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Proprietary 6th Generation Hitachi technology delivers high quality 2.12 Mega Pixel resolution in a sleek, lightweight and compact design. Oversampling Advanced Image Processing captures more pixels per frame to create a sharper, more detailed image. Recording in true 16: 9 widescreen format straight DVD that can be finalized easily by pressing a single button. With PC and Mac Video Editing Software, simply transfer video from Camcorder to computer for editing, and then burn back to one of four formats of DVD in your camcorder. The Photo Frame Grab allows you choose the perfect frame of video action and store it as a still image on the removable SD card. Hitachi delivers superior technologies and picture performance in DVD Camcorders.
Great DVD Camcorder easy to use and fun too
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 24, 2008
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I love it it is very easy to use and compact plus you save money by using dvd rw over and over again. I used it in a Florida vacation and it was great.
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Disc errors after 4 months of light use
Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 24, 2008
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After 4 months of light use this camera decided to start giving disk errors, resulting in the loss of all video of my daughters first birthday. It will format and start to use the disks, only to show a disk error sometime during the recording. I have be unable to recover ANY data from the disks after an error occurs.
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br /I live in Houston, TX and the closest repair facility is about an 1.5 hour round trip. And because only parts are covered by the cheep-o warranty, it would cost me $75 in labor just to have an estimate done (applied to the cost of fixing it if I go forward). So now I have to decide: Is it worth driving 3 hours (drop off and pick up) and spending at least $75 to fix a camara that broke after just 4 months? Am I willing to trust it to film my daughters 2nd birthday? Guess I've got me a $400 paper weight, because I'll be buying another brand.
Pretty Good so far
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 24, 2008
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We got this camcorder just before Christmas so I've only had a couple of opportunities to use it. That being said, overall this camera has performed pretty well. My only complaint is that it doesn't do well in low light (maybe none of them do). It's very easy to use and gives you a good picture on playback. Compared to other camcorders, I think this one's a pretty good value.
Christmas Fun
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 24, 2008
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I bought this camcorder for my kids for Christmas, they are having a lot of fun with it. They kept finding new capabilities/functions on it.
Excellent buy for the money
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 24, 2008
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I was impressed by the picture quality this camera offers in the DVD class, the best thing I like is video in low light conditions. I would recommend to anyone who wants to buy a DVD camera for family activities
Setting the Record Straight (no pun intended)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 24, 2008
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Ignore the September 17 review. It's sad to see individuals, who do not have the patience to study the instructions, offer such inappropriate criticism because of their unwarranted frustration. The key is to READ the manual before using the camcorder. The explanations are in the manual. DVD camcorders are not as simple as the older 8 mm and VHS-C versions. The problem is that inexperienced people will buy this state-of-the-art technology, push a button, and expect miracles.
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br /Once you gain an understanding of this camcorder, it will work as advertised. I've had mine for 2 months now and have had no problems. The picture quality is top notch. It works well in low light, although you should not expect night vision results. Autofocus works fine, just don't pan too fast - and, in fact, if you are experienced at using camcorders you should not pan fast anyway (that's poor technique). Manual focus is there if you need it. And, yes, you must finalize the disc - not a big deal (read the manual). When you see the features this Hitachi 3200 camcorder has, you'll find that it is the best one going for the price - best value. It can accommodate nearly every recording format including DVD-RAM, and also will take 2.1 megapixel photos. Canon, Sony, and Panasonic can't match it on features vs. price. I researched this and this sold me on the Hitachi 3200. I am not disappointed. Hitachi pioneered this technology and it shows.
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br /UPDATE: As of May 13, 2008, my Hitachi camcorder is still going strong - including trips to Antarctica and Armenia (in the Caucasus)!!! No problems. Again, read the manual to appreciate this technology and to use it properly.
Very Difficult Camera
Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 0.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 24, 2008
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Very disgusted with this cameara. Hitachi's web site said this camera had a built in flash, the unit does not have one. I got constant disc error when using various diss. They have 4 formats and is it extremely difficult to figure out which one to use and when. Once you start to record on a disc, if you get a disc error the data is lost and the disc is ruined. To get rid of disc error you need to take out disc, you can not finalize to save data because of the error and your precious moments taped are now gone. I returened it and bought a Panasonic Pv-gs300 and had it taping sucessfuly within an hour. Simple to use, great detail in the film
