The Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P High Definition Camcorder lets you capture stunning high-definition video with point-and-shoot convenience. Ideal for sporting events, vacations and uploading to video sharing Web sites such as YouTube, this compact and versatile camcorder can also double as a personal media player and recorder by connecting it directly to your TV/VCR/DVD player.
 | The Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P High Definition Camcorder offers: - Video recording at 1080p (1440 x 1080) high-definition.
- Direct playback of recorded material on HDTV, standard TV, PCs or Macs.
- Swiveling 2.4-inch LCD display.
- Compact size for your pocket or bag.
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The compact and pocketable A-HD+ lets you easily capture HD quality video everywhere you go. |
High-Definition Video with One-Touch Convenience The Aiptek A-HD+ features advanced H.264 high-end compression technology that lets you capture stunning HD 1080P (1440 x 1080 with 16:9 aspect ratio) video at 30 frames per second. For sporting events and other fast-paced subjects, the A-HD+ can capture HD 720P (1280 x 720 with 16:9 aspect ratio) video at a brisk 60 frames per second.
Whatever you decide to record, this economical camcorder offers direct playback to your HD-TV, standard TV, PC or Mac, and with a few simple steps, you can easily convert your HD videos for playback on your iPod. And not to be outdone, it can also take high-quality 8 mega pixel still shots that you can upload via the USB connection straight to your computer.
Designed for quick and easy video capture, the A-HD+ doesn't skimp on features. A swivel-reversible 2.4-inch TFT Color LCD display lets you swivel 270-degrees for unlimited video and photo taking. You can also use the LCD to review and playback your HD video clips and hi-resolution stills. This point-and-shoot camcorder features a 4x digital zoom with a fixed focus that allows you to zoom in and out while recording video without compromising your shot. The camcorder's night shot feature enhances your image quality in low-light situations, and a flash with red-eye reduction is included for your stills.
So you'll never miss a video opportunity while you're on the road, the camcorder is compact enough when folded to fit easily into a jacket pocket or shoulder bag. For the ultimate in convenience and versatility, it includes a USB port that can be used to charge its rechargeable Li-Ion battery via your computer's USB port. You can also charge the batteries via the included AC charger cable.
You can store up to two hours of HD 1080P video on a 4GB memory card. |
Personal Media Player and Recorder When you're done shooting, you can use the A-HD+ as your own personal media player and recorder. By connecting the camera directly into your TV, VCR, or DVD player, you can record your favorite movies, TV shoes, sporting events, movies, and more. As long as the device you want to connect to has an RCA output, the A-HD+ can record.
The camera includes an HDTV component output that lets you connect the camera directly to your HD-TV for high-definition playback. You can also save your videos and create your own digital video library for later viewing, or view your recordings directly on the camera's LCD while you're on the go. The A-HD+ includes 128 MB of built-in memory and can accept up to a 32 GB SDHC memory cards to record longer video that you can play back directly or upload to your own computer.
The Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P High Definition Camcorder is backed by a one-year warranty.
In the Box: - A-HD+ Camcorder
- Lithium ion battery
- AC charger cable
- USB cable
- Component cable
- A/V cable, lens cap
- Wrist strap
- User's guide
I bought this not expecting much and not having seen any reviews on the Web or in print. The product is a couple of months old to market. There's some misinformation floating around out there -- here are a few clarifications and highlights of the product from my week's worth of testing. First, it does indeed shoot at a 16:9 aspect ratio even as the video resolution is 1440x1080p -- you just need to be sure and apply an "anamorphic" pixel ratio (i.e., not square/1:1). Also, it is a fixed focus camera: The benefit is that there's no noisy/slow auto-focusing mechanism, but the con (as with all fixed focus camcorders) is that low light performance suffers somewhat, while close-in subjects go out of focus (though there is a manual macro switch on this product). Big pluses include the fact that it's charged via a super-standard mini-USB connector, and accepts up to a 32gb SDHC card. There is a tripod mounting hole but no electronic or mechanical image stabilization, no optical zoom, and no external microphone/audio in port. In short, this makes for a great "second-unit" camcorder in cases where you don't want to rough around with your primary HD camcorder, or where you want to strap this onto a skateboard and the like without worrying about lost investment. It's wise to take the native H.264 files that are wrapped in .mov format and convert them to .avi or MPEG-2 .mpg files for further processing/editing/burning, as most systems will stutter trying to decode the native video files at 1080p/30 fps on-the-fly (i.e., even high-end video cards do not necessarily include hardware acceleration for files in this specific format). Although users appear to be especially enamored of the product's 1440x720p/60 fps non-interlaced mode, I'm not convinced that their bias is based on the benefit of double the frames-per-second, instead of the mere shortcomings of their system's hardware playback at 1080p/30 fps. UPDATE: The following wide-angle lens attachment works perfectly with this camcorder, and I'm tempted to use it full-time as it not only widens your field of view, but in the process mildly reduces the inherent shake of your footage by "pulling back" a little farther. Sunpak CAM-2110 MagMount 0.5x Wide-Angle Conversion Lens (Large)
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