Aiptek A-HD Pro 1080P High Definition Camcorder (Silver)

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August 28, 2009

Aiptek A-HD Pro 1080P High Definition Camcorder (Silver)

Customer Rating: Rating 4.0 out of 5

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Product information Brand: Aiptek
Publisher: Aiptek, Inc.
Category: Photography
Optical zoom: 3
Display size: 2.4
Model: A-HD Pro

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Features

1080P High Definition Video
30 frames per second at 1080P with advanced H.264 technology
5MP CMOS sensor and still image resolution of 8 MP
128MB of Built in storage and SD card slot that takes up to 32GB card
2-Inch Macro Zoom for close up images

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Editorial Review

Product Description: The Aiptek A-HD Pro performs 1080P high definition video quality to provide a whole new high quality DV experience. One-touch recording allows you to capture stunning HD (1440 x 1080 - 16:9 aspect ratio) video clips at 30 frames per second with advanced H.264 technology and a 3X optical zoom. Capture stunning HD 720P (1280 x 720) video at 60 frames per second. Perfect for any sporting events! Playback on your HD-TV, Standard TV, and your PC or Mac! The A-HD Pro is equipped with 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor, the still image resolution is enhanced to 8 mega pixels. Auto-Focus helps you get the best pictures every time! This camera is ready to record right out of the box with an incredible 128MB of built-in storage space. Your media storage solution, allowing you to easily load your favorite MP3 files and playback the music directly or enjoy stereo quality music via the headset! The 270 degree swivel-reversible 2.4" TFT Color LCD Display swivels allows review and playback of your HD video clips and hi-res pictures in real time. No need to waste time and money replacing batteries, the A-HD Pro can be conveniently charged via a USB cable when connected to your PC, or use the AC Charger cable included with the camera. Also features an HDTV component output port for display your high definition video clips and pictures, sharing them with friends and family and a removable hard disk and SD/MMC Card Reader for expansion of storage capacity by an additional 32GB of SD card storage. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, or above, Macintosh 10.4, or above, Pentium 4 - 2.8GHz or above, Direct X 9.0c or above, 1GB of System RAM (2GB Recommended), Video Card with 128MB of RAM (256MB Recommended), 4X Speed CD-ROM or higher, available USB Port, Quick Time 7.0 or above. Package Contents: A-HD Pro Camcorder, Lithium Ion Battery, AC Charger Cable, USB Cable, Component Cable, AV Cable, Wrist Strap, Compact Alloy Tripod, Remote Control, Camcorder Pouch, User's Guide.

Customer Reviews

Basic but functional....

by Bryan E. Anderson 2008-11-28, 30 people found this review helpful

My sister-in-law showed up last Christmas with a new Sony hard disk HD camcorder. She said she paid over $1,000 for it. I pulled my Aiptek out, took some video, plugged it into my plasma and no lie it looked better than hers. I kind of felt bad - I think she was really bummed. If all you're looking to do is just have a camcorder that you can shoot soccer games, outdoor outings, etc.. this is what you need. The owners manual for the HD Sony's is an inch thick and I hardly ever used all the features in the majority of camcorders I have ever bought. I am so pleased with this camera. It works best outdoors in good light and is so-so in low light. The picture is amazing, the battery life is excellent, and you need at least a 4-8 gig SD card.

Good lighting is the key - auto focus is a little slow

by Cloud Walker 2009-01-07, 14 people found this review helpful

If you have good lighting and a steady hand the video from this camera is excellent. Best results come with well lit rooms or outdoors during full daylight. Lower light situations are not too bad (perhaps on par with some standard definition videos).

The auto-focus is slow and can cause some blur if the distance to the subject you are recording is constantly changing.

Great technology for the money

by Backyard Videographer 2009-04-19, 12 people found this review helpful

I've owned video equipment over the span of 30 years since it became generally available to consumers, starting from a $3500 combination of huge shoulder mounted camera that required a separate VCR slung from the same shoulder. This little hand-held gadget provides 10 times the resolution for 5% of the cost in a package 5% of the size of the original. I never thought such an inexpensive product could produce such quality, but indeed the HD resolution is just that, and the color reproduction exceeds the VHS-C camera I had been using for the past 15 years. It's a gem. You can carry it around in your pocket unobtrusively, and it even comes with a remote and tiny counter top tripod. The only negatives I've so far noticed in the month I've had it are that the tripod socket is a bit shallow to accommodate the mounting bolt on my huge old tripod so I have to use a washer between the camera and the tripod to effectively shorten it to get it tight; and when in AV-Out mode to monitor what the camera sees on a television, the camera's screen goes black, but that may be a matter of adjustment that I haven't discovered, and it has no real effect since what the camera sees is being displayed on the television monitor. And I'm mildly concerned that there seems to be no way to prevent inevitable eventual scratching of the lens, such as lens cover or separate disposable-quality accessory lens; or even the ability to completely replace the lens; but that may just be a function of the overall inexpensive level of the equipment. Otherwise, I find this camera more than satisfactory for casual convenient videography and the price beats a similar unit available at Costco.

