Hitachi DZ-BD7HA BluRay 5.3MP DVD Hybrid High Definition Camcorder with 30GB Hard Drive & 10x Optical Zoom

by Hitachi

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.2 x 3.4 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UWN0VE
• Item model number: DZBD7HA
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,555 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

The flagship DZ-BD7HA camcorder is a Hybrid model. This means it provides the Blu-ray disc recording capability along with a 30 gigabyte (GB) built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) which can record approximately four hours of 1920 x 1080 high-definition video (HX mode) or up to eight hours of 1440 x 1080 high definition video (HS mode). Also, with the simple push of a button, it can copy the contents from HDD to BD within the camcorder itself. Easy editing functions such as split, delete and connect can also be made right in the camcorder before using the 1-touch dubbing function to burn Blu-ray disc copies.

DZ-BD7HA Blu-ray HD Camcorder Highlights

5.3-megapixel, 1/2.8-inch CMOS image sensor Captures high definition video through a newly developed CMOS image sensor that can record video at 1920 x 1080/60Hz and still images at 2400 x 1800 pixels.

8cm BD-RE/-R/DVD drive Hitachi has developed a compact, low power consuming, quiet and highly reliable 8cm BD/DVD drive which is compatible with five types of industry standard discs: BD-RE/-R, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R.

30GB HDD Enables the hybrid camcorder to record up to four hours of 1920x1080 video or eight hours of 1440x1080 video.

Hitachi high-resolution image processing LSI Efficiently analyzes large volumes of data captured by the 5.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor, and improves picture quality by reducing noise and delivering vibrant colors.

Easy dubbing With the 1-touch dubbing feature users can burn entire movies saved on the HDD to BD. Alternatively, you can create your own highlight reel by selecting on the highlight scenes.

Transcoding Allows for users to select high-definition video stored on the HDD to be transferred to standard-definition DVD copies using the 1-touch dubbing feature.

Photo Capture Select any frame from your movies on the camcorder and turn them into a 2.07-megapixel digital still photograph. Simply save the photo to an SD card and then print or share.

1-second Quick Start Simply have the camcorder in standby mode and in less than one second the camcorder is up and recording. Not only is the camcorder ready to record instantly but it’s also consuming less power.

Built-in Interactive Guide An instructional utility program built into the camcorder that guides users through setup and input/output connections with peripherals.

Disc Navigation Instant access to selected scenes and in-camera editing features.

Widescreen 2.7-inch LCD viewfinder

16:9 widescreen recording

Product Description

The flagship DZ-BD7HA camcorder is a Hybrid model. This means it provides the Blu-ray disc recording capability along with a 30 gigabyte (GB) built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) which can record approximately four hours of 1920 x 1080 high definition video (HX mode) or up to eight hours of 1440 x 1080 high definition video (HS mode). Also, with the simple push of a button, it can copy the contents from HDD to BD within the camcorder itself. Easy editing functions such as split, delete and connect can also be made right in the camcorder before using the 1-touch dubbing function to burn Blu-ray disc copies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a high definition camera, December 1, 2007

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Caru (MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi DZ-BD7HA BluRay 5.3MP DVD Hybrid High Definition Camcorder with 30GB Hard Drive & 10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

1. The quality of the recording in anything other than bright daylight is abysmal and cannot be called high definition. It seems to have lines throughout the image, as if there was some kind of interference/static.
2. The camera takes an eternity to focus on the desired object; a blurry image appears instead. That is especially true when the camera is turned on and when using the zoom.
3. The manual says that by pressing the button "BLC" when filming someone indoors against bright light will fix the darkness problem, but it doesn't work (the person filmed is still completely dark, and the person's face can't even be seen).

Overall, the camera does NOT seem to be functioning as a high definition - full HD - quality camera. My 1080i Sony Camcorder that was bought over one year ago has much better image quality.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor image quality indoors, November 23, 2007

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John Doe "jd" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi DZ-BD7HA BluRay 5.3MP DVD Hybrid High Definition Camcorder with 30GB Hard Drive & 10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I was extremely excited to buy this camera as it held a lot of promise. I waited months for it to become available. My disappointment with its performance was immediate. Very poor image quality indoors, and almost impossible to operate in low light. I quickly returned the camera and will try others.

39 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible purchase, November 7, 2007

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Kosta Vangeloff "Kosta R. Van" (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi DZ-BD7HA BluRay 5.3MP DVD Hybrid High Definition Camcorder with 30GB Hard Drive & 10x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

As a first in any product, you might expect flaws, but this one is fatally flawed.

Video quality is poor. Very poor. I recommend looking elsewhere for much cheaper. This product is not worth your money.

Look at Sony or Panasonic.