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At the Canon Expo in New York City, we got a chance to check out the XF105—a new compact pro model that is loaded with manual controls. Unfortunately, the camcorder is stuck with a single CMOS sensor instead of the three-chip system found on Canon’s previous pro models (like the XF300 and XF305). We’re not sure how much this downgrade will affect overall image quality, but it leaves us worried about the XF105’s performance capabilities.

The XF105 has a slightly cheaper sister model, the XF100, that is essentially identical to the XF105, except it lacks the professional Genlock/Timecode and HD/SD-SDI BNC connections. Both camcorders are expected to ship in mid-January 2011 with the XF105 retailing for around $5000 and the XF100 going for roughly $4000.

The XF105 records HD video using Canon’s own XF codec, which is based on the MPEG-2 compression system. The XF codec is a file-based recording system that uses an MXF file wrapper. According to Canon, this gives the video clips wider compatibility with non-linear editing systems. The XF codec also allows for a very high recording bitrate (50Mbps maximum) and 4:2:2 color sampling.
There are no standard definition recording options on the XF105, but you can record using a variety of bitrates and resolutions (including 720p). The 50Mbps and 25Mbps record settings utilize a continual bitrate system, while the 35Mbps option is a variable bitrate. See the table below for full details.Learn More about XF105.

Canon updated its professional line of XF camcorders today with the release of the XF105 and XF100. Both camcorders share many similarities to the XF305 and XF300 pro models that Canon unveiled earlier this year, but the new camcorders have a more compact design as well as 3D assistance features and infra-red shooting options. Click here to see our photo gallery.

To record HD video, the XF105 and XF100 make use of Canon’s own XF Codec, which is based on MPEG-2 compression with an MXF file wrapper. The codec was first implemented by Canon on the XF305 and XF300 models, and it uses a 4:2:2 color sampling system. Also like Canon’s previous file-based pro models, the XF105 and XF100 record video to Compact Flash memory cards. Read complete specs of the XF105 and XF100 here.

The new camcorders have the ability to record video using a variety of different bit-rates and frame rates. The camcorders top out with a 50Mbps continuous bit-rate that can be used to record 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 HD video. There is also 35Mbps variable bit-rate option and a 25Mbps continuous bit-rate option (that records 1440 x 1080 video). In all recording modes the two camcorders can shoot using 50i or 25p frame rates. There are no standard definition recording options on the XF100 or XF105.

Featured on the XF105 and XF100 is a 10x optical zoom lens, which is a bit smaller than the 18x lens featured on the XF300 and XF305. Canon also shrunk the size of the LCD by 1/2 an inch (down to 3.5 inches) on the XF105 and XF100 in order to make them more compact. Both models do have electronic viewfinders, although they too are smaller than the EVFs found on the XF300 and XF305. The new pro models do have the same 1/3-inch CMOS sensors as their predecessors, however.

The built-in 3D features on the XF105 and XF100 are misleading. The camcorders themselves aren’t capable of shooting 3D video, but if you record with two models simultaneously you can create a 3D effect. Essentially, all the XF105 and XF100 offer is 3D assistance, which Canon describes as “several features to assist with 3D production” when two camcorders are paired together. This includes the ability to sync two XF105 models via their genlock terminals and a focal length guide display to help calibrate zoom distance. Let us repeat, the XF105 and XF100 cannot record 3D video on their own.

Canon has yet to announce pricing for the XF105 and XF100, but it should be safe to assume the XF105 will be the more expensive model. The only difference between the two camcorders is that the XF105 features a set of professional ports and terminals—including Genlock, Timecode, and HD/SD-SDI—that are not found on the XF100. Canon has done this sort of thing for many years on its pro models, with the company always offering one model with a set of professional jacks and another, cheaper version without these terminals. Both the XF105 and XF100 are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2011.Read the full story,please check here.

The Panasonic HVX200A offers variable frame rate capability, providing the cinematic expression of higher-end cameras like the Panasonic VariCam® AJ-HDC27. In 720p mode, the HVX200A’s frame rate can be set from 24p/30p to any of 20 steps between 12p and 60p, allowing for undercranking/ overcranking for fast or slow-motion effects in 720P. These effects can be dubbed to a DV tape after recording to offer some unique capabilities in the SD mode.

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And now with the latest Version of Multicore Mac iMedia Converter (also known as a Multicore Mac Video Converter + Multicore Mac Blu-ray Ripper) running on Mac Pro Multicore like quad-core, for decrypting/ripping/copying your Blu-ray/DVD, converting HD videos, you are sure to be amazed by multi-core (such as quad-core) Mac Pro simultaneously running to process the task, the speed is so fast and never happen a unexpected program freeze. Yes, as you see, the Aunsoft Multicore Mac iMedia Converter can perfectly run and take full advantage of multi-cores CPU, offering you a stable conversion in batches with super fast speed.

