Introduction: Hailed to be a pioneer in the line of Hybrid camcorders, Hitachi DZHS500 offers both DVD and HDD quality in a single device saving you from the compulsion of buying both the things to be able to enjoy an ultimate HDD experience. 

Features: Features that make Hitachi DZHS500 unique and sought- after are: 30 GB HDD, 30x optical zoom, 2.7” LCD Screen, Lithium –ion battery, various pre-set scene modes, in-built editing options , USB 2.0 connectivity, 1-second Quick Start feature, multiple format compatibility, Cinema Res Image Processing, Photo capture from DVD, drop-proof safety etc.

Pros:

• Ample disk space-30GB hard disk.
• Standard Recording Time of 23hrs.
• Single Touch Dubbing. A wide variety of dubbing options are available with this model, you can copy the entire footage onto a DVD and store it away for future viewing.
• Delivers bright, colorful images devoid of noise in well-lit environment.
• Performs at good speed.
• Can store up to seven hours of high quality video footage.

Cons:

• Neither in DVD mode nor in HDD format can you take digital stills; though you can rely on SD cards for the same.
• This device is no sleek-looking stunner as it is endowed with two different technologies and might even look little bulky and gaudy when compared to its stylish and less-efficient counterparts in the market.
• Poor performance in low-light environment and can experience certain amount of noise and blurring.
• Battery-life of the Li-ion battery is dying fast.
• The start-up, switching in-between the modes and zooming in and out features are time-consuming in nature.

Pricing:  Get this HDD & DVD format camcorder for $389 - $500 and capture your favourite images & videos.