MoviePix DV-20 720P HD Pocket Digital Video Camcorder (Black)

by MOVIEPIX

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 2.3 x 7.2 inches ; 9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00187237W
• Item model number: CM-ME-DV-20HDBK
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,092 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 21, 2008

Product Description

Capture memorable videos in high resolution with this camcorder that features a 2x digital zoom to keep your videos and pictures in perspective and an A/V output that lets you view your footage on an HDTV. The retractable USB connector makes it easy to transfer your videos to your PC or laptop. Features Include: Easy point and shoot HD DV camcorder. Stunning clarity & detail with 1280 x 720 resolution. Advanced H.264 high-end compression technology.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great value for the money, February 26, 2009

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Jordon Cooper "Coop" (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MoviePix DV-20 720P HD Pocket Digital Video Camcorder (Black) (Electronics)

We bought one of these this fall. I had wanted a camera that I could use at work and carry with me everywhere. It is basically a Flip Video camera competitor but takes HD video for a lower price. No internal memory but 1 gig SD cards are going for $7.99 in some places around where I live. I bought 2 two gig cards for $15 which gives me a couple of hours of recording time.

As a PC user, I needed to download a QuickTime to AVI converter so Microsoft Movie Maker could import the video (yeah, Movie Maker software is horrible). You can do this with the free Rad Video Tools. Another option is to upgrade to a decent video editing program. I prefer Movie Magix 12 which you can purchase for as low as $20 and it can read the files natively and handle HD video (download free trial here)

It isn't perfect and it is uses a lot of batteries. It came with some nickel cadmium batteries and a charger (nice bonus!) but I find during the holidays I keep several extra around. You can get 40 Maxell batteries at for $10 which made for a good backup.

It won't replace my DV Camera but it is great for taking to the lake, to the park, or just having around my kids