Reviews of the Hitachi DZMV550A
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CNET Review
The Good: About as small and light as a MiniDV camera; comfortable grip; solid on-camera editing features.
The Bad: More expensive than a MiniDV camera with similar features; no ability to shoot uncompressed video; media is pricier than MiniDV tapes.
The Bottom Line: Working with Hitachi's entry-level DVD-R/RAM camcorder can be a hassle, but it's a winner for editing footage in the camcorder.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 58/100. Comparing these reviews to 108406 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.
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easycamcorders.com
Review Summary: The Hitachi DZ-MV550 debuted at a remarkably low price, undercutting the DVD camcorder market by offering features found on upper-tier Panasonic and Sony DVD camcorders in the lower-tier price range. The DZ-MV550 includes a ¼-inch CCD with 680K gross ...
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Hitachi's DZ-MV550A features a 680k pixel 1/4-inch CCD, 18x optical zoom lens with 500x digital zoom expander, 0.3 Lux in low light mode and electronic image stabilization (EIS) for video and sti...
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No Rating
pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: However, Hitachi has a couple of disadvantages over its competitors. In particular its continued use of the outmoded DVD-RAM as its rewritable format and the fact that its DVD's are encased in a cartridge making it difficult to use finalised DVD's in ...
Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
Part number: DZ-MV550A
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 500 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0.3 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Window wipe
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Media Capacity 2.8 GB
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 45 - With 8MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 95 - With 8MB card, Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 190 - With 8MB card
- Media Type DVD-RAM (8 cm)
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 37.8 mm - F/1.8-2.8
- Focal Length 2.1 mm - 37.8 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.8
- Optical Zoom 18 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.1 mm
- Max focal length 37.8 mm
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Edit Functions Divide, Combine
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation, Display brightness control
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 110,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable kit, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
- Run Time (Up To) 165 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 120,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.5 in
- Depth 5.7 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
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