Mustek DV-5500 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Reviews

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The DV5500 is a piece of garbage _ the day I got it it wouldn't focus right and I called for help and they told me I was shaking and that's why pictures weren't clear, I used the tripod and took a video and it did improve somewhat, I put the camera in it's docking station and about 5 months later tried to use it again and found out it WAS NOT FOCUSING AT ALL so I called them again, the FIRST thing they asked was WHEN I bought it and since it was over a year, they said it was OUT OF WARRANTY and they DID NOT FIX any out of warrantry cameras, in other words THROW it AWAY because no one else does either. I wouldn't buy another MUSTEK product if they gave it away from Amazon.com I've had this camera for 6 days and I have already had to return it. It wouldn't stay on.....just kept shutting off. Mustek kept giving me the run around when I tried to return it, and then had the nerve to ask for 3 copies of my receipt. I can't tell ya how well the camera performs cause I haven't had the chancec to use it, but so far its a big fat Zero. from Amazon.com I purchased a smaller Mustek camera last year to take to Iraq. Great but did not last being run over by a HUMMV. from Amazon.com The DV5500 is junk; do not buy. First, all inputs, from Amazon.com The DV5500 is junk; do not buy. First, all inputs, from Amazon.com Ensured constant production quality (early production line was crap) Then it would be worth buying, even at a higher price. Hope Mustek engineering read this, and act on it for the announced revamp of the product in August 2005. from Amazon.com Then it would be worth buying, even at a higher price. Hope Mustek engineering read this, and act on it for the announced revamp of the product in August 2005. from Amazon.com The controls are extremely difficult to use. Amazon was kind enough to replace it but the replacement has all the same problems. Mustek's suggestion to shut off the auto-focus during video recording had no effect. The playback was still noisy with clicks and burps. from Amazon.com don't buy it! I've wasted more money on shipping it back and forth than anything else. Mustek sucks. They're technical support staff even seems to know the product sucks. from Amazon.com don't buy it! I've wasted more money on shipping it back and forth than anything else. Mustek sucks. They're technical support staff even seems to know the product sucks. from Amazon.com

Specs

Released	over 3 years ago
Recording Format	Mini DV
LCD Panel Size	2.5 in.
Weight1	.49 lb. 0.49 lb.
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
CCD Quantity	1
Camcorder Type	Digital
Depth	3.31 in.
Digital Zoom	4x
Display Type	LCD Display With LCD Panel
Height	3.74 in. 3.74 in.
Included Accessories	Software USB Cable A/V Cable Bag Cradle / Docking Station Hand Strap 32 MB Memory Card Lithium Propriety Battery Tripod AC Power Adapter
Lens Focal Length	6.7 mm
MPEG Movie Mode	With MPEG Movie Mode
MPEG Movie Mode Resolutio	640 x 480 (VGA) 352 x 288
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution	640 x 480 (VGA) 352 x 288
Memory Card Type	SD Card Multimedia Card (MMC)
Microphone Type	Internal
Optical Zoom	1x
Output Interfaces	Composite (Video) Audio (RCA) USB 2.0 Headphones Jack
Recording Speed	SP
Recording System	NTSC / PAL
Release Date	Q3, 2004
Type	Digital
Weight	0.49 lb.
Width	2.17 in.

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