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Stack V1 Hd Camcorder

May 5th, 2010

V1 Hd Camcorder video camera is a handheld HD camcorder. Not to be confused with Sony's HVR V1U, you will be surprised how closely this budget cam stacks up. If you were looking for the Sony V1 this isn't the article as it is a prosumer camcorder(a good one at that!), and we try to stick to the camcorders you can put in your pocket.

The Stack brand V1 HD is a rare gem that makes us happy to seek out the less known brand budget high definition camcorders that most would snub their nose at. This camcorder at only $145, is packing a punch of features to make most budget hd's jealous. However, it is not perfect.

What we love about this camera is the great 1080p, the absolute stunning night vision, and the contiguous video/photo shooting. Shoot sequence shots with a shutter as fast as 1/2000th of a second, and store it all on a 32gb SDHC card.

What we don't like is the poor digital zoom, with no optical zoom to make up for it.

Features:

• 1440 x 1080 (1080P) HD high definition video resolution up to 30fps

• 3.0” TFT High quality display

• Night shot mode provides bright image capture in the dark

• Extra LED light helps video recording in the dark

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery; power charge from PC by USB cable

SPECIFICATIONS:

Image Sensor: 5MP; 1/2.5” CMOS (2592 x 1944)
Resolution: Camcorder: HD1080P (1440 x 1080), HD 30f (1280 x 720), D1 60f (720x480), CIF (352x240). Camera: 8 Mega Pixels / 5M / 3M
File Format: MOV(H.264) / JPEG / WAV
Video Frame Rate: HD1080P / HD 30f / CIF up to 30fps, D1 60f up to 30fps
Internal Memory: 32MB built-in; 4MB for storage
External Memory: SD / MMC card slot (up to 32GB SDHC)
LCD Display: 3.0” TFT Panel with 270 degree rotation
Lens: Fixed, 2 steps
Focus Range: Normal: 50cm ~ ∞, Macro focus: 30 ~ 50 cm
Aperture Range: F3.0, f=7.4mm
Shutter Speed: 1 ~ 1/2000 sec.
Flash Light: For pictures (Auto / Off / On)
Video Light: For video (Auto / Off / On)
Red-Eye Reduction (IGBT): Yes
Digital Zoom: 4X; HD 1080P up to 2X
Night Shot Mode: Yes
White Balance: 5 modes (Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent)
Exposure Control: Auto, EV: +2.0 ~ -2.0
Still Image Effect: 3 modes (Normal / Black & White / Classic)
Microphone/Speaker: Yes
Software included: Total Media Extreme(TME)video editing software
TV out: HDTV (Component output); NTSC / PAL color system supported
AV-In: N/A
Voice Recorder: Yes
Self-timer: 10 sec.
Power Save Mode: 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / Auto off
Interface: USB 2.0 mass storage
Battery: 1000mA above Li-lon Battery
Dimensions: (LxWxH) 107 x 68 x 30 mm

PROS: night vision, battery life, fast shutter speed

CONS: no optical zoom

FINAL THOUGHTS: The great 1080p, the absolute stunning night vision, and the contiguous video/photo shooting make this camera. Shoot sequence shots with a shutter as fast as 1/2000th of a second, and store it all on a 32gb SDHC card. A poor zoom, however, may be your make or break feature. Again, this is made up for with the long battery life due to a power saving mode.