a choice of frame rates.

Other features include a built-in ND filter, time code recording, USB 2.0 and mic ports and two-channel digital audio recording.

The Panasonic AG-AF100 has no confirmed UK release date, but will be out at the tail-end of 2010. Pricing is also TBA, but it looks likely to be in the region of $6,000.

JVC has showcased its latest camcorder range this week, highlighting the tech that makes the camcorder's tick.

Top of the range is the GZ-HM1. This is a Full HD camcorder which – deep breath – sports a 10.62MP back-illuminated CMOS, 10MP stills functionality, Optical Image Stabilisation, Advanced Image Stabilisers and 'Super LoLux' for brighter shooting in low light.

First shown off at CES 2010, the cam is equipped with 64GB Flash memory and if that's not enough, there is also a SDHC/SD memory card slot.

New range

The announcement of the Gz-HM1 comes a month after JVC released news of the rest of its camcorder line-up, which includes the following eight models: GZ-MS110, MS210, MS250, MG750, HM300, HM330, HD500 and HD550.

The range features a mixture of Flash and hard-disk drive memory and is out now in the shops.

Samsung has unveiled its H-Series camcorder range for the UK, comprising four new models.

Originally shown off at CES 2010, the HMX-H200, HMX-203, HMX-H204, and HMX-H205 camcorders sport a number of pretty smart features, including a BSI CMOS imaging sensor, Full HD capabilities and solid-state memory.

Samsung believes that getting rid of a plain-old disk-based drive means that you'll be able to get around two hours' battery life.

20x zoom

All camcorders come with an expandable memory SD/SDHC port but house different internal memory.

The H205 is the biggest memory provider with a 32GB SSD, followed by the H204 with 16GB memory and the H203 with 8GB memory.

Interestingly, the H200 has no internal memory at all. Instead, what you are left with is just the SD card slot.

Image-wise, the camcorders come packing an impressive 20x optical zoom and a 37mm wide-angle lens. And you can take stills using the cam's 4.7MP sensor.

Samsung still isn't forthcoming about a UK release date or pricing but expect them to hit the shops in the next few months.

The video market is in a state of flux at the moment. Consumers want to capture footage but not necessarily by way of a dedicated video machine.

Samsung's new HMX-U20 range wants to remedy this. Adept at both taking still images and filming video footage the device is being touted as an ultra-compact camcorder.

The UX20 has everything you would expect from a cam that's taking on the Flips of the world.

There's a built-in USB connection which means that you can upload and share your videos at some speed. The USB also means that you can recharge the U20 using any computer, which is a bit of a boon.

To cope with both video and stills capture, the U20 has been given a1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor.

With this you can shoot 1920x1080 full HD resolution video (30p / H.264) and you will also be able to shoot up to 10MP images.

The version of the U20 we had a fondle with shot only 8MP stills, but you can upgrade this to 10MP if you want to.

To appease the photographers, Samsung has also added a 3X optical zoom to the camcorder – which means that you don't have to digitally manipulate the image if you want to get a bit closer to the action.

To view your shots and to see exactly what you are filming there's a 2-inch LCD on the back. We would have loved this to be AMOLED, like the company's camera range but the U20 is for those who are careful of their budgets and this tech is still rather pricey.

To help those out who have shaky hand syndrome, there's also something called Hyper Digital Image Stabilisation on board.

Other features include a time lapse recording function which allows users to program the camcorder to record at a pre-set interval of one image every one, five, 10 or 30 seconds. It's not the most useful of options but if you want to recreate the film Smoke, you can now do so.

As with the myriad compact cams on the market, there's also the a one-touch YouTube upload facility which pushes the U20 straight into the hands of students and those who want quick, sharp shooting on the go.

Portability is definitely the key the U20's USP. With dimensions of 2.1x.61x4.09 inches, the camcorder is definitely on the compact side.

The HMX-U20 has a UK release date of March, with pricing to be announced. Also available is the HMX-U15, which has a 1x optical zoom but a massive 14MP in the image stakes.