Compact FULL HD camcorder HD DV200
Recently reviews of compact camcorders began to appear on Habré. Such a gadget is very convenient in everyday use for those who like to take interesting moments and post on blogs and in various other places. Now all the leading electronics manufacturers are trying to release such a device. And I really love everything Chinese! My camcorder is naturally Chinese. Immediately, I note that it is quite competitive!
Product manufactured by Chintaho Technology Co. Ltd , this factory is a major OEM manufacturer for different brands.
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Let's look at the declared technical characteristics:
* Sensor: 5-megapixel CMOS sensor
* Lens: 4 elements fix focus lens, 7.45mm
* Focusing range: 12cm infinity
* Display: 2.0-inch LTPS TFT LCD
* Video output: HDMI: CTS1.2 compliant, supports 720p / 1,080i WVGA output mode
* Composite: AV out
* Still image: JEPG
* Resolution: 2,592 x 1,944 pixels, JPEG 3,200 x 2,400 pixels
* Interpolation: 5M - 8M
* Recording format: MOV
* Recording resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 (30fps), 1,440 x 1,080 (30fps), 1,280 x 720 (30fps) 848 x 480 (60fps)
* Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
* Zoom: 4x digital zoom
* Recording media:
Internal: 32MB
External: SDHC / MMC card (up to 32G SDHC card)
* Audio: mic and speaker (mono) equipped
* Shutter button: electronic shutter
* Shutter speed: 1 / 2to 1 / 1,000 seconds
* White balance: auto / sunny / cloudy / tungsten / fluorescent
* LED light: auto / LED on / LED off
* Port: USB2.0 / HDMI / TV
* Battery: 3.7V, 900mAh rechargeable li-ion battery
* USB: high-speed USB2.0
* Size / weight: 98.7 x 53.3 x 23mm / 88.4g
* Working humility / temperature: 10 to 80% / 0 to 40 ° C
Recently, there is a tendency that such factories launch devices under their own brand and they are quite good in their qualities and characteristics. Our camcorder is sold under various Chinese brands. Initially purchased for use in a car as a DVR (what is a "car DVR" and what does it need to read here ). But on certain points did not fit, about this - later. So, the camcorder comes in this form.
Completeness
It happens in two colors.
The build quality of the gadget is excellent, nothing dangles at all, the battery cover closes with a click, there is no backlash! The lens deviates by 30 °. There is a bright LED backlight (LEDs 4 pieces). All connectors are closed with a rubber stopper that fits tightly in place. There is a macro / infinity switch, switches with a click. The memory card is inserted from the bottom, sunk quite deeply, sometimes it requires some object, such as a toothpick, well, or who has long nails, they can cope without it. The camera uses a battery, such as NOKIA BL-5C, with the search for which, in the event of a breakdown, there is no need to strain. The purpose of the controls is clear from the instructions (you can download it HERE ). There is a standard threaded hole for mounting on a tripod. There is a small RESET button, never used. When charging and shooting is not very hot.
To start recording, just press the POWER button, the gadget makes a sound: “Try-try” and after 3 seconds the camera is ready to record, press the convenient, round REC button, to the left of the joystick. To stop recording, press this button again. Menu items are available in English and Chinese.
Menu in "RECORD" mode
SIZE - shooting modes: 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, 848x480.
EV - exposure: from -2 to +2.
WHITE B - white balance: AUTO, FLUORESCENT, TUNGSTEN, CLOUDY, SUNNY.
CONTRAST - contrast: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
SHARPNESS - sharpness: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
EFFECT - effects: OFF, VIVID, MONOCHROME, NEGATIVE, SEPIA, ART.
DURATION - time limit for recording: NO, 45 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes. After this time, the recording stops.
RECYCLE - “dimensions” of the segment of the recording file: NO, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes. An interesting mode that allows you to use the camcorder in DVR mode, writes in blocks, when space on the memory card runs out, overwrites the old blocks and writes new ones in their place. Pause in video recording between blocks for 2-3 seconds, i.e. This time, falls out of the record. This sin all DVRs.
