The RCA EZ209HD is an HD camcorder available from
RCA.
The EZ209HD typically costs
$233.89.
Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's
our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on HD camcorder
models like the EZ209HD.
Format:
Format is based on the type of recording media that the camcorder uses. There are at least two formats: hard-disk drive and flash memory. The key difference between these formats is size of camcorder. Flash memory types can be very compact.
Hard Disk Drive.Records onto a built-in non-removable hard-drive. You either play the recordings from the camcorder, or download them to a computer or video recorder. Flash Memory. Records onto solid-state memory cards similar to the ones used by digital still cameras. Memory may be built-in or an add-on card or both.
Optical zoom:
Optical zoom Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button. An optical zoom rated at 10x means the camcorder can magnify the image up to 10 times the normal size.
LCD size (in.):
This is the size of the image displayed on the LCD. Measured diagonally, it typically ranges from approximately 2 to 3 inches. With some models, the image does not fill the whole screen when recording. For these models, this number is smaller than the physical size of the screen.
About This Brand
RCA was among the first brands to offer inexpensive pocket video cameras. It currently offers a wide range of Small Wonder high-definition pocket video cameras that record onto MicroSD cards.
Features & Specs - RCA EZ209HD
Format
Format is based on the type of recording media that the camcorder uses. There are at least two formats: hard-disk drive and flash memory. The key difference between these formats is size of camcorder. Flash memory types can be very compact.
Hard Disk Drive.Records onto a built-in non-removable hard-drive. You either play the recordings from the camcorder, or download them to a computer or video recorder. Flash Memory. Records onto solid-state memory cards similar to the ones used by digital still cameras. Memory may be built-in or an add-on card or both.
Format
SD, SDHC
Optical zoom Optical zoom Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button. An optical zoom rated at 10x means the camcorder can magnify the image up to 10 times the normal size.
Optical zoom
None
LCD size (in.) This is the size of the image displayed on the LCD. Measured diagonally, it typically ranges from approximately 2 to 3 inches. With some models, the image does not fill the whole screen when recording. For these models, this number is smaller than the physical size of the screen.
LCD size (in.)
2
Built-in light Built-in light provides illumination for close-ups when the image would otherwise be too dark, but it's no substitute for a well-lit room. Many camcorders have an automatic setting for turning the light on.
Built-in light
No
AV Input Lets the camcorder record analog audio and video from other devices, such as a VCR or another camcorder.
AV Input
No
Microphone input Microphone input is a jack for an external microphone to improve sound quality and prevent picking up noise from the camcorder. It is an alternative to using the built-in mike.
Microphone input
No
Digital still capable Digital still capable means the camcorder can take snapshots, much like a digital camera (though not necessarily of the same quality). The camcorder can then be plugged into a computer and the images downloaded from the memory. Using a removable memory card (such as MemoryStick or SD Card) you can transfer stills to a computer without having to connect the camcorder, but you need proper card-reader hardware.
Digital still capable
Yes
Headphone out An output for connecting a pair of headphones to the camcorder.
Headphone out
No
Remote A remote control is handy for operating the camcorder from a distance (say, to allow the user to be in the picture). It's also useful in playback mode since all the buttons are easily at hand.
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