Reviews
SPEED HD-8Z HD Digital Video Camcorder High Definition H.264 Flash Memory Recording in 1080P/720P Mode
- Full 1080P High Deifinition Video Recording @ 30fps + 720P @ 60fps
- Electronics Image Stabilizer (EIS)
- 3″ full-color flip-out TFT swivel screen
- 5M CMOS Sensor / 8 MegaPixel (Max)
- 5MP (8MP interpolated) digital still camera with exposure compensation
Product DescriptionThe HD-8Z really is amazing and, if you’ve never recorded in TRUE 1080p HD before, you’re in for a real treat. This quality built camcorder has large 3″ LCD and beautiful PIANO BLACK finish. The HD-8Z is also a 5MP (8MP through hardware interpolation) still camera with exposure compensation and a powerful built-in xenon flash. Supplied with Presto! Video Works and Presto! Mr. Photo software and Apple Quick Time. Same day shipping if ordered and paid before noon. Fea. . . More >>
Related:
Sony HVL-HFL1 Combination Video Light & Flash for Camcorders
Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Canon DC410 DVD Camcorder with 41x Optical Zoom
Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam® Camcorder + 8GB Memory Stick + Sony Case + Extra Battery + Camcorder D...
Creative Labs Vado VF0624-CYAN HD Pocket Video Camcorder 3rd Generation, 120 Minutes
Sony DCR-SR68 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder
Sanyo VPC-PD2BK Full HD Pocket Movie Dual Camera with 10 MP Digital Photos and 3X Optical Zoom (Blac...
Vivitar DVR910 8.1MP 720P High-Definition Digital Video Camera
about 2 years ago
I was looking for a low cost replacement for my dying JVC MiniDV camcorder and I decided to go with a format where I could transfer the video from the camera to the computer in faster than real time (the biggest drawback to the old JVC). I have two kids and not a lot of money to spend so I choose this camera.
So far, I have shot about 3 hours total of video and maybe 200 still shots (one of the modes is a 8MP still camera) and I love it. You can choose which resolution to shoot at VGA, 720, or 1080 and a quick touch of the joystick. You can even do one button playback right next to the screen. I bought a 8GB HCSD card to go with it (for less than $20 and it has enough storage for about 3000 still shots or hours of video).
The only thing I didn’t like was the shakiness of handheld video at 1080, but I learned by reading the manual afterwards that the Electronic Image Stabilization doesn’t work at this resolution so if I am going to shoot 1080 I better have a tripod! Oh, and shooting at high-resolution and using the zoom eats at battery life, so buy a spare NP-120 battery, since it can only be charged outside the camera and you CANNOT run the camera on AC power (no wall plug in). Still if you are prepared and have a extra battery, you should be all set.
So if you need a basic digital camcorder, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this. Sure, it doesn’t have a brand name on the case, but do you really need that?
Rating: 5 / 5