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Brand:Aiptek

Located in:Gifts & Seasonal, Film Cameras, Digital Camcorders

The new 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 dont need to worry about buying batteries! Product Features: External Memory: Built-in SD Card Slot (Max. 1 GB) (Not Included) 6-in-1 Multi-Function Design: Digital Still Camera, Digital Camcorder, MP3 Player, PC Camera, Digital Voice Recorder, and Removable Hard Disk Max. Resolution up to 5 Mega-Pixel: Equipped with 3 Mega-Pixel CMOS Sensor, the Still Image Resolution of the ISDV is Enhanced to 5 Mega Pixels. Macro Lens enables High Quality Close Ups. Print 4"" x 6"", 5"" x 7"", or even 8"" x 10"" photos! High Compression MPEG-4 for Recording Movies: MPEG-4 is the Ideal Way to Store Video Clips in a Highly Compact Format. With the ISDV, not only can you Shoot More Pictures and Movies, but you can also use it as a Portable Media Player for Downloaded MPEG-4 Movies. Digital Video Stabilization: Advanced Digital Video Stabilization Technology Compensates for slight movements while Video Recording! MP3 Player: Easily Load your Favorite MP3 Files and Playback the Music Directly or Enjoy Stereo Quality Music Via the Headset! Rechargeable Battery w/ Charger: Save on Batteries! The ISDV is powered by a Lithium Ion Battery that easily charges via the included Battery Charger! 1.8"" LTPS Color LCD Display: Review and Playback Video Clips and Pictures in Real Time. LTPS Technology provides better outdoor viewing than standard LCD's. Flash Strobe w/ Red Eye Reduction: Built-in Flash Strobe Allows You to Take Snapshots in Darker Environments. Includes Red Eye Reduction. Digital Zoom: 4x Real Time Digital Zoom Allows you to Zoom In/Out While Recording Video! Playback Options: Connect the ISDV to your TV/VCR to Playback Video Clips and/or Pictures, or Playback Directly on the Built-in 1.8"" Color LCD. Removable Hard Disk and SD/MMC Card Reader: In Addition to the Internal Memory, the ISDV also allows you to Expand the Memory Capacity to Record, Snapshot, and Listen to More Songs. Store Any Type of Data on the Camera and Take it with you. It Works like a Removable Hard Disk and SD/MMC Card Reader! Hardware Resolution: 2560 x 1920 Pixels (5 Mega Pixel) 2048 x 1536 Pixels (3 Mega Pixel) 1280 x 960 Pixels (1.3 Mega Pixel) Sensor Effective Resolution: 2048 x 1536 Pixels (3 Mega Pixel) Video Resolution: 640 x 480 Pixels (VGA) up to 30 fps 320 x 240 Pixels (QVGA) up to 30 fps Video Conferencing: 640 x 480 Pixels (up to 10 fps) 320 x 240 Pixels (up to 20 fps) AV Output: Supports NTSC/PAL Color Systems Voice Annotation: Up to 1 hour (using internal memory) Self-Timer: 10 seconds Focus Range: Macro: 40 cm / Normal: 250 cm to Infinity Exposure Control: Auto; EV: +2 ~ -2 White Balance: 5 Modes (Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten) Still Image Effect: 4 Modes (Normal / Black & White / Classic / Solarized) Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Mass Storage Power Saving: Auto Power Off if Idle over 60 Seconds Camera Dimensions: 4.0"" x 1.8"" x 2.4"" System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP Macintosh Support: File Upload Only PIII (or Equivalent) Direct X 8.0 or Above 128 MB of RAM (256 MB Recommended) Video Card with 64 MB of RAM for minimum 24 bit (True Color) Display 4X Speed CD-ROM An Available USB Port Package Contents: ISDV Camera Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger Tripod / Stand USB Cable AV Output Cable Camera Bag Headset (Ear Buds) Wrist Strap User's Guide Included Software: Camera Manager CyberLink Power Director Pro ULead Photo Express SE ULead Photo Explorer Approximate Recording Capacity (Actual numbers depend on settings chosen) Using Built-in 16MB memory: 3 minutes of AVI Movie Recording, 12-20 Still shots 128MB SD/MMC Card: 30 minutes of AVI Movie Recording, 80-240 still shots 256MB SD/MMC Card: 60 minutes of AVI Movie Recording, 280-480 still shots 512MB SD/MMC Card: 120 minutes of AVI Movie Recording, 560-960 still shots 1GB SD/MMC Card: 240 minutes of AVI Movie Recording, 1120-1920 still shots

