http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/ Engadget Comments for Hitachi tries again with DZ-BD9H hybrid Blu-ray and 60GB Full HD camcorder http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/Jan 22nd 2008 2:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/Jan 22nd 2008 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/
I can even justify the direct Blu-ray disc recording, considering the incredibly high price of all alternative consumer Blu-Ray recording equipment.

What are my first thoughts? MPEG-4 H.263 is surely not a professional recording format, but should be OK for the consumer. Large 1/2.8 inch CMOS is good too.

Now the bottom line after reading the review from a well-known site: (http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Hitachi-DZ-BD7HA-Camcorder-Review-33581/Specs-and-Ratings.htm)

Drawbacks:

- Bad low light performance (in comparison with similar consumer HD cameras)
- EIS instead of OIS (you are loosing pixels this way)
- No manual controls
- Poor auto response system
- Terrible image quality

Conclusion: utter crap

I would not call it my opinion, because I have not tried it myself, but I respect the opinion of camcorderinfo.com. They have good reviews and testing procedures.

So, judge by yourself.]]>Jan 22nd 2008 1:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/
Only then will I be able to make a movie that gives the viewer motion sickness and buyers remorse simultaneously.]]>Jan 22nd 2008 2:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/
As for anyone that gets motion sickness from simply watching jerky video, I suggest ride the Eejanaika 4D rollercoaster at Fuji Q Highlands in Japan, Bungee Jumping of Macau Tower or simply just growing some balls. Sorry ladies ;)]]>Jan 22nd 2008 3:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/
Does it feel good to give yourself that pat on the back, letting the anonymous denizens of the tubes know all about your crazy-fun adventures all over the globe? Man I wish I could live the exciting life you purposely hint at to make up for your own insecurities, then I would be complete.
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Thanks for that! I needed a good, hearty laugh!]]>Jan 22nd 2008 3:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/Jan 22nd 2008 3:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/
I feel HD-DVD is going to pull it off, but honestly.]]>Jan 22nd 2008 4:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/Jan 22nd 2008 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW....]]>Jan 22nd 2008 6:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/Jan 22nd 2008 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/Jan 22nd 2008 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/Jan 22nd 2008 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.smarthousenews.com.au/Business_News?Article=/Business%20News/F4P3L5J2]]>Jan 23rd 2008 7:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/22/hitachi-tries-again-with-dz-bd9h-hybrid-blu-ray-and-60gb-full-hd/
"Better yet, why not consider Hitachi's new DZ-HD90. Same 60GB camera sans Blu-ray but with an eSATA connection for ¥140,000 (about $1,320)."]]>Jan 22nd 2008 11:25AM