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CCD Quantity
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1.0 |
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Most camcorders only come with one CCD (charge coupled device), which is the image sensor for the camcorder. Some digital camcorders come with three CCDs, which increases the color and detail accuracy of the picture by recording the red, blue and green colors individually.
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Memory Still Resolution
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0.31 MegaPixels |
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Optical Zoom
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16.0 x |
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The optical zoom ratio of a digital camera measures how much the lens can actually zoom in to make subjects appear closer. Be careful to not confuse optical zoom with digital zoom. Optical zoom actually enlarges a picture while keeping the resolution and sharpness of the picture high.
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Recording Format
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DVD |
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Each type indicates the method of recording, and the type of tape that the camcorder uses. Make sure the recording format of your camcorder is one that will play on the device you want to watch your recording on.
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Recording System
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NTSC |
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NTSC is the format used by American color television broadcast. PAL is the format used across much of Europe and many other parts of the world. PAL camcorders are not compatible with USA NTSC TVs. Make sure the camcorder you purchase is compatible with the color TVs you want to play your recording back on.
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CCD |
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CCD Pixels
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680.0 K pixels |
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A CCD (charge coupled device) or CMOS (Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) sensor, records images by breaking them down into pixels of information. The more pixels a CCD has, the greater detail the images will have.
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CCD Quantity
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1.0 |
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Most camcorders only come with one CCD (charge coupled device), which is the image sensor for the camcorder. Some digital camcorders come with three CCDs, which increases the color and detail accuracy of the picture by recording the red, blue and green colors individually.
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CCD Size
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1/6" |
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LCD / Viewfinder |
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Color Viewfinder
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yes |
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The viewfinder is the device on the camcorder that displays the recorded image as it is being recorded. Standard viewfinders display everything in black and white, but viewfinders with color displays are available on some more expensive camcorder models.
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Display Type
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With LCD Panel |
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Some camcorders include a small LCD screen that displays the image that is being recorded.
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LCD Panel Size
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2.5 in. |
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The LCD screen is measured diagonally in inches. A larger LCD panel is desirable for easier recording as well as better viewing when you play back your videos on the camera.
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Lens |
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Digital Zoom
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240.0 x |
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Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom magnifies the pixels but not the actual image. The resulting image appears bigger, but is not as sharp as with an optical zoom.
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Filter Diameter
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34.0 mm |
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Lens Focal Length
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2.78 - 43.3 mm |
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Video Modes |
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Image Stabilizer
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With Image Stabilizer |
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An image stabilizer removes most of the shakiness typically seen on handheld video cameras. This feature has also been called Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) or Steady Shot.
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Low Lux
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0.3 Lux |
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The minimum light requirements for recording are measured in lux. Lux ratings can range from .3 to 7. Low ratings, even on cameras with low lux requirements, will rarely produce a good picture. You should generally try to shoot in levels of 300 lux (daylight) for the best results.
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Recording Speed
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SP |
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All camcorders that record the video footage on tape have different recording speed options. The three most common speeds are standard play (SP), long play (LP) and extended play (EP). SP is the basic speed, and it increases exponentially with LP and EP. A slower speed does not necessarily create bad picture quality; however, using a slower speed can limit certain editing options during playback.
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Audio |
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Audio Format
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5.1 Surround Sound |
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Camcorders come with one of three audio formats: mono, stereo, and PCM Stereo. Mono records onto only one channel, while Stereo records on 2. PCM stereo is a digital standard, and can record much more sound information than either mono or stereo.
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Memory Photography |
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Digital Still Shot Mode
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yes |
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Many camcorders are capable of taking still pictures, much like a digital camera. These pictures can usually be stored directly on the camcorder's tape, but some newer model camcorders include a flash memory card for storing the still images separately.
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Max Still Image Size
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640 x 480 |
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For cameras that have digital still shot mode, this is the number of still images the camera is capable of storing at any given time.
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Memory Card Type
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SD Card, Multimedia Card (MMC) |
camcorders with SD Card memory card type »,
camcorders with Multimedia Card (MMC) memory card type »
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When choosing memory, cost, capacity, and compatibility are all major factors to be considered. Make sure the type of memory you purchase is compatible with the camera you are purchasing.
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MPEG Movie Mode
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yes |
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This feature allows many newer camcorders to capture video clips in a format that's easy to send via e-mail or post online. These clips are small in size and do not offer top-quality resolution.
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Interfaces |
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Input Interfaces
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Composite (Video), Audio (RCA) |
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Microphone Type
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External/Optional |
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Output Interfaces
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S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA) |
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Battery Life
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1.17 Hours |
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This indicates how long the camcorders batteries will last, in hours.
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium |
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Most new PDAs come with lithium-ion or lithium-polyymer rechargeable batteries. Some PDA's use non-rechargeable batteries.
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Dimensions |
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Depth
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5.25 in. |
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Height
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3.5 in. |
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Weight
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0.99 lb. |
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Width
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2.0 in. |
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Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year |
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Miscellaneous |
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Family Line
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Hitachi DZ |
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Included Accessories
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A/V Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lithium Propriety Battery, AC Power Adapter, Lens Cap |
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MPN
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DZMV730A |
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Product ID
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24345385 |
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Release Date
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5 April, 2005 |
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UPC
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050585223547 |
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ReviewGist ID |
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12772 24345385-
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