DXG DXG-506V 5.0 MegaPixel Multi-Functional Camera with MPEG4 Technology (Silver)
List Price: $149.95
Details
- Chalk-white balance with settings for Fluorescent, Cloudy, Sunny and Tungsten
- MPEG4 pictures with sound, up to 30fps
- Digital multi-r: camcorder, still camera, MP3 player, voice recorder and PC cam
Description
The DXG-506V is a full-passage digital camcorder, 5.1MP still camera, and MP3 player in one compact outline, it's perfect to take anywhere you go to capture life's special moments. The DXG comes with a swarm of features including TV Out and Direct Print capability, built-in shoot, and a Macro mode. The camcorder also can be used as a voice recorder and a webcam! Powered by four AAA batteries.Customer Reviews
rectitude but still don't know how to use flashi got my dxg 506v from my sister for honest i still don't know how to use the flash
A fun multifunction apparatus
I've only had mine a twosome days, so I can't claim to extensive reviewing, but overall I'm happy with my obtain.
Here's my major bias: I got a deal -- a Major Retailer is dumping these suitably now for $35. At that price, I've thought about buying a few more for Christmas. That said, I'd NEVER pay $100, much less $150. If I were in that premium range, I'd be shopping for something from a household-name brand. As it is, I'm looking at cameras in the register of a Canon Eos or Olympus Pen for layout work, about $500.
But I can't understand all the complaints from residents who're likely using their cellphones to shoot "precious moments" video & don't make up twice about the grainy, blurry crud they end up with. Overall, the 506 is romantic if you're looking for GOOD (or at least good enough). Is it "great"? Heck no!!
For snapshots, it's smaller & lighter than my Kodak EasyShare, & less than 1/3 the evaluate. Right there, I'm ahead of the game.
And unlike most other small cameras, the 506V comes fully ready. It has a soft case, a lens cap (unlike my Kodak!!!), acceptable earbuds, video & audio cables to hook direct to your TV... even four AAA batteries to get you started. All it's lacking is an SD calling-card. So, you're saving yourself some change right away.
It has impressive little touches, like the unequivocal video out, & the doors for battery & SD are attached & hinged, making it a lot harder to use up a door while making changes. Plus, the camera has a macro purpose allowing it to do some close-up work (again, something lacking on many small cameras). And it's in fact got a 65-page manual, on PAPER, rather than something you need to download. (If that's not satisfactory enough, an enclosed DVD will walk you through the how-to stuff.)
It's simply convenient. The MP3 player isn't extraordinary -- Apple certainly has nothing to worry about -- but since I'm already carrying the camera around anyway, I'll have some tunes at index while waiting for my rental car. The audio recorder is a nice little beautify, so I don't need to dig for my Sony when I want to make a memo to myself.
The only downer is battery-operated drain. Alkaline cells are only rated to last about 30 minutes with this preoccupation. No big deal, as I'm already using NiMH with other devices, & those are rated at 5 hours. It'd be enjoyably if plugging the camera into a USB port could charge the cells. This is all that keeps me from perhaps making it 5 stars.
I should warn you that the interface takes some practice. There's a dozen buttons, including the four-control pad & an up/down/press roller. It took me a half-hour to figure out why I couldn't get the flick to work! But after that learning curve, digging through the big range of features & settings comes indubitably.
All in all, an inexpensive gadget, crammed with potential. If you want something simple or something altered consciousness-end, it's not for you. But if you want a GOOD camera that won't break the bank, find one of these on sale, & I evaluate you'll like it.
Use For The Money
I bought this camera for trips to Europe. Having it use AAA bateries was a selling brink for me. Europe is 220Volts, so with a rechargeable camera you would need the stallion AND a converter. AAA batteries are available world wide. I've found the battery soul quite acceptable.
I used a standard 2GB SD card, found it to have enough space for both pictures and video on a week want trip.
I found the picture quality excellent, but video a little grainy.
The best part of the complains on this camera by others seems to be from not taking the time to read the directions and comminuted tune the settings.
$100 is way too much
At this hint in time the 506V is older and not worth $100. As with all the previous posts the video camera works comminuted for kids and non important things, if you don't have any problems and can get it cheaper. I purchased a characterize new one just recently from a local store for $50 and that was a little too much for what I got. When recording video you can't find out any one very well except your own voice. You have to be right in someones face to hear them. I purchased it to succeed my old Canon point and shoot, bad sensor, and ironically it still does gamester with sound. The positive side is the video is super nice and working with MPEG4 is detached. Otherwise cameras that cost $100 or at $150 are way better. Do your research...which by reading this you are. If you can go out and evaluation some in the store to get a better idea of what you're getting.
Straightforward deal for about $60 and NO MORE!
This camera does all it claims to, and works ok. It is in as a matter of actual fact cheaply designed, and has a goofy set of buttons and switches, but you can get used to them. The coolest drawn in I think is the swivel monitor display. BUT, basically, this camera does everything, except for maybe being an MP3 punter, that all my digital cameras do, which are point and shoot pocket cameras, but build compensate WAY better videos.
However, these cameras also cost about twice as much as this DXG "Video" camera. So, if you miss a decent all in one camera toy for a kid, or as a gift, this just might be a good pick for the penalty, otherwise, look around some more.
I own a Fuji digital camera, and a Nikon L series camera. Both take much think twice photos, and make much better videos! As mentioned, they do cost about twice as much as this DXG constituent. The DXG is designed as a "video" camera first, and digital camera second. My Fuji and Nikon are expected to be Digital Cameras first, and "Video" cameras second.
I do not regret buying my DXG 506V as it was about $60, but had it bring in more, I would be VERY regretful! Sorry, but that is the truth, with regard to my needs and values.
