1.0MP, 10x Opt, 240x Dig, 2.5'' LCD - MPN: DZMV380A See Product Details
Description
The DZMV380A represents a revolutionary idea in home movies. This camcorder records directly to DVD, you can remove the DVD-R disc from the camcorder and immediately play it on your home DVD player. It also records to DVD-RAM (rewritable) discs. Because a DVD enables direct access to any previously recorded scene, it eliminates the clumsy fast-forwarding and rewinding of tape. While providing excellent video quality, the MegaPixel CCD image sensor with 1.0 million pixels for high-resolution still photos.
Quick Glance
Recording Media: Mini DVD-R, Mini DVD-RAM
LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in
Interface Type: A/V Input, A/V Output, Mic, USB - Universal Serial Bus
Image Stabilization: Digital
Optical Zoom: 10
Weight: 20.96
Summary
Product Title: Hitachi DZ-MV380A DVD-R/DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Power Score: 4.6 | 3 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor Quantity: 1
Image Sensor Size: 0.25 in
Lens Features
Optical Zoom: 10 X
Digital Zoom: 240 X
Video Recording
Recording Media: Mini DVD-R, Mini DVD-RAM
Image Stabilization: Digital
General Features
LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in
Interface Connection: A/V Input, A/V Output, Mic, USB - Universal Serial Bus
Additional Features: Built-In Edit Capability, PCM Digital Recording
Power
Power Source: Lithium
Battery Life: 2 hour(s)
Dimensions
Height: 3.66 in
Width: 2.36 in
Depth: 5.79 in
Weight: 1.31 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: http://www.hitachi.com/tv/browse/camcorders/dvd/dzmv380a.shtml
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Size, design, user friendly, great picture quality, convenience.
Weakness: long start up time (about 15-20 seconds to read the disk)
I haven't bought a camcorder for about 6 years, so I was amazed at the progress that had been made since the last one . When I found out I could record directly onto a DVD which would play on my home DVD player or computer, I was sold!! Not only this, but to find a camera which takes and stores good quality still pictures also and was less than half the size of the old one was a miracle to me. It...
The third time is definitely a charm for Hitachi's re-designed tapeless camcorders. Home DVD players are now more common than ever and Hitachi has taken a leadership role in the evolution of disc-based cameras. The third-generation DZ-MV380A shoots directly to mini 3-inch (8cm) DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs that should play back in many home DVD players. This camera will appeal to anyone who would like...
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Hitachi DZ-MV380A DVD-R/DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder
Strengths: DVD format. Compact size. Ease of use. Great versatility in control choices. Clear high resolution. Great sound. Very good still photos. Very good optical zoom. Good colour. DVD burning capability.
Weakness: Poor low light capability. Digital zoom degrades picture badly at full telephoto. High price of extra battery. Power button too easy to leave in "on" position.
At first I wasn't sure about this camcorder after trying a demonstrator. But when I tried the brand new one, manufactured months after the demo, I seemed to see quite a difference in resolution and low light capability. Probably just my improved competence after practicing. I was worried about the software in my PC after reading bad reviews about the DZMV270 problems but there was no cause for...
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