capture still images up to 8MP. However, it lacks such amenities as an optical zoom lens and we don’t know for sure that the fixed lens can focus. At that low a price we wonder what else it will lack.
For details, read the DXG press release:
DXG Launches High-Definition Camcorder for the Consumer Market
New DXG-566V HD Camcorder is Priced at Only $149
City of Industry, CA, January 4, 2008 – DXG USA (www.dxgusa.com), one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers, announced today that it will debut the first DXG-branded low-cost high-definition camcorder at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held January 7-10, 2008 in Las Vegas. Priced at only $149.99, the DXG-566V HD is a 5 Megapixel digital camcorder with a large 3″ TFT LCD screen. It records video in high-definition at a price that’s well within everyone’s reach. With an HD video resolution of up to 1280 x 720 at 30fps and D1 resolution of 720 x 480 at 30fps, videos are crystal-clear, crisp and detailed.
Compact, lightweight and easy to carry along, the DXG-566V HD is perfect for vacations, road trips and just about any occasion that you want to capture. What’s more, the DXG-566V HD also captures still photos with a resolution of up to 8 Megapixels. It features a high-resolution 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 2X digital zoom, 3″ camcorder-style flip-out LCD screen, with support for high-capacity SD cards for more recording time, so you’ll never worry about missing out on those unique once-in-a-lifetime video moments. Record your son’s first homerun, your little girl’s first piano recital, grandma’s 75th birthday – all in high-definition video.
Works with Your HDTV
You can also share videos with friends and family by connecting the camcorder to a TV through the A/V out connection. The DXG-566V HD lets you view videos in 4:3 or 16:9 (panoramic) aspect ratios – perfect for your plasma or HDTV. You can also connect the DXG-566V HD to your PC, upload online to YouTube and share your high-def videos with the world.
The DXG-566V HD is also a true 5 Megapixel digital camera, not interpolated, so you’ll get crisp clear photos. It has a built-in LED flash, self-timer, and white balance adjustment to control color/lighting, perfect for any lighting situation and weather condition, even if it’s cloudy or sunny. It also has a USB port to allow you to download your pictures onto your computer, where you can store them; make a copy on a CD; email them to friends and family; or upload to an online picture portal, like Flickr. You can also connect the DXG-566V HD to your PC to easily copy and back-up documents, music files, pictures, and videos from your computer to your camera’s SD Card.
DXG-566V HD Features:
Camcorder Features:
Records full-motion video in high-definition
D1 Resolution: 720 x 480, at 30fps
HD Resolution: 1280 x 720, at 30fps
Records video in H.264, MOV file format
2X Digital Zoom
3.0″ TFT Screen
Digital Camera Features:
5 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Captures still images in JPEG format
Up to 8 Megapixel image resolution
Mass Storage Features:
32MB onboard memory
SD Card slot to accept high-capacity or standard SD cards
Connect to your PC to store and transfer data files
USB2.0 Interface for fast transfer of files
