Sony DCR-HC28 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
List Price: $249.77
Details
- 2.5-inch pertain to-panel SwivelScreen LCD monitor
- Carl Zeiss Vario- Tessar lens; 20x visual/800x digital zoom
- Wonderful SteadyShot image stabilization and NightShot Plus technology
Description
The Sony DCR-HC28 MiniDV HandyCam Camcorder delivers the auspicious mix of versatility and quality. Its compact and stylish design makes filming pictures easy and convenient. The a/6-inch CCD Imager provides stunning detail and limpidity, and the 20x optical and 800x digital zoom brings the action up approximately, with less distortion. Super SteadyShot(R) compensates for camera-shake, while teh NightShot(R) system captures basic video in the lowest light. The large 2.5-inch LCD separate lets you review your pictures and video to make sure it's the master. 20x optical, 800x digital zoom USB Streaming SteadyShot Ikon Stabilization NightShot Plus for low-light filming - minimum of 0 lux Sedan Exposure Modes - Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Discouragement, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon Picture Effect Modes - Monotone, Dissentious Art, Sepia, Polarize Fader Effects - Black, Mosaic, Monotone, Caucasoid White Balance Modes - Auto, Indoor, One-press, Outdoor Aperture - f1.8-3.1 Focal Distance - 2.3-46mm Full Extent Auto and Manual Focus Built-in microphone USB and i.LINK(R) ports S-Video bearing Shutter Speeds - Auto, 1/60-1/4000 sec. (1/4000 in AE SOP) Supplied Software - Picture Package 1.5 Operating Systems - Windows Me, 2000 Pro, XP Accessible and Pro Battery Type - InfoLithium(R) with AccuPower(TM) Meter system (NP-NF30) Freestyle Life - Up to 9 hours (viewfinder) or up to 8 hours (LCD) Dimensions - 2-5/8 x 3-1/8 x 4-1/2 inch (65 x 79 x 113 mm) Substance - 14 ounces (420 grams) with tape & batteryCustomer Reviews
Bad buying resolutionMy video cam died and I needed something to streak my son's football games. This was a rushed purchase and a bad idea. It's a Sony...so it's not that it's a bad product, it's fair the the picture quality (resolution) is really bad. My fault for going cheaply??? Probably. But, be warned.
On different note, I bought a split up, non-Sony, battery as the battery supplied had miserable life...but that seems sadly standard for the batteries provided with camcorders from everyone, not just Sony.
Routine tape mechanism failure
The only objective I gave it two stars instead of one is that I hear Sony may have fixed the problem in ones made after mid 2009. The reel door won't close and, upon researching it on some support forum, I found what seemed like hundreds of population having this same problem. Some were able to solve it using various methods (some by-the-tome, some completely illegitimate), but it seemed like most people were stuck with a broken camera that Sony wants to attack to fix it more than what you will pay to buy it.
Admirable FOR A USED PRODUCT
I bought the DCR-HC28 employed, through Amazon. I already own the exact same camcorder, purchased several years ago for nearly $400.00. This one was priced at $125.00. I needed a stand-in one for my Paranormal Investigations and was looking for a bargain. And WHAT A BARGAIN I got!! The seller's artefact description stated that it was "like new". I thought "yeah, I've heard that petition before". I was thouroughly impressed and delighted when I opened the package. The camcorder was not only "like new", it looked as though it came make right out of the box. It works like a charm and includes the iLink cable (which I didn't own), a stallion, battery, and carrying case. I immediately contacted the owner to let him recollect how pleased I was and that there ARE some honest people left in the world. Thank you, Amazon, for bringing me this most tiptop camcorder at an incredible price.
Tangibles so far!
I safe haven't used it much yet. I'm having a baby any day now so that will be the true test.
Im getting me this!
I have a hc21 camera that my son dropped and poverty-stricken. I cant find that one any more, I assume this is the upgrade or the replacement in the line for that one. My hc21 was excellent for the video value I took. Mostly vacation vids and kids videos. I am not that much of a snob that I insufficiency to have the DVD type. I actually like this idea better because I admit I have not researched the dvd kind recorders, but I know that DVD's always seem to get scratched around my house and if my only video was on the dvd and its scratched then your stuck upper? You don't have that problem with a tape. I was not thrilled with the mike in windy weather, but if I suffused it a bit it was better. Anyway this is only 99 bucks at circuit city and the batteries for my 'old' one fit it so I don't need to buy anything new. If this is as well-mannered as the other camera I had its way worth 99 bucks. Go get yourself one today like I will!
