Review: Hitachi DZ-BD10HA Blu-Ray camcorder
Review: Hitachi DZ-BD10HA Blu-Ray camcorder
Specs:
- 1920x1080i Full HD recording
- Blu-ray disc recording option
- 30GB HDD recording option
- SD card recording option
- 7MP CMOS image sensor
- HDMI & Component output
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
Who should buy this
This is a great camcorder for the modern day family. The three different recording options of Blu-ray, a hard drive, or a SD cards ensure that you’ll never run out of recording space. Plus, it records in high-def which is always nice.
Novice video peeps should find the camcorder easy to use. The buttons on the right side of the camcorder controls most of the recording options. The drive selection is up front, allowing full access to the camera’s recoding modes. Switching between the three options only takes a few seconds.
The playback mode works just like most modern cameras by presenting thumbnails of different scenes. A little joystick on the left of the LCD controls the menu and playback. Easy.
The image stabilizer works well and reduces the Blair Witch-effect to a minimum. Unfortunately, the video codec doesn’t seem to like quick motions so while the picture isn’t jerky, the image does become pixelated - a lot.
In fact, pixelation is a common ‘feature’ of the camera. While it’s a decent option for the high-def Dad, this isn’t meant for any professional video work.
Who shouldn’t by this
Professionals, students, anyone that wants a high-quality picture might not be satisfied with this Hitachi camcorder. It claims a 1080i picture and while it is in fact that resolution, the sensor doesn’t capture quality pictures. Everything is pixelated and movement makes it worse.
Low light recording is terrible. I can’t stress that enough and without a hot shoe or built-in light, you’re stuck with whatever ambient light is available.
When this camera is on a tripod and outside on a partly cloudy day, the picture is amazing. It looks great but movement in different lighting kills the quality.
Final thoughts
The camera offers tons of HD recording options which is great. I just wish the picture quality was a bit higher. Home users: great option. Pros on a budget: might want to look elsewhere.
(Via CrunchGear.)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Hitachi demonstrates wireless HD camcorder transfer at CEATEC
Hitachi demonstrates wireless HD camcorder transfer at CEATEC
If you're still in disbelief that wireless HD is finally catching on, here's yet another demonstration that just may sway you into being a believer. Hitachi demonstrated a wireless HD camcorder setup at CEATEC in Japan, which saw a hacked up handycam get fitted with a protruding wireless card and stream high-def content to a nearby TV via DLNA (got all that?). Obviously, there's no telling when or if the company will clean the application up and bring it to retail, but in all seriousness, we have our doubts about the value proposition here.
(Via Engadget.)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Hitachi reveals Blu-ray / HDD / SDHC DZ-BD10HA high-def camcorder
Hitachi reveals Blu-ray / HDD / SDHC DZ-BD10HA high-def camcorder
Far from being the first Blu-ray hybrid camcorder from Hitachi, the DZ-BD10HA ups the ante even further by tossing in a third format. Yep, this Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) camcorder can record to BD, SDHC or the 30GB hard drive. Additionally, you'll find a 7-megapixel CMOS sensor, push-of-a-button dubbing from HDD / SDHC to Blu-ray, a host of editing functions, a transcoding feature to transfer HD videos to vanilla DVDs, face detection and optical image stabilization for good measure. The pain? $999 when it lands in North America next month.
(Via Engadget.)
Friday, July 25, 2008
Hitachi's new DZ-BD10H camcorder pairs Blu-ray with a 30GB HDD
Hitachi's new DZ-BD10H camcorder pairs Blu-ray with a 30GB HDD
We're not saying it can't be done, but you should have some considerable trouble managing to run out of room for your expertly-shot, highly-narrative vacation antics with Hitachi's new DZ-BD10H camcorder, which records 1080p HD video to Blu-ray discs or to its built-in 30GB hard drive. There's even an SD slot, which we aren't positive you can record video to, but it's a fair guess. Other specs include a 2.7-inch LCD and a 10x optical zoom. Price should be around $1,500 when it hits Japan on August 9, but no solid word on a US berth just yet.
(Via Engadget.)
