DXG DXG-595V

Description: The DXG DXG-595V is a flash card-based, ultra-compact camcorder.Compared to other ultra-compact camcorders on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $195.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has only a 5x optical zoom, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.

Suitability: An ultra-compact camcorder, suited for on-the-fly shooting.This camera's built-in light will facilitate shooting in dim environments.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this camcorder has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: DXG Technology USA
• Part Number: DXG-595V

• General

• Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Digital Video Format H.264
• Special Effects Color, Sepia, Black & White
• Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
• Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 8 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080, H.264 - 1280 x 720, H.264 - 720 x 480, H.264 - 320 x 240, H.264 - 1280 x 720, H.264 - 720 x 480

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 32 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
• Media Type Flash card

• Camera Flash

• Effective Flash Range 3.3 ft - 5 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.26 mm - 30.75 mm - F/3.2-6.8
• Focal Length 6.26 mm - 30.75 mm
• Lens Aperture F/3.2-6.8
• Optical Zoom 5 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 6.26 mm
• Max focal length 30.75 mm
• Features Built-in lens shield
• Min Focus Range 17.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 5-45cm

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 5 sec, 10 sec
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Built-in Light Yes
• Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image stabilization (video mode)
• Included Accessories Carrying pouch

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, Composite video/audio output, Component video output
• 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, MS Windows Vista
• Peripheral Devices USB port
• System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP/Vista - Pentium 4 - 512 MB

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included Component video cable, USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

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

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.2 in
• Depth 5.1 in
• Height 2.8 in
• Weight 10.3 oz

DXG Technology USA

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.dxgtechusa.com/
• Address: 1001 Lawson Street, , .
• Email: info@dxg.us