The Aiptek MZ-DV Personal Media Recorder and Player is a compact and affordable camcorder that allows you to record from any home entertainment device such as TV and DVD players directly to the camera. The MZ-DV's large CMOS sensor captures 8 Megapixel still photos as well as video.
The lens on the MZ-DV features a 3x zoom as well as a macro mode for those great up-close shots. The built-in LED light and night shot mode ensure that you get a great picture in all environments while the spare battery makes sure that you always have the power to capture all of life's special moments.
Personal Media Player & Recorder
Record video from DVD's, TV, VHS, or from any device that has RCA outputs to watch on the go!
MP3 Player
Listen to your favorite MP3 files on the MZ-DV!
Easy Grip
Small and light, this camcorder can go wherever you do. The non-slip material helps you keep a grip.
USB Interface
Easily connect this camcorder to your PC with just one cable.
CMOS Sensor
The large sensor provides high quality video as well as still photos.
Memory Card Recording
Capture up to 10 hours of video on an 8GB SDHC memory card.
Still Camera Feature
Use this camcorder as a still camera with up to 8 MP (3264 x 2448) resolution.
Digital Video Stabilization
Digital Video Stabilization helps protect your video and still images from the age old problem of hand shake by correcting for slight, unintended movements.
TV/VCR Output
View your images and video on your TV with the TV/VCR output.
Removable Hard Disk and SD/MMC Card Reader
Expand the camera's memory up to 4GB, increasing your storage significantly. And, because you can store any kind of file on the MZ-DV you can use it as a removable hard disk drive as well.
Rechargeable Battery with USB Cable
Forget about buying AA batteries every time the camera's power runs low. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is powered up by your PC when connected via the USB cable, meaning there's never any reason to remove the battery.
Night Shot
Use the Night Shot mode capture still images even in dark settings.
Macro Mode
Macro Mode allows you to capture 2" close-up images or videos.
Lowlight Recording
LED lights on the MZ-DV enable video capture in lowlight settings.
Swivel-Reversible 2.4" TFT Color LCD Display
Compose or playback video and still images on the generous 2.4" color LCD display. The LCD rotates up to 270° enabling you to share video with a group of friends or capture hard to get shots.
Built-In Memory: up to 6 minutes
128MB: up to 30 minutes
256MB: up to 60 minutes
512MB: up to 120 minutes
1GB: up to 240 minutes
2GB: up to 480 minutes
4GB: up to 960 minutes
Images
Built-In Memory: up to 28 images
128MB: up to 105 images
256MB: up to 210 images
512MB: up to 420 images
1GB: up to 840 images
2GB: up to 1680 images
4GB: up to 3360 images
TV System
NTSC/PAL
Format
Flash memory (.MOV)
Stabilization
Electronic stabilization
Low Light Capability
4-lux in Low Light Mode
Display
Display Size
2.4"
Display Type
Swivel-Reversible TFT color LCD with 270° rotation
Camera Features
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Built-in Mic
Yes
Tripod Socket
Yes
Digital Still Mode
Resolution
8 Mega Pixel: 3264 x 2448 Pixels
5 Mega Pixel: 2560 x 1920 Pixels
3 Mega Pixel: 2048 x 1536 Pixels
Built-in Flash and Light
Flash: Yes
Light: LED Light
Connectors
Input
Composite AV
Output
USB 2.0
Composite AV
Microphone Input
No
Headphone Output
No
General
Operating Systems
Windows XP, 2000, Vista (View files in Vista with free download)
Mac (file upload only)
Power Requirements
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dimensions (WxHxD)
1.3 x 4.5 x 2.8" (33 x 113 x 70mm)
Weight
Not Specified By Manufacturer
What's in the Box
Aiptek
MZ-DV SD Memory Card Camcorder, MP3 Player and Digital Personal Media Recorder and Player, 3x Optical Zoom, Macro Zoom Mode, 2.4" LCD