The Sony Bloggie Sport is a tough pocket camcorder that shoots Full HD videos and 5-megapixel stills. Water-, shock- and dustproof, the new Bloggie Sport features four gigabytes of internal memory and a 2.7-inch touch-sensitive screen that can be operated underwater. The camcorder has a built-in USB arm that allows users to easily upload their videos and stills to a computer and charge the device’s built-in battery. Additionally, an HDMI port connects Bloggie Sport to your HDTV for a big-screen view of your photos and videos. The Sony Bloggie Sport will be available from March 2012.

Canon today unveiled its updated entry-level range of Full HD Legria camcorders with the launch of the new Legria HF R38, Legria HF R36 and Legria HF R306. The Canon Legria HF R38 is a Wi-Fi enabled model with MP4 support, 51x “advanced” zoom, a 3” touch-sensitive screen and 32 gigabytes of internal memory in addition to an SDXC memory card slot. The Canon Legria HF R36 is a very similar camcorder except for the size of its built-in memory (8GB). Both models offer intelligent optical image stabilisation, a Smart Auto mode that can recognise up to 38 different scenes and shooting situations, Face Detection, Touch Decoration, and Cinema-look filters. The least expensive model in the line-up, the Canon Legria HF R306, lacks the Wi-Fi connectivity and on-board memory of its higher priced siblings but offers and otherwise identical feature set.

Canon has updated its Legria HF M-series with the addition of the new Legria HF M52 (pictured), Legria HF M56 and Legria HF M506 Full HD AVCHD camcorders. Each one of these models comes equipped with an advanced Canon HD CMOS Pro sensor, a 10x zoom lens with an iris diaphragm, intelligent optical image stabilisation, “instant” AF, audio scene selector, a 3” touchscreen. SDXC support and a range of creative cinematic features. The Canon Legria HF M52 and the Canon Legria HF M56 also feature wireless connectivity and on-board memory (32GB for the HF M52 and 8GB for the HF M56). The Canon Legria HF M506 is a cheaper model that nonetheless has all the major features of its more expensive stable-mates, sans the built-in memory and Wi-Fi.

Concord Keystone has just introduced its Easy Shot Clip HD Diving Kit, a small, 720p HD video camera and underwater housing that’s waterproof down to a depth of 100ft / 30m. The kit also includes a 360˚ rotating mounting clip, a 4GB microSD Card, a USB cable, and an adjustable wrist strap. The Easy Shot Clip HD Diving Kit can be yours for $129.99.

RED Digital Cinema has officially released the Scarlet-X, a professional-grade hybrid digital stills and video camera that takes interchangeable lenses. Featuring a “Mysterium-X” Super 35 sensor, the Scarlet-X is a relatively compact, modular camera that can record true 4K video at 1-30fps and also allows users to simultaneously capture motion footage and still content. As a stills camera, the Scarlet-X can take 13.8-megapixel photographs with an aspect ratio of 19:10, at frame rates of up to 12fps. The camera comes standard with a Canon EF or PL mount, which can be swapped easily using Scarlet-X’s interchangeable lens mount system. In addition Panavision, Anamorphic, and Nikon lenses are also compatible with the camera. The EF-mount version (pictured, with an aluminium lens mount) will be available for $9,750 (if ordered before 31st December), while the PL variant - featuring a titanium mount - will be $1,500 dearer. Availability is slated for 17th November for the PL-mount model and 1st December for the Canon version.

The Canon EOS C300 is an all-new interchangeable-lens digital video camera equipped with a newly developed Super 35 mm-equivalent 8.29-megapixel CMOS sensor. The sensor reads Full HD video signals for each of the three RGB primary colours, decreasing the incidence of moiré while realising high resolution with 1,000 horizontal TV lines.Supported by a heightened signal read-out speed, the CMOS sensor reduces rolling shutter skews, and employs 4:2:2 colour sampling for high-resolution performance that minimises the appearance of “jaggies” at chroma edges. In addition to frame rates of 59.41i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P and 23.98P, the EOS C300 features a 24.00p mode, matching the 24 frame-per-second frame rate of traditional motion picture cameras. The Canon EOS C300 comes in two versions, an EF-mount model compatible with Canon’s current line-up of interchangeable EF lenses for EOS single-lens reflex cameras and new EF Cinema Lens line-up (available from January); and the EOS C300 PL Digital Video Camcorder, with a PL lens mount for use with industry-standard PL lenses (slated for a March release). The list price of the EOS C300 - in either mount - is $20,000. UK pricing to be confirmed.

