Mustek DV-520T Camcorder

Description: The Mustek DV-520T is a flash card-based, ultra-compact camcorder.Compared to other ultra-compact camcorders on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $95.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has only a 2-inch viewscreen.

Suitability: Designed for capturing the everyday moments, since it easily slips into your jacket or bag.This camcorder is quite small, even for a compact.That makes it ideal when portability is paramount.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this camcorder has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Mustek Inc.
• Part Number: DV520T

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 8 x
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Digital Video Format MPEG-4
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Exposure Modes Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Webcam Capability Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.2 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 64 MB
• Media Type Flash card

• Lens System

• Type Lens - 8.22 mm - F/2.8
• Focal Length 8.22 mm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8
• Lens system type Lens
• Min focal length 8.22 mm
• Focus Adjustment Focus free
• Min Focus Range 6 ft
• Macro Focus Range 30-40cm

• Additional Features

• Additional Features Built-in speaker, USB 2.0 compatibility
• Software Drivers & Utilities
• Included Accessories Earphones, Carrying strap

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

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

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x 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, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case Case
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

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

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2 in
• Depth 0.8 in
• Height 4.7 in
• Weight 3.2 oz

Mustek Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.mustek.com/
• Address: 15271 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA. 92618
• Phone: 1-949-788-3600
• Email: support@mustek.de
• Fax: 1-949-788-3670