Reviews of the Hitachi DZ-BD10HA
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CNET Review
The Good: Decent video quality; above average photo quality; multiple recording formats; simple operation.
The Bad: Slow performance; generic-looking design; low on other features.
The Bottom Line: The Hitachi DZ-BD10HA is the most hybrid of hybrid camcorders and still manages good video and photo quality. But it's also slow and expensive.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
mobilemag.com
Review Summary: Although a few of my friends can be seen running around town recording with a Flip Video Ultra or a Flip Mino, those el cheapo camcorders doesn't exactly offer the best of video qualities. If you're a little more serious about your video, you may want ...
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wired.com
Review Summary: A top-notch miniDV cam popular with the pro crowd for its sharp HD image and usability. Sorry guys, Hitachi's model is more versatile.
Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
Part number: DZBD10HA
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 240 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 5 lux
- Digital Video Format AVCHD
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 7 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 6.22 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camcorder remote control
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
- Media Type Mini BD-R, Mini BD-RE, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm), Hard disk drive
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 60 mm - F/1.8-3.0
- Focal Length 6.1 mm - 60 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Min focal length 6.1 mm
- Max focal length 60 mm
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Face detection, Built-in help guide, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Remote control Camcorder remote control
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories BD-RE (8cm) disc
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable, Component video cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Hitachi DZ-BP14S
- Supported Battery 1 x Hitachi DZ-BP14S Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1360 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.1 in
- Depth 5.5 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 17.6 oz
Product Photos
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