Hitachi DZ-MV780

29 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (16)
portability (6)
reliability (4)
image quality (4)
size (3)

Negative
battery (3)
viewfinder (2)
color (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Hitachi DZ-MV780. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the size and reliability. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, but many are less positive about the color and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Hitachi DZ-MV780 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Hitachi DZ-MV780

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Hitachi DZ-MV780 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability. The reliability is also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the image quality. Many are negative about the viewfinder.

usability, reliability, durability

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Denny Atkin (cnet.com)

Image quality

Hitachi DZMV780A

Compact; in-camera editing with DVD-RAM; lightweight; relatively inexpensive.

DVD-RAM not supported by most set-top DVD players; touch-sensitive buttons difficult to use; mediocre video and still-photo quality; lame battery life.

The Hitachi DZMV780A is a budget DVD camcorder that visibly compromises on video quality.

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Hitachi DZMV780A

This easy-to-use camcorder provides good to very good quality in normal light. Disc-compatibility issues hold it back, though.

Good video quality for a miniDVD camcorder. Saves still images on SD media card. Easy to use.

MiniDVD-RAM format not compatible with all DVD hardware. Color is sometimes oversaturated. Pricey.

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Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

The Hitachi DZ-MV780 is the second best DVD camcorder Hitachi is offering this year. Combining performance and affordability, it ranked as one of our favorite DVD cams in 2005. That's not saying much, as DVD cams typically leave out the manual controls...

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Hitachi DZ-MV780 Camcorder Review

The DZ-MV780, Hitachi's second best DVD camcorder this year (and personally highly anticipated), features some improvements to last year's DZ-MV580 including a new design and a widescreen mode. But even with an increase in CCD pixel count, the...

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Mark Montgomery (videomaker.com)

Hitachi DZ-MV780A DVD Camcorder

Simply Too Easy The DZ-MV780 is a small and handy camcorder. The menu control and disc navigation buttons are in easy to reach places. The manual override buttons for exposure and manual focus are accessible right next to the 2.5 inch LCD screen. The...

Good Video Quality USB Connection DVDCAM Software

Max recording time at highest quality= 20 min. Limited Computer Editing options Supplied Software: Windows only

Sep, 2006

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Hitachi DZ MV780

Hitachi DZ-MV780 DVD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom.

In addition to the numerous technical enhancements based on the new imaging engine and DVD drive, the DZGX20A, DZMV780A and DZMV750A feature an SD or MMC memory card to make sharing still photos even easier with other electronic devices, such as photo...

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Hitachi DZ-MV780E review

The Hitachi DZ-MV780E is a slender soul with a 1.3megapixel sensor and can be connected to your telly for home movies

Sep, 2006

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Excellent

A great compact dvd recorder, that is easy to use. It has onscreen navigation, making it easy for everyone to use. Picture quality is great

Small, compact & easy to use

not all dvd players can play back the ram discs.

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Hitachi DZ-MV780E

its a nice product and i am happy i bought it

none

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Hitachi DZ-MV780E

Vey easy to pick up and start basic with further functionality that can be picked up in time. No fault with regard to supplier/purchase I would and have recommended site to friends.

None really although spare battery would come in use due to the short battery life

Jan, 2007

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