Jazz HDV188 High Definition 11mp Digital Video Camera, 8x Zoom, 3.0" LTPS TFT LCD, with HDMI Cable | 
 enlarge | Brand: Jazz
Category: Photography
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $134.99
You Save: $365.00 (73%)
New (6) from $134.99
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 3053
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 8
Display Size: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
MPN: 40381
Model: HDV188
UPC: 840356969213
EAN: 0840356969213
ASIN: B001ARYKE4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Jazz Elite Hi Definition Video Camera | | • | Modes: Digital Still Camera | | • | Video Record | | • | Voice Record | | • | PC Camera |
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Product Description
Model Number :HDV188 Until now, the concept of putting true HD (high definition) video recording capability in your pocket was purely science fiction............well get ready for the future! The Jazz Elite HDV188 HD camcorder delivers High Definition (HD) video resolution, loaded with features, and in a stylish package! Capture any moment of life in exquisite HD color, crystal clear sound and vibrant image quality like never before! The Jazz Elite HDV188 HD High Definition digital video and still camera delivers premium performance, excellent HD video quality and provides you with a completely new digital video experience that incorporates HD technology. Reap the benefits of the built in 8x digital zoom lens with auto focus that allows you to easily capture precisely what you want, the way you want it. Capture vibrant still photos that are as clear as your own memories. Compact, attractive and easy to use, this camera can go with you anywhere. Don't miss your chance to own this awesome HD digital camcorder at a great price! Features: 3" TFT LCD High Quality Display 11 Mega Pixel HD Digital Camera 1280 x 720 (720p) HD Video Resolution up to 30fps 8x Digital Auto Focus Zoom Lens 65MB Internal Memory SD Card Slot up to 8GB (SD card not included) Night shoot mode provides bright images in the dark Rechargeable li-ion battery and easy power charge from PC via USB cable or AC charger (included) Digital Still Camera PC Camera HD Video Recording Voice Recording Mass Storage MP3 Player with Lyrics Display JPEG/AVI (MPEG4)/MP3 TV Out Self Timer Motion Detection/Night Mode HDMI Cable Included (a $25.00 value) at no charge
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| Customer Reviews:
So far so good... August 26, 2008
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
So far so good... The device is great if you need to capture something happening on the spot, but for any kind of production it is simply useless, well maybe it's good enough for web production.
Discovered Specifications:
1280x720 Mode: ~3000kbps MPEG-4 AVI
720x480 Mode: ~1700kbps MPEG-4 AVI
Either this is a low quality fast-mode MPEG-4 codec designed for embedded devices, or there is too much noise and/or distortion in the picture for the codec to produce a descent looking output. If I were them, I would crank this device up to 5000kbps on 1280x720 Mode and 3000kbps on 720x480 mode and offer a firmware update. I have found that only by capturing in 1280x720 Mode and converting down to 720x480 Mode in software was I able to achieve a somewhat descent picture quality.
Audio: 88kbps 22kHz mono ADPCM
The mic is okay, and does not distort easily, but the audio is not by any means CD or DVD quality. If I were them, I would crank this device up to 44kHz mono and offer a firmware update.
Other features include:
- Motion Stabilization
- Black & White
- Sepia
- Negative
- Digital Zoom (Unknown Multiplier)
- TV Out
- HDMI Out
- Audio Out
- Built In Speaker
- Manual Exposure Settings
- White Balance Presets
- Built In Light for night filming
You can choose 1280x720, 720x480, 640x480, or 320x240. 1 minute of High Definition video in this device's format is roughly ~26MB
You can't zoom whilst recording, which is no big deal if not a good thing. Most home movies are plagued with overuse of the zoom feature in my opinion.
This device is small enough to comfortably fit in my pocket. It's good for recording stuff for the web, but that's about it. I will be returning this for something that captures better quality video.
Flaws leading to its return includ:
- Can't film with the display closed, the device shuts off.
- Fixed lens with no auto or manual focus settings.
- Emits a startup sound when you power up the device.
- Sometimes ignores its buttons being pressed.
- Feels like it would be trivial to break the display off.
ALL THAT JAZZ ! July 15, 2008
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
A BARGAIN CAMERA FOR THE PRICE AND EASY TO USE.I WAS SURPRISED WITH THE QUALITY OF VIDEO, EVEN IN VGA MODE IT WAS BETTER THAN MY JVC MINI DV. THE STILLS LOOKED GOOD TOO, FOR A FIXED LENS CAMERA. PERFECT TO SLIP IN YOUR POCKET FOR EVERY OCCASION.CA'NT GET THESE IN THE UK, HAD TO BUY THIS OVER HERE. A VERY GOOD CAMERA AT A VERY GOOD PRICE.
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