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Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder

  • Price: $169.00
  • B&H # BEDNV900HD
  • Mfr# DNV900HD

Product Highlights

  • 1080p HD Recording
  • 4x Digital Zoom
  • 3.0" Touch Panel LCD
  • 2 x Dual SD Storage Slots
  • Digital Still Capture
  • Infrared Night Vision
  • Motion Detection
  • Backlight Compensation
  • Voice Recording
  • Touch Auto Exposure

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The Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder is a budget-friendly way to record your memories for all to see. The DNV900HD features full 1920 x 1080p high def video capture, digital still capture, and extras like voice recording, infrared night vision, and even motion detection. No matter what you're recording, however, the camera stores all its files to SD memory cards. Thanks to the dual SD storage slots the DNV900HD can hold two cards at a time! And, functions like 4x digital zoom help to get close to your subjects, while the 3.0" touch screen LCD makes a generous platform for recording and review of your footage.

1080p full HD video output
16Mp max resolution
3.0" wide touch screen LCD
32MB Internal memory and dual SD storage slots
Infrared night vision
4x digital zoom
Motion detection
Slow motion playback
Dual power source
Backlight compensation
Audio recording mode
Video and camera mode
3 effect mode and self timer
Voice recorder
Night Shot
Digital still capture
Optics
Sensor CMOS
Zoom Digital: 4x
Recording
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory 32MB 
SD   1
Please Note:

2 x SD storage slots

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Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1920 x 1080p
Display
Display Type LCD
Screen Size 3.0"
Touchscreen Yes
Features
Built-in Mic Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Input/Output Connectors
Outputs 1x USB 2.0
General
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

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Bell & HowellDNV900HD HD Camcorder
 
4.0

(based on 11 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (10)
  • Great picture quality (9)
  • Large clear LCD (8)
  • Good in low light (7)
  • Image stabilization (5)

Cons

  • Limited zoom (4)
  • Poor in low light (3)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (8)
  • HD shooting (7)
  • Low light (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Documentaries (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (8), Casual user (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (10)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Pretty good for the price

I purchased the camera a couple weeks ago both for use in Paranormal Investigation and everyday use. The infrared feature works well, and although you need an external IR light for practical use (true...Read complete review

I purchased the camera a couple weeks ago both for use in Paranormal Investigation and everyday use. The infrared feature works well, and although you need an external IR light for practical use (true for most IR cameras) it is great in low light and does not washout in daylight.
For still photos, I am happy there is an actual flash strobe rather than an LED light.
For regular use, I am pleased with the overall quality of the HD picture. I also like the dual SD slots and removable batteries as features.
One of the only complaints that I have about the camera is that it is clumbsy to hold with the hand strap and keeps shaking and turning in my hand whenever I try to push buttons -it does not seem to have image stabilization.
The record button is in a difficult place and I keep hitting the review button if I do not look first. the photo button is also dificult to hit without acidentally changing zoom. The touch screen takes some getting used to as well
Overall, I am happy with the product, and for the price of the camera, it is well worth it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

I wouldnt buy again

I bought this to use on parqanormal invetigations. The night vision is very poor and grainy even with an illuminator. And the battery does not last very long. I would not reccomend this to...Read complete review

I bought this to use on parqanormal invetigations. The night vision is very poor and grainy even with an illuminator. And the battery does not last very long. I would not reccomend this to anyone.

Reviewed by 11 customers

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4.0

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR WITH GPI

By Heather with GPI

from Middle Georgia

About Me Video Enthusiast

Pros

  • Easy to Use

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

      Enjoy using the camera for the following reasons: it takes up little space, even with the ir lights packed with it. Easy to operate. Dual mememory card slots. Night vision for the cheapest price I have seen.Disappointed for the following reasons: when night vision in use, battery only lasted 15 minutes. No plug in option.If you have suggestions that will enable me to prolong the life of this camera in night vision mode. You can contact me on facebook under Georgia Paranormal Investigators or by email heathertravell[@]I would recommend it. Great camera/ camcorder and a great price!!!

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      • No

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      4.0

      very good for the price

      By Ranger

      from Danbury, Ct.

      About Me Video Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound
      • Large Clear LCD

      Cons

      • Limited Zoom

      Best Uses

      • General event recording
      • Night time recording

      Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

      this is a great IR cam without having to spend the big bucks. need an added IR light to bring distance beyond 5 feet which i haven't found yet. works well for general use also, but limited zoom. no zoom when recording in full HD.

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      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Amazing

      By Zach

      from Minot, ND

      About Me Video Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Documentaries
        • Ghost hunting
        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Movies/Short Films
        • Travel
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

        Compact, cheap and high quality. The touch screen can be a bit tricky but still an awsome feature. Built in IR illuminator is powerful. Great for Ghost Hunting. High quality images make this a must have for paranormal investigators.

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        • No

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        4.0

        Big Bang for your buck!

        By Geeky Grandma

        from Baton Rouge, LA

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • HD Shooting
          • Home Movies
          • Indoors/Low Light

          Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

          This purchase was a gift to my son and daughter-in-law for their upcoming bundle of joy to record memories that are too soon forgotten. The product is easy to handle and delivers on video quality. They especially enjoy the touch screen. Just because this recorder does not have the popular brand-name stamp for consumer video recorders, it does not mean a sacrifice of quality and affordabilty.

