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Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

1 Megapixel Image - 0.5 Megapixel Video - 10x Optical Zoom - 240x Digital Zoom - MPN: DZMV580A See Product Details

Product Details of Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Description

Mega Pixel CCD 10x Optical and 240x Digital Zoom DVD-R or DVD-RAM Recording High Quality Video Immediate Access to Record and Playback View Recorded Images On Your Computer Monitor Playback and Editing with Disc Navigation

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Optical Media, Memory Card, DVD

LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in

Interface Type: 1 x S-Video In/Out, 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In

Image Stabilization: Digital

Optical Zoom: 10

Weight: 17.6

Summary

Product Title: Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Manufacturer: Hitachi

Power Score: 4.2 | 8 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Image Sensor Quantity: 1

Image Sensor Size: 1/3.8"

Lens Features

Optical Zoom: 10 X

Digital Zoom: 240x

Filter Diameter: 37 mm

Video Recording

Recording Media: Optical Media, Memory Card, DVD

Video Capture Format: MPEG-2

Minimum Lux Rating: 0.3 lux

Image Stabilization: Digital

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in

Interface Connection: 1 x S-Video In/Out, 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In

Additional Features: Built-In Edit Capability, Date Code, Fader Function, PC Connection, PCM Digital Recording, Programmed Recording, Self Timer, Time Code, Viewfinder

Power

Power Source: AC Input, DC Input, Lithium-Ion Battery, Rechargeable Battery

Battery Life: 145 minute(s)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in

Width: 2.5 in

Depth: 5.75 in

Weight: 1.10 lbs

Dimensions: 3.50" Height x 2.52" Width x 5.75" Depth

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

  • 4
  By member: lostdutchman - Jun 1, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: Easy to use with multiple uses. Easy to hold & work controls.

Weakness: User book sometimes is confusing if your not real tecnically knowledgable.

Received my camcorder 2 days before we left for vacation. It took very little instruction to get started using.Shot a lot of our videos thru the windows while driving. Everyone that has seen the DVDs we took are amazed at how clear & bright they are. Got great shots while moving, even when using the focus to bring in close-up shots. Still photos have been great, even when pulling out special...

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  • 4
  By member: Psykotic - Mar 21, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: 16:9 widescreen recording capabilities.SD picture capability.

Weakness: No DVD-RW capability.

I have recently purchased a Panasonic M50 and returned it and purchased the Hitachi DZ-MV380A and returned it also. The merchant I purchased the 380 told me I was purchasing the 580 thats why it got returned. I do everything in widescreen format and needed a camcorder that could record in that format. The RAM discs lets you record over and over again. I don't even use a DVD-R. I copy straight to...

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  • 5
  By member: Ladislao - Jun 6, 2004

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: ONLY DVD CAMCORDER THAT RECORDS IN 16:9 W/CCD CHIP

Weakness: TAKES ONLY 1MP INSTEAD OF 2MP SNAPSHOTS

There were a few things that I had to consider 1) How "future-capable" is this camera. (Can this camera keep up with my needs in future, like say, five years from now, all I can say is YES!). 2) Picture quality. (Has a CCD chip for more accurate color (although a 3CCD chip is better, it's MORE expensive). EXCELLENT- 570 line resolution!!! And with the cables that come with it, they also include a...

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  • 5
  By member: vyarlagadda - Jan 2, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: Excellent videos can be made with this product.Better than sony DVD camcorder for the price you pay.

Weakness: Yet to explore

I did buy this camcorder reading the reviews and best prices that are posted on pricegarbber.com I bought this camera at centraldigital.com they have shipped this product within 2 days.It is good to get an extra battery and you can purchase it at tigerdirect.com for $58.00, the same battery sells for $94.00 at circuiy city.The DVD-R are little expensive.Still expolring how to copy the video from...

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  • 5
  By member: slz10278 - Jan 21, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: Great size and well laid out controls. Easy to operate with one hand. Easy to use and easy to learn

Weakness: Picture quality was not quite as good as I hoped for, but will accept for the ease of use and play back.

I just got my camcorder and love it. It is small and easy to use. The joy stick took a little getting used to, but not too bad. The controls are well laid out and easy to reach. I would recommend highly for the way you can take the DVD out of the camera, and you are done. Just sit back and enjoy.

  • 5
  By member: stevenfox - Jan 7, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: Record in the camera and play back in your DVD player, no down loads or rerecord to another format.Very good recording even in low light areas. Menu and setup is very easy to use.

Weakness: No wide angle capability. You need to have spare discs formated and on hand because they hold only 30 minutes of recording.

This camera is easy to use and recording to a DVD eliminating PC downloads or rerecording makes this the best system available. DV camcorders are half the price of miniDVD cameras but the personal time you save by not changing the format to a useable one is well worth the extra money.

  • 1
  By member: gunsaregood - Jun 5, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: Good picture quality

Weakness: DVD is nothing but a mess. It takes so long to access/turn on, that you miss most events that happen fast. The DVD's give nothing but error messages. The formatting is a tedious task.

This thing is an annoying piece of crap. I'll make a red hot deal for anyone who wants to take this off my hands. The DVD's are completely unreliable. What I was hoping for was something I could record a DVD, edit it, cut out frames to use as still pics, etc. Well, the format (they claim MPEG, but it's really .vob) is nothing I can find anything able to edit. Still frames are so lo-res they are...

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  • 5
  By member: sshields01 - May 22, 2005

Hitachi DZ-MV580A Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Strengths: fairly easy to use.. was best in my research for the monedy

Weakness: software sucks

software could not work with my monitor, and then would not otherwise, once I corrected that problem. I this this product is the best on the market for the money

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