Samsung announced this morning two new standard definition camcorders the Samsung SMX-C14, and Samsung SMX-C10. Both camcorders feature Samsung’s “Touch of Color” finish that was introduced on this years flat-panel HDTV’s. The finish blends a hint of a color into a deep black finish to give the device an “attractive crystalline appearance.

Recently Cisco purchased the company Pure Digital, maker of the popular Flip series of camcorders, for a pretty sizable pile of cash. Now the company is releasing its very first camcorder since the buyout, the Flip Ultra HD. The high-definition camcorder lets you easily record high-resolution videos and upload them to the Web, all for under $200.

There have been quite a few DSLRs released over the past year or so that are capable of shooting video. While the video recording capability is obviously welcome, I’ve never really though people would bust out their DSLR when they were looking to do some serious videography. Apparently the folks at Redrock think a little differently, and have released a new cinema rig for the DSLR that makes it easy for photographers to use their cameras to shoot some professional looking video – or at least look like they’re shooting some professional videos.

If you’re looking to start your own production company, or just looking to get a little more serious with your home videos, Panasonic has just announced a new camcorder that may be right up your alley. The Panasonic AG-HMC40 blurs the line between professional camcorders and consumer models, and offers quite the punch for a reasonable $3,200 price tag.

Toshiba is showing off a new compact HD camcorder that is sure to bring more than a few interested customers to the company. The camcorder, which is capable of taking 5-mgapixel pictures as well as shooting 1080p video, will have a final price tag of less than $200.

YouTube has recently added  “Download this Video” links so several of its videos, primarily those that are political in nature, which allows you to download the videos onto your computer and watch them later. Long-term the download option is expected to be rolled out onto other videos as well, but for right now it’s pretty limited. So what do you do if you want to download a YouTube video that’s NOT currently available for download? Here’s some ways to get the job done:

First know that the copy you make of a DVD or indeed a CD, is fragile compared to a company recorded disk. Never, ever think of it as a way of permanently storing information. It is not.

The new  DXG-581V high-definition mini camcorder looks like an amateur camcorder. What you need to look for is the standards to which it shoots. It is 1080p, which is the highest standard on the consumer video market today. It is to normal video as 16 mm was to Super 8. Professional rather than amateur quality.