Aiptek MZ-DV

Description: The Aiptek MZ-DV is a flash card-based, consumer camcorder.Compared to other consumer camcorders on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $165.It comes with ArcSoft media card companion, ArcSoft media converter, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, and muvee autoProducer software.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Designed for the infrequent video-shooter.This camcorder is quite small, even for a compact.That makes it ideal when portability is paramount.This camera's built-in light will facilitate shooting in dim environments.

Value: Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this camcorder has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Aiptek Inc
• Part Number: R-MZDV

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 8 x
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Digital Video Format MPEG-4
• Special Effects Black & White
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 0.35 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5 megapixels
• Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 8 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Exposure Compensation ?1.5 EV range
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Optional
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG-4 - 720 x 480, MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536
• Media Type Flash card

• Camera Flash

• Red Eye Reduction Yes

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 7.5 mm - 21.5 mm - F/3.6-6.7
• Focal Length 7.5 mm - 21.5 mm
• Lens Aperture F/3.6-6.7
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 7.5 mm
• Max focal length 21.5 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Min Focus Range 11.8 in
• Macro Focus Range 5-30cm
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features USB charging, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization (video mode)
• Built-in Light Yes
• Software Muvee autoProducer, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Arcsoft Media Converter, ArcSoft Media Card Companion
• Included Accessories Headset, Wrist strap

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type Digital player/voice recorder
• Supported Digital Audio Standards ASF, MP3, WAV

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type USB, Composite video/audio output, Headphones
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
• Peripheral Devices USB port

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 1.3 in
• Depth 2.8 in
• Height 4.4 in

Aiptek Inc

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://http://www.aiptek.com//
• Address: 51 Discovery Ste. #100, , .
• Phone: 949-585-9600
• Fax: 949-585-9345