Digital video camera

For current consumer-grade digital cameras, those priced at more than 10,000 yuan are basically high-definition-level products with quite luxurious configurations. There are also cheaper ones priced at more than 2,000 yuan, but the configurations are very average. If your budget is very rich or not very sufficient, then the products in the above two price ranges are more suitable for you. And if your funds are neither high nor low, and you have certain requirements for the operability and functional configuration of DV, then the following digital cameras worth about 5,000 yuan are worth taking a closer look at. Reference price for model evaluation

Sony SR62E recommendation index:

Features: 30GB hard drive, wide screen, 25x optical zoom

Disadvantages: CCD size is too small, cancelled Optical viewfinder 5580 yuan

Hitachi GX3300E Recommended index:

Features: large-size CCD design, strong disc compatibility, 1 second quick start

Disadvantages: Lens configuration is generally 5120 yuan

Sony DVD755E Recommended index:

Features: supports 5.1 Dolby channel, widescreen touch operation, supports hot shoe

Disadvantages: CCD The size is too small at 5200 yuan

Canon DC22 Recommendation Index:

Features: Supports DVD-R DL recording disks, strong camera function

Disadvantages: The battery position is not designed It does not support larger capacity batteries 5350 yuan

JVC MG67AC Recommendation Index:

Features: 20GB hard drive, F1.2 large aperture design, large size CCD

Disadvantages: No optical viewfinder

Sony SR62E

Sony SR60E was a DV product that was very popular with consumers in the second half of 2006. Although the configuration is relatively ordinary, only a 1/5.5-inch 1.07 million-pixel CCD, it is equipped with a 30GB ultra-large-capacity hard drive, which saves future expenses and cumbersome processes such as discs and DV tapes, and the price is only about 5,000 yuan. It is popular among those who Preferred by ordinary home users who only meet daily shooting needs.

As an upgraded model of this machine, the Sony SR62E has not changed much in appearance. It still maintains its slim and light body design and also has a built-in 30GB large-capacity HDD hard drive. The 3G sensor, hard disk shock absorber and video cache function effectively ensure the security and stability of hard disk data, allowing you to shoot as much as you want without worrying about shooting time and data loss.

Sony SR62E

The two machines are similar in that they are equipped with a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD with 123,000 pixels, which adopts light-touch operation. Just tap on the LCD screen. With just one click, you can complete the operation of each main function of the camera. In addition, they are all equipped with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses, and the total sensor pixels are approximately 1.07 million.

The difference is that the SR60E uses a 1/5.5-inch CCD, while the CCD size of the SR62E is only 1/6-inch. Theoretically, the larger the CCD size, the stronger its photosensitivity, which will give it more advantages when shooting in low-light environments. As for the performance of SR62E, we will only know after it is launched. But what is worthy of recognition is that the optical zoom capability of SR62E has been enhanced on the basis of SR60E, from the previous 12 times to 25 times, which can better capture close-ups of distant subjects. In addition, the SR62E has a new Memory Stick Duo memory stick slot, which supports the storage of still photos, making it easier to transfer and share still photos.

Comments:

Although there is not much change compared to the previous model, the expected launch price of the SR62E is not high, only 5580 yuan, which is similar to the price of last year’s SR60E. It will still be It is a model worth looking forward to among hard disk DV.

Hitachi GX3300E

Hitachi GX3300E is the highest-end model in the Wooo series of DVD cameras launched in early 2006. The mirror-like appearance design is quite eye-catching, and the body is compact and The compact design concept looks particularly refined. In terms of configuration, it uses a 1/3-inch large-size CCD sensor with a total of 3.31 million pixels. Supports shooting dynamic images with effective pixels of 2.18 million and still pictures with effective pixels of 3.05 million. Compatible with all DVD disc formats and uses SD cards to store still pictures.

Hitachi GX3300E

GX3300E has a typical 10x optical zoom lens, maximum aperture F1.8-F3.0, equipped with a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD and 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder , provides electronic anti-shake function and built-in video light for auxiliary lighting. Extremely fast startup is a highlight of this model. The GX3300E only takes 1 second from booting up to entering recording mode, so you won’t miss any wonderful moments easily. In addition, the machine provides 6 shooting modes to choose from. Users only need to select the corresponding scene according to the surrounding environment when shooting to shoot more satisfactory images.

Hitachi GX3300E

Comments:

The Hitachi GX3300E, which has a large-size sensor, has certain advantages in price compared to other similar models. The current price is only 5100 Yuan or so. If you value cost-effectiveness, then Hitachi GX3300E, which is not very famous in the domestic market, is still a good choice.

