Hitachi DZ-BD70A Blu-ray DVD Camcorder
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Discontinued
The Hitachi DZ-BD70A Blu-ray DVD Camcorder satisfies those with a need for Blu-ray while providing for the faithful of the DVD camp. Whatever format you prefer the DZ-BD70A records and saves all your memories in full 1920 x 1080 HD. Blu-ray discs are capable of storing up to 6x the data of standard definition DVDs. Hitachi's Blu-ray/DVD drive works with the following 5 disc types: BD-RE/-R, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R.
This camcorder also features a Photo capture mode that enables you to share or print 2.07Mp stills from your video footage. Another feature, the 1-Second Quick Start Mode, makes immediate recording possible while simultaneously saving battery life. The in-camcorder finalize button prepares DVDs for playback in DVD players with one touch. If you've been waiting for Blu-ray but still want the option of DVD the DZ-BD70A is for you.
- 8 cm BD-RE/-R/DVD Drive
- Hitachi's Blu-ray/DVD drive works with the following disc types: BD-RE/-R, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R.
- 5.3Mp 1/2.8" CMOS
- Record and save all your memories in true HD with the DZ-BD70A. The 5.3Mp 1/2.8" CMOS sensor records high definition video at 1920 x 1080 and captures still images at 2400 x 1800 pixels. When recording in Blu-ray this camcorder can store up to 6 x the data of standard definition camcorders. Watch what you record on your HDTV and experience the unbelievable quality and clarity of HD!
- Photo Capture
- You can save any frame from your video recordings and print it out as a 2.07Mp still photo. Save the image to an SD card for easy printing or for uploading to the internet.
- 1-Second Quick Start
- When the DZ-BD70A is in standby mode you can start recording in less than a second with the Quick Start feature while saving battery life at the same time.
- Finalize Button
- The finalize button prepares your DVD disc for playback with one touch.
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 5.3Mp 1/2.8" CMOS sensor |
| Lens |
HD Lens (12 element in 9 group, 18 surfaces multicoated
lens) Focal Length/5.0-50mm f-stop/1.8-3.0 |
| Zoom |
10x Optical 500x Digital |
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| Image Stabilization | EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) |
| Lux | No |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format |
Blu-ray: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 DVD: MPEG-2 (DVD VR/DVD - Video Mode) |
| Audio | 2 Channel stereo Dolby Digital |
| Time Code | Yes |
| Date & Time | Yes |
| A/V Dubbing | No |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | 0.2" color (equivalent to approximately 200,000 pixels) |
| LCD Monitor | 2.7" Widescreen LCD |
| Manual Controls | Focus, white balance, exposure |
| Built-in Light | No |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | No |
| Titler | No |
| Fade Resistance | White, fade out, fade in |
| Tape Loading | Blu-ray and DVD side loading |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4.32Mp (2400 x 1800) |
| Card Slot | SD Card Slot |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Line In Recording | No |
| Inputs | Microphone |
| Outputs |
HDMI Component Video USB 2.0 S-Video Composite A/V |
| Edit Protocol | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 6.7W |
| Power Requirements | 6.7W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3 x 3.43 x 6.5" (77 x 87 x 165 mm) |
| Weight | 1.28 lbs (0.58 kg) (without battery and disc) |
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Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Fast copy to PC
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Inadequate Features
- Needs more Options
- SDMemory Limited to 2Gig
Best Uses
- Family
- Special Events
- Travel
Comments about Hitachi DZ-BD70A Blu-ray DVD Camcorder:
I have been using this product for 3 months now and it is GREAT! This is a basic model for average shooting conditions. It does NOT have a lot of options other than basic modes. This unit will only work with SD memory cards that are 2 gig and under. Recording directly to Blu-ray disk is the only way to go. Forget the HDD models. Fast copy to pc for video editing saves alot of time. Just drag and drop the video file into your editing program and it copies it through the USB connection. Quality is great!!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Interviews
- Special Events
Comments about Hitachi DZ-BD70A Blu-ray DVD Camcorder:
Love the camera! The video quality is nothing short of astonishing.
Pros:
- Excellent video quality
- Small, easily portable
- Comes with all you need, including an AC adapter, cables to connect to just about anything, and a Blu-ray disk.
- Easy to use; controls are fairly intuitive.
- The menu navigation on the camera (setup, etc.) is very easy. There is a little joystick on the LCD display that is used for this and it works just great.
Cons:
- The angle of the lens is too tight. To fully frame an adult standing, you have to be about 15 feet away.
- The auto-focus does not do well under poor and constantly changing lighting conditions. There is a manual focus, but it is electronic (as opposed to twisting a ring on the lens) and not responsive enough for dynamic shots. Example: I was filming a rock band, and the camera kept loosing and trying to reaquire the focus so things would go out of focus all of a sudden. Just a little better light would have avoided this.
- The built-in mike does not capture sound well if a little far or slightly noisy environment. For example, if framing an adult talking (15 feet away), the voice of the subject can be very low, and ambient sounds intrude very easily.
- The software for downloading and processing the videos is quite quirky. Sometimes it does not want to convert, sometimes the results are not what one expected. It takes some patience to get the videos off the camera and converted to whatever format suits. The end results are amazing though.
Basically, I would not give up this camera for anything. I do love it. I am going to acquire the wide angle lens and a little boom mike, practice with the focus, and that will make it absolutely perfect.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
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- Battery DZ-BP14S (Lithium-ion 1360 mAh)
- 8 cm BD-RE Disc
- USB Cable
- PC Software for Video Authoring
- Multi-Connector A/V Cable
- Remote Control & Battery
- Disc Cleaning Cloth
- Instruction Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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