Aiptek IS-DV 5 MP Digital Camcorder and MP3 Player

Features

  • All-in-one unit that includes a digital still camera, digital camcorder, PC camera, voice recorder, removable hard disk, and compact flash card reader
  • Swivel-reversible 1.8-inch LTPS color LCD display that combines striking realism and an intuitive interface, with better outdoor viewing than standard TFT screens
  • Sensor has an effective resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels at the 3-megapixel level, with a max video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels VGA at up to 30 frames per second
  • Runs on a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that recharges via the included battery charger, or via the USB connection when plugged in to your PC
  • Measures 1.8 x 2.4 x 4.0 inches (W x H x D), and has a built-in CF card slot that allows a maximum of up to 512 MB of external memory

Description

The IS-DV from Aiptek pays close attention to detail, and let's you do the same with a maximum resolution of 5 mega pixels and a 1.8" LTPS color LCD. Record videos at 30 frames per second in MPEG-4 format, and never worry about shaking clips with the new image stabilizer function. The IS-DV also offers a lithium-ion battery with charger so you don't need to worry about buying batteries!

The new Aiptek IS-DV 5-megapixel digital camcorder is a multi-functional DV camera that pays close attention to detail and let's you do the same. The Pocket DV5100M features a 6-in-1 solution including video recording with MPEG-4 technology to give you VHS quality videos, and 5-megapixel resolution for still photos that gives you everything you need in one easy-to-use camera, and even functions as an MP3 player.

The Aiptek IS-DV has a handy 6-in-1 multi-function design that includes a digital still camera, digital camcorder, PC camera, voice recorder, a removable hard disk and compact flash card reader, and an MP3 player all in one. This unit is equipped with a three Megapixel CMOS sensor, with still image resolution that is enhanced up to a maximum of five megapixels to deliver high-quality still photographs, and a macro lens that enables high-quality close-ups in prints up to 10 inches. The IS-DV utilizes high-compression MPEG-4 for recording movies--the ideal way to store video clips in a highly compact format--so you can not only shoot more pictures, but you can easily share them over the Internet or by e-mail, or view them on a PC or television. And as an added features, this camera includes advanced Digital Video Stabilization that compensates for slight movements while recording video. This pocket digital camcorder features a swivel-reversible 1.8-inch LTPS color LCD display that combines striking realism and an intuitive interface, with better outdoor viewing than standard TFT screens, for the best image every time, so you can review and play back video clips and pictures in real time. The IS-DV also features MP3 compatibility that lets you easily upload your favorite MP3 files and playback the music directly from the built-in speaker, or enjoy stereo quality music via the headset. This unit also features a 4-times real-time digital zoom, the ability to connect directly to your TV or VCR to play back video clips on the big screen, and a built-in flash strobe that allows you to take snapshots in darker environments and includes red-eye reduction.

The Aiptek IS-DV's sensor has an effective resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels at the three Megapixel level, with a max video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels VGA at up to 30 frames-per-second. This unit includes 16MB of internal flash memory, 13MB of which is available for storage, and allows you to store any type of data on the camera or external memory card and take it with you like a removable hard disk and compact flash reader. The IS-DV supports the NTSCTV system, allows up to one hour of voice annotation using internal memory, and has a 10-second self timer function. This unit stores still images in the JPEG format for easy transfer, has an auto exposure and auto white balance, and can connect to PC via USB 2.0. The IS-DV requires; Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher, a P4 processor or better, Direct X 8.0 or above, at least 256MB of RAM, a video card with at least 64MB of RAM, a 4x speed CD-ROM drive, and an available USB port for use with a PC. Aiptek's pocket digital camcorder auto powers off if idle over 60 seconds, and runs on a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that recharges via the included battery charger, or via the USB connection when plugged in to your PC. This unit measures 1.8 x 2.4 x 4.0 inches (W x H x D), and has a built-in CF card slot that allows a maximum of up to 512MB of external memory.

What's in the Box
The IS-DV camera, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, battery charger, wrist strap, camera bag, USB cable, AV output cable, headset (ear buds), user's guide, and includes the following software; Camera Manager, CyberLink PowerDirector Pro, ULead Photo Express SE, and ULead Photo Explorer.

Spotlight customer reviews

ok camera

[ Posted: 2008-04-10 ]

Rating: 60%
 

Pros: Price is right (cheap); Easy to use; clever tiny design; interesting features that you can personalize to your liking; sufficient storage (with addon 1GB card...spend extra and get it); battery life seems pretty good so far; no worry about power when connected to usb port on pc.

Cons: Video is not outstanding but ok; still photos come out pretty decent; for best results you need to use camera in good lighting conditions.

This camera stinks...

[ Posted: 2008-02-28 ]

Rating: 20%
 

This little hand-held portable camera was good at first, I thought that the picture and video quality was fine, but then, 2 weeks after I bought it, the screen broke, and I can't even use it as a webcam. So now, I have to manually try to delete pictures and it is very difficult to maneuver. Also, with a very small memory chip, you can take maybe 12 pictures before the memory is full. I would recommend spending that extra $20-$30 for a better camera as this is possibly one of the worst digital camcorders that I have ever seen.

Unsure now

[ Posted: 2008-01-07 ]

Rating: 40%
 

Only worked about 3 minutes first time we tried it but we are trying some other things???????

weird

[ Posted: 2007-07-13 ]

Rating: 40%
 

This product is nice but for some reason the lens kept moving on its' own. unless you check it out carefully, i would not invest in it.

Awesome!

[ Posted: 2007-05-04 ]

Rating: 100%
 

This camcorder is amazing!!! It's so small and the quality is decent too! I would DEFINITELY recommend this to anyone! (just don't fall in the pool with it in your pocket, because then it starts acting weird and spazzing out...