Pocket DV Camcorder
Be the next Spielberg
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Join the digital video revolution and create your own 3 minute movies with the Pocket DV Camcorder.
The abbreviation "DV" in this case stands for "Digital Video", so everything you shoot can be easily downloaded to your PC, edited using the free software provided, then saved for posterity and distributed to all and sundry. Movie-making has never been easier!
The 16MB of onboard SDRAM gives you:
Most great movie-makers started out with short films, and this little beauty will have you up and running and making Oscar award-winning* pieces in minutes.
(* Not guaranteed, obviously).
With many Hollywood movies coming in at over two hours these days, the Pocket DV Camcorder is a timely reminder of the art of brevity. Imagine having to condense the best bits of Star Wars, or The Godfather, or even Carry on Camping - into just three minutes. It would be tough, but you know the resulting masterpiece would be pure gold from start to finish.
Where the l'espion and Blink capture mere snapshots of time, the Pocket DV Camcorder can record whole videos sequences of your life - ready to be saved, edited and emailed to your mates. The possibilities are, quite literally, endless.
The Pocket DV Camcorder also comes complete with a mini-tripod to help eliminate any "morning-after shakes" from your cinematic efforts. Alternatively you can go commando and achieve that gritty, Blairwitch-esque feel by shooting handheld.
Sample videos shot with the Pocket DV Camcorder...
(Please bear in mind they have been compressed to allow for streaming over the web).
Links:
Here are some websites to visit to help you on your way to movie greatness:
Join the digital video revolution and create your own 3 minute movies with the Pocket DV Camcorder.
The abbreviation "DV" in this case stands for "Digital Video", so everything you shoot can be easily downloaded to your PC, edited using the free software provided, then saved for posterity and distributed to all and sundry. Movie-making has never been easier!
The 16MB of onboard SDRAM gives you:
- 450 still photos in high resolution or 2000 in low resolution
- 3 minutes of 320x240 video (inc sound), or
- 30 minutes of pure sound recording!
Most great movie-makers started out with short films, and this little beauty will have you up and running and making Oscar award-winning* pieces in minutes.
(* Not guaranteed, obviously).
With many Hollywood movies coming in at over two hours these days, the Pocket DV Camcorder is a timely reminder of the art of brevity. Imagine having to condense the best bits of Star Wars, or The Godfather, or even Carry on Camping - into just three minutes. It would be tough, but you know the resulting masterpiece would be pure gold from start to finish.
Where the l'espion and Blink capture mere snapshots of time, the Pocket DV Camcorder can record whole videos sequences of your life - ready to be saved, edited and emailed to your mates. The possibilities are, quite literally, endless.
The Pocket DV Camcorder also comes complete with a mini-tripod to help eliminate any "morning-after shakes" from your cinematic efforts. Alternatively you can go commando and achieve that gritty, Blairwitch-esque feel by shooting handheld.
Sample videos shot with the Pocket DV Camcorder...
(Please bear in mind they have been compressed to allow for streaming over the web).
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Fliklite Torch 300 kb (RealPlayer, streaming) Click here if you don't have RealPlayer |
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Spinster Stunt Car #1 166kb | 242kb (RealPlayer, streaming) Click here if you don't have RealPlayer |
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Spinster Stunt Car #2 109kb | 389kb (RealPlayer, streaming) Click here if you don't have RealPlayer |
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Spinster Stunt Car #3 221kb | 930kb (RealPlayer, streaming) Click here if you don't have RealPlayer |
Links:
Here are some websites to visit to help you on your way to movie greatness:
- The British Film Institute - a wealth of film & tv info
- Bitscreen.com - Movies made for the Internet
- 2-pop.com - The Digital Filmmaker's Resource Site
- Internet Filmmakers FAQ
- More links...
| Image sensor | 300,000 pixel CMOS sensor (16m colours) | ||
| Internal memory | 16MB built-in (non-expandable) SDRAM (128 Mbits) | ||
| Modes | - Digital Video Recording - Still Photos - PC Webcam - Voice Recording |
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| Resolution | - Digital Video: 320 x 240 pixels - Still Photos: 640 x 480 (VGA) & 320 x 240 (QVGA) - Webcam: 640 x 480 through 160 x 120 |
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| File Formats | - Digital Video: AVI (through software) - Still Photos: 24-bit JPEG |
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| Storage capacity | - Digital Video: up to 3 mins, 20 sec (@ 10 fps) - Still Photos: 2000 images (QVGA), 450 images (VGA) - Audio only: over 30 mins |
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| Focus | Two settings: 20cm (Closeup) and 60cm ~ infinity | ||
| Power control | Auto off (30 seconds) | ||
| Self timer | 10 seconds | ||
| Dimensions | 7.8cm (H) x 3.6cm (W) x 8cm (D) | ||
| Weight | 92g | ||
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Ships complete with Pocket DV Camcorder, mini tripod, 2 x AA batteries, USB cable, carry strap and the following software:
- Ulead Cool 360 - Photo Panorama Software
- Microsoft NetMeeting - Internet communication software
- Ulead Photo Explorer - Photo file management software
- Ulead Photo Express - Edit and create exciting illustrations and photos
- Ulead Video Studio - the fastest way to create great videos!
