Aiptek DV5900 5 Megapixel Pocket Digital Camcorder
- 6-in-1 multi-function digital camcorder, still camera, MP3 player, webcam, digital voice recorder, and removable hard disk
- Max resolution up to 5 megapixels; built-in 3 megapixel CMOS sensor with still image resolution enhancement
- High-compression MPEG-4 (VHS quality) for recording via NTSC/PAL A/V output
- 1.5-inch color LCD screen; 4x digital zoom; built-in SD slot
- Includes tripod/stand, USB cable, A/V cable, camera bag, and headset
Rating: 4 of 5
Great 4 kids
Got two of these last christmas 4 my kids. Ended up paying around $50 each with discounts I had. For my kids age 8 & 14 these have been great. They love 2 make stop motion movies. It was well worth the money. And they've used them almost everday since christmas.Only had one problem & that was a knob fell off after my son dropped his but it still works. They may drop the price on them like they did last christmas, if they do snap one up 4 your kid.
Rating: 3 of 5
There's an even amount of pros & cons
I got this camera about 4 mos. ago, & have waited until I fully used the camera a lot 2 write this review. So here we go:
The Pros:
1. This is a cheap camera, & won't hurt your budget.
2. This is a great camcorder 4 vacations, where optimum picture quality isn't your number one concern.
3. This camcorder is small & very easy 2 operate.
4. The camcorder comes with a USB cable & it is easy 2 post videos & pictures onto your computer.
5. It's a camera & camcorder all in one.
The CONS:
1. This camcorder ISN'T COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS VISTA. I found this out the hard way, when I couldn't even so much as play my videos on my computer, unless I uploaded them on Youtube, then watched them. I watched the videos on my brother's computer, which has XP, & it was fine. So watch out.
2. This camera comes with features that actually take away from the quality: For example, there is a built-in microphone that sounds like you're talking into a tin can. Also, the camera is only battery powered (2 AA batteries), with no AC adapter. If you even wanted an AC adapter, there is no jack on the camcorder 2 use one.
3. The product eats your batteries if you happen 2 film anything over an hour in length. Duracell usually lasts longer, but I'd recommend lithium batteries so they last. Cheap, dollar store batteries take about five minutes 2 die. Also, the flash on the camera will drain fully powered batteries.
4. Whenever you record a video & stop, that is the end of the video & you cannot continue the same recording on the same file. For example, if you were making a movie just 4 fun, & you stopped the recording 2 cut a scene, you'd have 2 start another video file 2 do that. It's irritating if you're trying 2 make a movie.
5. The picture quality suffers drastically unless the lighting is really bright.
6. The zoom is worthless, & when you zoom something, it is just blurry.
Well, that's about it. If you want a camera 2 kind of fool around with, here you go. If you want a camera 2 do anything semi-serious with, you should just pay a hundred more & get a better one.
If you want 2 see examples of the camera in use, check out my youtube page: www.youtube.com/user/fillingthevoidreview
Good luck.
The Pros:
1. This is a cheap camera, & won't hurt your budget.
2. This is a great camcorder 4 vacations, where optimum picture quality isn't your number one concern.
3. This camcorder is small & very easy 2 operate.
4. The camcorder comes with a USB cable & it is easy 2 post videos & pictures onto your computer.
5. It's a camera & camcorder all in one.
The CONS:
1. This camcorder ISN'T COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS VISTA. I found this out the hard way, when I couldn't even so much as play my videos on my computer, unless I uploaded them on Youtube, then watched them. I watched the videos on my brother's computer, which has XP, & it was fine. So watch out.
2. This camera comes with features that actually take away from the quality: For example, there is a built-in microphone that sounds like you're talking into a tin can. Also, the camera is only battery powered (2 AA batteries), with no AC adapter. If you even wanted an AC adapter, there is no jack on the camcorder 2 use one.
3. The product eats your batteries if you happen 2 film anything over an hour in length. Duracell usually lasts longer, but I'd recommend lithium batteries so they last. Cheap, dollar store batteries take about five minutes 2 die. Also, the flash on the camera will drain fully powered batteries.
4. Whenever you record a video & stop, that is the end of the video & you cannot continue the same recording on the same file. For example, if you were making a movie just 4 fun, & you stopped the recording 2 cut a scene, you'd have 2 start another video file 2 do that. It's irritating if you're trying 2 make a movie.
5. The picture quality suffers drastically unless the lighting is really bright.
6. The zoom is worthless, & when you zoom something, it is just blurry.
Well, that's about it. If you want a camera 2 kind of fool around with, here you go. If you want a camera 2 do anything semi-serious with, you should just pay a hundred more & get a better one.
If you want 2 see examples of the camera in use, check out my youtube page: www.youtube.com/user/fillingthevoidreview
Good luck.
Rating: 2 of 5
Not good.
After maybe two or three videos with this product, it gave out on me. I pressed the button, it stuck & never worked again. No damage or misuse. I didn't expect much, but I was at least expecting it 2 last a little longer.
Rating: 1 of 5
Do not by this EVER.
I bought this camera with the undrestanding that it was small & the price gave away the fact that you may not get much. But I never would have thought one could box such a peice of poo & let/allow others 2 purchas it. My story of "Joy, 2 This isnt even a good toy" I wanted something compact that my wife could purse away until our children did somethig cute or fun. We were able 2 use it twice with the children & then the dial on the sidr containing features fell off...and i mean not just the knob but even the switch attached 2 the curcuit board...so after two grainy videos that made my kids heads look like MAX HEADROOM it was finished...I should have & now can suggest 2 everyone that you should save a few more $99 & get something way better
Rating: 3 of 5
It's okay.
The camera & video work, but neither are the best quality. I bought it 4 my 17 yr old though & she loves it & uses it all the time. I guess it depends on what you are using it for. If you want good quality pics this is not the best choice in a camera.
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