Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black) OLD MODEL
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Manufacturer: Creative LabsModel: VF0580
Color: Black
Product features:
- High definition 720P pocket video camcorder with 8 GB 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 two hours of HD video footage or up to four hours of video at VGA resolution
- Connect your Vado HD to any HDTV with included HDMI cable
- Cables To Go 98035 Premium HDMI Digital Audio/Video Cable (8 Feet, Black/Grey)
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Digital camera reviews of Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black) OLD MODEL
Digital camera Review: A GREAT Camcorder at a PERFECT price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm no techie, I have a more than basic understanding and a far greater ability than my husband but I don't have the time or patience to really get into technology. I just want it to work, work properly, and be one touch easy!
My husband is a drummer who wanted to record his sessions, my kids wanted to post their stupidity on YouTube, I just wanted to share their moments with family and friends across the country. WE LOVE THIS CAMCORDER!!! They aren't lying, one touch use, great picture quality, decent sound quality, and super portability. It fits right in our pocket so no bulky equipment or bag to carry around. It downloads immediately to the computer so no worrying about having memory sticks, discs, or tapes to purchase or worse yet having that moment where you accidentally recorded over something important or have to choose between recording the moment or saving what was already on the tape.
I worried the sound would be less than acceptable but it doesn't sound any different that the old VHS camcorders and I don't have to strain to hear it. The picture quality is great! I don't have HD on my TV or computer so we record in VGA but it takes better quality video than my digital camera and VGA allows 8 hrs of recording so we're good no matter the event! I can only imagine how great the HD would look if the VGA is so good. You do have to have a steady hand and be focused if handing it off while recording because there really isn't any picture stabilization, but we're careful about it when holding it so it's been good and only shaky when we forget or hand it over to someone else while still recording. It fits on the dollar store tripod so we use that when recording drumming sessions.
My husband can barely work the DVD but he picked this up right out of the box and had it working in minutes. I will say the instructions are pointless as it doesn't come with any. We updated the software and started recording. It downloaded immediately but the picture didn't match the sound timing so it took me a few minutes to look up the problem. Easy fix, we had it set to record in HD but since my computer doesn't have HD the feed was slow. We switched to VGA and they matched up instantly....
Everything downloads to my computer or directly to three video sites (YouTube being one of them). I had no problems uploading the video to emails and FaceBook. I really like that we can "capture" still photos from the video as we play it or edit them from within the software. I also like that the usb cord is attached so we don't have to look for one. We rarely use it away from a computer so we haven't had any issues charging the battery but just in case I bought a usb to dc converter so we could charge it on the go.
We paid with shipping and taxes less than $110 so the price was great, I spent half as much as friends and they all want to know where I bought it because the ease of use/portability and the quality of picture and sound is just better than what they bought. I highly recommend it and would happily purchase one for each of the kids! I did a lot of research and my only advise is that don't be fooled by the 2nd generation version. It's $20 more and the only added feature is the black is shiny instead of matte and comes with "mauve" buttons...
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Summary of Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black) OLD MODEL
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 and an included HDMI cable 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, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640x480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable 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, HDMI cable, and USB cable.Camcorders
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