Jazz DV151 VGA Digital Video Camera

2 comments

1. 

   J. A. MYERS on September 15, 2009 at 12:05 pm

   I BOUGHT THIS ONE FOR MYSELF AFTER I BOUGHT A DIFFERENT BRAND FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS. I CAN’T EVEN GIVE THIS AWAY! THE PICTURE IS SO GRAINY. IS IT SOMETHING I’M DOING WRONG, SINCE IT’S BRAND NEW?

2. 

   CFH on September 15, 2009 at 12:09 pm

   We found the “Jazz DV151″ pocket camcorder at one of the big box stores for somewhat less than the current retail price on Amazon. At roughly 1/2 to 1/3rd the price of the Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (White), it seemed to be worth the risk of buying it as a backup pocket camcorder. Here are my observations:

   Pros:
   
   * Acceptable video quality *FOR THE PRICE* – it is only 320×240, not even VGA (the Flip wins hands down)
   
   * Very good microphone – this was real surprise, the microphone is more sensitive than the Flip
   
   * Has built in USB connector – Like the Flip, but only USB 1.1
   
   * Comes with a USB extension cable!
   
   * Works as a SD card reader when connected to PC via USB (see above)
   
   * Has Video Out – can be connected to a TV for playback, cables included
   
   * 1.5″ LCD screen can rotate for convenient viewing while self recording (the Flip cannot)
   
   * Saves files in AVI format – No conversion needed

   Cons:
   
   * Low video quality – it is 320×240 (but again good for the price)
   
   * Does not come with any memory – You must buy a SD card (up to 2GB) before using

   Misc:
   
   * Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

   So for a really inexpensive camcorder, with YouTube usable quality, this is a fairly good option. For use in any meaningful way, not so much.