HD camcorder for those of us who want a high level hi-def digital video camera, but want to buy it at a direct from the factory budget price.

Having a 3 inch flip out LCD view screen and 720P resolution, this unit will have you easily making high quality videos in no time, and with its native HDMI output port you can watch the videos directly on your HDTV. With this HD camcorder your personally made videos will be clearer than you ever imagined, so whether you are a youtube enthusiast, citizen journalist, or budding cinematographer, your vids will look just as good as any big budget Hollywood movie!

If you are buying this for your next family trip, the high resolution video camera will make all the scenery shots dazzling to behold, while also giving you the ability to shoot high megapixel still images (up to 12MP). Having a high capacity SD card slot (up to 16GB) and Li-ion battery, you will have plenty of capacity to store all your favorite moments, while at the same time being able to easily hot swap memory cards and batteries as the day goes on.

At a Glance...

• High Def Digital Video Camera
• 3 inch flip out LCD view screen
• Video resolution up to 1280x720 (720P)
• Budget Friendly HD Camcorder, the DV camera for the average guy
• The kit includes everything you need to get started - camera, battery, charger, carrying bag, USB and AV cables. All that you need to provide is an SD card and your enthusiasm!

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Manufacturer Specifications

• Primary Function: Budget Friendly HD Camcorder. The DV camera for the average guy.
• LCD screen: 3 Inch TFT LCD
• Lens: f=7mm F/=2.6mm
• Focus Range: 1.5m ~ Infinity
• Shutter: 1/10 ~ 1/500 Sec
• Sensor Sensitivity: Auto
• Imaging Sensor: 1/2.5" CMOS
• Storage media:
  - Internal: 32MB
  - External: SD Card up to 16GB (Support for SDHC Mode 6)

 

• Digital Video Camera
  - File Type: MOV (H.264), MP4 (AVI)
  - Resolution: 1280x720 @ 30 FPS (720p HD), 720x480 @ 30 FPS, 640x480 @ 30 FPS (VGA)
  - Video Quality (compression): Fine, Normal
  - Digital Zoom: 8x
  - Video Settings: Effects, White Balance, Stabilizer ON/OFF, Scene Modes
  - Video Recording Options: Recording Timer, Record ON/OFF
  - EV: 12 steps (+2 to -2)
  - Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz

 

• Digital Picture Camera
  - File Type: JPEG
  - Resolution: 12MP (interpolation), 5MP (native), 3MP, 1MP
  - Image Quality (compression): Fine, Normal
  - Digital Zoom: 8x
  - Snapshot Options: Self Timer, Continuous Shot, Date Stamp, Stabilizer ON/OFF
  - Picture Settings: Effects, White Balance, Scene Modes
  - EV: 12 steps (+2 to -2)
  - Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz

 

• Power Supply: Rechargeable li-ion battery (NP-60)
• Typical Battery Life: 1-2 hours of active use
• AV OUT: YES
• HDMI OUT: YES
• TV Output: PAL / NTSC / Selectable
• Menu Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
• Computer Required: NO
• PC Interface: USB 2.0
• Software specs for included photo editing software are as follows:
  - Operating System: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista (32 bit version only) / Windows7
  - CPU: Pentium 4, 2.8GHz or equivalent
  - RAM: 512 MB minimum
• Dimensions: 130mm x 60mm x 70mm (L x W x H)
• Certification: CE, FCC
• Manufacturer Ref: TN2W3PH50HX1

Product Notes

• White LED lights for filming in darker conditions
• 270 Deg Rotating Screen
• Has audio only sound recording function. The microphone is located at the front of the camcorder.
• TV OUT feature (AV or HDMI) allows you to watch your videos and look at your pictures directly on your big screen TV. A great way to share your holiday videos with the whole family!
• Camera Photo Resolution: 12MP = 4032x3024, 5MP = 2592x1944, 3MP = 2048x1536, 1MP = 1024x960

Package Contents

• Model CVSE-704-2GEN-Black Video Camera
• Camera Bag with strap
• Manual - English
• USB Cable
• AV Cable (2.5mm to RCA)
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery - FNP60 (1100mAh)
• Battery Charger and Cable (100-240V, 50/60HZ)
• Software CD
• Lens Cap on mini-lanyard

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use this with a tripod?
  Yes, the unit has a built in screw-slot to attach to a standard tripod mount.
• Can I use this as a normal digital camera?
  Yes, this product makes an excellent picture camera for taking digital photos.
• Is this camcorder compatible with my Mac (or Linux) computer?
  Yes, for USB file transfer it is compatible with most computer types. However the included software is only for Windows PC's.
• What type of software is included with this DV camera?
  The included CD has Presto! Videoworks and Presto! Mr. Photo. This is basic starter software. If you become more interested in editing your videos or photos then open source choices such as Gimp will suit you much better. In addition, open-source software usually have better language choices than what is included with the camera.