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Sony Handycam Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
2.1 Megapixel Image - 2 Megapixel Video - 10x Optical Zoom - 120x Digital Zoom - 16 MB Memory Stick Duo Included - Firewire - MPN: HDRHC1
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Product Details of Sony Handycam Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
Description
Sony introduces the world's smallest and lightest high definition consumer camcorder with full HD resolution based on HDV 1080i, the Sony Handycam HDR-HC1. The ultra-compact HDR-HC1 Handycam camcorder fits comfortably in your hand, while delivering high-definition picture quality and lighting detail on both video and digital still images. The HDR-HC1 features Sony's CMOS imaging sensor technology, designed to deliver faster image processing speeds for richer colors, more vivid detail, and significantly less glare from reflected light. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens further enhances image clarity and richness, even when shooting in low light. The HDR-HC1 also features a 2.7-inch wide hybrid, touch-panel LCD screen to access menu options. You can switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios to see exactly how your content will be viewed on television. Other convenient features include fully automatic controls, a built-in microphone for audio quality, an intelligent pop-up flash, and Super SteadyShot image stabilization. You can even record your own high definition video in complete darkness with Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System, which adds the greatest amount of range and detail to your images in low- to no-light conditions.
Summary
Product Title: Sony Handycam Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
Manufacturer: Sony
Power Score: 4.3 | 18 Reviews
Reviews on Sony Handycam Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
HDR-HC1 is a Great Camcorder!
Strengths: Compact, Great Hi Def Picture, Easy to use, Loaded with Prosumer Features
Weakness: None
I originally bought Sony's HDR-FX1 camcorder, but when the HDR-HC1 was announced I decided to sell the HDR-FX1 primarily due to the smaller consumer size of the HDR-HC1. It is also much cheaper - I saved about $1300 over the FX1. Looking at the specs, I hoped this would be a smaller version of the FX1 - and it is. While it does not have every bell and whistle that the FX1 has - it has most of...
Sony HDR-HC1
Strengths: Small and good-looking. Video quality is very good. Uses regular mini-DV cassettes.
Weakness: Only interlaced video. Poor selection of included aciessories
Overall, this is a pretty good camera; it is basically your only choice right now if you want a consumer HD capable camcorder. It is pretty small, and the overall appearance is good. Most of the functionality is accessed through the LCD touch screen; this eliminates a lot of the buttons, and it works out pretty well for the most part. It would be nice if the screen was a little more sensitive...
Sony HDR-HC1 is a steal at under $2000!
Strengths: Superior video quality, small form factor, light, tons of accessories.
Weakness: High initial cash outlay, not easy to convert to computer video file, no consumer HDV format yet (e.g. Blu-Ray or HD-DVD).
You've seen the expert reviews. I can now tell you everything they said about the Sony HDR-HC1 is absolutely true. The video that this small camcorder produces is STUNNING. How much better is it than a mini-DV camcorder that produces standard definition video? It's exactly the same if you were to go to your local Best Buy and compared an analog television set with a high definition projection...
Sony HDR-HC1 - the first HDV 1080i High-Definition...
Strengths: This is a ground breaking high-end consumer camcorder. Takes really sharp, 16:9 widescreen high-definition video in good and OK lighting. Paying 'street price' lets you get some accessories.
Weakness: No progressive scan mode. Needs a video light in dimly-lit settings unless you want the green 'NightShot' look of a wildlife movie.
I have used this camera for three weeks. The 'killer feature' that makes this camera worth the hefty price tag is the wonderful High-Definition 16:9 widescreen picture quality - it leaves Mini DV in the dust for both video and the occasional still when you don't want to carry a digital still camera as well. Second, I love the one hour recording time compared with 25-30 minutes for DVD camcorders....
Sony HC-1 A Fantastic Little High-Def Camcorder
Strengths: Records in both DV and HDV formats on regular mini-DV tape Many options Easy to use
Weakness: Poor low light performance Mediocre control over aperature and gain
When I first read about this camera, I immediately sold my three chip CCD DV camera and traded up to this single CMOS sensor HDV camera. It really is high definition and plugged into a high-def monitor looks ultra clear. The camera is very easy to use with all automatic features available. There are also many user selectable features including manual control over shutter speed, aperture, zoom,...
