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Hitachi DZ BD70

Hitachi DZ BD70
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alaScore 81

9 reviews

May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of Hitachi DZ BD70. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the viewfinder. The durability also gets good feedback, but some have doubts about the portability and image quality.

durability, viewfinder

price, image quality, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Hitachi DZ BD70 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Hitachi DZ-BD70E

 

James gets to grips with Hitachi's DZ-BD70E - a Full HD camcorder that can record to Blu-ray discs.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Rob Mead (techadvisor.co.uk)

Hitachi DZ-BD70E review

 

Given the current popularity of DVD camcorders and the demise of HD DVD, you could be forgiven for thinking that the world would be beating a path to Blu-ray's door. That's patently not the case.

The sheer bulk of the Hitachi DZ-BD70E will deter some buyers, while the fact that you need to feed it expensive Blu-ray Discs makes it pretty expensive to use. While this adds the convenience of being able to play your video straight away, the poor...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Rob Mead (techworld.com)

Hitachi DZ-BD70E review

 

Compared with the sylph-like AVCHD camcorders on the market, the Blu-ray recording Hitachi DZ-BD70E is something of a monster.

The sheer bulk of the Hitachi DZ-BD70E will deter some buyers, while the fact that you need to feed it expensive Blu-ray Discs makes it pretty expensive to use. While this adds the convenience of being able to play your video straight away, the poor...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Rob Mead (macworld.co.uk)

Hitachi DZ-BD70E

 

Since the introduction of iMovie HD in 2005, high-definition movie making has come a long way. We take a look at a group of HD camcorders to see what they have to offer the Mac-using movie maker.

Nov, 2008
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Hitachi DZ-BD70E

 

This full-HD Blu-Ray camcorder has a 5.3-megapixel, 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor with full-HD Picture Master processing. As well as a 2.7-inch LCD screen, it has a 10x optical and 500x digital zoom. As well as an SD card slot, it also has HDMI, AV and...

It’s early days for Blu-ray camcorders and the Hitachi still feels like a work in progress. Recent price cuts make it an affordable entry to High Def filming, though, especially if you’ve already upgraded to Blu-ray in the living room. Hitachi DZ-BD70E...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

Hitachi DZ-BD70E

 

James Morris tries out Hitachi's new camcorder, capable of recording directly onto Blu-ray discs

Jul, 2008
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