So from now on, if you are still looking for any Video and Audio converters out there that support multiple cores, if you want a multicore AVCHD Converter to take advantage of a quad-core CPU to convert m2ts/AVCHD files to other formats more quickly, if you wish a Blu-ray Ripper can fully use your multi-core like 4-core CPU to do Blu-ray conversion or backup, you will find AUNsoft iMedia Converter for Mac is the best choice.

Quad-Core Mac Pro comes with a 2.66 GHz Intel Xeon Nehalem processor, 3 GB of memory, 640 GB hard drive and Nvidia GeForce GT 120 graphics. Eight-Core Mac Pro (*Est. $3,300 and up) owns two 2.26 GHz processors, 6 GB memory and a 640 GB hard drive. Between the two, reviewers say the Quad-Core Mac Pro is preferable for most computing tasks. Video editors might want to go with the 8-Core version, but the Quad-Core Mac Pro posts faster times in Photoshop, iMovie and 3-D game tests. If you plan to do gaming or 3-D work, you’d better spend $200 to upgrade the Mac Pro with Radeon HD 4870 graphics.

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No mater you are using the blank Panasonic HDC-SD60, or the red/silver color of Panasonic SD60, you can capture videos at 1080/60i and 1080/50i with AVCHD standard compliant file (MPEG4-AVC/H.264) and record audio in Dolby Digital AC3 2-ch. The Panasonic HD Writer AE 2.1 can edit the .mts files from SD60, but with only limited functions. When bringing the 1920×1080 MTS video to Sony Vegas Pro, you may face problem when trying to import the .mts files to Sony Vegas Pro 8, or even Sony Vegas 9 and Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.One of my friends got jumpy videos on Sony Movie Studio HD 10 Platinum Suite, after transferring the .mts files from SDHC card to computer. The video playback on VLC is very bad. This might be caused by the unstable support in Sony Vegas and Sony Movie Studio. Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter is the recommended Panasonic SD60 MTS to Sony Vegas converter, which converts MTS videos to HD MPEG for easy editing in Sony Vegas, and smooth playback on VLC.

Have a look at the steps below, and you will find the Panasonic AVCHD converter the perfect partner for your Panasonic HDC-SD60.

Step 1. Load Panasonic videos to Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter.
After copying .mts files from Panasonic HDC-SD60 to computer hard drive, run Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter as the top-rated Panasonic AVCHD converter, and click the “Add” button to load .mts videos for conversion.

Step 2. Choose HD MPEG-2 format.
Click the “Format” option, and choose Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MPEG-2 (*.mpg) as output format. The Panasonic MTS converter will transcode 1080i MTS to HD MPEG-2 with the original 1920×1080 video resolution.

Step 3. Convert Panasonic SD60 MTS to MPG for Sony Vegas.
Click the convert button under the preview window, the conversion from Panasonic HDC-SD60 MTS to MPEG-2 for Sony Vegas Pro and Sony Movie Studio starts immediately. The videos will be deinterlaced from interlacing to progressive for PC playback.

When the conversion is finished, just import the output HD videos to Sony Vegas for further editing, and there should be no A/V sync issue or choppy video playback on PC.

Tips:
You can also use Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter as the Panasonic AVCHD converter for your non-linear editing (NLE) software, if you are using applications like Pinnacle Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere Elements, Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro, Magix Video, Magix Video Easy, Magix Movie Edit Pro.

Panasonic HDC-SD60 is a great compact camcorder within $500 to shoot videos with face recognition technology. Featured with intelligent 35x Zoom to get a detailed object from far, and Power O.I.S for sharp image without blurry edges when there is handshake, the Panasonic HDC-SD60 is a good choice for recording home videos and family events. You may like to share with the friends your friends and relatives online. However, the original video footage does not work on YouTube or Vimeo.Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac is the superior Panasonic AVCHD to YouTube converter for Mac OS X users on Tiger, Leopard, and Snow Leopard. The converter does not only convert HDC-SD60 MTS to MP4, but also deinterlace the recorded 1080i MTS videos to progressive videos for perfect playback on computer, YouTube and Vimeo.

Here are the quick steps to convert Panasonic HDC-SD60 to YouTube and Vimeo supported format, and edit AVCHD files from SD60 on Mac Snow Leopard.

Step 1. Add Panasonic HD videos to Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac.
After the .mts files are transferred from Panasonic HDC-SD60 to iMac, run Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac as the perfect Mac Panasonic MTS to MP4 converter, and click the “Add” button to load .mts videos.

Step 2. Choose HD MP4 format.
Click the “Format” option, and choose HD Video > H.264 HD Video(*.mp4) as output format. The profile is to transcode videos to 1920×1080 HD video with H.264 as video codec and AAC as audio codec, which are the recommended codecs by YouTube and Vimeo.

By clicking the “Settings” button, you can change the videos resolution from 1920×1080 to 1280×720 for HD presentation on YouTube and Vimeo or other video sharing sites.

Step 3. Edit AVCHD MTS videos.
This step is optional and it enables you to trim the video clips to convert the content you want to convert and share. You can also apply special effects like aged film, replace audio and add your own watermark to the video.

