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Sony Handycam DCR-HC42 Mini DV Camcorder
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC42 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Weight: 0.91 lb.
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC42 Mini DV Camcorder

Capture and transfer video images quickly and easily with Sonys DCR-HC42 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens captures brilliant images with life-like color and tones while the Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity. The Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness.

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Great Job Sony!!!

bybballerdean May 21, 2005
29 Helpfuls 30 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 7 Comments
Pros Lightweight, Very small & compact, long battery life, Included dock, Touch-Screen LCD,...
Cons Must use dock for DV cable, Can't change settings from viewfinder, Tape comes out...
Recommended it? Yes

-INTRO-
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 made the change.

-THE... Read full review »

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My Sony DCR HC42 is junk after just 2 years

byrobbie_e Feb 20, 2005
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Stunning camera for the price, widescreen capability, megapixel CCD.
Cons looks good at first but does not last. sony is no longer a good brand
Recommended it? No

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 so far. I also own a 5 year old Sony V8 camcorder... Read full review »

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Beware

bydlpowers1 Jul 9, 2007
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Works great at first
Cons LCD display fails
Recommended it? No

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 the second one just died with the exact same... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DCR-HC42E

Key Features

Camcorder Type Digital
Recording Media Mini DV
Optical Zoom 12x
Weight 0.91 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size 1/5.5"
Number of Pixels 1070K pixels
Sensor Quantity 1

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size 2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type With LCD Screen • Touchscreen

Lens

Optical Zoom 12x
Focal Length 3 - 350 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 25 mm
Digital Zoom 480x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds SP • LP
Low Lux 7 Lux
Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot With Night Shot

Audio

Audio Format Stereo

Memory Photography

MPEG Movie Mode Resolution 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1 Megapixels
Memory Card Support Memory Stick Duo
Max Still Image Size 1152 x 864
MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Microphone Type Internal
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life Up to 8 Hours

Dimensions

Weight 0.91 lb.
Depth 4.5 in.
Height 3.63 in.
Width 2.25 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony Handycam
UPC 027242669758
Product ID 23480281
Release Date February, 2005
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • Driver • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
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