Typical price: £370
What is it: Hybrid hard drive/DVD-based camcorder with 25x optical zoom
What we think: The hybrid format is a nice touch but it's poorly implemented
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 March 2007
Tags: Hitachi, Hitachi DZ-HS300E, LCD, capacity, zoom range
We like:
One-touch dubbing from hard drive to DVD; supports a wide variety of DVD formats
We don't like:
Poor video and photo quality; easy to accidentally turn power off and switch modes
CNET UK judgement:
Hitachi had a good idea -- put both a hard disk drive and a DVD in a camcorder -- but implements it poorly in the DZ-HS300E
Full review:
We'll start with the good news. Hitachi's goal of an inexpensive camcorder, combining the long recording times and stability of a hard disk drive with the easy playback and distribution of a DVD, merits attention. Continue Reading...
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