The Aiptek A-HD -The High Definition Video for a Low Price!
Introduction: Aiptek A-HD, one of the camcorders that have hit the market recently has proven to be a huge success owing to its high definition quality, high-end features and adorable looks. An entry-level camcorder by all means, the A-HD model features several interesting goodies that will surely be adored by the still-wobbling videographers. Bid goodbye to tapes and hard drives with the A-HD camcorder!
Features: Much to the surprise of many, this camcorder comes packed with decent set of features in spite of its unbelievably low price. With the One-touch recording feature, you can record as many as 30 frames per second that too with a high resolution of 1280x720. As the recording format for the video is .MOV, the user should find a means of converting it to .WMV format to use it with certain kinds of software.
Pros:
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The 8 megapixels resolution for still images is more than what you can ask for in a camcorder.
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People often assume that cheap camcorders cannot perform well in the night. Nullifying this misconception, the A-HD comes equipped with the Night shot feature that will make your images shot in the night look as good as the day ones.
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Club it with an RCA output and you are ready to record your favorite scenes from DVD player, VCR or even from a TV. The camcorder serves as a media player and recorder as well by displaying the clips thus gathered.
Cons:
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Video quality leaves much room for improvement and the lack of manual controls makes your shooting experience as painful as it can ever get.
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Renders stock sound improperly. This is a major drawback considering the pressing need for audio in the home videos or for that matter any video!
Pricing Range: Shell out just $94.95 - $170.70 and this cute camcorder in Blue can be yours!
Final Verdict: To summarize the uniqueness of the Aiptek A-HD we can only say that, ‘HD can never get cheaper than this’. It would also be safe to say that, practically, not many brands can view with Aiptek in the price issue. You can always rely on the A-HD model if you want some footage fast & cheap. If you want to nurture your kids as the videographers then, this would be the first device you would like to gift them.