Aluratek AHDVC01F 2.4-Inch LCD HD DV Camcorder (Silver)

by Aluratek

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 3.1 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002FJS9Y8
• Item model number: AHDVC01F
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,218 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Aluratek AHDVC01F 2.4” LCD HD DV Camcorder, Introducing the Aluratek Cinecam HD DV Camcorder for the easiest way to capture and digitally store those magic moments. Whether you are looking to record HD video content or snap digital photos the Cinecam has you covered. Once you have those magic moments the Cinecam makes it easy to share between friends and family by having a built in USB connecter that quickly slides out for an easy and quick way to transfer to your computer. If you are looking to upload to your favorite social networking sites such as YouTube, the included arcsoft software makes it effortless. Have fun recording and watching HD videos on you HDTV or your computer while preserving those precious moments forever, compliments of the Aluratek Cinecam. Take High Definition videos at 720p (1280 x 720) with quality audio using normal or macro modes. Features 3X zoom and video playback. Take 8.0 Megapixel photos using normal and macro modes. Adjust white balance and picture quality settings. Features 3X zoom and photograph playback. Requirements: Windows XP(SP2) / Vista or later OR Mac 10.4.9 or later, Available USB port (Silver)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value for Money, October 17, 2009

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H. Naik - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aluratek AHDVC01F 2.4-Inch LCD HD DV Camcorder (Silver) (Electronics)

This unit is good for money. Not expect top of the line HD videos. Its good to put in car or bag to shoot some action when you want. Low light video is far better than Sony webbie. Good features, Nice video i can say its good value not excellent either.

Pros
Built in USB connection to connect pc
Removable battery
Can be charged by mini usb charger/cable from even computer
SD card (cheaper than any other memory form)
Better finishing
Cheap i paid [...] bucks with tax in Canada with 4 gb Kingston elite SD card.
Cons
No HDMI
Movies are stored in *.mov format
Buttons shows its made in china
cheaper built quality
user manual is some what useless
no lens cover
basic software

But comparing sony webbie i found its better value for money. i returned sony 3 of them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not A Bad Camcorder,But For Pics?, July 10, 2010

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Ralph "Heyralphe" (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aluratek AHDVC01F 2.4-Inch LCD HD DV Camcorder (Silver) (Electronics)

Got Mine From Camera World,At A Pretty Good Price,At The Time.
For Pics,I'm Sticking With My Kodak 4330.(Beautiful!)Terrible In Video.
For Video,This One.(Indoors-Grainy On Some,Not All-Lighting)Outdoors-Better.

OF INTEREST:Fully-Charged Battery Is 3 Yellow Bar's.
I'm Using Windows XP,SP3,USB+Card Reader,Then To PC,Instead of ArcSoft Disc.
(Rec Is Set Setting)On Changes In Resolution Etc:
Camera Need's To Be On,Hooked Directly By USB On Camera To USB.
This Is What I'm Using For Settings(Not Too Bad.)
Photo)Super Fine,8M,Contrast-Hard,Sharpness-Soft.
Video)720P30,Super Fine,Hard,Soft.

PROS:When Charging Removable Battery,AC Plug Is Green,Camera Is Red,Then No Light On Camera After Charge,(A Real Plus.)
Nice Chime Welcome Screen When Fired-Up.
When Card Is Full,Camera Chimes,(I Like That.)
Self-Timer Is 10 Seconds,No Way To Change It,Chimes,Then Snaps Pic.(COOL.)
Microphone Sound Is Clear Sounding,And So Is Everything Else,That It Picks Up.

CONS:Video Is Quicktime And Or Real Player,No Windows Media Player.
No Display of Time And Date On Video Footage And Pics(BAD.)
Battery And Card Access Door-Flimsy!Tabs Could Break.
Manual Not To Complete And Clear On Quite A Few Things.
Macro Mode:So-So.
(Steady Hand)Literally,When Shooting Pics.
Disc Gave Me Some Issues,Especially(DirectX9.)
Very Sensitive Condensor Microphone(Pick's Up Everything!)Camera Noises(BAD!!)
No Sesitivity Settings For Microphone.
The Wide To Telephoto Is Super Sensitive,Play With It.Up & Down Slide For This.White Line Bars Show,When You Have It.
Wish This Had A Window Viewfinder,Like On My Kodak 4330.
No Volume Settings.
No Lens Cap.
No Way To Try And Hook To A Tripod(BAD!)
Hope This Helps Everyone Out There,That Want To Know,Cause I Sure Did.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Piece of Crap the Brakes Whenever It Feels Like It!!!, June 23, 2010

By 

JoJo "JoJosMusic1986" (Arlington, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aluratek AHDVC01F 2.4-Inch LCD HD DV Camcorder (Silver) (Electronics)

I was once quite pleased with this camera. It was used a few times (I would say less than ten times) and seemed to be holding its own. However, out of nowhere the camera no longer wants to zoom in/out and the video has suddenly gone ridiculously grainy. This video camera is definitely no longer HD. The pictures - which were hard to take at that angle to begin with - have gotten to the point that most cell phones take higher quality photos than this camera. If you're looking for something that will run strong for a short time and then quite abruptly for no reason at all, this is the camera for you. If you're looking for something worth the money that will work for a while, go look for something else. Unfortunately, now I am faced with having to purchase another camera when I really can't afford it because I was really counting on this one. Oh well. Live and learn.

My recommendation: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!

Too bad there isn't the option of zero stars, because really, this thing deserves it.