Camcorder

[Chocky]

I was very a bad girl today. I bought a new DVD Camcorder with and sd card slot. Lots of money it cost
The previous one has to go away. (I hope they lose it) the mechanism keeps jamming and it wrecked a tape and then it says the tape is protected whilst in play back Which is a bit silly. So when it comes back all fixed or replaced I will flog it. Cant be bothered with tapes any more. Wasn't keen on the reproduction any how
Oh It's an Hitachi

[rolf]

Let's see some technical specs and a photo Chocky.

[Chocky]

I haven't taken any yet. only just set the date and time.
Or do you mean the machines overall spec.

[rolf]

Yes, the over all spec and photos of the Camcorder itself.

[Chocky]

I'm dying to use it but am so tired , it will have to wait until tomorrow
Here is some spec. Nothing fantastic . I'm just a little old lady on a pension you know.

25 x optical zoom.
1200 x digital zoom.
2.7in wide colour LCD screen.
0.4 digital still megapixels.
Maximum 1 hour recording time onto DVD.
Weight 435g.
2 channel stereo sound quality.
Focus: Auto/manual.
6 exposure modes - auto/ sport/ portrait/ spotlight/ sand and snow/ low light.
True widescreen recording.
Camcorder takes digital still images.
Media card compatible: SD card compatibility.
Features include: HDD and DVD combined.
Recording format - HDD/ DVD-RAM/ DVD-R/ DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, 1 touch easy dubbing,1 second quick start, Photo capture. SD card slot.
EIS Digital Image stabiliser.
AV output.
Size (H)9, (W)6.1, (D)13.5cm.
Accessories included in box:
Battery pack.
AC adaptor/charger with power cable.
Single sided DVD-R media.
Shoulder strap.
Lens cap.
AV cable.

[rolf]

What model is it?

[Chocky]

Hitachi Dz-hs 300e Uk £289 .99
Originally £399.99



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A still

[ladylouise62]

I'm tempted to get a camcorder... which would make me even LESS popular at family parties

[Chocky]

Yes. Lol.
Those bloopers too.
I'm not much of a party-er. I like serenity. don't care for crouds

[Chocky]

Well . My new Hitachi camcorder is really cool. Much more user friendly than the JVC and I think a clearer picture.

[rolf]

I'm very tempted to get one myself, but I'm fighting it.

I have so many "Must have" pieces of equipment that I rarely use, I'm now finding it really difficult to justify to even myself some future acquisitions.

[Chocky]

No don't fight it. Don't get one with a tape though The mechanism may tend to jam Mine is just 18 months old and is going back to the tech guys to be sorted. The new one takes a small DVD for movie making and a hard drive 8gb SD card though the photos are only 640 X 480 and you can togsl between 16.9 screan and the norm. I like it. But it depends on you wage packet at the end of the month.
Mine is very small

[rolf]

So's mine Chocky, I'll have to negotiate with the boss.

[Chocky]

Oh yes. Me too
I'm now confined to bread and water for a few months

[Chocky]

I can't get over the movie quality of this new camcorder. It's really sharp and massively big-screen. also 16.9 if wish. The format is Mpeg 2 . Comes with software Image mixer Plays on Windows Media. Can easily convert to avi . I use ArcSoft 2 video impressions. For use with Windows Movie maker.

[rolf]

I look forward to your latest production Chocky.

[Chocky]

Well it's ducks again What else? Nothing special this time so I haven't uploaded it.
Has to be good or silly nothing in between.
I experimented on the ducks today and I can't get over the difference in quality using Hdd as apposed to tape. I always found a bit of a hazy finish although some were quite good depending on the light and distance but the sharpness on this is Wow

[Chocky]

Well that was quick. My JVC camcorder came back today all cleaned and serviced. Nothing wrong with it and they left a battery in it as well.
Now it has it's own battery and two spares.
Think I will keep the camcorder as a reserve

[Goldfynche]

No don't fight it. Don't get one with a tape though The mechanism may tend to jam.

I agree that 'tape' camcorders are a bit 'Old hat' But my Sony VX1000 was the latest thing, when it came out. And over the years. needless to say, I built a tidy collection of miniDV tapes from my weddings. I found that the VX1000 was too bulky to cart around, all day. So acquired the HC51, which, remarkably, with it's 40x optical zoom. Actually gets closer to the subject than my 170-500mm sigma. And of course, is a whole lot lighter to carry.

I would be delighted to post some of my clips. But I guess, as usual, I will have to wait until I am not such a new boy.