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Hitachi DZ-BD9H hybrid Blu-Ray and 60GB HD camcorder
Hitachi DZ-BD9H hybrid Blu-Ray and 60GB HD camcorder
Hitachi Japan has announced the DZ-BD9H hybrid camcorder which records in full HD 1920 x 1024 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video on a 8cm wide BD/DVD or the onboard 60GB hard drive. Unlike its predecessor the DZ-BD7H it is equipped with a 5.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, Adaptive DNR for reduced image noise and better colors, Picture master full HD processing, a crisp and bright 2.7 inch screen and in an improved anti shake system. At max resolution the inbuilt 60 Gig hard drive can accommodate 9 hours of video and upto 1 hour on the 8cm Blu-ray disc. The DZ-BD9H goes on sale in Japan from February 12th for 180,000 Yen ($ 1691). If you are ready to drop the Blu-ray drive then there is the Hitachi DZ-HD90 which has the same specs and comes with a 60GB hard drive and an ESATA connector. The DZ-HD90 will hit the land of rising sun on March 1 for 140,000 Yen ($ 1315).
Hitachi DZ-HD90
(Via Newlaunches.com.)
Monday, December 24, 2007
Hitachi DZBD7HA 30GB Blu-ray/HDD/DVD Hybrid Camcorder CES Innovations 2008 Awards Honorees
Hitachi DZBD7HA 30GB Blu-ray/HDD/DVD Hybrid Camcorder CES Innovations 2008 Awards Honorees
Hitachi’s recent launch DZBD7HA 30GB Blu-ray/HDD/DVD Hybrid Camcorder gets the prestigious CES Innovations 2008 Awards Honorees. This model based on the groundbreaking technology offers a Blu-ray disc recording capability along with a 30 gigabyte (GB) built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) to record approximately four hours of 1920 x 1080 high definition video (HX mode) or up to eight hours of 1440 x 1080 high definition video (HS mode). Just at the touch of a button, users can copy the contents from HDD to BD within the camcorder itself.
Features:
Widescreen 2.7’ LCD View Finder
16:9 Widescreen Recording
Audio 2 Channel Stereo Dolby Digital
Power Consumption 5.7W (EVF BD)
Battery Life 100 min (EVF)
Supplied Accessories
• Battery DZ-BP14S (Li-ion 1360mAh)
• 8 cm BD-RE Disc
• USB Cable
• PC Software for Video Authoring
• Multi-connector AV Cable
• Remote Control Unit
• Battery for Remote
• Disc Cleaning Cloth
• Instruction Manual and Quick Guide
(Via Image-Acquire.com.)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Hitachi DZ-BD70 Available for Pre-order
Hitachi DZ-BD70 Available for Pre-order
The Hitachi DZ-BD70 is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com with free shipping. It is set to ship out on October 1st so head on over and get in line for this first-of-a-kind camcorder. To learn more, click here to read the original announcement, or, if you already know you want it, head on over to Amazon.com and order yours now.
(Via Digital Camcorder News.)
Friday, September 7, 2007
Hitachi DZ-BD7H Video Camera
Hitachi DZ-BD7H Video Camera: "
Hitachi Ltd is a leading global electronics company recently introduced the world's first Blu-ray Disc (BD) Camcorder, the new Hitachi DZ-BD7H Video Camera which is capable of recording one hour of 1920x1080 Full High-Definition video onto a BD. This video camera is a Hybrid Camera with a BD drive and also has got a 30 GB incorporated hard disc drive which is capable of recording around four hours of 1920x1080 full high-definition video, or up to eight hours of 1440x1080 high-definition video. Not only this, it can also copy the contents from HDD to 8cm BD inside the camcorder. The camera is employed with a recently developed full high-definition lens, 5.3 mega pixel progressive CMOS image sensor with effectual 2.07 mega pixels for video and 4.32 mega pixels for still photography. DZ-BD7H video camera has been designed by Hitachi by carefully studying and understanding the user’s requirements and thus it fulfills or your needs. The camcorders have already begun selling in Japan on August 30, 2007, and in overseas market it will be available starting from October. There is no word on the pricing till now.
(Via Image-Acquire.com.)
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Hands-on with Hitachi's DZ-BD70E and DZ-BD7HE Blu-ray camcorders
Hands-on with Hitachi's DZ-BD70E and DZ-BD7HE Blu-ray camcorders
That's right folks -- you've read about them, you've dreamed about them, you've written lengthy, iambic poems to them, and now you get to see our gigantic hands on them. As you may remember, the Hitachi DZ-BD70E and DZ-BD7HE are the first ever Blu-ray camcorder models; the former recording direct to disc, and the latter rocking a hybrid disc or 30GB hard drive situation. Both cameras are largely the same, though the DZ-BD7HE seemed to be slightly larger, which makes sense. They've got a very comfortable feel when you're shooting with one, and we certainly could imagine ourselves filming HD 'videos' with either. Check out the gallery for a plethora of exciting photos.
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