Mini HD Power
Camcorders used to be bulky devices that required you to have a gym membership in order to be strong enough to lug them around. One of the goals of technology is to make things smaller and faster. This is definitely true for camcorders. Aiptek latest gadget - the A-HD 720P camcorder - is one of the lightest HD recorders on the market today. It has the following dimensions: height 4.5 inches, width 1.25 inches and weight 0.5 pound. The A-HD 720P records 1280 x 720 video clips with a speed of 30 FPS. The camcorder can take 8 MP still pictures as well.
Aiptek declares that the A-HD 720P can serve as your personal Media Player and Recorder. This is a function that camcorders have been performing since their invention. Record from your playback device (TV with either DVD or VCR attached) and then connect the camcorder for playback on a TV (standard or HD) in your remote location. In the A-HD 720P case you can view your movies on its 2.4″ LCD screen. The screen conveniently swivels 270 degrees. Aiptek’s camcorder only comes with 6 MB of internal memory. There is a discrepancy as to the upper limits of the A-HD 720P’s SD memory card support. Two sources state that it is 32 GB whereas the Aiptek website states only 8 GB. You can get an estimated 1 hour of HD recording per 2 GB on a SD card.
Aiptek provides the A-HD 720P with a well rounded set of features. The camcorder is USB 2.0 compatible and can be recharged either by the USB port or through an AC adaptor. It includes one-touch recording. This allows you to quickly begin shooting a once in a lifetime shot like your baby’s first steps. The A-HD 720P includes a 2X digital zoom and can record movies in darker environments than standard camcorders.
Aiptek’s A-HD 720P costs $139.95. This is a powerhouse camera at this price. Imagine you can shoot HD video for less than $150! It is an excellent beginner HD camcorder for beginner movie producers. It is lacking in some of the more advance features like Anti-Shake or Face Recognition which make movie production much easier.
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