Hitachi introduces three DVD camcorders for its fifth generation product line-up. The latest models offer a host of improvements, including a new imaging engine for a 20 percent improvement in noise reduction and 20 percent longer battery life. A new DVD drive has also reduced the product size by 15 percent and a bare DVD load creates a sleeker, more compact design overall. The new Hitachi UltraVision
DZ-GX20A,
DZ-MV750A, and DZ-MV780A DVD camcorders are designed to meet different consumer needs and all feature a 50 percent faster start time and improvements in overall image quality.
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| The wide-screen 16:9 format presents a larger field of view than the standard 4:3 format. |
In addition to the numerous technical enhancements based on the new imaging engine and DVD drive, the
DZ-GX20A,
DZ-MV750A, and DZ-MV780A feature an SD or MMC memory card to make sharing still photos even easier with other electronic devices, such as photo printers, digital print stations and SD-compatible PCs, TVs and DVD recorders. All of the 2005 Hitachi DVD Camcorder models also feature a dedicated photo button for ease of use, as well as a 'ready-when-you-are' record start time of only seven seconds. This is an improvement of more than 50 percent over previous generation products from Hitachi, enabling consumers to always be ready to record.
Hitachi was the first to manufacture a DVD camcorder, anticipating the market trends and the needs of our customers. We continue that dedication to users by constantly improving our products based on their feedback and the latest engineering innovations. This commitment is clearly demonstrated in the new 2005 Hitachi DVD Camcorders--a more precise picture, more intuitive functions, longer battery--the ultimate in design and versatility for today's user.
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| There are several ways to connect the Hitachi DZ-MV780 to your home theater and computer. |
Key Features of the DZ-MV780A - 1.3-megapixel CCD
- 16:9 recording mode for both DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs
- Quick start short start time from power-on to first recording
- Quick mode shortcut to simplified menu system
- 10x optical zoom
- 240x digital zoom
- Disc navigation instant access to selected scenes and in-camera editing features
- External AV input for recording analog sources to DVD
- 2.5-inch LCD monitor can operate as a light
Video RecordingDVD-RAM - Rewriteable technology
- Stores approximately 40 to 120 minutes of MPEG-2 video on a double sided disc
- Advanced in-camera editing capability
DVD-R - Write once technology
- Plays back in most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives
- Stores 20 to 60 minutes of MPEG-2 video on a single sided disc
Digital Still Photos DVD-RAM - Records approximately 2,000 JPEG images on a double sided disc
- 640 x 480 resolution
SD/MMC - Records approximately 50 JPEG images (32 MB card)
- 1280 x 960 resolution
- 3 quality settings for file size adjustment
Included with this Product DZ-MV780A camera body, battery, custom S-video and composite AV cable, AC adapter/charger, shoulder strap, lens cap
This camcorder is awesome. It is easy to use, has solid video and sound, and is from Hitachi - the firm that invented the DVD camcorder. Actually, consumer reports has been very favorable towards Hitachi camcorders in general. Basically, Hitachi has been doing this longer than anybody else, and so the end product is a bit better. They also don't nickel and dime you. This camcorder not only comes with plenty of cables and a remote and stuff like that, but it also comes with the battery for the remote. The camcorders battery last quite a while, while I find it convenient to use DVD-R discs. I haven't bothered with the DVD-RAM discs since they don't seem worth the extra cost to me. I should add that the single advantage that the Sony models have has over the Hitachi models is that Sonys can use DVD-RW discs which give you much of the DVD-RAM advantages at a lower cost. The Hitachi's are better in that they typically come with higher resolution and better reliability. Also, with some Sony models the users complain that they can hear the sound of the DVD spinning in the background of their videos. Such sounds can not be heard on my Hitachi. I can't tell you much about the Panasonic models, except the features and ratings didn't seem as good.
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