Digital Video Camcorders Reviews: Jazz DV151 Flip Style," BLACK " Ultra Slim 60 Minute Camcorder with 1.5" LCD Screen, 4x Digital Zoom

Jazz DV151 Flip Style," BLACK " Ultra Slim 60 Minute Camcorder with 1.5" LCD Screen, 4x Digital Zoom

One of the HOTTEST cameras on the market today! With the Jazz® DV151 Pocket Camcorder, you'll experience power and simplicity from the palm of your hand. Capture the everyday moments that happen anywhere, and share them with family and friends everywhere. The Jazz® simple, one-touch recording and compact size make it the ideal choice for shooting video on the go. Capture memories as they happen, it s incredibly simple to record, zoom, playback or delete your videos. With 2GB of memory capacity, a high-quality microphone and no-glare display, now anyone can make impressive videos. The convenient pop-up USB plugs directly into your laptop or computer for easy sharing, archiving and e-mailing. Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, share them on YouTube, edit footage, and capture still photos from video. The 180° dual direction screen is great for normal or self-portrait videos. The Jazz® Pocket Camcorder with its portable easy-to-use design, makes it simple to create and share high quality home movies.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #3520 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Jazz

Model: DV151 Black Flip Movie Camera

Dimensions: .60 pounds

Features

60 minutes high quality recording time with 2GB SD card (Note: SD card not included)

Excellent for the blogger, naturalist, sports fan, family outings as well as anything else you can think of

80° dual direction screen terrific for normal or self-portrait videos

1.5" LCD preview screen

Lens f/3.0, f=5.4mm

Customer Reviews

To expensive
Before you buy the Jazz DV151 pocket camcorder check for the camera at Wal-Mart. You can purchase this item much cheaper there.I also saw this camera at a local drurg store much cheaper then Amazon. I over paid for this product and it's not as good as the Flip pocket camcorder. If you want to buy a toy for your children then this camera will work but if you're looking for a pocket camcorder for an adult keep looking.

A Good Value, But Know What You Are Getting!
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2EH0IIHOBJGG1 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 320x240, 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 320x240 (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.