Aiptek HD-1 720P High Definition Camcorder with Built-in 1GB Storage (Silver)

by Aiptek

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 1.2 x 4 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001GXR03A
• Item model number: HD-1
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,664 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 26, 2008

Product Description

The Aiptek HD-1 performs 720P high definition video quality to provide a whole new high quality DV experience. One-touch recording allows you to capture stunning HD (1280 x 720 - 16:9 aspect ratio) video clips at 30 frames per second with advanced H.264 technology and with 4x real time edigital zoon, you can zoom in and out while recording. Capture stunning HD (848 x 480) video at 60 frames per second. Perfect for any sporting events! Playback on your HD-TV, Standard TV, and your PC or Mac! The HD-1 is equipped with 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor, the still image resolution is enhanced to 8 mega pixels. Auto-Focus helps you get the best pictures every time! This camera is ready to record right out of the box with an incredible 1GB of built-in storage space. Your media storage solution, allowing you to easily load your favorite MP3 files and playback the music directly or enjoy stereo quality music via the headset! The 270 degree swivel-reversible 2.4" TFT Color LCD Display swivels allows review and playback of your HD video clips and hi-res pictures in real time. No need to waste time and money replacing batteries, the HD-1 can be conveniently charged via a USB cable when connected to your PC, or use the AC Charger cable included with the camera. Also features an HDTV component out port for display of your high definition video clips and pictures, sharing them with friends and family and a removable hard disk and SD/MMC Card Reader for expansion of storage capacity by an additional 32GB of SD card storage. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, or above, Macintosh 10.4, or above, Pentium 4 - 2.8GHz or above, Direct X 9.0c or above, 1GB of System RAM (2GB Recommended), Video Card with 128MB of RAM (256MB Recommended), 4X Speed CD-ROM or higher, available USB Port, Quick Time 7.0 or above. Package Contents: HD-1 Camcorder, Lithium Ion Battery, AC Charger Cable, USB Cable, Component Cable, AV Cable, Wrist Strap, User's Guide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shirt pocket HD Cam, December 28, 2008

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Gordon E. Gross (Lees Summit, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aiptek HD-1 720P High Definition Camcorder with Built-in 1GB Storage (Silver) (Electronics)

Just got the HD-1 for Christmas and haven't given it a full work-out yet but everything about it seems perfect thus far. My computer 'recognized' it right away and I can manipulate the great pictures it takes with my photo software. It charged easily via usb connection and the battery lasted all evening at a family gathering. It is a lot of camcorder for the money!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good portable camcorder, bad photo camera, battery stinks., September 25, 2010

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James Bass "Big Daddy" (Minn, Minn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aiptek HD-1 720P High Definition Camcorder with Built-in 1GB Storage (Silver) (Electronics)

In my past life I've been a professional in the video and film industries. This camera isn't meant for any type of professional video work. It works well for 2 kinds of camera users... people who want to shoot video at family events and trips; and people who want something with passable quality that's super-portable. It has no image stabilization so get's really jittery when it's in motion. As well, the camera mic pics up every little movement and ambient sound, so don't expect to use it in open situations like Disneyland if you want to hear over the crowd or your own movements.

Where I've been most disappointed in this camera is the battery issues. There is a known problem with the battery being loose and not making contact. It can be easily solved with a piece of folded paper or bit of cotton to keep the battery still and in firm contact. But most disconcerting was when I tried to record plays at our community theater. This camera has just under 2 hours of constant recording on a full charge, which just barely catches a full performance if it's started right before curtain, and turned off during intermission. Picture quality is okay, but the audio from the piezo mic is awful, barely understandable enough for archiving purposes. What would have made this a much better camera is the simple ability to plug it in and run it on AC. Unfortunately, because it uses the USB port to charge, even if you have the wall charger plugged in and not plugged into a computer, the camera switches into PC mode and won't record video. It will ONLY record when it's on battery power.

This is a simple camera for people with simple needs. If you expect to show the video to friends and explain what's going on, it's a great deal. If you intend to edit and burn videos to DVD... Spend the extra money.

3.0 out of 5 stars You could do worse, May 15, 2011

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Book Knurd "You'll Poke Your Eye Out!" (Paradise) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aiptek HD-1 720P High Definition Camcorder with Built-in 1GB Storage (Silver) (Electronics)

If you're in the market for $100 HD video camera then you'll get your $100 worth with this camera.

The Good:
Makes a good HD video
It's small and convenient to carry around in a pocket

The Bad:
Still picture quality sucks
Zooming in/out is not smooth
No ability to pause while shooting - have to stop recording. Result is you end up with a gazillion independent files to work with.

The Ugly:
Camera picks up every sound - and not in a good way.
picks up the click of the record/stop record button
picks up sounds of your hand if you happen to move it while holding the camera
picks up any sound the photographer makes
The only sounds it doesn't pick up are the ones made by your subject if he/she is more than 5 feet away

It's works for us in that we use to record kids sporting events (usually create a video afterward that has music inserted) or our kids use it for fun or an occasional school project or two.

Bottom line: good as a supplemental camera for fun and play but not as a main camera used to record life's special events.