Hitachi's DZ-HS500A Hybrid Camcorder lets you record your memories directly to the built-in 30 GB hard drive, or burn them to DVD, right in the camcorder! You can record up to 23 hours of video on the hard drive, and if you run out of space, just copy the hard drive to DVD or record direct to DVD, and keep shooting. You can also store your still photos on SD card, so you'll never run out of space, even on a long trip!
USB 2.0 offers high-speed data upload, and the video-editing software works with both PC and Mac. You'll never miss another priceless moment while waiting for your camcorder to power up, thanks to the 1-second quick start from standby. 30X optical and 1500X digital zoom let you capture every little detail, from any remove. Shoot and review in true 16:9 widescreen; what you see on the 2.7" LCD is what you get. Cinema Res image processing ensures everything appears detailed and accurate.
Your videos and stills will be crisp and bright, with reduced visual noise, so you'll look like a pro! The DZ-HS500A is ready to take on all of life's adventures with Hitachi's drop-proofing system which automatically detect falls, suspends read and write activity, buffers the data, and locks the hard drive in place to prevent impact damage. Everything you need to capture gorgeous video at the speed of life!
30X Optical Zoom CapabilityThe HITACHI DZ-HS500A hybrid camcorder features a powerful 30X optical zoom lens and amazing 1500X digital zoom function to capture both moving and still pictures with exquisite beauty.
HDD and DVD HybridThe revolutionary HITACHI DZ-HS500A hybrid camcorder combines the convenience of the DVD format for easy sharing and archiving with the flexible capacity of an internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD), simplifying and speeding up the home-moviemaking process. The internal hard drive's 30GB storage capacity stores up to 22.5 hours of recording.
Multi-format CompatibilityThe Multiformat+ drive records DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. With the HITACHI DZ-HS500A's broad compatibility, record on whatever disc that works best in your DVD player or recorder. Plus SD cards can be used to store digital still photos.
Advanced Drop-proofingThe HITACHI DZ-HS500A hybrid camcorder features an extra sensory protection (ESP) drop-proofing system to protect the HDD. The Zero G sensor automatically detects falls, suspending read/write activity and cushioning the hard drive for impact.
Easy DubbingWith the 1-touch easy dubbing feature, quickly burn movies saved on the HDD to DVDs at the press of a button, or create your own director's cut by selecting on the highlight scenes with ease.
True 16:9 WidescreenThe HITACHI DZ-HS500A hybrid camcorder supports recording in a 16:9 aspect ratio that matches the true 16:9 widescreen of an HDTV. With an onboard 2.7" true 16:9 widescreen LCD screen, what you see is exactly what you'll get without any cropping or compromise.