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.3 stars

(based on 18 reviews)

82% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Casual user(8), Parent(4), Tech savvy(4)

Pros:

Comfortable to operate(4), Durable(3), Great features(8), Great picture quality(7), Great resolution(3)

Cons:

Flimsy construction(5), Low-quality recordings(3), Poor sound(4)

Best Uses:

Everyday(3), Home(7), Office(3), Special events(6), Travel(13)

Good For Anyone

By JeffTheMan from New York, New York on 10/5/2008

Pros:

Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls

Cons:

None At The Moment

Best Uses:

Editing, Home Movies, Movies/Short Films, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Video Enthusiast

-Worked Liked Expected
-Very Durable
-Battery Life is OK
-Yes I Would Buy 100 of these if i could!

Good buy, was just what was needed

By Scarlet

from Wisconsin on 5/5/2008

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Pros:

Comfortable to Operate, Great Picture Quality, Versatile

Best Uses:

Family, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Nice and small. Easy to carry. Picture and sound good. Don't like the fact that you have to always use the battery and can't plug in to outlet for viewing playback of recorded pictures on TV. Only uses rechargeable battery. Can't use a disposable as a backup if rechargeable goes.

indira

By Indira

from Rhode Island on 1/1/2008

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Pros:

Comfortable to Operate, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile

Cons:

Flimsy Construction, Poor Battery Life

Best Uses:

Family, Movies/Short Films, Special Events, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it to record my newborn baby.

Should've spend money on something else.

By picture person

from Miami, FL on 8/7/2007

Pros:

Comfortable to Operate, Simple Controls, Versatile

Cons:

Flimsy Construction, Low-Quality Recordings, Poor Sound

Best Uses:

Casual Use

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This camera is too expensive.. i took some pictures and all.. pretty good... i try to connect it to my comp.. it didn't work, I call support all I get is, try other computer.. I take it on a trip, just so the lens can get all messed up.. now I have to tap it so it moves back in to position so I don't get half-a-picture... Don't buy, spend your money on something better

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good for the price

By L. Easy from Raleigh-Durham, NC on 6/29/2007

Pros:

Comfortable to Operate, Durable

Cons:

Low-Quality Recordings

Best Uses:

Casual Use, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Only gets good recording light outside during the afternoon. In in well lit rooms inside still records poorly. Takes good pictures. If you need a good digital camera this is for you but if you're looking for a good video recorder go ahead and spend it on something that isn't going to frustrate you in the long run.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

"I would buy this product again & again"

By Harry Sr

from EVANSTON,IL on 6/12/2007

Describe Yourself:

Tech Savvy

Pros:

Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile

Cons:

Tripod useless

Best Uses:

Home, Special Events, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The MP3 PLAYER is OK but a bit to much if you want camcorder with more memory.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Good for Digital Camera

By Traveler from Michigan on 6/12/2007

Describe Yourself:

Tech Savvy

Pros:

Great Features, Simple Controls, Value

Cons:

Uncomfortable

Best Uses:

Home, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is my first digital camera, I bought it in June, 2005. I have taken a lot of pictures that I am happy with. It was a good starter camera, I am ready to upgrade to a camera with better zoom picture quality. It is hard for a male to carry this camera becuase of it's size, but it would fit fine in a purse or a bag.

