Hitachi developing a Blu-ray camcorder - Blu-ray Forum

Jeff® · 10-03-2006, 09:08 PM

http://news.com.com/Hitachi+concocti...3-6122116.html

Hitachi concocting Blu-ray camcorder

MAKUHARI, Japan--The company that's fond of putting DVD recorders and hard drives into video cameras will next try to bring out a Blu-ray camcorder.

Hitachi will try to come out with a video camera with a built-in Blu-ray burner in one to two years, Hiroto Yamauchi, general manager of storage products marketing at Hitachi, told News.com during an interview at Ceatec, a large Japanese trade show taking place here this week.
"I hope it is one year," said Kazuto Shimagami, senior manager in the company's storage products division.
The camcorder would not include a conventional drive using discs 12 centimeters in diameter. Instead, Hitachi wants to incorporate a Blu-ray burner that would use 8-centimeter disks, the two executives said. Those drives and the disks that would go in them do not exist yet; the companies involved in Blu-ray are currently fleshing out the specifications for an 8-centimeter Blu-ray drive.

Dave · 10-04-2006, 12:13 PM

Great! Another company joins BD camp

Jazar · 10-04-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Great! Another company joins BD camp

Yep. Looks like BD support is pretty much a lock for JP. Not bad since that's where all the CE comps live.

Jairo Rico · 08-20-2007, 07:11 AM

is the DZ-BD7H Blu-Ray camcorder 1920x1080/60p or1920x1080/60i ?

HDTV1080P · 09-12-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jairo Rico

is the DZ-BD7H Blu-Ray camcorder 1920x1080/60p or1920x1080/60i ?

It is 1920 X 1080I. True consumer 1080P/24 camcorders might be 2 years away.

john_1958 · 01-07-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Great! Another company joins BD camp

has anyone purchased one of these? and gave honest review

bageleaterkkjji · 01-07-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by john_1958

has anyone purchased one of these? and gave honest review

i want won but i heard youre better off just getting like a just getting an hd one like hx7 or cx7 (if those are the models) or something like that..i heard they arent very good in low light at all and bright they arent really great either but only good thing is you can just slap it in your blu ray player after recordign it

corynastazio · 01-29-2008, 04:34 PM

hello

john_1958 · 02-05-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jairo Rico

is the DZ-BD7H Blu-Ray camcorder 1920x1080/60p or1920x1080/60i ?

can't find it in any stores

PeteS · 02-05-2008, 06:36 PM

Although I think camcorders recording HD to flash memory will be strong as well, I think these Blu-ray models are important and provide immediate satisfaction (no PC required).

This is part of some strong synergies for Blu-ray adoption - Players -> camcorders -> player-recorders -> desktop & notebook Blu-ray -> media servers & Blu-ray multi-disc-players, etc. etc.

ME43 · 03-04-2008, 10:47 PM

So, what should we buy and use till this new "toy" becomes affordable?

Chevypower · 03-12-2008, 08:39 PM

when it comes to video cams, stick with Sony. They don't make a BD camcorder yet, but the HDR-SR11 and SR12 are my favorite consumer choices right now. PMW-EX1 for semi pro, and XDCAM HD 50mb/s 4:2:2 next up from that, then HDCAM SR 4:4:4 right at the top.

aygie · 03-12-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by corynastazio

hello

haha classic

Joon · 03-12-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevypower

when it comes to video cams, stick with Sony. They don't make a BD camcorder yet, but the HDR-SR11 and SR12 are my favorite consumer choices right now. PMW-EX1 for semi pro, and XDCAM HD 50mb/s 4:2:2 next up from that, then HDCAM SR 4:4:4 right at the top.

Yeah I am going to pick up the SR11 in a couple months. I am going to wait for the price to come down just a smidge and then good to go.

syncguy · 03-15-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ME43

So, what should we buy and use till this new "toy" becomes affordable?

IMO, Sony FX7 is a very good prosumer camera and expected to hold value until the next generation appears. This will be in the range $2500 to $3000.

toolman46and2 · 03-15-2008, 07:21 AM

My buddy uses this camcorder, the Sony HDR-FX1 to shoot skiing and other sporting events. It is 1100 dollars at http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prod...?prodid=194135 which is better than the 2500 he paid last winter.

syncguy · 03-16-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by toolman46and2

My buddy uses this camcorder, the Sony HDR-FX1 to shoot skiing and other sporting events. It is 1100 dollars at http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prod...?prodid=194135 which is better than the 2500 he paid last winter.

Yes, this is a very good camera. Built like a tank.

10-03-2006, 09:08 PM	#1
Jeff® Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	Hitachi developing a Blu-ray camcorder http://news.com.com/Hitachi+concocti...3-6122116.html Hitachi concocting Blu-ray camcorder MAKUHARI, Japan--The company that's fond of putting DVD recorders and hard drives into video cameras will next try to bring out a Blu-ray camcorder. Hitachi will try to come out with a video camera with a built-in Blu-ray burner in one to two years, Hiroto Yamauchi, general manager of storage products marketing at Hitachi, told News.com during an interview at Ceatec, a large Japanese trade show taking place here this week. "I hope it is one year," said Kazuto Shimagami, senior manager in the company's storage products division. The camcorder would not include a conventional drive using discs 12 centimeters in diameter. Instead, Hitachi wants to incorporate a Blu-ray burner that would use 8-centimeter disks, the two executives said. Those drives and the disks that would go in them do not exist yet; the companies involved in Blu-ray are currently fleshing out the specifications for an 8-centimeter Blu-ray drive.

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10-04-2006, 12:13 PM	#2
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	Great! Another company joins BD camp

08-20-2007, 07:11 AM	#4
Jairo Rico New Member Member since:Aug 2007	is the DZ-BD7H Blu-Ray camcorder 1920x1080/60p or1920x1080/60i ?

01-29-2008, 04:34 PM	#8
corynastazio New Member Member since:Jan 2008	hello

02-05-2008, 06:36 PM	#10
PeteS Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Although I think camcorders recording HD to flash memory will be strong as well, I think these Blu-ray models are important and provide immediate satisfaction (no PC required). This is part of some strong synergies for Blu-ray adoption - Players -> camcorders -> player-recorders -> desktop & notebook Blu-ray -> media servers & Blu-ray multi-disc-players, etc. etc.

03-04-2008, 10:47 PM	#11
ME43 New Member Member since:Feb 2008	So, what should we buy and use till this new "toy" becomes affordable?

03-12-2008, 08:39 PM	#12
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	when it comes to video cams, stick with Sony. They don't make a BD camcorder yet, but the HDR-SR11 and SR12 are my favorite consumer choices right now. PMW-EX1 for semi pro, and XDCAM HD 50mb/s 4:2:2 next up from that, then HDCAM SR 4:4:4 right at the top.

03-15-2008, 07:21 AM	#16
toolman46and2 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:46 Trading Score:2	My buddy uses this camcorder, the Sony HDR-FX1 to shoot skiing and other sporting events. It is 1100 dollars at http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prod...?prodid=194135 which is better than the 2500 he paid last winter.

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