Handheld camcorders that record crisp and clear high definition videos have been available for many years now, but enjoying the video you record on your camcorder has been difficult due to the differing aspect ratios of camcorders and TVs. Most camcorder displays use the 4:3 aspect ratio, which is much different from the 16:9 ratio used by HD televisions, resulting in unsightly cropping or trimming of the video.
That problem has been solved by the Only Widescreen HD Camcorder from Hammacher Schlemmer, which features a 16:9 widescreen 3 1/2″ TFT display that swivels out for video capture – ensuring you’ll see your video exactly how it will look on an HDTV.
The Only Widescreen HD Camcorder is capable of recording 1080p high-definition resolution at 30 frames-per-second and still images at 5 MP. Video is recorded onto an SD card (up to 32GB, sold separately) for easy transfer to your computer, and rolls on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to four hours of operation. At $199.95 it’s a must for any wannabe filmmaker.