Menu in the "PHOTO" mode
SIZE - photo size: 8M, 5M.
EV - exposure: from -2 to +2.
QUALITY - NORMAL, GOOD, FINE.
WHITE B - white balance: AUTO, FLUORESCENT, TUNGSTEN, CLOUDY, SUNNY.
CONTRAST - contrast: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
SHARPNESS - sharpness: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
EFFECT - effects: OFF, VIVID, MONOCHROME, NEGATIVE, SEPIA, ART.
SELFTIMER - self-timer: YES (10 seconds), NO.
BURST - continuous shooting: 5 pics, 3 pics, NO.
Menu in the "System Settings"
VOLUME - sound volume: from 1 to 8.
LANGUAGE - language: 3 kinds of Chinese, English.
DATE is the date.
CLOCK - time.
FORMAT - formatting a memory card.
SYS.RESET - reset to factory settings.
AUTO OFF - auto power off: OFF, 5 minutes, 3 minutes, 1 minute.
LIGHT FREQ - mains frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz.
STAMP - date stamp on pictures: ON, OFF.
VERSION - firmware version: V.200906261
In viewing mode, it is possible to rewind, which works fine. There is a “viewing mode” that allows you to see video and photo thumbnails on the screen and select the one you want to view. In the "VIDEO" mode, by tilting the joystick, you can quickly turn on the backlight or view the last captured video. In the “PHOTO” mode, the tilt of the joystick switches the backlight (AUTO, ALWAYS ON, TURNED OFF). Pressing up / down is digital zoom. The joystick is too small, but rather elastic. When you turn off the camera, the system settings are saved, everything else is reset. There is a flaw (in my firmware, in new versions fixed), the camera does not allow shooting when charging is connected, so using the camcorder in car DVR mode is not very convenient, this is a software limitation. But if you plug in the charging while recording, then the charge goes and the camera takes off, but before the first stop of the recording, then the magical passes have to be redone. When the camera is connected to a computer via USB, it is defined as a regular removable disk and is being charged. You can also connect to your TV via AV cable or HDMI.
Here is the camcorder matrix.
Let's get to the point. And what can our camcorder. Specially removed from the car to show all the weaknesses. In “greenhouse” conditions, with a tripod, on a bright sunny day, the camera on the phone also takes a good shot. In the camcorder there is no stabilizer, and there is no software. When shooting at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 in motion, the picture floats, this is a feature of all inexpensive camcorders and their matrices.
Video 1920x1080 in motion. Everything is floating. If you want to fix in the car on the windshield, then it must be done on a hard tripod, since all the shaking of flimsy tripods is transmitted to the camera.
When walking with hands. 1920x1080.
Video 1920x1080 shot from one point "with hands".
Video at night "with hands" 1920x1080.
Photos from hand.
Same subject, with maximum digital zoom.
I will make a small conclusion. For shooting in motion, and even “with hands”, at maximum resolution, these devices are not very suitable. By lowering the resolution of the shooting, the matrix quite “keeps up” with abrupt changes in the frame. I deliberately did not spread the video with a tripod, because As part of a portable device, it is perfect. Now a new model has been released - HD DV500, it has the ability to shoot “upside down” (for ease of use in the car as a DVR, the picture turns 180 °) and charging in shooting mode. Chinese gadgets (factory performance, good, large manufacturers), it is worthy, and in terms of quality and performance. Calmly compete with famous brands. And for the price - there is no equal. This camcorder can now be purchased for US $ 115 with delivery to Russia (“TEMPORARY” difficulties with Russian Post are not taken into account). There is one subtle point - service and warranty, but sellers always give a guarantee, and in which case, you can always send back, and if you consider that gadgets are two to three times cheaper, then this nuance can be neglected. And yet, often the Chinese do unique things that can only be bought from them! So why pay more! For myself, I made a conclusion for a long time and successfully use electronics from China!
