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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC42 Mini DV Camcorder

 
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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV
  • Sensor Quantity: 1
  • Memory Still Resolution: 1 Megapixels
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Weight: 0.91 lb.
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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC42 Mini DV Camcorder
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Average Rating: 4.0
 
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29 out of 29 people found this review helpful.

Great Job Sony!!!

Date of Review:  May 21, 2005
The Bottom Line: It's a great camcorder for someone who just wants to film their baby's first words or a feature film. I highly recommend this product.
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I have had the DCR-HC42 MiniDV Handycam by Sony for only a few months now, but so far I am very impressed. Sony jam packs ease of use and functionality into a tiny package! Coming over from a Cannon ELURA40, that I had many problems...
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  5.0

by: bballerdean
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Lightweight, Very small & compact, long...
Cons
Must use dock for DV cable, Can't...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

My Sony DCR HC42 is junk after just 2 years

Date of Review:  Feb 20, 2005
The Bottom Line: junk
Review: this broke after just 2 years and 20 hours of recording. sony want 75% the cost of buying it new to replace. This is my last sony.


I have only owned this camcorder for 1 week and this review is only based on the features I have used...
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  1.0

by: robbie_e
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Stunning camera for the price,...
Cons
looks good at first but does not last...
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Beware

Date of Review:  Jul 9, 2007
Review: I have purchased 2 of these in the last 36 months and both are dead now. After 15 to 18 months, the LCD display has quit displaying and there is nothing Sony will do about it. We thought the first one was lemon, so we purchased another one and now...
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  1.0

by: dlpowers1
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Works great at first
Cons
LCD display fails
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Great Camera for Family Use!!!!

Date of Review:  Jul 16, 2005
The Bottom Line: Perfect for most uses and lots of add-ons avail.
Review: When my wife and I were expecting our second son, we made the decision to purchase a video camera based on the fact the wish had always wished that we had one during our first sons few years.

Being that neither she nor I are tech-junkies...
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  4.0

by: navybmf
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Size and portability, ease of use, bang...
Cons
Can't burn DVD's directly, need the...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Really Excellent!!

Date of Review:  May 12, 2005
Review: It's really EXCELLENT CAMCORDER
It has a optimal system for everyone.Nice Menu,Ideal Digital Effects and Picture Effects.Nice Recording.I bought this.but before buy this camcorder really thought hard. I love everything on it but 1 what i...
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  5.0

by: ugur_eminli
Recommended to buy: Yes

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camcorder
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great camera

Date of Review:  Oct 26, 2005
Review: If you want something that is easy to take around, easy to handle, and easy to operate, this is your toy right here! I've had no problem whatsoever with this camera for the 5 moths that I have had it already. Battery life is great too, and the...
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  4.0

by: ururigo84
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small size, but big in picture quality
Cons
The color is a little boring
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Good Sony Product!

Date of Review:  Oct 29, 2005
Review: I have had the DCR-HC42 MiniDV Handycam by Sony for only a few months now, but so far I am very impressed. Sony jam packs ease of use and functionality into a tiny package! Coming over from a Cannon ELURA40, that I had many problems with, I'm glad I...
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  5.0

by: skuo136
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Lightweight, Very small & compact, long...
Cons
Must use dock for DV cable, Can't...
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great little camcorder and is far and above my expectations!

Date of Review:  Jul 31, 2005
Review: Wonderful features and ease of use.
Great videos and sound.
Love the size and weight.

Love the versatility of the mini-DV's and being able to have special events tapes. Mini-DVD's have to be closed out to remove disk...thus no...
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  5.0

by: quiltndollmakr
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Every feature is well thought out and...
Cons
Have not found any with the camera, but...
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Good Camera worthless software bundle

Date of Review:  Feb 12, 2006
Review: I have been using the camera for about 5 months now. I haven't used every feature but in general I am very happy. Except the software that came with it. It is the biggest group of worthless crap. You can't do much except make stupid music video...
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  4.0

by: cpr1556
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
easy to use, good quality picture
Cons
software is worthless
 

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