Hitachi DZ-MV750MA DVD Camcorder w/16x Optical Zoom

by Hitachi

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.9 x 3.5 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007XGA3Q
• Item model number: DZ-MV750A
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,038 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Hitachi introduces three DVD camcorders for its fifth generation product lineup. The latest models offer a host of improvements, including a new imaging engine for a 20-percent improvement in noise reduction and a 20-percent longer battery life. A new DVD drive has also reduced the product size by 15 percent, and a bare DVD load creates a sleeker, more compact design overall. The new Hitachi UltraVision DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A, and DZ-MV750A DVD camcorders are designed to meet different consumer needs, and all feature a 50-percent faster start time and improvements in overall image quality.

The widescreen 16:9 format presents a larger field of view than the standard 4:3 format.

In addition to the numerous technical enhancements based on the new imaging engine and DVD drive, the DZGX20A, DZMV780A, and DZMV750A feature an SD or MMC memory card to make sharing still photos even easier with other electronic devices, such as photo printers, digital print stations, and SD-compatible PCs, TVs, and DVD recorders. All of the 2005 Hitachi DVD Camcorder models also feature a dedicated photo button for ease of use, as well as a 'ready-when-you-are' record start time of only seven seconds. This is an improvement of more than 50 percent over previous generation products from Hitachi, enabling consumers to be always ready to record.

Hitachi was the first to manufacture a DVD camcorder, anticipating the market trends and the needs of our customers. We continue that dedication to users by constantly improving our products based on their feedback and the latest engineering innovations. This commitment is clearly demonstrated in the new 2005 Hitachi DVD camcorders--a more precise picture, more intuitive functions, longer battery--the ultimate in design and versatility for today's user.

There are several ways to connect the Hitachi DZ-MV750 to your home theater and computer.

Key Features of the DZ-MV750A

• 680K-pixel CCD
• 16:9 recording mode for both DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs
• Quick-start short start time from power-on to first recording
• Quick mode shortcut to simplified menu system
• 16x optical zoom
• 240x digital zoom
• Disc navigation instant access to selected scenes and in-camera editing features
• External AV input for recording analog sources to DVD
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor can operate as a light

Video Recording

DVD-RAM
• Rewriteable technology
• Stores approximately 40 to 120 minutes of MPEG-2 video on a double sided disc
• Advanced in-camera editing capability

DVD-R
• Write-once technology
• Plays back in most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives
• Stores 20 to 60 minutes of MPEG-2 video on a single-sided disc

Digital Still Photos

DVD-RAM
• Records approximately 2,000 JPEG images on a double sided disc
• 640 x 480 resolution

SD/MMC
• Records approximately 220 JPEG images (32 MB card)
• 640 x 480 resolution
• three quality settings for file size adjustment

What's in the Box:
DZ-MV750A camera body, battery, custom S-video and composite AV cable, AC adapter/charger, shoulder strap, lens cap.

Product Description

16x Optical - 240x Digital Zoom / DVD-RAM and DVD-R Record and Play / 2.5 Inch LCD / SD Memory Card Slot / USB Connect

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for Mac users!, January 31, 2006

By 

Paul (Williamstown, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hitachi DZ-MV750MA DVD Camcorder w/16x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I am not an expert on camcorders, so I cannot speak authoritatively to the quality of the video produced by the Hitachi mv750ma. I'm mostly happy with the video I've taken so far, and I like the feel of the camcorder. It's pretty easy to figure out how to use the menus for video. Still images are almost all blurry, however, and this part of the device seems like a waste. Probably not worth buying a sd card to record photos.

The Hitachi cannot communicate with Mac computers. I have both platforms, so that is not a big problem for me. Still it is pretty hard to figure out how to use the included software and download files to my windows based computer because...

The manual is HORRIBLE. Poorly organized and written. Vital information about formats needed to do different things is tucked away in odd places. No index to help. This is probably a bigger problem for someone new to the world of camcorders than an experienced user. I found it most helpful to just tinker and try to figure things out, but this takes longer than it should

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!!, May 2, 2010

By 

Jack D Trump (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi DZ-MV750MA DVD Camcorder w/16x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I was looking for a good quality camera that got the job done and didnt require much editing at all. With this camera, you can record videos strait to a disk and watch them in your dvd player! its great for anyone looking for something simple but worth having.