VuPoint Solutions DV-M5056-VP 5.0 Mega Pixels Multifunction Digital Video Camcorder, 2.4" TFT Color LCD - 4x Digital Zoom | 
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| Brand: VuPoint Solutions
Category: Photography
Buy New: $86.77
New (3) from $86.77
Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 58274
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
MPN: DVM5056VP
Model: DV5056-VP
UPC: 874121001747
EAN: 0874121001747
ASIN: B0011E80QU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4x digital zoom | | • | Useful for shooting from long distances | | • | Uses 4 "AAA" alkaline batteries | | • | Sleek, ergonomic design |
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Product Description
The Vupoint 5 MP DVM5056 Digital Video Camcorder shoots stills, videos and can be used as web cam. It has 5.0 megapixel CMOS sensor resolution so the digital video camcorder can also take digital stills or be used as web cam. The large 2.4" TFT LCD color display is for composing and reviewing your images on this bright display. The built-in flash can be used to light your subject or environment. It has 16MB SDRM memory and it also supports memory cards up to 2 GB.
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| Customer Reviews:
gets the job done...but only in bright light. June 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm sure all of us have been curious on just how good a pocket camcorder could be. The answer is, not that good. I'll start off by saying I don't own this, but I have used it to film a school project, so I have used it in a variety of conditions. The camera is nice and compact, and has great battery life (it uses 4 AAAs). It has 4 functions (video, photo, microphone, and review). The wheel for changing this is right above the battery cage. Now, let us start with the review. Let's break it down.
VIDEO (3.5/5)- It can shoot in 320x240 resolution and 640x480 resolution. The former should be enough for your day-to-day video capturing needs. I'd give the video quality a 3.5 out of 5 (at top performance). It works great in sunlight and bright light conditions, but it is horrible in indoor lighting or darkness. Use it at daytime only. Oh, and to add there is no image stabilizer. If your hand is shaking, then it's there to stay.
PHOTO (3/5)- Needless to say, it can take photo stills (at resolutions of 640x480, 1280x690, 1600x1200, 2048x1536, 2592x1944) and is capable of taking flash pictures. There is a self-timer, and I believe that's pretty much it for photo-taking functions. Once again, great in sunlight/bright light conditions, but I wouldn't recommend using it under any other conditions. I'd give this function a 3 out of 5.
MICROPHONE (2.5/5)- Ah, the microphone. It would work fine for use as a tape recorder (speaking into it), but not for recording music or lectures or a speech. It just doesn't cut it. The microphone tends to pick up wind, and sadly it doesn't pick up audio that well. The microphone is about as strong as a decently-priced digital camera that can take videos with sound. 2.5 out of 5.
DURABILITY/BATTERY LIFE (2/5?) - I haven't dropped this or anything, so I don't know what to say about durability. However, it has great battery life. Even with partially used batteries charged the camera withstood 4 hours of constant use.
ERGONOMICS (1/5)- Without a strap, it's rather difficult to use this with only one hand. Although all the buttons are located close to each other, they're not placed in the greatest places. Especially when lacking a strap, you'll probably have to prop this on a tripod or operate it with two hands in order to press the buttons while filming. So, ironically, this pocket camera can't be operated with one hand.
So, this brings me to my overall rating of 3 out of 5. This camera is only useful as a casual camera- maybe for your younger son or daughter who wants a video camera, or just, for, you know, around home and stuff. If you want a pocket-sized camera good enough for daily and all-purpose use (is there even one that exists?), I suggest you keep looking.
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