Aiptek Zoom DV 8 MP Digital Camcorder and MP3 Player

The new Aiptek Zoom DV 8-megapixel digital camera and camcorder is the first miniature DV with a 3x optical auto-focus zoom lens built in, making it great for both getting better close-ups and landscape video. This multi-function unit lets you record videos with image stabilization and sound, and take pictures at up to 8-megapixel resolutions, as well as being an MP3 Player, Web cam, and more.
The Aiptek Zoom DV has a handy 6-in-1 multi-function design that includes a digital still camera, digital camcorder, web 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 eight megapixels to deliver high-quality still photographs. The Zoom DV utilizes high-compression MPEG-4 for recording movies, as 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 2.4-inch TFT color LCD display with 270-degrees rotation that combines striking realism and an intuitive interface for the best image every time, so you can review and play back video clips and pictures in real time. The Zoom DV also features a stereo MP3 player that lets you easily upload your favorite MP3 files and playback the music directly from the built-in speakers, or via the headset. This unit also features a 3x optical and 8x real-time digital zoom getting amazingly close to your subjects, the ability to connect directly to your TV or VCR to play back video clips on the big screen, and a macro mode that lets you capture 2-inch close-up pictures or video clips. The Zoom DV lets you capture photos while recording video with picture-in-video, enhance image quality while capturing photos in darker environments with night shot, and use built-in LEDs for recording video in dark or low-light situations, as well as having a regular flash for pictures that includes anti red-eye technology.

The Aiptek Zoom DV's 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. This unit includes 32MB of internal flash memory, 16MB 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 Zoom DV supports the NTSCTV system, allows 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 Zoom DV requires Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher, a P4 processor or better, Direct X 8.1 or above, at least 256MB of RAM, a video card with at least 32MB 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 at one, three, or five minutes if idle, 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 1.3 x 4.45 x 2.76 inches (W x H x D) and has a built-in card slot that allows a maximum of up to 2 GB of external memory via SD or MMC cards.

What's in the Box
The Zoom DV camera, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, AC charger cable, wrist strap, USB cable, AV input/output cable, headset (ear buds), user's guide, and includes the following software; Camera Manager, Muvee AutoProducer, ArcSoft Photo Impression, ArcSoft Media Card Companion, and ArcSoft MediaConverter.