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Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

.68MP, 18x Opt, 500x Dig, 2.5" LCD - MPN: DZMV550A See Product Details

Product Details of Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

Description

Innovative Hitachi UltraVision Digital technology has changed home movies forever. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has awarded Hitachi an Emmy for the advanced technologies in this DVD camcorder. Utilizing high-density circuit board technology and a more compact drive mechanism, the Hitachi camcorders deliver this performance in a compact size and ergonomic design.

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Mini DVD-RAM, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in

Interface Type: A/V Input, A/V Output, Mic, S-Video, USB - Universal Serial Bus

Image Stabilization: Digital

Optical Zoom: 18

Weight: 17.44

Summary

Product Title: Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

Manufacturer: Hitachi

Power Score: 3.4 | 6 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor Quantity: 1

Image Sensor Size: 0.17 in

Lens Features

Optical Zoom: 18 X

Digital Zoom: 500 X

Video Recording

Recording Media: Mini DVD-RAM, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

Video Capture Format: MPEG-2

Image Stabilization: Digital

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in

Interface Connection: A/V Input, A/V Output, Mic, S-Video, USB - Universal Serial Bus

Additional Features: Built-In Edit Capability, Date Code, Fader Function, Macro Focus, PC Connection, PCM Digital Recording, Selective Image Deletion, Self Timer, Time Code, Viewfinder

Power

Power Source: Lithium-Ion Battery, Rechargeable Battery

Battery Life: 145 minute(s)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in

Width: 2.5 in

Depth: 5.75 in

Weight: 1.09 lbs

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Parts, 90 Day Labor Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

  • 3
  By member: sympleman1 - Dec 6, 2004

Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

Strengths: There sure is a difference between the quality of DVD movies and VHS movies. This DVD camcorder allows you to get the best quality.

Weakness: The DVDs can be quite pricey, and of course, the camcorder is too.

This is an extremely great product, and up to this point, we have had no problems with it thus far. For $500 at Circuit City during Black Friday, it was a heck of a deal. However, that still is a great deal of money to spend. While the quality is much better than a VHS camcorder, I'm still not sure whether this -- or any other DVD camcorder -- is worth the extra $300. My advice: Wait until the...

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  • 5
  By member: schneiderdriver - Nov 27, 2004

Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

Strengths: Price, Ability to edit.

Weakness: LCD not as sharp as Sony.

I've only had it for two days, but I'm extremely happy so far! I bought it for $499.99 at Circuit City's after Thanksgiving sale. I have a Sony DCR-DVD100 that I haven't used much. I like the editing capabilities of the DVD-Ram on the Hitachi. At the same time, you can still use the DVD-R if you know you will be in a situation where you will want to be able to finalize the disc and pop it in any...

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  • 5
  By member: optical - Jan 23, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV550A DVD-RAM Digital Camcorder

Strengths: Video Quality is very clear, inside and outside.

Weakness: My brother is Dumm

OK my brother own's this video camrea, he used it a little, and cent's he does not know that much about camera's he took video tape footage of our christmas morning opening gift's. The video foot look very very dark on people bodys and face, so i read his manual for my dumm brother and found out that he did have color corection turn on, white balance turn on, But he did not know to turn on...

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  • 2.8
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

hitachi dz-mv550 dvd camcorder

Hitachi Dz-mv550 Dvd Camcorder receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.27 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #53 DVD camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...

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  • 2.0
  easycamcorders.com - Nov 17, 2004

Quick Review Camcorders : Hitachi DZ-MV550

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 pixels, that's nearly identical to that of the VDR-M70, Panasonic’s upper tier DVD camcorder this year. The Hitachi also features an 18x optical...

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  • 2.0
  CamcorderInfo - Jun 11, 2004

Hitachi DZ-MV550 Camcorder Review

With an MSRP of $669.95, the Hitachi DZ-MV550 is a DVD camcorder of remarkably low price, considering what it has to offer when it is compared to other DVD camcorders. With this low-priced, stripped-down machine, Hitachi promotes DVD-RAM technology with SD card compatibility and pushes the envelope of DVD camcorder market price.

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