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          • Yes

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          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          I wouldnt buy again

          By Ghost Chaser

          from Salt Lake, Utah

          About Me Video Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Large Clear LCD

          Cons

          • Limited Zoom
          • Poor Image Quality
          • Poor In Low Light

          Best Uses

            Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

            I bought this to use on parqanormal invetigations. The night vision is very poor and grainy even with an illuminator. And the battery does not last very long. I would not reccomend this to anyone.

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            • No

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            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Love it

            By JazzinJazz

            from Pittsburg KS

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Good in Low Light
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Movies
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Travel
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

              The camera is small and portable. The menus are easy to use and the features are great. The touch screen is nice but sometimes requires a firm jab rather than a touch. The night vision is ok and it also eats the battery life up.

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              • No

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              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              I'd buy it again and again

              By Gary

              from Newbury Park, Ca

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Good Image Stabilization
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

              • Limited Zoom
              • Poor In Low Light
              • Poor Sound

              Best Uses

              • Documentaries
              • HD Shooting
              • Home Movies
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Movies/Short Films
              • Travel
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

              I enjoy just about everything except the Audio could be a little more powerful, The night vision works well but could have a little more distance, but I can work around that...over all It's Great.....

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              • No

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              (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good for hikes!

              By Untitled Paranormal Investigators

              from Salt Lake City, UT.

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

              • Limited Zoom
              • No External Mic Input
              • Poor In Low Light

              Best Uses

              • Documentaries
              • HD Shooting
              • Home Movies
              • Movies/Short Films
              • Travel
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

              We originally bought this camera for our Paranormal Investigations, but came to find out that the night vision is not the best. But the HD, compact size, and memory space is great for hiking and vacations! This camera comes out great! During the day. Even with our IR flood lights this camera did not pick up anything outside of 3 feet. So it is now our hiking/hunting camera! Great for the price!

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              • No

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              (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Good ghost camera

              By Herman

              from Pheonix, Arizona

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Good in Low Light
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Large Clear LCD
              • Zoom range/performance

              Cons

              • Poor Sound

              Best Uses

              • Documentaries
              • HD Shooting
              • Home Movies
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Movies/Short Films
              • Travel
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

              Exactly what I expected - A sub $200 IR night vision camera. And it shoots in 1080p and has 16MP for regular pictures. Very happy overall and would recommend to everyone.

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              • No

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              (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Superb!

              By Carlos

              from Denver

              About Me Video Enthusiast

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Good in Low Light
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

              • No External Mic Input
              • No image stabilization

              Best Uses

              • Documentaries
              • HD Shooting
              • Home Movies
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Movies/Short Films

              Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

              Phenomenal 1080p Camcorder. Works in total darkness with the IR (infrared) mode. Takes either the supplied NP-40 lithium rechargeable batteries, or standard AA batteries. Also has 2 SD card slots = 64gb maximum total removable memory. The touchscreen is also a breeze to use. Very clear picture. Nice, sturdy, and firm build quality. Very impressed.

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              (12 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Pretty good for the price

              By Svartulfr

              from Watertown, CT

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Good in Low Light
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

              • Awkward Button Placement
              • Complicated To Operate
              • No image stabilization

              Best Uses

              • HD Shooting
              • Home Movies
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Travel

              Comments about Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder:

              I purchased the camera a couple weeks ago both for use in Paranormal Investigation and everyday use. The infrared feature works well, and although you need an external IR light for practical use (true for most IR cameras) it is great in low light and does not washout in daylight.
              For still photos, I am happy there is an actual flash strobe rather than an LED light.
              For regular use, I am pleased with the overall quality of the HD picture. I also like the dual SD slots and removable batteries as features.
              One of the only complaints that I have about the camera is that it is clumbsy to hold with the hand strap and keeps shaking and turning in my hand whenever I try to push buttons -it does not seem to have image stabilization.
              The record button is in a difficult place and I keep hitting the review button if I do not look first. the photo button is also dificult to hit without acidentally changing zoom. The touch screen takes some getting used to as well
              Overall, I am happy with the product, and for the price of the camera, it is well worth it.

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              • No

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              Media

              Required item: Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.

              SanDisk -  8GB SDHC Memory Card Extreme Class 10
              • Price: $13.95
               

              Batteries & Power

              Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

              Pearstone -  NP-40 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1000mAh)
                • Original: $19.95
                • Save: $1.99
              • Price: $17.96
               

              Bags & Cases

              Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

              Pearstone -  Onyx 1030 Digital Camera/Camcorder Shoulder Bag
                • Original: $17.95
                • Save: $1.79
              • Price: $16.16
               

              LCD Hoods & Coverings

              Shield your camcorder from unwanted glare and wet/extreme conditions.

              Vello -  3.0" LCD Hood
                • Original: $18.50
                • Save: $1.85
              • Price: $16.65
               
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              What's in the Box

              Bell & Howell DNV900HD HD Camcorder
              • Case
              • NP40 Lithium-Ion Battery
              • Hand Strap
              • HDMI Output Cable
              • A/V Output Cable
              • Power Adapter
              • USB Cable
              • ArcSoft Imaging Software
              • User's Manual Quick Guide
              • 1-Year Limited Warranty
               
               
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