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rgvcam · Aug 27, 2006, 12:16 AM

Odd that it's only 20fps as well. On the Taiwan website, the PocketDV T300 which is a 'better version' of the T100/IS-DV2 has the same resolution as well yet at 30fps. I assume the reason for this resolution is just to make it easier to convert to DVD format so you keep the same aspect ratio. I can't understand why they only have 20fps in this model, if they can do it on the T300. I guess they use a slightly less powerful chip in the zoom dv6 and added this extra mode via firmware for the US market thus explaining why only 20fps and not on the z100 Pro originally.

Since the difference between 640x480 and 72x480 is not that great I wouldn't bother to use the 20fps mode myself, I don't see a lot of point .

fishycomics · Aug 27, 2006, 1:10 PM

lets not forget sales tax has to be added to this?

Old HACer · Aug 30, 2006, 4:15 PM

Amazon.com now has the Zoom DV in-stock ($199).:-)

Target.com is still "in stock soon".:sad:

Moorqueen · Aug 31, 2006, 8:56 AM

My Walgreens order arrives tomorrow. I'm excited over the little thing. I hope it's pretty good.

frizzen · Aug 31, 2006, 11:26 AM

Frizzen Here, would you please let me know how you like the new zoom model.

I have the DV 8800 and like it very much. I also have seen the Walgreens ad.

I called them , but they could not tell how many they had in stock. I sure hope

you get yours. Thanks

Old HACer · Sep 1, 2006, 7:12 PM

My first Aiptek:

Moorqueen · Sep 1, 2006, 9:59 PM

Well I've been playing with it for about an hour and so far it's the trashiest thing I've ever seen. In a room with moderate light it'still almost pitch black. The viewing screen is awful and cheap and even the slowest movement causes blurring. My $100 Small Wonder records about 10X better in lower light than this and I'm not usually remotely fussy.

frizzen · Sep 1, 2006, 10:21 PM

Well Moorqueen, that's too bad. I hoped you would have liked it. Is this the

first Apitek you have owened? I wonder how it compares to the MPVR,

which has had great reviews, and the DV8800 which I have and just

love it. Frizzen.

Moorqueen · Sep 1, 2006, 10:38 PM

Yes, this is my first Aiptek. There is so much video noise it's almost unwatchable. I was recording a video in my kitchen with all the lights on, very bright. It was so dim and I could barely make out anything.And the pictures were almost pitch black.

frizzen · Sep 1, 2006, 10:44 PM

I wish I knew how to up-load pictures here, I would put some on I have took

with my Aiptek, and also Video. I have taken video of the Moon last night

that will blow you away. Also Pictures. Give me your E-Mail, or just go to

mine and I will send you a short video, and pictures. E-Mail

Please Pm your email protecting against spammers

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Aug 27, 2006, 12:16 AM	#11
rgvcam Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,084	Odd that it's only 20fps as well. On the Taiwan website, the PocketDV T300 which is a 'better version' of the T100/IS-DV2 has the same resolution as well yet at 30fps. I assume the reason for this resolution is just to make it easier to convert to DVD format so you keep the same aspect ratio. I can't understand why they only have 20fps in this model, if they can do it on the T300. I guess they use a slightly less powerful chip in the zoom dv6 and added this extra mode via firmware for the US market thus explaining why only 20fps and not on the z100 Pro originally. Since the difference between 640x480 and 72x480 is not that great I wouldn't bother to use the 20fps mode myself, I don't see a lot of point .

Aug 27, 2006, 1:10 PM	#12
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,684	lets not forget sales tax has to be added to this?

Aug 30, 2006, 4:15 PM	#13
Old HACer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 415	Amazon.com now has the Zoom DV in-stock ($199).:-) Target.com is still "in stock soon".:sad:

Aug 31, 2006, 8:56 AM	#14
Moorqueen Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	My Walgreens order arrives tomorrow. I'm excited over the little thing. I hope it's pretty good.

Aug 31, 2006, 11:26 AM	#15
frizzen Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 33	Frizzen Here, would you please let me know how you like the new zoom model. I have the DV 8800 and like it very much. I also have seen the Walgreens ad. I called them , but they could not tell how many they had in stock. I sure hope you get yours. Thanks

Sep 1, 2006, 9:59 PM	#17
Moorqueen Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	Well I've been playing with it for about an hour and so far it's the trashiest thing I've ever seen. In a room with moderate light it'still almost pitch black. The viewing screen is awful and cheap and even the slowest movement causes blurring. My $100 Small Wonder records about 10X better in lower light than this and I'm not usually remotely fussy.

Sep 1, 2006, 10:21 PM	#18
frizzen Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 33	Well Moorqueen, that's too bad. I hoped you would have liked it. Is this the first Apitek you have owened? I wonder how it compares to the MPVR, which has had great reviews, and the DV8800 which I have and just love it. Frizzen.

Sep 1, 2006, 10:38 PM	#19
Moorqueen Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	Yes, this is my first Aiptek. There is so much video noise it's almost unwatchable. I was recording a video in my kitchen with all the lights on, very bright. It was so dim and I could barely make out anything.And the pictures were almost pitch black.

Sep 1, 2006, 10:44 PM	#20
frizzen Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 33	I wish I knew how to up-load pictures here, I would put some on I have took with my Aiptek, and also Video. I have taken video of the Moon last night that will blow you away. Also Pictures. Give me your E-Mail, or just go to mine and I will send you a short video, and pictures. E-Mail Please Pm your email protecting against spammers