PS Initially, I uploaded a lot of videos on YouTube, but for some reason everything “jumped and shook,” in fact, the quality is much higher and video hosting sites squeeze and re-encode content, on Vimeo, the limit is 500mb per week for uploading HD video, so there are not many examples . It should be noted that in real life the picture doesn’t twitch like that, I don’t know why it happens like this after uploading to hosting, it’s probably compression artifacts of the .mov format
Product manufactured by Chintaho Technology Co. Ltd , this factory is a major OEM manufacturer for different brands.
')
Let's look at the declared technical characteristics:
* Sensor: 5-megapixel CMOS sensor
* Lens: 4 elements fix focus lens, 7.45mm
* Focusing range: 12cm infinity
* Display: 2.0-inch LTPS TFT LCD
* Video output: HDMI: CTS1.2 compliant, supports 720p / 1,080i WVGA output mode
* Composite: AV out
* Still image: JEPG
* Resolution: 2,592 x 1,944 pixels, JPEG 3,200 x 2,400 pixels
* Interpolation: 5M - 8M
* Recording format: MOV
* Recording resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 (30fps), 1,440 x 1,080 (30fps), 1,280 x 720 (30fps) 848 x 480 (60fps)
* Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
* Zoom: 4x digital zoom
* Recording media:
Internal: 32MB
External: SDHC / MMC card (up to 32G SDHC card)
* Audio: mic and speaker (mono) equipped
* Shutter button: electronic shutter
* Shutter speed: 1 / 2to 1 / 1,000 seconds
* White balance: auto / sunny / cloudy / tungsten / fluorescent
* LED light: auto / LED on / LED off
* Port: USB2.0 / HDMI / TV
* Battery: 3.7V, 900mAh rechargeable li-ion battery
* USB: high-speed USB2.0
* Size / weight: 98.7 x 53.3 x 23mm / 88.4g
* Working humility / temperature: 10 to 80% / 0 to 40 ° C
Recently, there is a tendency that such factories launch devices under their own brand and they are quite good in their qualities and characteristics. Our camcorder is sold under various Chinese brands. Initially purchased for use in a car as a DVR (what is a "car DVR" and what does it need to read here ). But on certain points did not fit, about this - later. So, the camcorder comes in this form.
Completeness
It happens in two colors.
The build quality of the gadget is excellent, nothing dangles at all, the battery cover closes with a click, there is no backlash! The lens deviates by 30 °. There is a bright LED backlight (LEDs 4 pieces). All connectors are closed with a rubber stopper that fits tightly in place. There is a macro / infinity switch, switches with a click. The memory card is inserted from the bottom, sunk quite deeply, sometimes it requires some object, such as a toothpick, well, or who has long nails, they can cope without it. The camera uses a battery, such as NOKIA BL-5C, with the search for which, in the event of a breakdown, there is no need to strain. The purpose of the controls is clear from the instructions (you can download it HERE ). There is a standard threaded hole for mounting on a tripod. There is a small RESET button, never used. When charging and shooting is not very hot.
To start recording, just press the POWER button, the gadget makes a sound: “Try-try” and after 3 seconds the camera is ready to record, press the convenient, round REC button, to the left of the joystick. To stop recording, press this button again. Menu items are available in English and Chinese.
Menu in "RECORD" mode
SIZE - shooting modes: 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, 848x480.
EV - exposure: from -2 to +2.
WHITE B - white balance: AUTO, FLUORESCENT, TUNGSTEN, CLOUDY, SUNNY.
CONTRAST - contrast: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
SHARPNESS - sharpness: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
EFFECT - effects: OFF, VIVID, MONOCHROME, NEGATIVE, SEPIA, ART.
DURATION - time limit for recording: NO, 45 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes. After this time, the recording stops.
RECYCLE - “dimensions” of the segment of the recording file: NO, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes. An interesting mode that allows you to use the camcorder in DVR mode, writes in blocks, when space on the memory card runs out, overwrites the old blocks and writes new ones in their place. Pause in video recording between blocks for 2-3 seconds, i.e. This time, falls out of the record. This sin all DVRs.
Menu in the "PHOTO" mode
SIZE - photo size: 8M, 5M.
EV - exposure: from -2 to +2.
QUALITY - NORMAL, GOOD, FINE.
WHITE B - white balance: AUTO, FLUORESCENT, TUNGSTEN, CLOUDY, SUNNY.
