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Step-Up to the top of the line with the DZHS500A Hybrid Camcorder. This model is the step-up in a line of the World's First Hybrid Camcorders and includes a built-in 30 GB Hard Disk Drive.
Now you have something you've never had in a camcorder before. Choice. Hitachi Hybrid camcorders are the first ever to include both DVD and HDD.
- 30 GB HDD: 23 Hours Standard Recording Time
- 1-Touch Easy Dubbing from HDD to DVD
- 5 Format Compatibility DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW and SD Card
- Photo Frame Grab - Capture Video Frames as Pictures
- 1-Second Quick Start
With the DZHS500A, you have the flexibility to choose between formats when capturing your memories. Because the Hitachi Hybrid is the first and only camcorder that offers the convenience of DVD plus the capacity of HDD. And, with just the push of a button, you can edit and make DVD copies right on your Hitachi Hybrid. Unique to the DZHS500A is the ability to burn DVD copies at 2x dubbing speed.
The Hitachi Hybrid offers uniquely flexible storage capabilities. The 30 GB hard drive gives you the ability to record 11 hours of footage in the highest quality. And, if your hard drive is ever full, just back up existing footage to DVD, or simply record new footage to DVD.
HDD and DVD Hybrid
Hitachi DZHS500A Hybrid Camcorder Specifications Key Features
- 30 GB Built-in HDD
- Easy 1-touch dubbing with 2x speed from HDD to DVD
- USB 2.0 PC & Mac Connection
- 30x Optical Zoom, 1500x Digital Zoom
- 680K Pixel CCD
- Hitachi Exclusive Advanced Image Processing
- Photo Frame Grab Tool
- Sleep/Restart Battery Save Tool: 1 Second Record on Restart
- Finalize Button - Finalize recorded DVD-R/-RW/+RW
- Quick Menu Button - Shortcut to Simplified Menu System
- Quick Start - Short Start Time from Power-on to First Recording
- Disc Navigation - Instant Access to Selected Scenes and In-Camera Editing Features
- Widescreen 2.7-inch LCD Monitor
- 2.7-inch LCD Monitor Can operate as a Light
- 16:9 Widescreen Recording for all DVD formats
Digital Still Photos (SD Memory Card) - 640x480 Resolution
- 3 Quality Settings for File Size Adjustment
Video Recording
3 Recording Modes
- XTRA
HDD: 400 min
DVD: 18 min/side - FINE
HDD: 660 min
DVD: 30 min/side - STD
HDD: 1360 min
DVD: 60 min/side
HDD - Rewriteable Technology
- Record 11 hours in Fine quality mode
- Record 23 hours in Standard quality mode
DVD-R - Write Once Technology
- Plays Back in Most DVD Players and DVD-ROM Drives
DVD-RW - Rewriteable Technology (VR format)
- Plays Back in Most DVD Players and DVD-ROM Drives (VF format)
DVD-RAM - Rewriteable Technology
- Advanced In-Camera Editing
Capability DVD+RW - Rewriteable Technology
- No Finalizing Needed
Specifications - Electronic Image Stabilizer for Video
- Auto and Manual Focus
- Auto and Manual White Balance
- Auto and Manual Exposure
- Lens F2.0 - 4.1
- Lens Diameter 34mm
- 0.3 Lux in Low Light Mode
- 1 CCD - Size 1/6-inch
- 0.2-inch Color Viewfinder
- 2.7-inch 16:9 LCD Monitor
- Self-Timer for Digital Still Photos
Inputs/Outputs - USB 2.0 PC & Mac Connection
- S-Video & Composite AV Output
- Composite AV Input
Physical Specifications PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Hitachi DZHS500A Hybrid Camcorder (DVD Camcorder with Built-In Hard Drive (HDD))
- Battery
- AC Adapter/Charger, DC power cord
- USB Cable
- PC & Mac Video Editing Software
- Special S-Video and Composite AV Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Lens Cap
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GET AN ORIGINAL HITACHI CASE, 3 MAXELL DVD-R DISCS, AND AN ORIGINAL HITACHI BATTERY! (DZB14SW) FOR $19.95 WITH THE PURCHASE OF DZHS500A (one for one)
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 21 February, 2009.