Typical price: £200
What is it: Budget high definition camcorder
What we think: Simple, pocketable, budget HD shooter -- shame about the sound
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 September 2008
Tags: Aiptek, Aiptek AHD Z500 Plus, financial, optical zoom, noise
We like:
It's HD on a budget
We don't like:
Not many features; poor sound
You might also need:
SD or SDHC cards; a tripod
CNET UK judgement:
The Aiptek AHD Z500 Plus gives decent enough high definition video, but doesn't back it up with decent sound or features. That said, the price and ease of use may motivate you to make a few compromises if all you need is a simple, pocketable HD shooter
Full review:
Anyone with an eye for a bargain will be interested to know that the Aiptek AHD Z500 Plus can now be found for under £200. While this is over the budget odds of the Flip Video ilk, if you bear in mind that this is a full HD camcorder, the price looks even more attractive. We tested the camera to find out if the marriage of high quality video in a budget set-up was a successful union, or neither one thing nor the other. Continue Reading...
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