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VP-DC163i, a small DVD-based video camera using the new 8cm writeable DVDs, allowing for a smaller overall unit. With a good zoom, a reasonable array of features and ease of use, it would be a suitable camera for anyone looking for a decent camcorder option on a budget.
Design
The VP-DC163i is a small camcorder that fits easily into the hand, measuring just 51.5mm by 87.5mm by 121.5mm and weighing 425g without the battery pack. It's built to complement the curves of the 8cm DVD, with the unit only as high as the disc compartment itself, though slightly longer. Visually, it's mainly silver, with touches of gunmetal brown. It's a solid unit that would take some punishment, but you definitely wouldn't want to be too rough with it.
The main buttons for starting and stopping recording can be accessed easily with the right hand as you hold the camera, as well as the zoom toggle and a dedicated photo button, while other main functions can be accessed through a menu when the display screen is open. Quickly accessible functions include a basic manual zoom, selectable recording medium (disc or card), and basic seek options on your recording. Other menu choices are navigable on the LCD with a small joystick and selector button. The 2.5 inch LCD screen folds out as per usual and is rotatable to be viewed by either the camera operator or the subject. The underside of the unit includes a tripod mount and the slot for either Memory Stick or SD cards for image storage.
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Image Sensor | 1/6" CCD |
Pixel Count | 800000 |
Optical Zoom: | 33x |
Digital Zoom: | 1200x |
LCD: | 2.5" |
Memory Type: | DVD. SD |
Battery: | Lithium Propriety Battery |
Dimension: | 55 x 122 x 87mm |