Good for kids soccer games!!

by Pedro V. Torres 2008-12-02, 6 people found this review helpful

The camera is good. It offers 720p 60 frames per seconds. Looks good in the HD TV. It comes with a remote control. I used 4G SD cards. Enough for 1 hour game.
Shots at night are not pretty good. You need to have good illumination.
I don't really like the pictures, you have to be too still to get a good one.
For the money is excellent. I just take out the SD card, take out the movie, post it in youtube. Or I just put them in my laptop with HDMI output and I can play them back in the TV, if I took the video already from the camera. You can play it in the HD tv from the camera with the component cables.

Aiptek A-HD Pro 1080P

by B. McMinn 2009-04-06, 5 people found this review helpful

Aiptek A-HD Pro 1080P High Definition Camcorder (Silver)

I purchased the A-HD Pro 1080P to use it as a DVR and in that aspect it works well. I use a Sony 580 line helmet cam which I usually connect to a Canon Eaura video camera but I wanted something lighter, much lighter to record BMX racing. The A-HD Pro 1080P is by far lighter and captures the video input quite well, the only draw back is that the Canon captures at 60 fpm and the Aiptek at 30.
As far as using the A-HD Pro 1080P as a camera, the picture quality is good as long as there is good lighting, I would not recommend this camera at indoor sporting events unless there is an extreme amount of lighting.

Not up to camcorder expectations

by Tolak 2009-09-26, 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this to get HD camcorder, and thought that the 3x optical zoom would suffice.
However, I find that I've barely used it since the required light levels are so high that you tend to be outside, where the 3x zoom is not sufficient.
Recently bought a stills camera with built in video function, and have used that more. It has better zoom, and better low light capability.

So this is disappointing; it will probably be good because it's solid state, and can record very low res (like web cam) for very long time, but not what I wanted it to do.

Great Buy

by Bernard Chapin 2009-06-30, 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this camera recently but now use it almost exclusively. It's the second videocam that I've owned and this one is a real improvement over its predecessor. The videos come out HD and I upload them onto YT with ease. Honestly, they're pretty impressive. [...]. Further, you can set the camera on high resolution and it creates some absolutely beautiful pictures. Yes, its size is a little ungainly but I have Carhartt shorts with a side panel pocket that's just big enough to hold it. I have to say this camera is one of the best buys I've made.

Great priced HD camcorder

by B. Storm 2009-02-08, 3 people found this review helpful

Great battery life, great video, great pictures, decent size and shape!! I bought mine brand new at Wal-Mart for just over $200, and it has been a wonderful camcorder, used it to record my sons first attempt at crawling, first steps, and to record all of our dogs playing in the yard!! The auto focus is a little slow, and video quality is not as good in low light, but I would still recommend this to anyone not wanting to spend a fortune on an HD camcorder!!

fantastic unexpected christmas gift!

by T. Hewitt 2009-01-22, 2 people found this review helpful

I received this camcorder as a gift for Christmas and have been totally blown away by it's ease of use, image quality and battery life. The majority of functions were totally intuitive and I was able to find them with minimum fuss and without referring to the manual. The camera has a good fit in my hand and I love the toggle navigation style, but someone with bigger hands might have issues. Most useful aspect so far is my ability to take high-quality pics through a microscopic eyepiece. You can take microscopic pics with a broad array of cameras, digital and otherwise, but the quality of these images is really amazing and useful to me as a student.

Actual footage

by Itchie.c2 2009-11-25, 1 people found this review helpful

Shot 10 videos (without changing batteries) while visiting relatives in Tallahassee Florida, and was impressed. Just go slow in panning camera, and as much as possible, use a tripod. I only have a monopod with me and it shows. i got some camera shakes when i breath. Search Youtube for 12 Lipa, and click on FSU Swing band. I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link here, but here goes; [...]

BTW, I use the plastic cap of a one gallon water jug, just snipped off the inner ring, and it fitted perfectly over the lens.

Great product that i always carry always strapped on my belt. Never miss a video-shoot opportunity; get one..

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