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Hitachi DZ-BX35A

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Product summary

Hitachi DZ-BX35A
Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
Part Number: DZBX35A

Specifications: Video input type: Camcorder ; Optical sensor type: CCD ; Optical zoom: 25 x ; See full specs

Price range: $351.99 check prices

CNET editors' review

  • Reviewed on: 07/25/2006

CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital Camcorders. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camcorder.

Disc formats

Mini-DVD camcorders record high-quality MPEG-2 footage directly to a mini DVD-R or DVD-RAM and can deliver more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution, depending on camcorder quality. Recording directly to disc makes it convenient for playing directly in set-top players and for storage.

Best for: Trendsetter; home and vacation moviemaker; business videographer.

ADVANTAGES
DVD-Rs can be played in home DVD players
Easy searching and random access to video segments
Convenient and stable format for archiving
Selectable image-quality levels, including high-quality variable-bit-rate recording
Both video and still images are recorded on disc (instead of on a cassette and a memory card)

DISADVANTAGES
Video recorded on DVD-R cannot be edited on a computer
Video on DVD-RAMs can be accessed only via a DVD-RAM drive
Relatively short recording times at highest-quality modes and unpredictable recording times with variable bit rate
Relatively expensive discs
Less reliable for live recording; a single bad bit can render an entire disc of video unrecognizable

Supporting manufacturers:Canon; Hitachi; Panasonic; Samsung; Sony.

Read more in the Digital Camcorder Buying Guide

LCD and electronic viewfinder info

More pixels usually mean better viewfinder and LCD image quality. Look for a sharp LCD that's easy to see in bright light; adjustable screen brightness helps, too. The larger the LCD, the easier it will be to see (and the more power-hungry it will be); for all but ultracompact camcorders, look for at least 2.5 inches. An EVF that you can tilt with a diopter lever for adjusting focus will give you more shooting flexibility. Almost all EVFs and LCDs on consumer camcorders display color, although some video enthusiasts prefer black-and-white EVFs, which can make it easier to judge exposure. Touch-screen LCDs have begun to appear on a few consumer video cameras, usually for menu navigation and spot focusing. Some users find them convenient, while others prefer not to have to use the LCD to access camcorder controls.

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