Hitachi DZ-GX3300A DVD Camcorder
The Hitachi DZ-GX3300A DVD Camcorder while not necessarily cheap being priced around the $600 - $800 range, has the features to more than satisfy the needs of the entry-level user. ' Sporting essentially the same design as last year's DZ-GX20A, Hitachi's DZ-GX3300A isn't large, but at 1.9 by 3.6 by 5.2 inches, it doesn't really qualify as compact compared to the current competition. The dark-gray-and-gunmetal-colored plastic case feels solid and fits comfortably in the hand. The zoom rocker is positioned perfectly for your forefinger, just in front of the photo-capture button, while the mode dial and the record button rest exactly where your thumb should fall.'
Features:
• MiniDVD: Experience the fun and convenience of recording straight to DVD with this slim Hitachi camcorder—it weighs just over a pound.
• Recording options: Record in the true widescreen format (16:9) on a variety of discs and memory cards. DVD formats supported include DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM and SD cards for digital stills.
• 3.3-megapixel CCD: High-quality 3.3-megapixel resolution delivers stunning digital images for the ultimate in viewing enjoyment.
• CinemaRes advanced image processing: This exclusive technology uses the entire CCD to capture both video and still images to create a sharper, more detailed picture.
• Digital still mode: Shoot digital stills (upto 2016 x 1512) directly onto an SD™ memory card—perfect for emails or printing. A DVD-RAM disc holds nearly 2,000 JPEG images on a double-sided disc.
• Quick mode: Get to the good stuff fast. This mode displays only the most critical menu choices for easy operation.
• Disc navigation: You don't need to rewind or fast forward to find a video clip. On-screen thumbnail images let you skip directly to the scene you want for editing and viewing.
• 2.7" widescreen LCD: Get a clear picture of the action during recording and playback with the large 2.7 " widescreen LCD panel.
• Zoom: The 10x optical zoom delivers close-ups with amazing clarity. Enlarge details before or after shooting with the 500x digital zoom.
• Finalize button: Discs can be easily finalized at the touch of a button instead of a menu selection.
• Sleep/Restart button: Allows the camcorder to be set to standby and reactivated as needed. On restart, it takes less than 1 second to begin recording.
• Video-to-photo frame grab: Capture still images without interrupting your recording. Simply pull a still frame from your video and save it to the SD memory card.
• Computer compatibility: Transfer images to your computer in a flash with the built-in high speed USB 2.0 connection.
• A/V input: Connect the DZGX3300A to your analog camcorder or VCR with the included A/V cable and then record your old home movies to DVD.
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