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Hitachi DZ-MV580E

Hitachi DZ-MV580E
Wednesday August 11, 2004
Written by Staff Writers
Tags: Hitachi | DZ-MV580E
AUD
$1999
Price at time of review.
There is not a huge difference between this and the MV550E. In fact, if you put them side by side you have to look closely to see the difference in looks, which is model number in small print on one side.
Hitachi DZ-MV580A DVD Camcorder

DVD, NTSC, 1 x CCD, Up to 1.23 Megapixels Still Shots, 10x Optical Zoom, 1.12 lb., Battery life: Up to 2.42 Hours

Major step-up features of Hitachi's DZ-MV580A are the 16x9 recording mode on DVD-RAM discs, a 1 mega pixel CCD which improves still picture capability to 1280x960 resolution and an S-Video input for optimal transfer of high resolution tape-based material. The DZ-MV580A offers a 10x optical zoom lens with 240x digital zoom expander and a hot shoe for flash. The DZ-MV580A measures 3.5 x 2.5 x 5.75 inches and weighs 1.12 lbs.

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Price: $1449
 
HITACHI DZ-MV580E DVD CAMERA
* Records movies and up to 1,998 photos * 1 Megapixel CCD * 1280x960 photo resolution * 10x optical zoom (240x digital) * EIS (Electronic Image Stabiliser) * Bright 2.5" colour LCD screen * Colour viewfinder * SD/MMC memory card slot * Uses 8cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc * On-camera editing (DVD-RAM) * Disc navigation * Play list * Intelligent accessory shoe (for optional flash) * Optional wide and tele conversion lenses available * Li-ion battery * Fast USB 2.0PC connection (USB1.1 compatible) * PC software and USB cable * A/V Input/Output * 3 coloured lens covers
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