Creative Labs Vado HD 4GB Pocket Video Camcorder 2nd Generation (Black Gloss)
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Manufacturer: Creative LabsFormat: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: VF0584 BK-GL
Color: Black Gloss
Product features:
- High definition 720P pocket video camcorder with 4GB of video storage capacity
- Fits easily in your pocket purse or the palm of your hand
- One touch recording with a spacious 2 inch display
- Record up to one hours of HD video footage or up to four hours of video at VGA resolution
- Connect your Vado HD to any HDTV with optional HDMI cable
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Digital camera reviews of Creative Labs Vado HD 4GB Pocket Video Camcorder 2nd Generation (Black Gloss)
Digital camera Review: A bargain for basic video if you don't want to use your still image camera
Summary: 4 Stars
At the time I bought this (Christmas season 2009), the Vado was the least expensive option for 720p video pocket-sized recorders. It's very handy to carry around and the little included silicon case is useful and well designed. The camera is fairly intuitive to use for shooting videos. I'd recommend a tripod for long interviews with seated subjects. To download the images to a Mac, you need to download software from the Creative site. Once you do that, you can either bring the videos into the Mac via: 1) the Vado software for quick editing or file conversion; 2) directly to iPhoto for quick storage and playing/editing on Apple Quicktime or iMovie.
If you already have a decent quality compact point and shoot camera with a video option, the Vado probably is superfluous (and its competitors are as well). The lens is cheap and under low light the images are grainy with little color rainbow patches. Under good lighting, image quality is fine, but it won't wow you. The audio quality is passable, but hissy and doesn't give much beyond the human voice in terms of frequency range. It should be noted that the to-be-released "3rd generation" model will allow for an external mic.
If you don't have a good quality compact still camera with video, this item can be a lot of fun. The images aren't fantastic, but for Youtube they are more than decent enough. Be sure to find a way to have decent lighting before you shoot because otherwise you might end up disappointed by the degraded image. At the price I bought this thing, I consider it to be a bargain.
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Summary of Creative Labs Vado HD 4GB Pocket Video Camcorder 2nd Generation (Black Gloss)
Catch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby's first steps or your kid's graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative's Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 4GB of video storage capacity, up to one hours of recording and playback per charge, up to four hours of recording time at 640x480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI and A/V cables sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with silicon skin, and USB cable.Camcorders
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