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Hitachi DZHS300A DVD Hybrid Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom & 8GB Hard Disc Drive | 
| Brand: Hitachi
Category: Photography
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $389.97
as of 9/8/2010 20:08 MST details
You Save: $210.02 (35%)
New (6) Used (4) Refurbished (3) from $119.00
Seller: Hoosier Electronics
Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 41540
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 25
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 2.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 9.5 x 7.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: DZHS300A
Model: HS300A UltraVision
UPC: 050585223851
EAN: 0050585223851
ASIN: B000LWY7A6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Combines the convenience of DVD with the flexibility of an 8 GB hard drive | | • | Multiformat+ compatibility; burn DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD+RW | | • | 2.7-inch widescreen LCD screen | | • | 1-touch easy dubbing feature; Photo capture from DVD | | • | USB 2.0 connectivity |
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Product Description
CL) V1) HITACHI DZHS300A 8GB HDD&DVD
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 41
 Arrived broken August 31, 2010
Extension 1019 (Seattle, WA)
Do not buy as a gift - we missed filming a 'once in a lifetime event' because camera arrived broken.
 I've loved this camcorder for almost 3 years now February 27, 2010
Ralph McGarity (Austin, TX)
I bought this camcorder three years ago and I've loved it since day one. I especially like being able to create DVDs on the spot. When I attend a wedding I give some of the key participants a DVD of it the next morning. No need to hassle with copying over to the computer - just make copies right from the camcorder.
Note: I seldom record directly to the DVD - I prefer recording to the hard disk first, then dub two copies to DVD-R later. And I don't have to fool with movie editing software on the computer.
It's a great little machine!
Don't know what I was thinking.........should have returned it. December 28, 2009
Ann Smyers (California)
I'm a Mac user and had been used to transferring from my friend's camera into my Mac using IMovieHD and IDVD. Not being savvy about this format, I had no idea that I was buying something that wouldn't work with my Mac. The software that comes with this is really strange. I took the camera with me to Niagara Falls. The zoom really brings objects in, but the shake is terrible. Also, it seemed like I was constantly running out of battery time. When I got home and tried to download into my Mac programs, I was very disappointed to find that I couldn't do it. I was able to copy from the hard drive onto a disc in my DVD recorder, but after reading the confusing instructions that came with the camera, I gave up on trying to do any editing. I have no idea how to get this into a program so that I can edit and add music, etc. Overall, I rarely use this camera. I'm really sorry I bought it and feel dumb for not returning it immediately.
 Three Stars October 15, 2009
Will Peng (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
PROS
+ Insane zoom (1200x digital) Who needs binoculars when you have THIS?
+ Hybrid storage feature (Built in 8GB HDD, Mini DVD, SD card) <-- Makes things very flexible.
+ Pretty Small and Attractive design
+ Dubbing from HDD to Mini DVD!
+ Records in Stereo
+ Inexpensive!
CONS
- The auto focus will freak out if you zoom too much or if it's dark and then you pass a bright light source. I don't recommend for night recording because of this. But during the day it's almost perfect.
- If you lose the software, you are pretty much screwed because the only way to access your data in the correct format is to purchase the software or pirate the software. If you just drag and drop you will have to convert .vro to mpeg2 (which is a nuisance and silly) but none the less a free and legal work around...
- It records in Mpeg2. Outdated much?
- You can't dub without having the battery ADAPTER attached. It just won't let you. I lost mine...
- The battery Life is laughable (though it may be because my battery is getting worn).
CONCLUSION
It is the best starter digital camcorder anyone can buy. Hence "Starter". I recommend this to anyone who is looking for their first camcorder or for someone who wants a cheap way to record a road trip or vacation. Which is what I did and it does it job. Except at night in the city. Extreme dark + Extreme light is as confusing to the auto focus as a badger is to algebra. I know I've already said that once, but I just want everyone to understand where it lacks. There's no reason to rate this any less than 3 (average) stars because it really is a decent camera.
ONE OF A KIND, digital video and burn right to a DVD? What else do you need? February 17, 2009
Carl B. Charping (Bossier City, LA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tired of mini dv recordings that I can't copy to a dvd without taking to a specialty shop. NOW I don't have to. I can record to hard drive and edit later to a dvd RIGHT ON THE CAMERA! What else do you need?
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