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Mitsuba HDC 505 High Definition Camcorder Review

May 5th, 2010

The Mitsuba HDC 505 is one of the stranger HD camcorders we've reviewed. But it does have its place among hd pocket camcorders, and many people enjoy it.

We almost didn't include this camcorder, because it is not a pocket camcorder, but we get many requests about it so we decided to review it anyway. Let us first state that it is not a pocket camcorder, and albeit small, is more of a Digital-SLR still camera body style. So that's the first con is it is not as portable as we would like, but that is maybe because we are bias and like a ton of features packed into a small package.

However, the Mitsuba still has many features that appealing. They include:

Features:

Digital HD video camcorder
Digital still camera
Digital voice recorder
PC camera
Native Resolution: 5.0 megapixel CMOS sensor
Max Resolution: 12 megapixel Interpolated
8x digital zoom
2.5-inch LTPS LCD display
270° Rotating LCD panel
Records HD 720p video to AVI format
HDMI out
Quality settings: Super, fine, normal
Color effects: Color, Sepia, Monochrome
Exposure: ±2.0EV
Time and date stamp
Self timer: disable, 10 second, 20 second
Snapshot: Single, burst
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Cloudy
NSTC/PAL TV output
MP3/MP4 player function

Lens:

F3.0, f/7.45
Focus Range: Macro: 30 cm - 50 cm, Normal: 1.5 m - infinity

Flash:

Built-in
Range: 1 m to 3 m (3.28 ft. - 9.84 ft.

Formats:

Video: AVI
Still: JPEG
Audio: MP3

Supported Resolutions:

AVI:
- 1280 x 720
- 640 x 480
- 320 x 240
JPEG:
- 4000 x 3000
- 3264 x 2688
- 2592 x 1944
- 2048 x 1536
- 1280 x 960

Interface:

USB 2.0
AV In (3.5 mm to Composite)
AV Out (3.5 mm to Composite)
HDMI out

Unit Dimensions:

2.5 x 3.4 x 3.75-inches (H x W x D, approximate)

Memory:

Internal: 17 MB
Supports SDHC cards up to 8 GB

At its heart the Mitsuba is a few years old. It's high def is 720p, and could really be squeezed into a smaller package (see its younger brother the Mitsuba HDC-55 Review for a smaller pocket camcorder with nearly the same features). However, for most people it will do the job. It does have some redeeming qualities including a 270 degree turning LCD screen, 5 MP digital still pictures, and 2.5 inch LCD.

PROS: Cool swivel screen, can take lens attachments, 720p HD

Cons: Big, bulky,slow, and older features

Overall thoughts: If money's tight, this may be your only option. However, we recommend saving your cash for something a little newer, and a little more compact. As little as $50 more will get you something much nicer. And if you go used, you'll actually be able to snag something with more features. Yeah, it looks like a high-tech digital SLR, but the specs prove that its technology doesn't warrant its design.