Mustek DV-5300SE Camcorder

Description: The Mustek DV-5300SE is a flash card-based, ultra-compact camcorder.Compared to other ultra-compact camcorders on the market, it is inexpensive at around $185.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has only a 1.5-inch viewscreen, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced camcorders.This camcorder lacks a remote control, which can be handy for video playback.

Suitability: An ultra-compact camcorder, suited for on-the-fly shooting.

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

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• Manufacturer: Mustek Inc.
• Part Number: DV5300SE

• General

• Product Type Camcorder with Digital player/voice recorder
• Digital Zoom 8 x
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Digital Video Format MPEG-4
• Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Sketch, Negative Art, Solarization, Black & White
• Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2500 sec
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Landscape, Night mode, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Sunset & moon
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Flash OFF mode

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3 megapixels
• Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 5 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control None
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 352 x 288, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 32 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1024 x 768
• Media Type Flash card

• Lens System

• Type Lens - 8.6 mm - F/3.0
• Focal Length 8.6 mm
• Lens Aperture F/3.0
• Lens system type Lens
• Min focal length 8.6 mm

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Additional Features Built-in speaker, Interval shooting mode
• Remote control None
• Software Drivers & Utilities
• Included Accessories Strap

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type Digital player/voice recorder
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WAV, 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 ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
• System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium III - 128 MB - 200 MB

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable

• Battery

• Supported Battery AAA
• Supported Battery 3 x AAA Alkaline battery ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating (270°)

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 1.6 in
• Depth 3.9 in
• Height 3 in
• Weight 0.2 lbs

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