Hitachi DZ-GX5020A DVD Video Camera

Ryan · August 13, 2009, 10:59:39 AM

It's only a couple of years old and I haven't used it much because I don't have the programs to get the video off of it. It takes mini dvd discs for video and an SD memory card for pictures.

includes: charger, couple batteries, tv input and a carrying bag.

Let me know if you would like it, I'm hoping to get at least 200 for it (because it was a lot more expensive new).

Unition · August 13, 2009, 11:21:23 AM

If it's mini DVD, you can put it into any standard computer DVD drive and pull the movies straight off it, if I'm not mistaken.

Ryan · August 14, 2009, 08:55:02 AM

that's what I thought too. The files that come off aren't avi or mpeg or even mov. So I can't edit them or clip them.

You can do some really basic editing ON the camera itself, but not as much as I would have liked. It's great if you're just want a fun, starter camera.

Tai · August 14, 2009, 06:42:37 PM

If it is like the one that I have, it records straight to a DVD player format (Same format that DVD moves you buy are in), you can test my theory by recording something and then try to play it on a DVD player (You may need to finalize the disc first though). If that is the case and it plays on your DVD player , all you need is download a DVD ripping program and take the video off the DVD you recorded on and the ripped files. Hope this helps.

Ryan · August 14, 2009, 07:54:54 PM

From what I've heard, you can only get those programs (legally) in the States.

I just bought a new Flip camcorder, so I'm kinda interested in moneys...

Vanilla Skunk · August 15, 2009, 10:48:29 AM

Nero 9 has one right in the suite.

Ravenwood · August 15, 2009, 11:56:18 PM

Quote from: ryank_119 on August 14, 2009, 08:55:02 AM
that's what I thought too. The files that come off aren't avi or mpeg or even mov. So I can't edit them or clip them.

According to a review I read, you can't edit the movies once recorded to disk.

Not to mention the mini-DVD media is kind of pricey.

Would have been nice if it would let you record the video right to memory card, but it won't.

Ryan · August 17, 2009, 02:34:43 PM

piece of crap

Vanilla Skunk · August 18, 2009, 12:07:02 PM

I'd go for it if you were willing to drop the price.

As it is, I have the sony version of the same thing, records to mini dvd's and snaps to memory card, all it needs is a $80 battery and a $50 charger (and the $20 proprietary USB connection for the computer optionally) before I can use it. The battery in it probably still works, but after being dead so long I doubt it would hold a charge.