Hitachi DZ-HS300A
The Hitachi DZ-HS300A features 8 GB HDD and DVD hybrid, Easy dubbing, Advanced drop-proofing, USB 2.0 connectivity, Multiformat+ compatibility, Cinema Res, Photo capture from DVD, and a True 16:9 widescreen.
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REVIEWS (last update: 03/05/07)
CamcorderInfo reviews the Hitachi DZ-HS300A and writes;
“We wanted to like this camcorder because the concept is a very good one: to give consumers who like the convenience of DVDs a way to easily expand their recording time by equipping the DZ-HS300A with a modestly sized HDD. Including an onboard HDD to DVD dubbing option keeps things simple by doing away with the need to purchase a standalone disc burner, or deal with camcorder/PC software and connectivity. For many casual shooters who like DVD camcorders but want the flexibility of longer recording times, the DZ-HS300A should be an attractive option…. In a nutshell, the DZ-HS300A is high on concept and very low on follow-through.”
DigitalTrends reviews the Hitachi DZ-HS300A (rating: 6.5/10) and writes;
“Even with all the flaws, I have to give Hitachi some praise for designing this hybrid. The idea of burning DVDs in the camcorder really enhances the idea of a HDD-based home video maker. There are definitely issues with the DZ-HS300A, including the documentation and the fact that colors didn’t really shine, but that’s pretty much the case with all single-chip SD DVD camcorders. Having used high-def camcorders, it’s hard to get really excited about SD any longer (no matter if it’s tape or disk). Still, this hybrid got my heart fluttering a little bit. What I really want to see is Hitachi engineers introducing a combo HDD/Blu-ray Disc camcorder (a project on the company’s front burner). I’ll be very happy to take that one out to the old ball game — even to a freezing Shea Stadium in April. “
VideoMaker reviews the Hitachi DZ-HS300A (rating: 5.6/10) and writes;
“In the area of image quality, the standout performance comes from its color reproduction. For a single chip camcorder, we’re pleased to see such vibrant colors that appear natural in well-lit scenes. In low-light conditions the image quality suffers from increased noise in dark areas of the image, and the auto focus tends to drift a bit more, but not more than what we expect from a consumer camcorder at this price point. Additionally, the compression artifacts in both DVD and HDD recording modes performed as expected. “
CNET reviews the Hitachi DZ-HS300A (rating: 5.6/10) and writes;
“The good: One-touch dubbing from hard drive to DVD; supports a wide variety of DVD formats. The bad: Poor video and photo quality; easy to accidentally turn power off and switch modes. The bottom line: Hitachi had a good idea–put both a hard disk drive and a DVD in a camcorder–but implements it poorly in the DZ-HS300A. “
FEATURES
8 GB HDD and DVD hybrid Combining the convenience of the DVD format — for easy sharing and archiving — with the flexible capacity of an 8 GB internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD), the revolutionary design simplifies and speeds up the home-moviemaking process.
Easy dubbing Hybrid camcorders make creating the DVDs you want simple. Our 1-touch easy dubbing feature mean you can quickly burn entire movies saved on the HDD to DVD. Just press the button and the camcorder will do the rest. Alternatively, you can create your own director’s cut by selecting on the highlight scenes. It’s as easy as that.
Advanced drop-proofing Accidents happen. That’s why our Hybrid camcorders have their own (ESP) extra sensory protection drop-proofing system to protect the HDD. Their Zero G sensors automatically detect falls, suspending read/write activity and cushioning the hard drive for impact.
USB 2.0 connectivity USB 2.0 connection enables you to connect to your computer with high-speed data transfer and produce professional movies at home with supplied editing software.
Multiformat+ compatibility The Multiformat+ drive will burn DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. So not only will DVDs play on your home DVD player, but they are also compatible with your friends’ and family’s players, too. In addition to DVD, SD cards can be used to store digital still photos.
True 16:9 widescreen Not only can Hitachi camcorders record in true 16:9 widescreen, but the on-board 2.7-inch widescreen LCD screen is true 16:9, too. It means that what you see is exactly what you’ll get — no cropping, no compromise.
Cinema Res Cinema Res image processing ensures video and pictures always appear detailed and accurate. By reducing “noise” and increasing sharpness, your home movies will look better than ever.
Photo capture from DVD Why do people always blink in photographs? Fortunately, that’s now history with Hitachi camcorders. You can now select any frame from your movies and turn it into a digital still photograph. Simply save the photo to an SD card and then print or share by e-mail.
1-second quick start Life doesn’t wait to be filmed. That’s why Hitachi camcorders feature 1-second quick start from standby — the fastest start-up time on the market. It means you need never worry about missing the moment again.
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