MORE COOL DIGITAL VIDEO GADGETS
HP dc5000 Movie WriterHP's dc5000 is an external DVD burner with built-in analog video capture. Just connect your VCR or camcorder to the dc5000, insert a blank DVD, and activate the Video Transfer Wizard for automated and unattended conversion of your home movies to DVD. The dc5000 burns to both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. If you want, you can use the included software to edit your movies (on PC) before you burn them.
Dazzle Digital Video CreatorThe Dazzle Digital Video Creator converts analog video from any camcorder, VCR, or TV. It connects to your PC via a fast USB 2.0 interface. The unit itself has S-Video and composite video inputs/outputs, along with RCA stereo audio inputs/outputs. It comes with Pinnacle Studio QuickStart software for editing your movies and burning to DVD or video CD.
Sunpak Readylight 20The quickest way to improve the picture quality of your home movies is to better light the scenes you shoot. To that end, check out the Sunpak Readylight 20, a video light that can attach to any camcorder. The Readylight 20 is cordless (with 17 minutes of operation on the rechargeable NiCd battery), so it doesn't even have to be attached to your camcorder; you can set it up to provide side lighting or back lighting, whatever is best. If you do mount it on your camera, it's compact enough not to get in the way while you're shooting.
Sunpak Camcorder Lens FiltersMost camcorders let you attach various lens filters, which help you make better movies. Sunpak's PicturesPlus filters are available in a variety of models, including polarizer, ultraviolet, color enhancing and correcting, special effects (diffusion, fog, etc.), and close-up filters.
SIMA VideoProp Camera SupportAdd more support to you camcorder with SIMA's low-priced VideoProp. This is a brace that attaches to a strap that hangs around your neck; by letting the camcorder rest against the bottom of the neckstrap, you get better support and less-shaky pictures.
SIMA SMP-1 MonopodSometimes all you need is an extra leg to stand on which is where SIMA's SMP-1 monopod comes in. Let your camcorder rest on the monopod for added support and to relieve arm fatigue. The collapsible monopod adjusts from 16.5'' to 60.5'' and features a quick-release mount.
VariZoom VZ-LSP Shoulder Support SystemWhen you need even more support for your video camera, check out VariZoom's VZ-LSP. This is a lightweight system that provides three-point support for your camcorder via a shoulder brace, abdomen brace, and hand grip. It's even designed for hands-free operation!
VariZoom DV Sportster Stabilizer SystemNow here's a motion stabilizing system just like the pros use. The DV Sportster consists of an articulating arm connected to a support vest; the whole rig helps to provide stability and eliminate arm fatigue during long shoots. (You can also use the Sportster with other VariZoom stabilization products, such as the FlowPod and Glidecam.)
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