Step-Up to the top of the line with the DZHS500A Hybrid Camcorder. This model is the step-up in a line of the World's First Hybrid Camcorders and includes a built-in 30 GB Hard Disk Drive.

Now you have something you've never had in a camcorder before. Choice. Hitachi Hybrid camcorders are the first ever to include both DVD and HDD.

* 30 GB HDD: 23 Hours Standard Recording Time
* 1-Touch Easy Dubbing from HDD to DVD
* 5 Format Compatibility DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW and SD Card
* Photo Frame Grab - Capture Video Frames as Pictures
* 1-Second Quick Start

With the DZHS500A, you have the flexibility to choose between formats when capturing your memories. Because the Hitachi Hybrid is the first and only camcorder that offers the convenience of DVD plus the capacity of HDD. And, with just the push of a button, you can edit and make DVD copies right on your Hitachi Hybrid. Unique to the DZHS500A is the ability to burn DVD copies at 2x dubbing speed.

The Hitachi Hybrid offers uniquely flexible storage capabilities. The 30 GB hard drive gives you the ability to record 11 hours of footage in the highest quality. And, if your hard drive is ever full, just back up existing footage to DVD, or simply record new footage to DVD.

Package Contents: 

DZHS500A Digital Camcorder

Battery

AC Adapter/Charger, DC power cord

USB Cable

PC & Mac Video Editing Software

Special S-Video and Composite AV Cable

Shoulder Strap

Lens Cap

Hitachi Exclusive Advanced Image Processing

Photo Frame Grab Tool

Instant Access to Selected Scenes and In-Camera Editing Features

Built-in Speaker

Built-in Mic

Self-Timer for Digital Still Photos

Platform Support: PC

Platform Support: Mac