The Hitachi DZ-BD70A single drive camcorder is an impressive recording device that has exciting capabilities and attractive features. The camcorder is impressive with the ability to record approximately one hour of Full HD 1920 x 1080 high definition video on an 8cm single-sided Blu-ray disc.

Hitachi’s 5.3 mega pixel CMOS image sensor along with HD quality 12-element lens system promise brilliant color and remarkable detail that present lifelike quality. The DZ-BD70A camcorder by Hitachi offers high definition video recording capability and it also comes equipped with an SD card slot for storing digital still photographs. The photos are at 4.32 mega-pixel max resolution.

Users can take advantage of the impressive high resolution image processing LSI. This feature effectively analyzes lots of data that is captured by the 5.3 mega pixel CMOS image sensor. The LSI processing image feature automatically improves picture quality, helping to create vibrant images with brilliant color.

Photo capture is another appealing feature that allows operators to browse through their video recordings and select a great still shot for a photograph. The system converts the selected still frame into a 2.07 mega pixel photograph that can be saved to an SD card and printed on a computer.

The Hitachi camcorder also features 1-Second Quick Start that allows users to quickly wake the unit from standby mode to record mode in an instant. The unit uses very little power while in standby mode, saving energy in the system. The ability to save power while still having instant access to recoding is a very appealing aspect of this Hitachi camcorder.

One-touch features not only serve as start-up for the camcorder but for finalization as well. The finalize button allows users to quickly take the last step in creating a DVD disc. Once the final stage is completed, the disc can be played in DVD players.

Other features include a built-in interactive guide, disc navigation, 16:9 widescreen recording and an impressive 2.7-inch LCD viewfinder. The Hitachi DZ-BD70A single drive camcorder is definitely a recording device worth investigating.