Mustek DV-5500

75 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (25)
Portability (8)
Image quality (7)
Design (4)
Memory (2)

Negative
Features (3)
Zoom (1)
Connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 75 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability and image quality. The portability and battery are also appreciated. Reviews about the resolution and color are mixed, while some have doubts about the connectivity and zoom.

value for money, battery, portability, image quality, usability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Mustek DV-5500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: FrayWing (shopzilla.com)

Exellent Buy

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review by: jackson (shopzilla.com)

lost of user manual

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Great DV minicam

I started using this camera on Christmas day. Installed a 1GB SD right off, and saw I had over 5.5 hours of video capacity at mid-level quality. The camera has been a joy to use, uploads to my computer are a snap. Battery life has been surprisingly goo

The only complaint I have is the direction control button on the back is a bit touchy when navigating through the menus and selecting options

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Mustek DV 5500

It iss samaller than you think. The pictures are clear and it has a flash. This camera is for the kinda person who likes to have a reliable gadget with them. This wont replace your $1000 cameras but it will give you decent pictures and videos as well as t

The directional buttons are flimsy. The digital zoom pixelates the pics

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Incredible, never seizes to amaze!

I owned a Panasonic D-snap corder. Indeed, its smaller and lighter, but have you ever thought of battery life? The dv5500 boasts a battery life that far exceeds the few hours that are stated on the official spec sheet. This is totally contrary to the expe

Mustek should lower the price for the USB docking hub accessory, its a tad to pricey

Oct, 2004

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Mustek DV 5500 (camcorder, flash card)

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Mustek DV-5500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of the Mustek DV-5500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, battery, design, image quality

resolution, features

19% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Javo Saje (amazon.com)

Simplemente no funciona

Compré esta cámara cuando salió a la venta hace 6 años y simplemente no le funcionaba nada bien, todos los botones se trababan, las funciones no respondian, el autofocus terminó bloqueado, carece de servicio técnico en el cual simple y sencillamente se...

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review by: Jim Hunt (amazon.com)

Cheap Build & Poor Video

It has been almost 15 months since I received one of these as part of a large conference promotional give away. I can honestly say this camera is terrible in every aspect. At the conference, about 650 of these cameras were distributed to attendees. The...

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review by: drolleri2nd (pricegrabber.com)

DV 5500 Digital Camcorder Review

People either love or hate Mustek products and this camcorder makes me love Mustek even more. I know they have some quality issues with their products but I love this thing. It's so small and compact and it's quality is AWESOME for the price. One thing...

Great camcorder for the money! Very slim & small. Solid build and the quality exceeded my expectations.

Buttons and switches seem low grade but what do you expect for that price. User interface could use an upgrade, menu graphics look like Windows 95 style.

May, 2007

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Product Specifications

Mustek brand has been globally well known for its excellent quality, professional support, and extensive service. Mustek has been recognized by many international magazines and professional organizations for its excellent innovative technology, production capability, and product quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Instant Link to TV or PC;Remote Control Operation (TV);One-touch Print & E-mail Buttons (PC);One -touch Buttons for Mass Storage, PC Cam, E-mail & Print Operations;Recharging Function.