The Hitachi DZHS500A Hybrid Camcorder Kit records digital video and still images onto a 30GB hard drive and removable 8cm DVD-RAM, DVD-R/W and DVD+R discs. This results in images that you can play back thousands of times with virtually no degradation of picture quality. A 1/6" CCD captures video and stills in high-resolution recordings, while SD/MMC cards can store still images in 640 x 480 resolution.
Small and streamlined, the DZ-HS500A also boasts a 1-second start-up time, 16:9 recording mode, and a simplified menu system. With this camcorder, you can enjoy all the convenient benefits of both the hard drive and DVD format and top of the line features, all at entry-level prices.
This kit also includes a rechargeable DZ-BP14SW Lithium-ion battery pack, three DVD discs and a black camcorder bag.
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/6" CCD, 340,000 Effective Pixel |
| Lens |
Focal length=2.2-55mm f/stop: 2.0-4.1 |
| Zoom |
30x Optical 1500x Digital Zoom |
| Filter Size | 34mm |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic |
| Lux | 0.3 lux (Low Light mode) |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | DVD-HDD |
| Audio | Dolby Digital Stereo |
| Time Code | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Date & Time | Yes |
| A/V Dubbing | Yes |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | 0.2" Color TFT (approx. 200k Pixel |
| LCD Monitor | 2.7" Color TFT (approx. 120k Pixel) |
| Conveniences | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus, White Balance |
| Built-in Light | No |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | No |
| Titler | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Digital Effects | Yes |
| Fade Resistance | Yes |
| Tape Loading | Side |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| Card Slot | SD |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Line In Recording | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Inputs | AV in |
| Outputs |
AV out USB |
| Edit Protocol | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power Consumption | 3.2W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.7 x 3.6 x 5.2" (6.9 x 9.1 x 13.2cm) |
| Weight | 1.08 lb (490g) |