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Reviews of the Aiptek MZ-DV

  • 7.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Users rate this product 65/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.

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Manufacturer: Aiptek Inc

Part number: R-MZDV

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 8 x
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-4
  • Special Effects Black & White
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • White Balance Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 0.35 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5 megapixels
  • Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 8 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Exposure Compensation ±1.5 EV range
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture MPEG-4 - 720 x 480, MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536
  • Media Type Flash card

Camera Flash

  • Red Eye Reduction Yes

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 7.5 mm - 21.5 mm - F/3.6-6.7
  • Focal Length 7.5 mm - 21.5 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/3.6-6.7
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 7.5 mm
  • Max focal length 21.5 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 11.8 in
  • Macro Focus Range 5-30cm
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features USB charging, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization (video mode)
  • Built-in Light Yes
  • Software Muvee autoProducer, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Arcsoft Media Converter, ArcSoft Media Card Companion
  • Included Accessories Headset, Wrist strap

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type Digital player/voice recorder
  • Supported Digital Audio Standards ASF, MP3, WAV

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type USB, Composite video/audio output, Headphones
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
  • Peripheral Devices USB port

Miscellaneous

  • Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
  • Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 1.3 in
  • Depth 2.8 in
  • Height 4.4 in

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Aiptek MZ-DV

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