Pocket DV 2, good for VCD or not?

[rallytbk]

Aiptek Pocket DV 2 Digital Camera

http://www.epinions.com/elec-Photo-Cameras-All-Digital-Accessories-All-Aiptek_PocketDV...ay_~full_specs

Need opinion for this digital camera?

Thank you in advance.

[redwudz]

It depends what you plan to use it for. It's not really a video camera. Most still electronic cameras can do short video segments, although usually at a low framerate like 15fps. If you want an digital camera, there are better ones out there. If you want digital video, get a DV camera. Comes down to what the use is to be and how much you want to spend.

[BSR]

It depends what you plan to use it for.

If you're not too worried about the best quality and just want a fun camera to take places, then sounds like it would be cool toy, it's only a $100.
Think the reviews on Epinoins sum it up. For basic use only.
The video resolution on this camera is 320x240 which is webcam quality, not DV quality of 720x480. And you'll get 2 minutes of video with its built in memory.

Here are the Specs:

Multi-functions
Digital still camera mode
1 PC camera mode
1 AV recording mode
1 Voice annotation mode

Still Image Resolution
1280 x 1024 pixels (SXGA), 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)

Video Resolution
320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)

Image sensor
1.3M CMOS

LCD
1.4" Color LCD Display

Internal memory
16 MB built-in SDRAM

External memory
Built-in CF card slot (Max. 512 MB) (Not included)

Image capacity
SXGA (1280 x 1024)- up to 20 pictures with built -in 16 MB memory

1
VGA (640 x 480)- up to 80 pictures with built -in 16 MB memory
Image Capacity @
SXGA (1280 x 1024)
w/ (CF card) Estimated 65 images with 32 MB CF card
Estimated 130 images with 64 MB CF card
Estimated 260 images with 128 MB CF card
Estimated 500 images with 256 MB CF card
Estimated 1050 images with 512 MB CF card

AV Recording
about 2 minutes (at 10 fps) with built -in 16 MB memory
AV Recording (CF card) Estimated 30 -50 minutes with 128 MB CF card
Estimated 50- 70 minutes with 256 MB CF card
Estimated 80- 120 Minutes with 512 MB CF card

AV Output
supports NTS/PAL color system

Voice annotation
up to 30 minutes

Self-timer
10 seconds

Image format
JPEG, AVI (through software)

Focus
Macro: 40 cm / Normal: 250 cm to infinity

Image Control
Auto exposure and auto white balance

Computer interface
USB

Power saving
Auto power off if idle over 60 seconds

Power source
2 AA alkaline batteries
1 USB port when plugged into PC

Camera dimensions
3.3" x 2.7" x 1.6"