CONTRAST - contrast: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
SHARPNESS - sharpness: STANDART, SOFT, HARD.
EFFECT - effects: OFF, VIVID, MONOCHROME, NEGATIVE, SEPIA, ART.
SELFTIMER - self-timer: YES (10 seconds), NO.
BURST - continuous shooting: 5 pics, 3 pics, NO.
Menu in the "System Settings"
VOLUME - sound volume: from 1 to 8.
LANGUAGE - language: 3 kinds of Chinese, English.
DATE is the date.
CLOCK - time.
FORMAT - formatting a memory card.
SYS.RESET - reset to factory settings.
AUTO OFF - auto power off: OFF, 5 minutes, 3 minutes, 1 minute.
LIGHT FREQ - mains frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz.
STAMP - date stamp on pictures: ON, OFF.
VERSION - firmware version: V.200906261
In viewing mode, it is possible to rewind, which works fine. There is a “viewing mode” that allows you to see video and photo thumbnails on the screen and select the one you want to view. In the "VIDEO" mode, by tilting the joystick, you can quickly turn on the backlight or view the last captured video. In the “PHOTO” mode, the tilt of the joystick switches the backlight (AUTO, ALWAYS ON, TURNED OFF). Pressing up / down is digital zoom. The joystick is too small, but rather elastic. When you turn off the camera, the system settings are saved, everything else is reset. There is a flaw (in my firmware, in new versions fixed), the camera does not allow shooting when charging is connected, so using the camcorder in car DVR mode is not very convenient, this is a software limitation. But if you plug in the charging while recording, then the charge goes and the camera takes off, but before the first stop of the recording, then the magical passes have to be redone. When the camera is connected to a computer via USB, it is defined as a regular removable disk and is being charged. You can also connect to your TV via AV cable or HDMI.
Here is the camcorder matrix.
Let's get to the point. And what can our camcorder. Specially removed from the car to show all the weaknesses. In “greenhouse” conditions, with a tripod, on a bright sunny day, the camera on the phone also takes a good shot. In the camcorder there is no stabilizer, and there is no software. When shooting at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 in motion, the picture floats, this is a feature of all inexpensive camcorders and their matrices.
Video 1920x1080 in motion. Everything is floating. If you want to fix in the car on the windshield, then it must be done on a hard tripod, since all the shaking of flimsy tripods is transmitted to the camera.
When walking with hands. 1920x1080.
Video 1920x1080 shot from one point "with hands".
Video at night "with hands" 1920x1080.
Photos from hand.
Same subject, with maximum digital zoom.
I will make a small conclusion. For shooting in motion, and even “with hands”, at maximum resolution, these devices are not very suitable. By lowering the resolution of the shooting, the matrix quite “keeps up” with abrupt changes in the frame. I deliberately did not spread the video with a tripod, because As part of a portable device, it is perfect. Now a new model has been released - HD DV500, it has the ability to shoot “upside down” (for ease of use in the car as a DVR, the picture turns 180 °) and charging in shooting mode. Chinese gadgets (factory performance, good, large manufacturers), it is worthy, and in terms of quality and performance. Calmly compete with famous brands. And for the price - there is no equal. This camcorder can now be purchased for US $ 115 with delivery to Russia (“TEMPORARY” difficulties with Russian Post are not taken into account). There is one subtle point - service and warranty, but sellers always give a guarantee, and in which case, you can always send back, and if you consider that gadgets are two to three times cheaper, then this nuance can be neglected. And yet, often the Chinese do unique things that can only be bought from them! So why pay more! For myself, I made a conclusion for a long time and successfully use electronics from China!
PS Initially, I uploaded a lot of videos on YouTube, but for some reason everything “jumped and shook,” in fact, the quality is much higher and video hosting sites squeeze and re-encode content, on Vimeo, the limit is 500mb per week for uploading HD video, so there are not many examples . It should be noted that in real life the picture doesn’t twitch like that, I don’t know why it happens like this after uploading to hosting, it’s probably compression artifacts of the .mov format
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/89531/
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