Mustek DV5200 6-in-1 Multi-Function Camcorder w/1.5" LCD & 4x Digital Zoom

This camera is small & light, that was a plus. You have 2 learn how 2 get around on it, as in deleting, transferring files 2 the computer, learning how 2 change options, ect which is kind of confusing & takes time 2 learn. Unless you get a memory card, dont plan on saving or video taking much..as it doesnt hold much memory at all. Its annoying 2 have 2 keep downloading 2 the computer 2 have more memory. It came with an awesome cd program 4 movie making & picture editing. In all, I like the camera, even my daughter can use it without huriting it, but its not 4 long trips or exppert video taking. And it doesnt cost much, so no big waste in money.

This little camera is handy...but not always reliable. We took a cruise 2 Alaska from Vancouver & I thought this would be a great little toy 2 take with me. Some of the pictures & video turned out great. Some was extremely grainy. Many of the pictures were completely out of focus, & while that does not surprise me on landscapes, portrait shots of people taken less than 12 feet away should not have focus issues. The video recorder itself works ok, but I would suggest spending just a little more & getting something with better quality.

I am fifteen & I do a lot of traveling around the country. I thought it would be fun 2 take around a camera that was sturdy & not too expensive 2 record all the interesting & fun things that happen when I travel. I decided 2 try this product out & I love it!
It doesn't have much memory on its own, so I bought a 128 MB memory card 4 $13.00, which holds over 200 pictures at a time & over 2 hours of video memory. That's enough 4 me. You can get memory cards 4 a good price that hold twice that, too.
The picture is also pretty sharp. The camera doesn't have a flash, though. With a normal houselight the picture usually is a bit yellowish, but not too much. The pictures are great outdoors.
The only downside that really bothers me is the fact that it eats up the batteries so quickly, & the batteries are not rechargeable... just normal AA batteries. So I will have 2 keep a pack of extra batteries in my purse, just in case.
I read that some people don't like how small the LCD screen is, but I think it's just fine. It's enough 2 see what you're filming & it's really sharp so it gets details well.
I wouldn't get this camera if it was going 2 be the family camera. I think it's more just 4 personal, everyday use. When you upload the movies 2 the computer, they are in WMA format, which works with Windows Movie Maker & is easy 2 upload onto the net.
Overall, I think this is a great, handy, well-built camera 4 an awesome price!

When I bought this camera I assumed it had flash, it doesn't. It only takes good pictures in certain lighting & the pixel quality is not as good as I thought it would be either. Also it goes through batteries really fast.

I'm reading some of the reviews, & I just don't get it. First it does come with batteries. It also does have a place 4 extended memory which I highly recommend. I purchased a 512MB 4 $20.00. I mean I don't know anybody that only keeps the internal memeory. Most only have about 32MB, & that's not enough 4 any camera. The only thing missing is a flash, which is included in the 8200, but the megapixels is only 3.0 compared 2 the 5200's 5.4. Fot the small price & nice specs you can't go wrong otherwise just spend 2,3 hundred & get something better. You get what you pay for. Pay $20,000 & buy a Hyundai or pay $60,000 & buy a Mercedes. Both will get you around town. This is a great little item, but it's not a $300.00 camera.

Mustek brand has been globally well known 4 its excellent quality, professional support, & extensive service. Mustek has been recognized by many international magazines & professional organizations 4 its excellent innovation technology, production capability, & product quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:MPEG-4 technology;Seamless 4x digital zooming during recording;Remarkable video recording ability with sound dubbing;2 Megapixel CMOS sensor;User-friendly control panel.