Aiptek IS-DV 5 Megapixel Digital Camcorder and MP3 Player

Pros: Price is right (cheap); Easy 2 use; clever tiny design; interesting features that you can personalize 2 your liking; sufficient storage (with addon 1GB card...spend extra & get it); battery life seems pretty good so far; no worry about power when connected 2 usb port on pc.

Cons: Video is not outstanding but ok; still photos come out pretty decent; 4 best results you need 2 use camera in good lighting conditions.

This little hand-held portable camera was good at first, I thought that the picture & video quality was fine, but then, 2 weeks after I bought it, the screen broke, & I can't even use it as a webcam. So now, I have 2 manually try 2 delete pictures & it is very difficult 2 maneuver. Also, with a very small memory chip, you can take maybe 12 pictures before the memory is full. I would recommend spending that extra $20-$30 4 a better camera as this is possibly one of the worst digital camcorders that I have ever seen.

Only worked about 3 minutes first time we tried it but we are trying some other things???????

This product is nice but 4 some reason the lens kept moving on its' own. unless you check it out carefully, i would not invest in it.

This camcorder is amazing!!! It's so small & the quality is decent too! I would DEFINITELY recommend this 2 anyone! (just don't fall in the pool with it in your pocket, because then it starts acting weird & spazzing out...

The IS-DV from Aiptek pays close attention 2 detail, & let's you do the same with a maximum resolution of 5 mega pixels & a 1.8" LTPS color LCD. Record videos at 30 frames per second in MPEG-4 format, & never worry about shaking clips with the new image stabilizer function. The IS-DV also offers a lithium-ion battery with charger so you don't need 2 worry about buying batteries!

The new Aiptek IS-DV 5-megapixel digital camcorder is a multi-functional DV camera that pays close attention 2 detail & let's you do the same. The Pocket DV5100M features a 6-in-1 solution including video recording with MPEG-4 technology 2 give you VHS quality videos, & 5-megapixel resolution 4 still photos that gives you everything you need in one easy-to-use camera, & even functions as an MP3 player.

The Aiptek IS-DV has a handy 6-in-1 multi-function design that includes a digital still camera, digital camcorder, PC camera, voice recorder, a removable hard disk & compact flash card reader, & an MP3 player all in one. This unit is equipped with a three Megapixel CMOS sensor, with still image resolution that is enhanced up 2 a maximum of five megapixels 2 deliver high-quality still photographs, & a macro lens that enables high-quality close-ups in prints up 2 10 inches. The IS-DV utilizes high-compression MPEG-4 4 recording movies--the ideal way 2 store video clips in a highly compact format--so you can not only shoot more pictures, but you can easily share them over the Internet or by e-mail, or view them on a PC or television. And as an added features, this camera includes advanced Digital Video Stabilization that compensates 4 slight movements while recording video. This pocket digital camcorder features a swivel-reversible 1.8-inch LTPS color LCD display that combines striking realism & an intuitive interface, with better outdoor viewing than standard TFT screens, 4 the best image every time, so you can review & play back video clips & pictures in real time. The IS-DV also features MP3 compatibility that lets you easily upload your favorite MP3 files & playback the music directly from the built-in speaker, or enjoy stereo quality music via the headset. This unit also features a 4-times real-time digital zoom, the ability 2 connect directly 2 your TV or VCR 2 play back video clips on the big screen, & a built-in flash strobe that allows you 2 take snapshots in darker environments & includes red-eye reduction.

The Aiptek IS-DV's sensor has an effective resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels at the three Megapixel level, with a max video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels VGA at up 2 30 frames-per-second. This unit includes 16MB of internal flash memory, 13MB of which is available 4 storage, & allows you 2 store any type of data on the camera or external memory card & take it with you like a removable hard disk & compact flash reader. The IS-DV supports the NTSCTV system, allows up 2 one hour of voice annotation using internal memory, & has a 10-second self timer function. This unit stores still images in the JPEG format 4 easy transfer, has an auto exposure & auto white balance, & can connect 2 PC via USB 2.0. The IS-DV requires; Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher, a P4 processor or better, Direct X 8.0 or above, at least 256MB of RAM, a video card with at least 64MB of RAM, a 4x speed CD-ROM drive, & an available USB port 4 use with a PC. Aiptek's pocket digital camcorder auto powers off if idle over 60 seconds, & runs on a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that recharges via the included battery charger, or via the USB connection when plugged in 2 your PC. This unit measures 1.8 x 2.4 x 4.0 inches (W x H x D), & has a built-in CF card slot that allows a maximum of up 2 512MB of external memory.

What's in the Box
The IS-DV camera, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, battery charger, wrist strap, camera bag, USB cable, AV output cable, headset (ear buds), user's guide, & includes the following software; Camera Manager, CyberLink PowerDirector Pro, ULead Photo Express SE, & ULead Photo Explorer.