- Video Mail - desktop videomail software
Not Mac compatible, sorry.
Technical Support: Please call 0870 080 1945, or email support@aiptek.de
- Click here for the latest User Guide
- Click here to download the latest drivers
- Click here for a brief guide to using the Pocket DV
- Click here for Windows XP installation information
Click here to buy batteries for this product
Reviews
Press Reviews...
"Ludicrously cheap minicam, the size of a packet of fags. No tape required - simply record up to three minutes of footage then download ot to a PC. It'll also store hundreds of snapshots, 30 minutes of audio and comes with its own tripod, self-timer and editing software. Possibly the biggest leap in DIY porn since they invented lingerie."FHM - Dec '02
"I think you'll agree it's worth every penny. If you don't agree, then you're just plain wrong."Mayfair - Nov '02
"... a palm-size answer to bulkier camcorders."The Wall Street Journal - Oct '02
"This camcorder costs £80. We'll repeat that: this camcorder costs £80. For this frankly preposterous sum you get a genuine digital camcorder, a mini-tripod stand, and even some decent editing software."Arena - Oct '02
"The Pocket DV Camcorder is shady for catchin' the moment."Loaded - Oct '02
Visitor Reviews...
This is a very good product:). The only problem is that the software has not recieved a Windows logo of approval. Be patient when installing. The delievery was also great. I ordered the product on friday afternoon and recieved it on saturday morning.Tom, London - Feb '03
This little gizmo rocks. Got one February past, not good for using at a dim-lit party. otherwise great value. Her Her since it takes so many pics its great for making simple animation. My first was a transformer toy flying about. That was a fun day. Get one of these now - so light you can take it anywhere.Aaron, Creepyknifeland - Oct '03
Thankyou so much Firebox! The DV camera is amazing! It's a brilliant bargain now that it's only £40. I was hoping to get the DV2 for Xmas but I got this instead. I don't really care. It won't connect with my computer but that's 'cos my computers an old banger. I give my camera to a friend and he puts them on his computer. Then he gives them to me on a disk. I have made trillions of movies but all of them are pretty bad. My favourite is a quest for the golden pudding. I'm hoping that some time one of my movies will be on Firebox.com. Again, if you've got a spare £40 and you don't know what to do with it BUY THE DV CAMERA! That is an order. Thankyou also to everyone who's got movies up on the internet for they really inspired me. I have also got the L'Espion digital camera and that is cool as well. But please, get this camera!Ben Perkins, Woking - Sep '03
Just got My Pocket DV camera and have had time for a bit of a play.
It is ok. Not earth shattering. You need GOOD light levels to get a crisp image, bright sunlight is best (tungsten lights are hopeless).
I would say it is a £40 camera that used to be WAY overpriced, not an £80 camera half price. Ahab, Luton - Jul '03
Great Cam! As for the Windows Logo Of Approval, get the drivers off the nisis website; that's what I did as I lost my CD the day I got it.Matthew Redman, W.Yorks - May '03
Does anyone have any ideas on how to install the actual hardware (camera)? Such a great piece of equipment but whenever I connect to my USB port and the automatic hardware wizard tries to install it, my computer restarts stating a serious error has occurred!
Technical support have so far not found an answer!Star, London - Apr '03
This camera is amazing!! I can spy on my street and look for the dodgy dealings. Pierce Brosnan watch your back I am the next James Bond.HAHADaniel Newman, PONDERS END - Apr '03
I got it today, and you could easily teacher a fish to make a film with one of these. The photos are high quality even on low mode and the videos are superb. I have it running through the p.c now, watching those shifty eyed builders across the road. Takes 10mins to install and you will have loads of fun. Can't wait to duck tape it to the cat...Craig Taylor, Walsall, West Midlands - Mar '03
Classic camera! Great quality stills, funky video and a *seriously* good quality webcam that doesnt even need the batteries in when its plugged into the PC! The tripod is a really nice addition too. All this and its the same price as the blink was when i bought it. Even if ur looking for a pocket stills camera u should get this one and take advantage of the video ability as well. Now I'm saving for the DV2! The only complaint is that there was only two packets of sweets in the box! Mikey C, Sussex - Mar '03
I bought this dv camcorder for my boyfriend for his birthday, wot a surprise he got when he opened his present! His face was a picture! He got maximim pleasure with minimum pain on my bank balance! total bargain!Emily, Stroud, Gloucestershire - Mar '03
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