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Aiptek Pencam Trio HD review
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The Aiptek Pencam Trio HD is a narrow-shaped pocket camcorder that's certainly light and portable, but is let down by design flaws and poor video quality.
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
Recording format.
|
Flash memory |
| Internal memory
|
4GB |
| Recording capacity (mins)
|
60 |
| Optical zoom
|
0 |
| Digital zoom
|
3x |
| Size (wxhxd) (cm) | 37 x 130 x 25 |
| LCD size (inches)
|
1.1 |
| Weight (g)
|
80 |
| Maximum resolution
|
720p |
| Maximum frame rate
|
30fps |
| Extra features | |
| Video lamp
|
Yes |
| Face detection
|
No |
| Still photo function
|
Yes |
| Connections | |
| Memory card slot
|
No |
| USB plug in device
|
No |
| USB cable supplied
|
Yes |
| HDMI connection
|
Yes |
| HDMI cable supplied | Yes |
| Charging and battery | |
| USB charging
|
Yes |
| Mains charging | No |
| Charging time USB (mins) | 116 |
| Charging time mains (mins) | n/a |
| Battery lifetime (mins) | 127 |
| Start-up time (s)
|
5.2 |
Help
Recording format.
Flash memory camcorders record to an internal memory storage, while memory card camcorders require an additional card to record to.
Internal memory
The camcorder's internal memory allows you to save recordings without inserting an additional memory card.
Recording capacity (mins)
The maximum recording time, in minutes, to the camcorder's own internal memory, if it has one.
Optical zoom
The higher the number, the more you can zoom in with the lens. 5 means 5 times magnification.
Digital zoom
Digital zoom is different to optical zoom - it doesn't involve a zoom lens, and image quality will deteriorate as you zoom in digitally. Three means three times magnification.
LCD size (inches)
The size, diagonally across, of the LCD screen
Weight (g)
Includes the device, the recording media, battery and hand strap.
Maximum resolution
720p is considered high definition (HD) resolution, while 1080p is even more detailed "full-HD" resolution.
Maximum frame rate
The frame rate determines how smooth the footage will be - it's the number of frames per second the camcorder can capture. 60fps is smoother than 30fps, though you may have to accept a reduced resolution to use faster frame rates.
Video lamp
Provides additional light when the scene is dark
Face detection
Face detection helps keep individuals properly focused and contrasted within your shots - it can be used in video and still photo capture.
Still photo function
Not all pocket camcorders let you capture still photos. Those that do will not match the quality you can get with a proper digital camera.
Memory card slot
A memory card slot allows you to insert a memory card.
USB plug in device
Some pocket camcorders have a USB plug built in, letting you connect the camcorder to a computer without the need for any wires.
USB cable supplied
A USB cable lets you connect the camcorder to a computer.
HDMI connection
An HDMI connection lets you connect the camcorder to an HDTV to watch footage in the best quality - you will need an HDMI cable, which may not be provided with the camcorder.
USB charging
USB charging lets you charge up the camera when connected to a computer.
Start-up time (s)
The length of time, in seconds, from switching on the camcorder to it being ready to take a video.