Step 4. Convert Panasonic HDC-SD60 MTS to MP4.
Click the convert button under the preview window, the Mac Panasonic AVCHD converter will start the conversion from 1080i MTS to MP4 for YouTube/Vimeo with deinterlading and removing the interlacing artifacts from original video footage.

Tips:
If you are on a Windows machine, you can try the Windows Panasonic AVCHD converter to convert Panasonic HDC-SD60 MTS to HD MP4 with the above steps, or convert 1080i MTS to WMV HD with WMV3 as video codec.

Panasonic HDC-TM700 is a hot AVCHD camcorder with functions to record 1080/60p and 1080/50p videos with 28Mbps as bit rate for high quality display. Another impressive function is the picture adjustment options to make color tone hotter or cooler with WB shift color depth setting. Even though Sony PlayStation 3 plays most native 1080 60p files flawlessly, there are still some AVCHD MTS files with picture adjustment that do not play smoothly on PS3.

How do you make the 1080/60p videos from Panasonic TM700 with picture adjustment playable on PS3? I find Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac a top-rated Mac Panasonic video converter that supports importing 1080/60p 28Mbps and converts TM700 MTS to MP4 for PS3 with smooth playback.

Here I would like demonstrate the steps to make Panasonic TM700K 1080/60p to PS3, which is hooked to HDTV. Let’s have a look at the video format supported by PlayStation 3: .mp4 with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, .mpg with MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, .avi with Motion JPEG, .m2ts/mts.

Step 1. Load Panasonic videos to Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac.
Transfer Panasonic HDC-TM700 .mts files from camcorder to iMac hard drive via USB cable. Run Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac as the best Mac Panasonic TM700 to PS3 converter, and click the “Add” button to load 1080/60p or 1080/50p 28Mbps .mts videos for conversion.

Step 2. Choose PS3 MP4 format.
Click the “Format” option, and choose PSP/PS3 > PS3 Video(1080P) MPEG-4(*.mp4) as output format. The Mac Panasonic video converter will transcode MTS to for converting MTS videos to MP4 in original resolution 1920×1080.

Step 3. Convert Panasonic 60p or 50p 28Mbps video to MP4 for PS3.
Click the convert button under the preview window, and the conversion from Panasonic TM700 video to PS3 MP4 for perfect playback.

Wait for a while, and after the conversion, you can place the videos on an external hard drive and watch videos on TV with PS3 hooked. You shall play TM700 HD videos even with picture adjustments.

Tips:
1. The Mac Panasonic video converter enables you to change video bit rate and frame rate. If you want to specify the bit rate and frame rate, you can change a different output profile in Step 2 like Common Video > H.264 Video(*.mp4), and then click the “Settings” button to change the frame rate to 24 or 30, or change bit rate to 17Mbps, 24Mbps as you like.

2. If you want use your Windows computer for conversion, you may free download the Panasonic HD video converter with the same function like the Mac converter. You can also make TiVo, MKV, RMVB, RM playable on PS3 with the converter.

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Very popular right now are the amazing Flip camcorders which are super compact and reliable with a sweet price point and many record in ultraHD. You’ll be amazed that these very small convenient camcorders have most of the bells and whistles that cost a small fortune just a few months ago. So regardless of your budget, you can find a camcorder to fill your needs.
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It is great to know that Panasonic HDC-TM700 includes the HDMI port for connecting to HDTV. With the HDMI mini cable to connect HD camcorder, you can enjoy the recorded 1920×1080 videos and share with families and relatives. If you have Panasonic Viera TV with LED, Plasma or 3D, it is perfect to play the HD videso. However, for most cases, we shall edit the recorded videos before presenting as high-definition video show. To bring Panasonic HDC-TM700 MTS to editing software like iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, you may face problem for importing. Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac is the perfect Mac Panasonic MTS converter for editing software, and helps output high quality HD videos for watching on HDTV like Panasonic Viera.

Follow the steps below and it is easy to edit the AVCHD camcorder videos on MacBook Pro, and connect Apple to Panasonic Viera for playback.

Step 1. Load Panasonic HD videos to Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac.
Use USB cable to connect Panasonic HDC-TM700 to MacBook Pro, and transfer .mts files from camcorder to Apple hard drive. Run Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac as the best Mac Panasonic AVCHD converter, and click the “Add” button to load .mts videos for conversion.

Step 2. Choose .mov output format.
Click the “Format” option, and choose Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MOV (AVC)(*.mov) for converting Panasonic MTS to MOV with H.264/AVC as video codec for iMovie, FCP.

Step 3. Convert Panasonic MTS to MOV for editing.
Click the convert button under the preview window, and the conversion from HD MTS to MOV starts immediately. After the conversion, bring the videos to iMovie for quick editing or to FCP/FCE or Adobe Premiere for further editing with special effects.

Step 4. Connect MacBook Pro to Panasonic Viera HDTV.
Use DVI to HDMI cable (for video) and 3.5mm to RCA (for audio) to connect Apple computer to HDTV. Then push the input button on the TV’s remote and choose the HDMI number that coincides with the jack you chose when connecting the cable.