Hitachi DZ MV550A

30 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (13)
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image quality (3)
size (3)
price (2)

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portability (6)
battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Hitachi DZ MV550A. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom and image quality. The size and design also get good feedback, but the battery and portability get negative reviews. Opinions are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Hitachi DZ MV550A is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Hitachi DZ MV550A from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality. The design also gets good feedback, but there are some critical views about the portability.

usability, design, image quality

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53% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Denny Atkin (cnet.com)

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Hitachi DZMV550A

About as small and light as a MiniDV camera; comfortable grip; solid on-camera editing features.

More expensive than a MiniDV camera with similar features; no ability to shoot uncompressed video; media is pricier than MiniDV tapes.

Working with Hitachi's entry-level DVD-R/RAM camcorder can be a hassle, but it's a winner for editing footage in the camcorder.

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

The Hitachi DZ-MV550 debuted at a remarkably low price, undercutting the DVD camcorder market by offering features found on upper-tier Panasonic and Sony DVD camcorders in the lower-tier price range. The DZ-MV550 includes a ¼-inch CCD with 680K gross...

Low light performance, - Video performance, - Price, - Optical zoom, - CCD specs

Cold shoe, - Mediocre on the convenience level

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Hitachi DZ-MV550 Camcorder Review - Hitachi DVD Camcorders

With an MSRP of $669.95, the Hitachi DZ-MV550 is a DVD camcorder of remarkably low price, considering what it has to offer. With this low-priced, stripped-down machine, Hitachi promotes DVD-RAM technology with SD card compatibility and pushes the...

Jun, 2004

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Hitachi DZ MV550A

Hitachi DZ MV550A DVD Camcorder w/18x Optical Zoom.

Pioneered and developed by Hitachi, revolutionary UltraVision DVD camcorder technology allows you to shoot and burn video or high-resolution digital still pictures straight to DVD. DVD-R discs allow for playback on a home DVD player, or you can record...

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Expert review by : Staff Writers (pcauthority.com.au)

Hitachi DZ-MV550E

Hitachi pioneered the idea of consumer cameras capable of recording video direct to DVD. The early models were large and relatively expensive but high quality. It has taken a while for the idea to take off but it is certainly gaining momentum with a...

However, Hitachi has a couple of disadvantages over its competitors. In particular its continued use of the outmoded DVD-RAM as its rewritable format and the fact that its DVD's are encased in a cartridge making it difficult to use finalised DVD's in...

Aug, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great camera, easy to use

After my son was born, my husband and I decided it was time to buy a video camera to record all of those precious moments and milestones. We consulted Consumer Reports and the internet, and headed to Circuit City. We were torn between the Hitachi and ...

Lightweight, fits comfortably in small or large hands

Battery doesn't last long, still quality is poor

Mar, 2007

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