I would recommend this for someone who is buying a digital camera for the first time.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

It's an ok camara

By Beck from Rhode Island on 6/2/2007

Describe Yourself:

Parent

Pros:

Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls, Versatile

Cons:

Lens breaks easily, Poor Sound

Best Uses:

Home, Office, Special Events, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this camars, It is easy to use and small. However the lens shifted in it after 2 weeks and now we only get half a picture.When we contacted Aiptek they were less then helpful. But I would buy another one for the price and size and what we needed it for it was great.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Unhappy

By Sadly Mistaken

from Youngstown, OH on 5/24/2007

Describe Yourself:

Parent, Tech Savvy

Pros:

Great Features, Versatile

Cons:

Complicated To Operate, Flimsy Construction, Low-Quality Recordings, Uncomfortable

Best Uses:

Home

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I recieved this product and found that it is not as great as it was described, some how there is a black area in the top of the pictures and videos that I can not figure out how to fix

This is one great camera!

By I Love Gerard Way! from Sebastian FlL on 5/7/2007

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Pros:

Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls, Versatile

Cons:

Poor Sound, videos r bad in low light

Best Uses:

Anytime, Home, Office, Professional Work, Special Events, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is easy to get your music onto it, it takes great pictures, it has poor sound but the headphones that it comes with make it sound great. Also, it records videos poorly when in low light. It is a very good camera though. It's worth every penny!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

great camera

By Troop Leader 1606 from loganville, ga on 4/9/2007

Describe Yourself:

Parent, Tech Savvy

Pros:

Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile

Best Uses:

Home, Office, Professional Work, Special Events, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I loved the size and functions of the camera.
I dropped my first one in a lake while camping with my girl scouts and all features still functioning great except lcd screen. I bought a second one.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Small in size, big on value

By Joan

from Lawrence, MA on 4/4/2007

Describe Yourself:

If I can learn it, Parent, Technically Challenged

Pros:

Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls, Versatile

Cons:

Poor Sound, Sound not loud enough

Best Uses:

Home, Special Events, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I thought it had a lot to offer for the price. It came with a small tripod; which I found great for timed pictures. [...]

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

LOVE IT!!!

By Taking pictures and lovin it from Starkville, MS on 2/10/2007

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Pros:

Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls

Cons:

Not Good In Low Light

Best Uses:

Everyday, Outdoors, Travel, Weddings/Events

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'm a college student on a small budget and i needed a digital camera for my classes. This camera is PERFECT. It's small so it drops easily into my purse.. and for a little camera it takes GREAT pictures. It's not a top of the line camera but for the price it is awesome. It's perfect for a casual or beginner user.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

I love it!!

By angel from philadelphia, pa on 1/8/2007

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Pros:

Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Everyday, Travel, Weddings/Events

cute, small, and takes great pictures, i love it and would recommend it to anyone.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

DON'T BUY THIS! - AIPTEK[...] STINKS!!!!

By Ann from AL on 1/6/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Cons:

Flimsy Construction, Not Good In Low Light

Do not buy this camera. It is cheaply made from thin plastic. 6 weeks after I bought it, lens shifted inside and image became obstructed, also spring inside slot where you place memory card broke. I had to pay to ship it back to aiptek.com it took them 2 months to send me a replacement. The replacement did not work when it arrived (looked like a refurbished product anyway). I had to pay to return it. It has been over 10 weeks and I still don't have my camera back. Aiptek customer service will not answer my emails.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

DON'T DO IT!

By Sarah from Texas on 12/22/2006

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Cons:

Be sure you don't drop it, Flimsy Construction, Horrible Features, Low-Quality Pictures, Too small, Very cheap

This camcorder is cheap, but you get what you pay for. Do not reccomend this for someone of average height because it is so small and DO NOT drop it, it will break into a million pieces!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Exactly what I have been looking for

By kim from lake city florida on 12/17/2006

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Getting started

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Exactly what I have been looking for in a camera and great price. Thank you so much.

[19 of 19 customers found this review helpful]

A GREAT PRODUCT

By STONE from BRYAN TX on 12/6/2006

Pros:

Simple Controls

THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST LITTLE CAMS I'VE EVER HAD, EVERYTHING IS SO SIMPLE, AND THE QUALITY OF THE PIC'S ARE WONDERFUL. I LOVE THE MEMORY SLOT AND THE ABILITY TO HOLD UP TO ONE GIG.

THANKS FOR A GREAT PRODUCT
STEVE STONE
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Customer Reviews about the IS-DV Image Stabilizing Multi-Function Digital Camcorder at Walgreens