Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd. Part number: DZMV780A
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Product Summary
Hitachi DZMV780A
price range: $399.99
The Hitachi DZMV780A is a budget DVD camcorder that visibly compromises on video quality.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
- Part Number: DZMV780A
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 240 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0.3 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, White fader, Black & white fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 58 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 76 - With 32MB card, Basic JPEG 1280 x 960 : 116 - With 32MB card
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm)
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.3
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.3
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.2 mm
- Max focal length 32 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Aspherical lens
- Filter Size 30.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Edit Functions Divide, Insert, Combine
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Additional Features Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, 16:9 widescreen mode, Accessories hot shoe, Exposure compensation, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Display brightness control
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.2 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 200,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Run Time (Up To) 60 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 120,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 4.8 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Hitachi America Ltd.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.hitachi.com
- Address: Home Electronics Division, Peoria, IL. 61614
- Phone: 1-800-Hitachi




