If you’re looking to buy a HD camcorder that’s pocket friendly and doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet then this Vivitar DVR565HD makes for a good candidate. Capable of recording video at a native 720p resolution while directly encode it to H.264 does away with the need to do it manually on a computer later on, while allowing you to store more videos on limited storage space. Movies are stored on an SD memory card. The camera also have a HDMI output allows you to view your recorded videos in 1080i resolution on a HDTV directly.

Features

• Digital Video Recorder For AVI Works with Secure Digital Memory Card
• 4x Digital Zoom
• 5MP CCD Video Resolution, Record/Playback at Resolutions up to 720×480
• Records in MPEG4 Video Clip Format
• Recording Speeds: 30 FPS
• Additional Functions Include Digital Video Player
• Still Shot Modes: Auto; 5.0MP Still Shot Resolution

Vivitar 5MP HD Digital Video Recorder – DVR565HD

Samsung has come out with a digital camera that promises to make you look better without having to do much work.

The Samsung PL60’s Perfect Portrait technology includes a nifty feature called the Beauty Shot. Beauty Shot detects imperfections on the face like blemishes and dark circles and automatically retouches them for you – so you have the brightest and smoothest appearance possible. Different settings mean you can control the level of retouching, although if it makes me look like a model I’d probably set it on high.

Perfect Portrait also includes Face and Blink Detection, which detects when your eyes are open and your smile is at its peak. Cool, no more “eyelid” shots.

The camera also comes with a Smart Auto system which automatically detects surrounding shooting conditions and chooses between 11 settings (Action, Portrait, Landscape, etc) to ensure the final image is optimal every time.

I’m also a fan of Frame Guide, which lets you set up the composition of a shot then hand off the camera to a friend (or stranger, if you’re travelling alone) to capture yourself in the shot you want, at the exact angle you desire.

Samsung PL60 via Sync

Want to capture that beautiful red cardinal on the bird feeder but, simply are not home during the day.  The Brinno Bird Watch Cam motion activated 1.3 megapixel outdoor camera will capture moments missed outside.  The Bird Cam wakes up when it senses heat and motion.  Once awoken, for 10 seconds it will take up to 15 shots that capture the subjects and the time it occurred.  It then goes back to sleep to wait for its next subject.  The Bird Cam also has light sensors to stay asleep during the night (no flash).  With the included 2GB SD card, it can hold tons of shots so, you don’t have to download everyday.

Setup is simply as well…  The included mounting equipment makes it easy to mount to trees, walls or whatever. Once mounted, the laser fun begins.  To aim the camera at the target area, the cam includes a laser guided aiming system.  Simply push the button on the top of the camera and the laser shows exactly where the pictures will be taken.  Once target is acquired, set your zoom level and check back in a few days.

Highlights:

For $87, you can save all that underwater action forever. The Vivitar Vivicam 8400 is a 8.1 megapixel underwater digital camera that will capture these moments in great detail.  In up to depths of 30 feet, get the great swim moments in the pool or while snorkeling or SCUBA diving.  The camera includes a 2.4″ preview screen, has a 8x digital zoom, a built-in microphone, 64M Nandflash built-in memory, a self-timer and an auto-flash. They also provide photo editing software (that is sure never to be used), cables, wrist strap and camera pouch.   Bottom line, you get a lot of features for a sub 100 camera, that can also be used above ground… who knew?

• 8.1 MP resolution with choice of 5 digital camera resolutions settings- 8M,5M, 3M, 2M and 0.3M
• 2.4 inch TFT LCD screen
• Movie mode. Digital Video resolutions (without sound) 640×480 (VGA), 320×240( QVGA).
• 64MB Internal Flash memory, and supports SD Card memory compatible up to 8GB.
• 8x Digital Zoom

Vivitar ViviCam 8400 8.1 MP 2.4-Inch TFT LCD Screen Underwater Digital Camera

If you love fiddling with your iPhone, you might like Fujifilm’s FinePix Z300 – a sleek new digital camera with built-in touchscreen capabilities.

The 10 MegaPixel camera comes with an intuitive 3″ LCD touchscreen which replaces your standard camera buttons. Imagine being able to focus, shoot, search and file pics with the touch of a finger.

Available in Pink, Purple, White and Black, the camera comes with a host of features, including:

The FinePix Z300 is currently available in Japan and retails for the equivalent of $400 USD. No word yet on a North American release.

via Inventor Spot, Lets Go Digital

View video and images from personal media players, mobile phones, PDAs, cameras and gamingdevices with ease and without recharging the battery for up to 2 hours. Despite being smaller than many digital cameras and smart phones, the Optoma Pico Pocket Projector enables users to share images and videos from their media devices at sizes up to 60″ incredible from a device small and light enough to be comfortably carried in a pocket or handbag. Based upon the latest LED illumination advances and DLP imaging technology, Optoma’’s Pico Pocket Projector combines clear, vivid, high contrast images with long-lasting durability and simple operation.

Features

• Easily share photos and videos from mobile devices
• Project images on any surface
• Ultra-light at 4 ounces including battery
• Image size up to 60 inches
• Vivid 1000:1 contrast ratio
• DLP Pico technology
• LED light source lasts over 20,000 hours
• Recharge battery conveniently via USB or included AC power adaptor

Optoma PK-101 Pico Multimedia Projector

Perfect gift for Dads or Grandpas because there is only one button to press! If you want to watch TV shows and movies on your iPod or PSP? Make a digital copy of precious home movie tapes? Back up holiday videos when away from home? At the touch of a button Pinnacle Video Transfer rapidly records analog video in MPEG-4 quality onto any USB 2.0 storage device without using a PC.

Features

• Direct to device video capture, no PC needed
• Transfers any analog video source to an iPod (Will not work directly with iPhone or iPod Touch), Sony PSP, or USB 2.0 mass storage device
• S-Video, composite video and stereo audio analog inputs
• Uses high quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480 resolution, can be used on mobile devices, PC or Mac, edit with third party software, or burn to a video DVD
• One touch start and stop recording from any analog video source including TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder, set top box or gaming console
• Recharges iPod during video transfer
• Compact size makes it perfect for travelling

Pinnacle Video Transfer Device

The Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Camcorder is the smallest Full HD camcorder. With a long list of features which leaves the some competitions in the dust. The SAMSUNG R10 is capable of producing images of more than 1920 x 1080 60i. At a mere 229 g, the R10 streamlined body contains an amazingly small capacity of 217cc. With the compact and lightweight R10, you can enjoy taking Full-HD videos and 12 MB still images anywhere you go. First of its kind the high resolution 2.7” touch panel LCD screen enables intuitive interaction with the camcorder, putting the power to capture and create exquisite images at your fingertips. With advanced anti-reflection coating, you can be sure that the screen will always remain vivid and visible in any external light environment. The high resolution 2.7” touch screen allows you to get the most out of the SAMSUNG R10.

Features

• 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording; superior image quality appears clear on your HDTV
• Capture HD video to SDHC/MMC cards
• Intelli-zoom lens with 5x zoom
• 9-megapixel digital still photos (up to 12 megapixels with Pixel Rising feature)
• High resolution, 2.7-inch touch-panel LCD

Samsung HMX-R10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/5x Optical Zoom