Happy little camcorder for high-definition recording.
Strengths: small, records in HDV (1080i), variety of adjustments and manual controls
Weakness: rather poor low light performance, zoom lever zooms too fast, rolling shutter may cause smudging of fast-moving objects, HDV editing software is NOT included.
This camcorder is amazingly small, smaller than a lot of regular DV cameras on the market and is extremely light. And it's HDV! Invest in a spare battery, though - the one that comes with the camera only lasts for about 30 minutes (with LCD on). I bought 3 spare QM71 batteries, which lasted for about 60 minutes each on the first charge. Video quality is excellent! The only trick is getting the...
Great camcorder for high end consumers
Strengths: Incredible clarity, small form factor, solid feel and construction.
Weakness: Low light capabilities on par with "consumer" camcorders. No universal "shoe" for shotgun mics, lights, etc.
I bought this camera for $1700, which is fairly high compared to other camcorders, but a great price (as of 9/2005) for an HDV camcorder. You cannot understand how clear a picture this takes in outdoor, sunny conditions until you see it for yourself in HD. Indoor footage is still very acceptable, but the HC1 does not have the low light capabilities of a 3 chip camcorder like the Sony FX1....
Good consumer HD cam
Strengths: If you just have to have HD then this is currently the only reasonable price consumer HD cam.
Weakness: Don't expect this camera to pro quality output. HD artifacts.
Here is the bottom line on this camera: 1. If you are thinking its output will be capable to a AG-DVX100a or VX-2100...forget it. The video quality is more inline with a good consumer camera not a pro grade 3-CCD camera. I was really hoping that this camera would be capable... 2. Since the HD signal has to be recorded on the same tape as DV it has to be compressed more this shows up in motion...
Mostly Good
Strengths: Great nightvision (lag with Super Nightvision). Nice shape and size. touchscreen menus are much easier that finding little roller dials and buttons. works as webcam without additional software.
Weakness: bottom-loading. does not come with software to rip DV or burn to DVD. does not come with firewire cable (required for DV capture).
We bought this camera just a couple weeks ago. So far, using the camera has been great. I have not put it on the tripod yet, because we have to remove it from the tripod to change the tapes. The camera did not come with any software. Sony sells their software from $130 to $175000, but could not even be bothered to put the $130 package into the box or allow a 5-minute test burn to see how well it...
ReviewGist for Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder 3 0MP 10x Opt 120x Dig 2 7 LCD
Video is Good according to 13 Camcorder experts. -- "The 1/3-inch CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video"-ireviewelectronics.com -- "the image and audio were very impressive."-videomaker.com -- "very nice color saturation"-videomaker.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.
TopSony HDR-HC1
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TopSony Handy Cam Hdr-hc1
Sony Handy Cam Hdr-hc1 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.59 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #5 HDV camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...
TopSony HDR-HC1 HDV Camcorder Review
Although the camcorder won't ship for another two weeks, we have an exclusive first hands on review of Sony's new, under $2,000 High Definition (HDV) camcorder, the HDR-HC1. If you were waiting for quality consumer affordable HD in a well-built camcorder, the time has come. At a price of under two grand, the HDR-HC1 is poised to be a big seller, and not only because it is the most affordable HDV...
TopSony HDR-HC1 HDV Camcorder
When Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer, announced 2005 to be the year of HD while on stage at Macworld in January, he told the overflow, Mac loyal crowd at San Francisco's Moscone Center, "you guys gotta get one of these," referring to the Sony HDR-FX1 HDV camcorder. The consumer-heavy audience laughed, most probably at the $3,700 price tag on the camera. The other person sharing...
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High Tech But At A High Price
Strengths: Amazing HD picture quality from a relatively small camcorder
Weakness: Steep "early adopter" price tag, main menu only accessable via LCD touch screen
For what it is, the HDR-HC1 is an amazing piece of technology. For the first time ever, consumers can now film their important events in true 1080i high definition. Of course that comes at a steep price, 2 to 3x the price of a normal DV camcorder. The fact of the matter though is the HDTV standard will be the broadcast standard in 2009. And HDV, the format the HC1 uses, will soon become the...
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