DXG 579V Hi-Def Pocket Camcorder (Silver)

by DXG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 2.2 x 2.7 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QD3HNM
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 579V
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,404 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2003

Product Description

DXG 579V Silver Hi-Def Pocket Camcorder. The DXG 579V is one fashionable and capable high-definition camcorder. Available in a variety of colors to suit your ever-changing mood, the DXG 579V is available many different colors. The DXG 579V records HD video in H.264, MOV file format, up to 1280 x 720 at 30fps. What¿s more, it can capture JPEG still pictures, up to 8MP image resolution, has a digital voice recording function and supports high-capacity SD cards so you¿ll have more space to record your memories. It comes with a large and bright 2.4-inch TFT screen to frame your subject or review files. Small, lightweight and portable, the DXG 579V is designed so you can take it anywhere you go.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars very disappointed with this camera, July 15, 2009

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L. Gagnon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DXG 579V Hi-Def Pocket Camcorder (Silver) (Electronics)

I wish this product had more reviews to help me make a decision but since I couldn't find reviews of the DXH-579v anywhere I decided to buy it anyway. BIG MISTAKE.

1) ZOOM impossible to use smoothly. Doesn't matter how slow you're zooming it's all jittery.
2)Wind noise is unbearable and extremely loud. NOW I have to spend MORE money to buy a windcutter to stick on the mike just so I can use the darn thing.
3) No matter if you got the smooth hands of a sharp shooter your videos will jump all over the place since there's no image stabilizer.

Worse purchase I've made in a long time and I can't return it. :-(

And lastly, I've emailed DXG 5 times to get help regarding the wind issue and ZIP, NADA, ZILCH, NOTHING, no replies.

Stay away.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This camera deserves more credit..., January 14, 2010

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b06efj "EJ" (Duluth, Ga.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DXG 579V Hi-Def Pocket Camcorder (Silver) (Electronics)

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This is an awesome camera...no matter what you may take away from the other reviewers comments. I will agree that you are best served by using a tripod because the unit is so small and light weight...but THAT'S WHY PEOPLE BUY IT, so why criticize the product for doing/being exactly what the manufacturer claims it will do/be?

This isn't a high-end professional camera or camcorder, but how many high-end cameras or camcorders can you find for under a hundred bucks? This camera, as it is in price and classification, ROCKS!

I have shot test pictures and video footage with it, popped the SD Card out and into my laptop, and viewed the results in HD, and in minutes was able to convert the video files to .WMV format to view on my pocket media player. Sure the video is a bit shaky at the times I didn't use my mini tripod, and the zoom isn't smooth as glass, but the image is extremely clear, and the sound is great, and I can put the camera in a pocket, pop new AAA batteries in it when needed, and have instant memories on an SD card that can be quickly uploaded, NONE of which I could do with my HI-8 Sony Handicam, but I wouldn't try to take the Handicam on a snorkling trip either, but I can take this one, (with the DXG-579V Underwater Casing from [...]).

So, if you want an inexpensive quick, convenient, camcorder or dual camera, that delivers nice quality 720P HD images, then buy this. If you want something that will deliver DVD high quality images/video, then look in higher price range.

UPDATE...check out YouTube, search on b06efj, for more DXG 579 video samples recently taken in Grand Cayman, using the underwater case

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good camera for size., September 1, 2009

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Chon S. Gailey "James G." (Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DXG 579V Hi-Def Pocket Camcorder (Silver) (Electronics)

For some time now, I have been wanting a light and easy-to-carry camcorder so I can record anything around me or take pictures. One of my local stores had this on sale in a bundle pack and I thought that it was a pretty good camera from looking at the specifications on the box. When I tried the camera out I liked the 720p HD video and the nice 8mp pictures but the big set back to the pictures was the objects had to be very still and the camera had to be very still. A lot of pictures turn out blurry due to movement on both sides. The camera does have a nice digital voice recorder built in and comes with its own 2GB SD card. The 2.4'' screen allows the user to see clearly the pictures or video taken. Another great aspect of the camera is the front USB and HD connections for direct connections to monitors or TVs.