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Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P High Definition Camcorder (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Aiptek
Category: Photography
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $149.99
You Save: $30.00 (17%)
Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 156
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 1.5 x 3 x 5
MPN: A-HD+
Model: A-HD+
UPC: 653886020732
EAN: 0653886020732
ASIN: B0019BPTMI
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Captures video at up to HD 1080P; records directly from TV, DVD player or VCR | | • | Accepts up to 32 GB SDHC memory cards for extended recording | | • | 2.4-inch color LCD screen with 270-degree swiveling ability | | • | Backed by one-year warranty | | • | Compact high-definition camcorder with 128MB built-in memory |
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Product Description
1080p30/720p60 HD DV/5MP camera - Rechargable Battery
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
Great Camcorder! Not Perfect, But Great. November 18, 2008
Philip Forrester Jr. (South Carolina)
Ok. Just so you know I'm not just your average person playing with this camcorder. I am a video editor and install a good bit of HDTVs. I look for things that most people do not look for in video. I have to say, for me, I like this model better than the Action HD, which is technically a step up from the A-HD+. I had the Action HD, but could not get over the noise of the the auto focus and zoom on every video I recorded. It drove me to return it. The Action HD does have a slightly better video quality, a lot better 3x optical zoom, and a very nice marco mode (for close ups from 6-2inches away), but the auto focus clicking on the audio of every video kills it for me. The A-HD+ has great video. The fixed focus takes a little getting used to. Once you do this thing rocks! It has a "macro mode", but its more just up close shots. If you are shooting something within 1.5 feet use the macro mode and it will come right into focus. Just don't get to close or it will blur. The audio is a little quieter than the Action, but a lot cleaner. In the right light you can't beat the price and quality. Yes, the low light recordings are a little grainy, but I can live with that (most cameras aren't great in low light). I haven't ran the battery all the way down yet, so I don't really know how long it last. It doesn't come with a remote or tripod like the Action, but it does come with a lens cap (which non of the other models seem to have). I'm sure you can find those for cheap. The greatest thing is you can just hook it up to your computer and dump the video right off the sd card (I have a 16GB which hold 4.5 hours of 1080 video). The software that comes with it ROCKS too. The digital theater plays the video back better than any other player I've seen.
Pictures are ok. Don't use the 8MP setting. It's not really 8MP its enhanced. The Camera is only 5MP and it "upscales" to 8MP. But I didn't buy this to take pictures.
Cons:
-The zoom is really jumpy (not smooth at all) and only digital.
-Reds are exaggerated. They tend to be bright and unnatural.
-Auto brightens and dims (exposure). It's very noticeable on some video. (But in the right light its perfect)
-No tripod or remote
-Mic is on top of the camera, not on the front
-Marco mode switch can easily be activated in your pocket resulting in blurred video at regular distances. (Have to remember to check before recording)
But I remind myself how much I paid and the how good the video quality is and it puts a smile right back on my face. I never imagined that you could get this kind of quality from a point and shoot camcorder.
Very good for the price November 11, 2008
J. Greenwood (Mpls, MN USA)
As a HD camera, it's a great inexpensive choice. (I found it for $119.99 online elsewhere.) It's very easy to learn to use. Battery life is excellent and the 32GB SD card capacity means plenty of HD record time.
I do have some critiques for Aiptek though. The mic is not good quality. The bad placement of it only makes it worthwhile to capture the operator's speech. Forget it for trying to capture your subject's sound. (There's a mod on You Tube for it but it will void your warranty.) Next is the "distance/close up" switch on the right upper side. It constantly gets changed by simply handling the camera. So you must make sure it's set properly before filming or you'll wind up with blurred useless footage. The zoom is a 4 step 4x operation rather than a smooth zoom. It's okay but a smooth zoom would have been much nicer. And Aiptek... a carry pouch or sleeve would be nice too!
Finally, I had to purchase the remote control separately. While you can live with out it, I found it to be extremely useful. You'll want it too. So they should have included it in the package.
 Not bad for the price October 24, 2008
M. Riccio (Sunny Florida)
We bought this for my parents as a 50th wedding anniversary gift. They were going to Italy for a month and we thought an inexpensive camera would be the way to go just in case it got lost or stolen. We used the camera at their party to try it out. When I plugged the camera in to charge it wouldn't stay charged. So, I had read some other reviews about the problem with the battery charging and putting a small wad of paper in there between the battery and the cover. It worked and the battery was able to charge. The camera is fairly easy to use but all the video messages their guests left at the party could not be heard. The microphone picks up all the surrounding sounds and I don't believe there is an optional microphone for this unit. All in all we got some nice action shots. I hope my parents were able to use it in Italy without a problem, they're not home yet.
 Apitech product are the worst products in the world October 18, 2008
Benedict
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
I dont know who is this company related. all the things that you will find would be looking real but all the products of this brand is the worst performance i have seen with. Most of my friends have been unhappy for going to this product.And the service is lousy. DONT GET TRAPPED.
 Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P High Definition Camcorder (Silver) October 9, 2008
Moses Robinson
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm very happy with this product, it was shipped within 5 days. This is a great little video camera.
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