Product Description

The A-HD performs 720P high definition video quality to provide a whole new high quality DV experience. One-touch recording allows you to capture stunning HD (1280 x 720 - 16:9 aspect ratio) video clips at 30 frames per second with advanced H.264 technology. Connect the camera to your TV/VCR/DVD player to record video clips, pictures, and audio recordings, and playback directly on the built-in 2.4" color LCD. Record Video from DVD's, TV, VHS, or from Any Device that has RCA outputs for entertainment on the go! Equipped with 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor, the still image resolution of the A-HD is enhanced to 8 mega pixels. Auto-Focus helps you get the best pictures every time! 2x real time digital zoom allows you to Zoom In/Out while recording video! Review and playback you HD video clips and hi-res pictures in real time. LCD swivels 270? for unlimited video and photo taking. Enhance image quality while capturing photos in darker environments with your A-HD. Conveniently charge your new A-HD via the USB cable when connected to your PC or use the AC Charger cable included. No need to remove battery from camera. Connect your A-HD to your HDTV Component input ports to display your high definition video clips and still pictures, sharing them with friends and family. The A-HD allows you to use up to 8GB of SD card storage to record longer video before having to upload to your PC.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #306 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Aiptek
• Model: A-HD
• Dimensions: 3.23" h x 6.77" w x 7.64" l, 4.00 pounds
• Display size: 2.4

Features

• 1280 x 720 H.264 Video @ 30fps
• Connect to TV/VCR/DVD player to record video, pictures and audio
• Charge with USB or AC Adapter without removing battery
• 5MP CMOS sensor with still images up to 8MP
• 2x digital zoom with fixed focus

From the Manufacturer

A-HD is your 720p HD camcorder, digital camera, and personal media player/recorder. The A-HD 720p captures true-to-life vibrant colors and astonishing high def images like you've never seen--right in the palm of your hand. The A-HD comprises 720P (1280 x 720 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio) at 30 frames per second (FPS) using advanced H.264 technology. The A-HD also functions as a 5 mega pixel digital camera with a CMOS sensor and your personal media player / recorder, allowing you to record from your TV/VCR/DVD player. Replaying your video and images is a snap as the A-HD offers virtually unlimited choices and compatibility. You can choose to view instantly by playing them back on the A-HDs 270-degree swivel-reversible 2.4-inch TFT color LCD display or connect the A-HD directly to your HDTV, HD monitor, standard TV, or PC. Once in a lifetime moments, family events, outings, or just goofing around can now be captured, replayed, and relived in a whole new way. Aiptek makes your life in HD, possible.

Aiptek A-HD 720P Highlights

1280 x 720 - 16:9 ratio at 30 FPS for recording movies The A-HD performs 720P high definition video quality to provide a whole new high quality DV experience. One-touch recording allows you to capture stunning HD (1280 x 720 - 16:9 aspect ratio) video clips at 30 frames per second with advanced H.264 technology.

Personal Media Player and Recorder Connect the camera to your TV/VCR/DVD player to record video clips, pictures, and audio recordings, and playback directly on the built-in 2.4-inch color LCD. Record video from DVD's, TV, VHS, or from any device that has RCA outputs for entertainment on the go.

Max. Resolution up to 8 Mega-Pixel Equipped with 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor, the still image resolution of the A-HD is enhanced to 8 mega pixels. Auto-focus helps you get the best pictures every time.

Digital Zoom 2x real time digital zoom allows you to zoom in/out while recording video.

Swivel-Reversible 2.4-inch TFT Color LCD Display Review and playback you HD video clips and hi-res pictures in real time. LCD swivels 270 degrees for unlimited video and photo taking.

Night Shot Enhance image quality while capturing photos in darker environments with your A-HD.

Recharge Battery via USB Conveniently charge your new A-HD via the USB cable when connected to your PC or use the AC Charger cable included. No need to remove battery from camera.

HDTV Component Output Connect your A-HD to your HDTV component input ports to display your high definition video clips and still pictures, sharing them with friends and family.

Removable Hard Disk and SD/MMC Card Reader The A-HD allows you to use up to 8GB of SD card storage to record longer video before having to upload to your PC.

Customer Reviews

Really great value, don't be afraid to buy.
I used this inexpensive hd video camera for in-cockpit video for a race car. It did a really great job.

Great... for people that can use hd
I bought this camera about a year ago with the intent of making home videos. Actually I had done some research on camcorders, and since I didn't want to spend a boat-load of cash, I decided on the flip video camcorder. So I went to Best Buy to purchase one, but when I got there, the employee insisted that I get the aiptek a-hd camcorder. I was pumped, I had a new camera, and I was going to go shoot some footage. I captured the stuff I wanted, and plugged in the camera, after several moments the software included popped up , as soon as I opened the software, my monitor became pixelated and unable to read. After several attempts I realized that I had been sold a Hi-def camcorder, and I am not in possession of a hi-def computer monitor. So now here I am 10 months later with a camcorder that I can't use. Buyer Beware, only buy if you think your computer can handle it

Great buy
The headline pretty much says it all. I originally bought the camera, along with a 4 GB memory card, for $160. It turns out it was well-spent cash.

For non-professional and personal use, the camera does pretty much everything you could ask for. It shoots quality video in three different size versions. All files are digitally recorded on the memory card and there is no tape.

The "Web" mode shoots video designed for upload to YouTube and is a smaller format, allowing you to easily e-mail the file. The "DVD" version is pretty comparable to that quality, but is a bit larger. The third format is High Definition, which is designed for viewing on HD TVs. When looking at this video on the computer, there isn't too much of a difference from the DVD quality, but the file is huge.

The camera boots up quickly and holds a battery charge for roughly an hour when in video mode. The flip-out LCD screen rotates so you can actually shoot video of yourself. I've actually self-produced several news standups in DVD mode that were usable for television, although the audio was not very good because the camera lacks a microphone input.
Perhaps the best thing about this camera is its ease of use. The camera has several different modes: Video camera, still camera, my files and an options menu. All video and photos shot are available in the "my files" mode. The auto white balance works well, but I still prefer to do so manually (it only takes a second).

This is not to say the camera doesn't have limitations. As mentioned, though audio quality with the built-in microphone is good, it does not have a port to plug in an external mic. Another complaint is that there is no manual focus. Users must rely on the automatic focus, which is often poor in low light conditions. On that note, the camera tends to have trouble adjusting its iris and overexposes when there is a mostly dark shot with one or two hot spots (ex: sunlight coming in through a window). The camera shoots its best video in moderate lighting conditions.

Overall, I enthusiastically recommend the device. It's inexpensive, but functional for the casual user. It would also make a great gift for a younger person. He or she could actually use the camera, and you won't be spending a fortune on it.