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Sony Handycam® HDR-HC1 Hard Drive Camcorder

 
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Meet Sony's incredibly small high definition camcorder: the HDR-HC1. At just under a pound and a half, it has tons of features. First, it has genuine 1080i resolution, so you shoot in real HDTV. Second, it uses HDV, which brings the resolution of HD to a tape the size of a Mini DV cartridge. Menu options are easy to choose, thanks to the 2.7" widescreen LCD SwivelScreen monitor. Super NightShot and Super SteadyShot Pro ensure great video under any conditions. Manual focus, zoom, shutter speed and white balance put you in total control. Sony goes one better than a CCD by using a CMOS sensor to generate images. This 3-megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens also adds color and detail, plus reduces glare with its special T coating.
 
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Average Rating: 5.0
Based on 5 reviews
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Good Sound (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (3)
  • Lacks Features (1)
It's Good For
  • Special Events (4)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Home Movies (3)
  • Professionals (1)
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First consumer HD camcorder

Date of Review:  Sep 17, 2005
The Bottom Line: If there are important memories that you want recorded in the best possible quality, this camera is for you.
Review: This camera is really your only option right now for consumer HD video recording. The price is fairly steep due to the lack of competition, but it isn't unreasonable. The camcorder records video in 1080i HDV format on regular miniDV cassettes.
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  4.0

by: ep01
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great video quality.
Cons
Fairly expensive. Doesn't have as many...
 

Hi Def Camcorder

Date of Review:  Aug 8, 2005
The Bottom Line: If you can afford this camcorder, then buy it!!
Review: Just purchased this camcorder from Best Buy on 8-6-05. It is the best camcorder on the market. I have owned three other Sony camcorders; this one is worth the investment. When I hook up the camcorder to my hi def Sony TV the results are awesome. I...
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  5.0

by: dyonai
Recommended to buy: Yes

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The best consumer camcorder on the...
Cons
Additional standard batteries are worth...
 

MiniHDV Marvel

Date of Review:  Nov 7, 2005
The Bottom Line: A great cam, at a good price, cheapest route to HDV, but some silly minor flaws
Review: INTRODUCTION
As an owner of an FX1 I decided to replace my Canon XM2 with a second HD camera, primarily to use as a safety cam & perhaps a player to save wearing out my man cam.

It's worth pointing out how small the HC1 is, I would...
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  5.0

by: papalazarou
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Image quality, decent range of pro...
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Battery, bottom-loader, lacks:...
 
 
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