Canon has launched the Cinema EOS System, a new professional digital cinematography system that spans the lens, digital video camcorder and digital SLR camera product categories. The system currently comprises seven new 4K EF Cinema Lenses — four zoom lenses and three single-focal-length models —, an interchangeable-lens digital video camcorder called the Canon EOS C300 and equipped with a Super 35-mm-equivalent CMOS sensor, and a new digital SLR camera currently under development that features a 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor supporting the recording of 4K video. The Canon EOS C300 will also be available with a PL mount.

Delkin has launched the WingmanHD Waterproof 3-Ounce Action Camera, which is billed as the lightest action camera in the world. Equipped with a 150-degree ultra-wideangle lens, 1.5-inch LCD screen and a universal mounting system, the camera captures 8-megapixel stills and 1080p Full HD videos. Sharing and recharging is easy courtesy of built in built-in HDMI, composite A/V and USB ports. Each Delkin WingmanHD Camera includes an impact resistant waterproof case that can be submerged down to 30 meters, an 8GB microSD memory card, a rechargeable battery that provides 2.5 hours of recording time, a helmet mount, vented helmet mount and handlebar mount, a wall and auto charger, a power and data USB cable, a component cable, a wrist strap and a User Guide. The kit is available for immediate purchase through licenced Delkin retailers for $249.99.

3M has announced the 3M Camcorder Projector CP45, a hybrid mobile projector and digital camera that captures 5-megapixel stills, as well as HD videos, at the touch of a button. Measuring 4.9”L x 24”W x .94”H and weighing 6.7oz, it is small and light enough to fit in a pocket or hand bag. It is also powerful and bright enough to project up to 65-inch images instantly on virtually any flat surface. Featuring two gigabytes of internal storage and a microSD memory card slot, the Camcorder Projector CP45 also boasts a built-in microphone and speaker.Available now, 3M’s Camcorder Projector CP45 carries a recommended retail price of £299.99.

GoPro has just released its new wearable and gear-mountable HD HERO2 camera, which is capable of capturing 11-megapixel stills and 1080p Full HD.videos. Featuring a totally redesigned wide-angle lens, an innovative mounting system and a new processor that delivers twice the processing power of its predecessor, the GoPro HD HERO2 can capture full-resolution still photographs at 10fps. Additionally, with the arrival of GoPro’s new Wi-Fi BacPac and Wi-Fi Remote products slated for release this winter, the HD HERO2 will enable video remote control via the Wi-Fi Remote, smartphones, tablets and computers as well as enabling live video broadcast from anywhere there is Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot. The GoPro HD HERO2 is available now for $299.99.

Canon today announced further details about the Pro Solutions show held on 25th and 26th October 2011 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. This year the show will feature a live professional film set hosted by digital cinematographer Phillip Bloom and remote location filmmaker and photographer Phil Coates.  The live demonstrations will feature Canon’s latest XF range of professional camcorders, Canon broadcast lenses and EOS DSLR cameras. Additionally, the show will feature a large-scale panorama of London shot on the EOS 5D Mark II with an EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens using a GigaPan Epic Pro moving head. The seminar schedule has also been finalised, and can be found at the website below.

The Kodak Playfull Waterproof is Kodak’s latest waterproof digital video camera. Combining pocketability with ruggedness, the Kodak Playfull Waterproof shoots 720p HD video, has a built-in USB arm for easy file transfer to a computer, can withstand a drop from a height of 1.5m, and is waterproof down to a depth of 3m. It also boasts a 2” display with LCD Glare Shield feature, an SD memory card slot that’s compatible with SDHC cards, and an HDMI port. Available in black or white for £79.99 MSRP, the Kodak Playfull Waterproof will go on sale on 1st November.

JVC has revealed the MSRP of its GC-PX10 hybrid digital camera. Announced in September, the JVC GC-PX10 takes 12-megapixel stills and 1080p full HD video sampled at 36Mbps. Featuring 32 gigabytes of built-in flash memory plus a slot for SDXC/SDHC/SD cards, the JVC GC-PX10 can even shoot stills and video simultaneously. Other highlights include 300fps slow-motion movie capture at VGA resolution, 10x optical zoom with optical image stabilisation, a 3” tiltable touch-sensitive screen, time-lapse recording and a top sensitivity setting of ISO 6400. The JVC GC-PX10 carries an MSRP of $899.95.

