RCA CC9370 AutoShot Compact Digital Camcorder

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Product Details

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• Item Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z583
• Item model number: CC9370
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,741 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're planning to shoot the next independent film hit or simply record your vacation, RCA's CC9370 AutoShot compact digital camcorder has the quality and features to make your movies look their best. A 680,000-pixel CCD delivers outstanding resolution, and with the swiveling 3-inch color LCD monitor, the camcorder can be operated from any angle. A 10x optical/250x digital zoom lens brings distant scenes closer, and the built-in image stabilization helps to keep the shakes out of your recording.

In addition to the camcorder features, the RCA can also function as a digital still camera. The still images are stored on the digital videotape and can be downloaded onto your PC via the provided serial cable. The 640 x 480 image resolution, though low by current digital camera standards, is perfect for photos you'll be e-mailing or posting on the Web.

To keep your videos lively, the camcorder offers a large selection of digital effects and scene transitions. Exercise your creativity with effects like classic film, strobe, slow shutter, black and white, and many more. A random-assemble editing feature provides an eight-scene memory for favorite scenes as well as the ability to add special effects. The camera also includes playback zoom for enhanced viewing.

Like most digital camcorders, the RCA includes an IEEE 1394 port and cable for communication with computers and editing devices. In addition, the camera connects to TVs via standard analog AV connectors or S-video connectors.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

81 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just starting out, March 8, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (Columbia, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA CC9370 AutoShot Compact Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I've really just started out with this camera, so my rating at the moment is based on the ease of use. It's incredibly easy to get up and running in no time at all. All the controls are easy to reach and understand, and the video quality is very good. The only problems I've had was the first time I attempted to hook it up to my computer through the FireWire. It took Windows ME a long time to "install" the camera, but once it did, it took next to nothing to download the video in Windows Moviemaker. I'll be exploring other software soon. I'll update this review when I'm more familiar with the camera, but for beginners like me, I think this is a great choice.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overall, a good DV camcorder..., May 16, 2001

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James Martens (Longmont, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA CC9370 AutoShot Compact Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I recently purchased this camcorder for my wife, who will be taking it back to Canada when she visits her parents for a month. We've been trying it out, and have been extremely impressed by the ease of use, not to mention the excellent video/audio quality. The menu system is easy to get used to - however, if you're anything like me, you'll probably be fumbling with it to get to the effects you wish to use - it doesn't seem that there is any way to switch between them quickly. As well, the digital still (photoshot) function of this camcorder is wonderful - who needs a digital camera? (Okay, so that comment will probably get me into some hot water).

The only gripe about this camcorder is that it is next to impossible to find extra/replacement batteries - as the included battery only lasts for one hour (if that...), I decided to pick up an extended life battery - unfortunately, the RCA.... website did not have anything listed! However, I did find one site ...which does carry both the standard and extended life battery, although you pay a premium for both of them (I expect that this will change, as this camcorder is a great product).

Great zoom functions, too. I love it!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, May 26, 2001

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Stephen R. Appel (Evansville, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA CC9370 AutoShot Compact Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

It is easy to pay a lot more for a comcorder but hard to see why you would want to. This little camcorder is light and compact, has controls that fall readily to hand, and has every feature I can imagine the general user wanting. The LCD viewfinder is bright and startlingly clear, and the image recorded is excellent -- light years beyond older VCR images.

It is best to read the instruction book carefully before getting started. A half-hour or so spent doing so will make everytihing else simplicity itself. One thing it took me a little while to figure out is that the important automatic features (focus, aperture, image stabilization) can all be made to work in the "Manual" mode, and the handy automatic use of random transitional effects between scenes (fade in - out, etc) works ONLY in the Manual mode.

Everything else is pretty intuitive. Have only had this item a month or so, so can't speak to reliabilty, but so far am more than pleased with this camcorder.