Binding : Electronics
ProductGroup : Photography
Manufacturer : Creative Labs
Brand : Creative Labs
Label : Creative Labs
Publisher : Creative Labs
Model : VF0580
Studio : Creative Labs
Color : Black
List Price:
USD $229.99Lowest
Used Price: USD $115.99
Lowest New Price: USD Too low to display
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Features:
- High definition 720P pocket video camcorder with 8 GB of video storage capacity
- Fits easily in your pocket purse or the palm of your hand
- One touch recording with a spacious 2 inch display
- Record up to two hours of HD video footage or up to four hours of video at VGA resolution
- Connect your Vado HD to any HDTV with included HDMI cable
Product Description
Catch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby's first steps or your kid's graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative's Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640x480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with silicon skin, HDMI cable, and USB cable.
Customer Reviews
PC? Yes. Mac? Maybe not. (2009-06-24)
I use both a Mac and a PC. I have no problem with the action or quality of video from the Vado HD itself, although I wish Creative Labs actually had the extra battery available. After this amount of time, they should. My complaint is primarily with the camera's use with a Mac. I had to try four different downloads to find a converter that actually worked so I could use the camera with iMovie. Still, the conversion is a small pain and a slow extra step in the process. Hopefully the new Snow Leopard OS will accept the camera's codec and wrapper directly. I find the software that comes on the camera pretty useless for video editing. The only other part of the camera itself I find slightly frustrating are the joystick buttons. Three of the four need a light touch, while the down button needs a much heavier touch, so that it doesn't usually work the first time when you need it.
The best pocket cam. (2009-06-24)
After a month of use I can tell you this is a very good camera. It takes excellent video. It is easy to use and it fits in your packet. All you need is a good light, steady hands and you can make videos like a pro. There are couple things that need improvement:
1. Filming in the low light is almost useless.
2. Shaking hands is a problem.
3. Included software is limited.
If you are looking for portable easy to use HD camera get get Vado.
Convenient but there are better options (2009-06-24)
My daughter is turning 1 soon and so far, I've been using my Panasonic point and shoot with standard def video to capture moments. I dealt with the poor quality because I couldn't bring myself to invest in an HD camcorder due to the cost (~$500 and up) and the fact that I would also need to buy a new beefy computer to process the AVCHD files. I looked at the Flip Mino for awhile but wrote it off due to the shakiness I saw in other people's videos, but after a couple of really bad quality videos with the Panasonic, I decided I really needed something better. Between the Flip Mino and Vado, I chose to go with the Vado due to larger storage, larger viewing screen, and lower price. I was happy and anxiously awaiting for my Vado's arrival until I started reading up on point and shoots that do HD video now. To top it off, my friend had just bought the Canon SD780IS and it looked pretty sweet...extremely portable, fantastic Canon quality photos, and seemingly fantastic HD videos. So I went and bought a Canon SD780 as well and as soon as my Vado arrived, I did a side by side test shoot. The Vado didn't come close to the Canon SD780. In low light, the colors on the Vado were drab and the sound quality was horrible. Voices sounded far away and were tinny. The Canon, however, produced videos with more color and the sound came out as if people were right in front of the mic. The thing that topped off my decision to get rid of the Vado and keep the Canon was that the Vado froze up on me on the third boot up. Vaya con dios Vado. I really sat on this decision for awhile trying to rationalize getting another point and shoot, but in the end, the Canon won out with it's higher quality and then having a still camera is just another bonus.
Very easy to use!! (2009-06-23)
My brother-in-law purchased this product and when I saw the great footage he was able to take and the ease of use, I too decided to get one. I waited until a great sale came along and got it for about $130. I have never felt limited by the 2 hour time frame, it is so easy to upload the footage, simply plug into a usb of a computer. No downloading software, no complicated instructions. I love catching footage of my son and sharing it with people on our blog. The device even allows you to take still pictures from your footage. You can take 30 consecutive shots and in that 30 you are bound to get one GREAT pic! I would highli recommend this product.
Vado is for me (2009-06-21)
I've had my Vado for one month and find myself using it all the time. It is a great little pocket cam that is so small you can carry it everywhere (and I do). Amazing video in all lighting situations. I'm particularly impressed that the images are a lot steadier than with my old Mini DV cam. Plus it comes with a rechargeable battery and all the cords to view on computer or TV. I Love it.
tags :
Product Information and Prices stored: June 24 , 2009, 09:39
Posts
