720P Hdv Camcorder

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Description

The AHD 3x is a true 720P HD camcorder that captures true to life, vibrant colors and astonishing High Definition images like you’ve never seen before. Utilizing its 12x Zoom (3x Optical and 4x Digital) and built-in Auto-Focus you’re sure to capture the finest quality and detail of every moment. The AHD 3x also functions as a 5-megapixel digital still camera giving you even more quality choices on how you want to capture the moment. Replaying your images and videos is a snap as well; simply plug the unit directly into your PC, Mac, Standard TV or HDTV. Once in a lifetime moments, family events, outings, or just goofing around can now be captured, replayed and re-lived in a whole new way.

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Features

• Record at 1280 x 720 resolution in 16:9 aspect ratio
• Equipped with a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor for shooting high-quality digital photos
• Use HDTV component output to display your high-definition video clips and still pictures on your TV
• Conveniently recharge your battery via USB
• Removable hard disk and SD/MMC card reader

Reviews

Broke after only 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!

by Mom of 6 good kids from on 2009-09-17
I only used about ten minuets of this camcorder and POOF it’s toast. The zoom won’t work and the screen is so dark I can’t see anything; yes I tried different setting but it’s not the settings it’s the piece of [...] camera! [...]. Now I can’t return it because this seller’s policy is 14 days. BEWARE!!!!!!!!

this product is excellent

by Ajith K. Jose from Roanoke, VA, US on 2009-02-24
For the price this product performs more than I expected out of it. I never heard about this brand and I was relying on the other reviews for selecting this one. Such product should get good promotion. Good work from the engineers from aiptek. The design is simple and very effective to the point.

Good one for the price

by Gadget Queen from virginia, USA on 2008-09-23
i have had this camera for about 3 weeks now and just love the convenience of carrying one device for both video and still pictures. its also lighter and smaller than my other devices. its very easy to use. picture quality is good in daylight or well lit area. it gets grainy in the dark and does not look great especially when viewed on an HD TV. audio is ok, zoom is basic. i usually just walk closer to my subject instead of zooming as i get better audio capture. still pictures are great and the flash works fine. battery life is good and i love the fact that i can charge it with a USB cable or one of many usb chargers i have for the cell phones.
overall it is a good buy for the price.

awesome!

by allstar720 from Youngstown, OH on 2008-09-17
i love this thing. the video looks great when filmed outside with a steady hand. i don’t use the zoom because digital zoom always looks like crap in my opinion. for the price the video quality is freaking amazing but the mic leaves a lot to be desired. boy what i wouldn’t give to have one of these when i was in high school or travelling the world in the navy. the h.264 is a great format btw which is easy to edit in premiere elements but you must have a fast computer. i wish i could buy a $600 version of this type of camera for the extra build quality that price would offer. bottom line, this camera is great for quick shots and the video looks nice on an hdtv.

Great Video but Noisey ZOOM!

by Christy’s Bunch from South Carolina on 2008-08-28
I purchased one of these when they first came out in May. I loved the video! Much better than my Canon TX1 or my Sanyo CG6! The sound was ok. There was no noise from the auto focus/zoom motor.It was a very early production model. It kept locking though so I had t return it.
I then purchased another one thru amazon and noticed right away the there was a horible noise coming from the auto focus/zoom motor everytime it had to refocus or if you zoomed. You could feel it in your hand and during playback you hear a very-very noticable ratceting/clicking type noise. It just totally ruins the important moments I captured. I sent it back to amazon.
They sent me another replacement and I could not believe it but it was even worse! I have sent it back to and still waiting for a refund.
Amazon says that the problem must be more widespread than they had originally thought!
Well I have not totally given up on Aiptek. They have just come out with a new model called the Aiptek A-HD. It does not have a mechanical zoom so it cannot make noise. The price is also less at 169.00!!

UPDATE: The new Aiptek Action camera does not have the zoom motor noises but overall is still the same camera.
I just bought a new Kodak V1253 that blows every other camera I have purchased away in all areas except the Sanyo HD1000 has slightly better video but that’s it so I am now using a very inexpensive Kodak V12530 over my 800.00 Sanyo HD1000

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Features

• Camcorder Features: Auto Focus, Built-In Microphone, TV/Video Recorder, Expandable Flash Memory, Digital Camera, HDTV Recording System, Advanced Zoom, One Touch Video and Audio Recording
• Zoom: 4.0 X Digital , 3.0 X Optical
• Media Card Compatibility: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure High Capacity (SDHC) Card
• Operational Modes: Night Mode, Continuous Recording, Zoom During Capture, Smooth Digital Zoom, Auto Focus, Macro, Normal
• Movie Modes: H.264 Video Compression, HD Mode
• Camcorder Recording Speeds: Up to 30 fps
• Resolution (Video): 680K High Definition
• Vertical Resolution: 720p
• Built-In Camera Megapixels 5.0 Megapixels
• Resolution (Digital Still): 2592 x 1944
• Display: 2.4 ” LCD
• Electronic Display Features: Swivel Screen, Color TFT LCD Screen, Flip-Out Screen
• Flash Modes: Autoflash, Strobe, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction
• Image Sensor(s): 1 CMOS Sensor
• Audio Recording: Mono Audio
• Audio Playback File Format: AAC
• Input Type: A/V
• Output Type: Composite Video, Component Video, TV Out, A/V
• USB, 3.5mm Jack, Headphone, RCA
• HD Compatibility: ATSC/NTSC, TV Monitor, HD-Ready
• Includes: Software, Instruction Manual, Battery Pack, AC/DC Adapter, Registration Card, Carrying Case, A/V Cable, Battery Charger, Component Cables, Installation CD, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme
• Required, Not Included: Secure High Capacity (SDHC) Card
• Protective Qualities: Shock Resistant
• Dimensions: Length: 0.5 “; Width: 4.5 “; Depth: 2.75 “
• Product Weight: 1.5 Lb.
• Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Reviews

Good, cheap camcorder

by E. F. Gilmour from Seattle, WA USA on 2010-08-12
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3D0QN8MVTXNCH The video quality is pretty good given the cost. It’s been a nice addition to my backpack. It starts up quickly and is ready to take a photo or video at a moment’s notice. The only two complaints I have is regarding the microphone and the battery. The internal microphone is terrible. If there is a lot of background noise or you’re recording a loud event, there is a lot of distortion in the soundtrack. Also, I ended up upgrading the battery to one with more amperage. Since then I’ve had no issues with charging or battery drain while the camera is not in use. Here’s a sample video from the camera. NOTE: It was shot in 720p, but Amazon re-encodes to a much lower quality.