Sony DCR-DVD755E

The Sony DVD755E and another model DVD705E can be regarded as "siblings". The biggest difference between the two is that the DVD755E uses the included 4-channel The microphone can directly record 5.1-channel DVD videos, and when used with a home theater system, it can bring you an immersive 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience.

Sony DCR-DVD755E

Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same from appearance to configuration. It uses a 1.07-megapixel 1/5.5-inch CCD sensor, which can support shooting still pictures with effective pixels of approximately 1 million and dynamic images with effective pixels of 690,000. In terms of LCD, DVD755E is equipped with a mainstream 2.7-inch 16:9 widescreen hybrid LCD display, which can clearly confirm the subject being photographed in a strong sunlight environment. The touch screen and 3D dynamic Chinese menu make operation easy and easy to use. As for the lens, the DVD755 still uses the German Carl Zeiss lens, which has a 12x optical zoom capability and can easily capture every detail. In addition, DVD755E supports 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs, and also has a user-friendly "Easy Handycam" function and battery remaining display function.

Sony DCR-DVD755E

Comments:

As Sony’s new products in 2007 are gradually launched, this last year’s model is now very affordable, priced at 5,200 yuan The price is around 10% and comes with a camera bag, tripod and three discs. Because recording videos not only focuses on video effects, but also emphasizes audio quality, so a model that supports 5.1 channels can better meet your various needs.

Canon DC22

Canon DC22 is another DVD digital camera released at the same time as Canon HDV digital camera HV10 in 2006. The sleek and minimalist body design is quite fashionable and the overall feel Pretty good too. Its biggest feature is that it is Canon's first digital camcorder to support new double-sided DVD-R DL recording discs. The maximum recording time in LP mode is 108 minutes, allowing you to record more wonderful things.

Canon DC22

As an upgraded model of DC20, DC22 is equipped with a 2.2 million pixel 1/3.9-inch CCD. Due to the application of RGB primary color filter technology, its color reproduction accuracy is more accurate than traditional Complementary color filter CCD has been improved to some extent. At the same time, DC22 adheres to the consistent style of Canon DV and uses a unique DIGIC DV processor. In addition to drawing on common scene mode options such as portrait and sports in digital cameras, it also provides aperture priority and shutter priority exposure modes and a 9-point AiAF focusing system, which fully embodies the Canon PHOTO DV concept and can support shooting of up to 2 million pixels. Still pictures.

Canon DC22

Because of its many years of experience in traditional optical technology, the lens is a major advantage of Canon DV. DC22 is equipped with a high-quality optical zoom lens produced by Canon itself, using 11 elements of 9 It has a group structure and uses a double-sided aspherical lens. It has a 10x optical zoom capability and a maximum aperture of F1.8-F2.8. It focuses quickly and the effect is worthy of recognition. In terms of display size, DC22 has improved compared to its predecessor, from 2.5 inches on DC20 to 2.7 inches, and introduced two technologies from the Canon MiniDV camera ZR series, horizontal indicator line and smooth zoom mode. Not only can the horizontal indicator line be used to ensure that the object is in a normal horizontal state, but the zoom speed can also be controlled through three different settings or using finger pressure, thus avoiding the need to quickly push and pull the lens or frequently change it quickly or slowly. situation.

Comments:

Because Canon has considerable strength in the field of digital cameras, Canon DV's still picture shooting capabilities are relatively high compared to other brands of DV. Therefore, for friends who do not want to buy another digital camera, Canon DC22 will be a good choice. It can not only meet the needs of high-quality dynamic image shooting, but also better meet the needs of still picture shooting.

JVC GZ-MG67AC

The MG67AC is a mid-range hard drive digital camera launched by JVC last year. Compared with the MG77AC, the built-in hard drive capacity is reduced from 30GB to 20GB. In addition, the appearance and other configurations are exactly the same. It also uses a 1/4-inch large-size CCD to ensure the clarity and quality of the picture. The total pixels reach 2.18 million, and it can capture still pictures with a maximum resolution of 1632×1224.

JVC GZ-MG67AC

The MG67AC is equipped with a popular 2.7-inch widescreen LCD with 112,000 pixels and cancels the electronic viewfinder configuration. It has a 10x optical zoom lens with a lens diameter of 30.5mm. The maximum aperture F1.2 is one of its highlights, and it performs better in low-light environments. Due to the reduced capacity, the shooting time of MG67AC is shorter than that of 30GB capacity MG77AC, but compared with DVD camcorders and MiniDV, it is still more than enough. It can record moving images for 4 hours and 50 minutes in optimal mode, and up to 25 hours in economical mode. In addition, MG67AC also supports SD card recording of still pictures.

Comments:

With its lightweight appearance, large-capacity hard drive and larger-sized CCD, the MG67AC will be an ideal choice for home use or video enthusiasts.