Sony DCR-HC48 1MP MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom (Handycam Station Included)
List Price: $389.99
Details
- 1 MP CCD with Recollection Stick Duo media compatibility
- Connects to of one mind TV and/or PC via the included Handycam Station
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 25x visual zoom, 2000x digital zoom
Description
The Sony DCR-HC48 MiniDV HandyCam Camcorder is a succinct, stylish and feature-packed way to record your precious moments. Its 1 MegaPixel CCD provides the extraordinary detail and clarity you need for your photos. The 25x optical and 2000x digital zooms feature the action close up from far away, and you can preview it easily on the 2.7-inch LCD scan. Progressive Shutter System gives you progressive scan performance, with all the sharpness and pellucidity you need for your photos. One touch wide-angle shooting switches obviously between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios by pushing a button. Liberal tele Macro functions keep your subject properly focused so that the discipline always stands out. With Super NightShot(R) and Super SteadyShot, you'll have shake-allowed video that looks great, even in minimal lighting. Progressive Shutter System Wonderful SteadyShot(R) picture stabilization Super NightShot(R) Plus Infrared One-Stir wide-angle shooting Tele Macro function Guide Focus On-screen zoom & record controls Touch Panel Revelation Aperture - f1.8 - f2.5 Focal Distance - 3.0 - 3.6mm; 350mm (Telemacro) Trickle Diameter - 30mm White Balance modes - Coupй, Indoor, One-Push, Outdoor Built-in microphone Handycam Station cradle Digital still remembrance mode USB and i.LINK(R) ports Optional S-Video output Accepts Respect Stick(R) PRO Recording Media - MiniDV Dimensions - 2-5/8 x 3-1/8 x 4-1/2 inch (65 x 79 x 113 mm) Consequence - 15 ounces (445 grams) with tape & batteryCustomer Reviews
It's a opprobrium this thing brokeWe got this camera for a christmas present when I was pregnant with my son, seeing as how it was my first child, I wanted a video camera to take his life! I had a sony before and it was knocked over onto a hard floor by my young nephew and it withdraw from working, but I know I like sony cameras. This camera had all the features I wanted, and it was a documentation price. Unfortunately it stopped working after just a couple uses. The part that you put the tape recording in is stuck open and it won't close. It's never been dropped or abused. We used it ONE duration and that was to film the birth of my son and then it stopped working. It's unfortunate because it's hard to find cameras with comparable features to this one now time. You spend an arm and a leg on video cameras today and you dont even get a light on the camera and they have Terrific indoors quality even with plenty of lights turned on.
Sony Handycam
CAMERA WAS AS DESCRIBED - IN Goodness CONDITION - MINOR SCRATCHES - MY SON LOVES IT (IT WAS A GIFT)! DELIVERY WAS Short AND PACKED WELL.
My Look over
Purchased this for paranormal investigations. Segment takes very nice night videos. Stabilization is very good since I have a feeble hand. Zoom/Wide button could be in a different position as I have unintentionally hit it a few times. Haven't tried the photo feature as of yet so no comment on that.
Salubrious overall camcorder
This is a fresh all around mini-DV camcorder. The only problem I have seen is that, on playback, the color appears to be shed weight washed out and not quite as bright as it looked in person. (I am using Sony tapes) It is down-to-earth to use and instruction manual is easy to follow.
Edited: As of Nov. 2009, the camera started giving me the dreaded C:31:23 "please re-advertisement the cassette" error. It mostly does this in playback mode. Apparently this is a collective error with Sony camcorders and there is something wrong with the wheel mechanism inside. Population on internet forums said to just remove the battery, and use your near to whack the camcorder on the bottom and sides. Supposedly removing the battery deletes the battery-operated's memory that it had an error.
Believe it or not, this actually worked. I was able to get the camera working in playback method long enough to transfer about 1 hr of tape to my computer before the battery went low! Although I doubt it will be a unchanging solution. At some point I will probably have to just buy a new miniDV camcorder, because they do give better video distinction than any of the little hard drive camcorders that people are buying now. As for the washed out flush I mentioned above, the video looked much better on my computer monitor, so I guess the go red brightness just depends on whatever TV or computer you play the video back on.
Basic camera for the price!
I have had this camera for a few months now and I have been walking on air. Verily. I don't use it a ton, which is why I wanted to get a cheaper camera rather than paying like $47 million for a hard-headed drive camera. I've had no issues with it so far. I just hooked it into my laptop (which undoubtedly helps that that is a Sony too.) via firewire and used the windows movie maker and voila! It takes the video impulsively (or manually) right off the camera for editting. I put up a few youtube clips with it that worked admirably! the only drawback is that it has to upload real-time, but that's how any tape-based media is contemporary to work. Definitely still worth it overall. Only reason for 4 stars in place of of 5 is that I'm not a HUGE fan of the touchscreen interface, although its not as bad as some people make it out to be. Oh and night-trend is freakin' sweet! If you think I'm not going to make some lame Encourage put up with Grylls parodies with this you're crazy. (Just to be clear, I'm not saying Convey Grylls is lame....he's awesome.....I'm just saying that I will be weak for making the videos.)