Toshiba today introduced a trio of Full HD camcorders. The Toshiba X416 ($319.99) is a top-of-the line CAMILEO camcorder that offers 23x optical zoom, electronic image stabilisation, 16GB of built-in memory and SDXC memory card support. The Toshiba CAMILEO X400 ($279.99) offers a similar feature set sans the 16GB on-board storage. Both camcorders come equipped with a 5-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor that’s also capable of capturing stills. The third model, called the Toshiba CAMILEO X200 ($229.99, pictured), offers 12x optical zoom, an 8-megapixel CMOS sensor, 128MB of built-in memory and SDXC support. The CAMILEO X400 and X200 camcorders are now available for purchase, while the X416 will be available starting on 10 October 2011.

The JVC GC-PX10 is a hybrid digital camera that takes 12-megapixel stills and 1080p full HD video sampled at 36Mbps. Featuring 32 gigabytes of built-in flash memory plus a slot for SDXC/SDHC/SD cards, the JVC GC-PX10 can even shoot stills and video simultaneously. Other highlights include 300fps slow-motion movie capture at VGA resolution, 10x optical zoom with optical image stabilisation, a 3” tiltable touch-sensitive screen, time-lapse recording and a top sensitivity setting of ISO 6400. The JVC GC-PX10 is scheduled for launch in September with pricing to be announced.

Panasonic has announced the development of a compact, dual-lens camcorder that records both 2D and 3D video footage. Outfitted with Panasonic’s Double 3MOS System, the new HDC-Z10000 camcorder is billed as the world’s first integrated twin-lens 2D/3D camcorder that is officially compatible with the AVCHD 3D/Progressive standard. The Double 3MOS System features two 3MOS sensors (with an effective pixel count of 6.57 megapixels) and two large-diameter f/1.5 lenses treated with Nano Surface Coating. Additionally, the Panasonic HDC-Z10000 offers both manual controls for professionals and an intelligent auto mode for beginners. On the audio front, the HDC-Z10000 has built-in microphones for recording Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound / 2-channel stereo, and also features two XLR audio inputs with a 48-V phantom power supply for external microphone use. The new Panasonic 3D camcorder is planned to be released in winter this year, and will be on display at IFA 2011.

Kodak has unveiled a robust special edition of the Kodak Playsport pocket video camera. “The BURTON Edition of the Playsport Camera goes where you want to go, even in the harshest winter conditions,” said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Accessories, Kodak. “This little pocket-sized video camera is waterproof, and shockproof so no need to worry about carving through fresh powder or hitting a rail or hard pack in a terrain park. The easy to read interface and buttons are large enough to use even with gloves on.” Capable of shooting 1080p Full HD video footage as well as 5-megapixel stills, the Kodak Playsport BURTON Edition comes with an HDMI cable, remote control, 4GB SDHC memory card, a gripping tripod and carry case and retails for £179, with availability slated for autumn.

The Sony Handycam NEX-VG20E is an E-mount interchangeable-lens camcorder with a 16.1megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. Capable of shooting DSLR-quality 16-megapixel stills and Full HD movies with frame rates of 50fps and 25fps, the Sony Handycam NEX-VG20E also offers comprehensive manual controls and improved audio with a precision Quad Capsule Spatial Array microphone supporting stereo/5.1 sound recording. The camcorder’s handgrip has been redesigned to provide improved ergonomics versus the NEX-VG10. The Handycam NEX-VG20E Full HD E-mount system camcorder from Sony will be available from November 2011 for about $1600 (body only).

Canon is showcasing its strongest-ever product portfolio at IBC 2011, the leading tradeshow for media and broadcast professionals. Canon’s X-series camcorders will all be on display, with EOS HD Digital SLR cameras and a variety of EF lens solutions. IBC 2011 takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from 9-13 September.

To celebrate the launch of the LS-20M; a new device that delivers recording studio sound quality with HD movie capture, Olympus is launching a battle of the bands competition in collaboration with Harvest.  The winning band will receive an Olympus LS-20M as well as an opportunity to play at the festival on the main stage on Sunday, 11th September. Available for £280/$300, the Olympus LS-20M comes with a range of Movie effects, including Pop Art, Pin Hole, Punk and Sketch and also features dual LCD panels as well as two condenser microphones for recording 24 bit/96 hHz linear PCM stereo sound.