Typical price: £650
What is it: DVD camcorder with 10x optical zoom and 64mm screen
What we think: The Hitachi DZ-GX20E is a reasonable contender for your first DVD camcorder
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 September 2005
Tags: Hitachi, Hitachi DZ-GX20E, manual focus, viewfinder, lighting conditions
We like:
Solid low-light video quality; in-camera editing; compact and lightweight; impressive battery life
We don't like:
DVD-RAM not supported by most set-top DVD players; touch-sensitive controls difficult to use; stills often blurry
You might also need:
Extra DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs
CNET UK judgement:
The Hitachi DZGX20A is a reasonable contender for your first DVD camcorder
Full review:
Hitachi's DZ-GX20E offers speedy start-up, solid video quality in a variety of lighting conditions, and the ability to edit video right in the camera. With a 10x optical zoom, a 2-megapixel CCD, a fairly basic set of features, and decent overall performance, it's not a standout. But it's worth considering if you want the convenience of DVD recording at a reasonable price. Continue Reading...
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