Aiptek DV5100M 5 MP Pocket Digital Camcorder

by Aiptek

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009Q7CNI
• Item model number: DV5100
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,291 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 22, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The new Aiptek DV5100M 5 Megapixel Pocket Digital Camcorder is a multi-functional DV camera designed for capturing precious moments anytime, anywhere. The Pocket DV5100M features a 5-in-1 solution including video recording with MPEG-4 technology to give you VHS quality videos, and 5 megapixel resolution for still photos that gives you everything you need in one easy-to-use camera.

The Aiptek DV5100M has a handy 5-in-1 multi-function design that includes a digital still camera, digital camcorder, PC camera, voice recorder, and removable hard disk and compact flash card reader all in one. This unit is equipped with a three Megapixel CMOS sensor, but the still image resolution is enhanced up to its maximum of five megapixels to deliver high-quality still photographs. The DV5100M utilizes high-compression MPEG-4 for recording movies--the ideal way to store video clips in a highly compact format--so you can not only shoot more pictures, but you can easily share them over the Internet or by e-mail, or view them on a PC or television. This pocket digital camcorder features a 1.5-inch TFT color LCD display that combines striking realism and an intuitive interface for the best image every time, so you can review and play back video clips and pictures in real time. This unit also features a 4x real-time digital zoom, and the ability to connect directly to your TV or VCR to play back video clips on the big screen.

The Aiptek DV5100M's sensor has an effective resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels at the three megapixel level, with a max video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels VGA at up to 11 frames per second. This unit includes 16MB of internal flash memory, 13MB of which is available for storage, and allows you to store any type of data on the camera or external memory card and take it with you like a removable hard disk and compact flash reader. The DV5100M supports the NTSCTV system, allows up to 45 minutes of voice annotation using internal memory, and has a 10-second self timer function. This unit stores still images in the JPEG format for easy transfer, has an auto exposure and auto white balance, and can connect to PC via USB 1.1 with USB 2.0 compatibility. The Pocket DV5100M requires Microsoft Windows 98SE or higher, a PIII processor or better, Direct X 8.1 or above, at least 64MB of RAM, a video card with at least 64MB of RAM, a 4x speed CD-ROM drive, and an available USB port for use with a PC. Aiptek's pocket digital camcorder auto powers off if idle over three minutes, and runs on two AA alkaline batteries, or via the USB connection when plugged in to your PC. This unit measures 3.3 x 3.1 x 1.6 inches (W x H x D), and has a built-in CF card slot that allows a maximum of up to 512MB of external memory.

What's in the Box
The pocket DV5100M camera, camera strap, wrist strap, tripod stand, camera bag, USB cable, AV output cable, user's guide, and includes the following software; Camera Manager, CyberLink PowerDirector Pro, CyberLink VideoLiveMail, ULead Photo Express SE, and ULead Photo Explorer SE.

Product Description

The Pocket DV5100 is a multi-functional DV camera designed for capturing previous moments anytime, anywhere. It's equipped with a maximum resolution of 5 Mega-Pixels and a 1.5" color LCD screen. Record video in MPEG-4 VHS quality with sound. On top of all this, it's a voice recorder and web cam. This product comes with 16mb of internal memory, and has a built-in CF card slot that can hold up to 512MB (Card not included). It ships with a tripod/stand, usb cable, av output cable, camera bag, and headset. Requires Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000 /XP;Direct X8.0 or above, 128MB of Ram, 64MB Video Card, 4x Cd-Rom.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

154 of 159 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Pocket Compact Camcorder, July 26, 2006

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This review is from: Aiptek DV5100M 5 MP Pocket Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

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Here is a raw video clip of a dark dance room from my Aiptek DV-5100M:

-- Video and Audio tracks are exactly synchronized (i.e., audio talking matches video of talking).

-- Audio microphone is very quiet, and does not have any hum or hiss noise (like some other small camcorders).

-- Accepts highest memory of 2 GB Compact Flash (SanDisk Ultra II and Kingston Elite Pro), and video records for about 3 and 1/half hours.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I returned it, February 7, 2007

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F. Nelson Barquardt "Mad Dog" (Northwest of Disorder, VA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aiptek DV5100M 5 MP Pocket Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I ordered this camcorder and gave it a test drive for a couple of days. I sent it back to Amazon because the sound was awful. It picked up a narration from the camera operator, but anything from a dog's bark to a conversation five feet away...forget it. Saying the sound was muffled isn't strong enough. The other reason I returned it is because it was obviously previously owned. The box had been opened, the batteries had been inserted, and, the biggest clue, it had someone else's Christmas movie on the internal memory. So if you order this (don't) and yours comes with an out-of-focus silent Christmas tree and a long shot of someone's bathroom, that's the one I sent back.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A toy, January 16, 2007

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K. Randolph (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aiptek DV5100M 5 MP Pocket Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I got this for my 13 yo daughter, who really wanted a video camera to play around with. The Aiptek seemed to be perfect; simple to use and not too expensive. Well it's not particularily easy to use: The picture was very difficult to get into focus (manual focus that doesn't seem to make much difference). It is faily inexpensive, but you will want to expand the memory (Compact Flash) which now is fairly cheap, but you will need several at 64mb. Sound is barely audible. If your budget is tight and this is all you can afford; wait a year until better products fall into this price range. You will be much happier and won't have to dispose of this unit. Our solution was to buy a well rated low end dvd unit for around $400. This is for the family, but she can use it. She's happy with the "awsome unit", and I was able to upgrade from my 8mm unit, so it's a win-win. (With her using it, her being a teenager and all, I got an extended, free replacement type warrantee, however.)