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Hitachi DZMV200A DVD Camcorder Digital Camcorders

2/5 (4 Reviews)

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  • Recording FormatDVD
    CCD Quantity1
    Memory Still Resolution0.79 Megapixels
    Optical Zoom12x
    CCD Pixels680K pixels
    Display TypeWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size2.5 in.
    Color ViewfinderWithout Color Viewfinder
    Digital Zoom240x
    Lens Focal Length4.1 - 49.2 mm
    Image StabilizerWith Image Stabilizer
    Low Lux0.3 Lux
    Digital Still Shot ModeWith Still Shot Capability
    Max Still Image Size1024 x 768
    MPEG Movie ModeWith MPEG Movie Mode
    Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
    Battery Life2.17 Hours
    Width3.25 in.
    Depth5.63 in.
    Height4 in.
    Weight1.48 lb.
    MPNdzmv200a
    Product ID20248758

Product Description

  • 8cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R Recording Capability
  • Sensor: 1/4" 680k pixel CCD
  • Lens: 12x f/2.0-2.7 Optical Zoom with 240x Digital Zoom Expander and Electronic Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Color LCD
  • Interface: USB and S-Video


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    Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)

    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by mfry0365 a Casual

    Date Reviewed: December 18, 2007

    Strengths:    Liked the thumbnail feature to search video.

    Weaknesses:    Need optional kit to edit and finalize the disks, battery life deteriorated quickly, toggle switch was sometimes difficult to use to navigate the functions.

    Bottom Line:   
    My wife and I purchased this unit as our first camcorder. It was heartily recommended by the salesperson at Circuit City and he easily dazzled us with the features and benefits of owning this video camera. I guess in retrospect it was an exciting new technology and I'm sure there was a sales contest going on to promote and move this product.

    For a short time we were happy with this camcorder, until we filled all of the disks that we purchased at the store the day we bought the unit. We then learned that you needed to have an optional 300 dollar kit to edit and "finalize" the disks. We decided to not purchase the kit, and we have documented our childrens growth through our digital cameras. The only way at this point to view the footage that we have taken is to keep this piece of junk and hook it up to the tv with av cables every time. I learned a valuable and expensive lesson with the purchase of this unit. Do your own research before buying electronics!

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    Duration Product Used:   0-1 years

    Price Paid:    $800.00

    Purchased At:   Circuit City

    Similar Products Used:   none

    Type of photography:   People

    Overall Rating:2
    Value Rating:2
    Submitted by rkgurley a Casual

    Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004

    Strengths:    Good quality and easy to use. Plays DVD-R back on DVD player nicely

    Weaknesses:    Plays DVD-R back on DVD player only. DVD-Ram is rendered useless without ability to capture on PC

    Bottom Line:   
    Unit works fine. Directions about capabilities of DVD-R vs. DVD-Ram are poor. New and expensive Dell computer combined with lack of driver support are enough to make me consider slitting my wrists. No reasonable help from Hitachi or Circuit City makes it worse.

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    Price Paid:    $800.00

    Purchased At:   Circuit City


    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by fabian a Expert

    Date Reviewed: January 8, 2004

    Strengths:    the vivid colrs of the camera is unbelivable

    Weaknesses:    the drivers for the camera , still looking and no luck for cam drivers , i did go to the hitachi website all they have is a updater drivers without the original you are out of luck , you need to purchase a special kit

    Bottom Line:   
    this cam is great for its video quality is great

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    Price Paid:    $700.00

    Purchased At:   circuit city

    Similar Products Used:   sony


    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by Billy a Professional

    Date Reviewed: November 28, 2003

    Strengths:    Gooz in-out zoom, nice 3" screen

    Weaknesses:    night shots, and not so good pictures

    Bottom Line:   
    this was a poorly built camcorder, with no chance against it's competitors

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    Price Paid:    $750.00

    Purchased At:   Sears

    Similar Products Used:   Hitachi DZ-MV200A



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    • Recording FormatDVD
      CCD Quantity1
      Memory Still Resolution0.79 Megapixels
      Optical Zoom12x
      CCD Pixels680K pixels
      Display TypeWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size2.5 in.
      Color ViewfinderWithout Color Viewfinder
      Digital Zoom240x
      Lens Focal Length4.1 - 49.2 mm
      Image StabilizerWith Image Stabilizer
      Low Lux0.3 Lux
      Digital Still Shot ModeWith Still Shot Capability
      Max Still Image Size1024 x 768
      MPEG Movie ModeWith MPEG Movie Mode
      Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
      Battery Life2.17 Hours
      Width3.25 in.
      Depth5.63 in.
      Height4 in.
      Weight1.48 lb.
      MPNdzmv200a
      Product ID20248758


     

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