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Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Mini DV Camcorder

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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Sensor Quantity: 1
  • Memory Still Resolution: 1.92 Megapixels
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Mini DV Camcorder
 

Product Description

 
When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD™ CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO™ up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution.
 

Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.0
 
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Good Quality, Easy to Use, Though Not for Budget-Minded (Part 5)

Date of Review:  Aug 21, 2004
The Bottom Line: Better resolution than the HC65, but pricey. The cost for the HC85 isn't too bad considering the high video resolution and 2 megapixel stills
Review: Part 5 in reviewing Sony's HC series camcorders.

I don't sell many DCR-HC85 camcorders at my work, but it happens every once in awhile. Typically, the people purchasing the HC85 want the best resolution camera available from Sony. Not all...
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  4.0

by: wsmunch
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Easy to use, manual focus ring, large...
Cons
Weak on manual controls, expensive,...
 

This camera has been great

Date of Review:  Dec 27, 2004
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this camera due to ease of use and video/picture quality.
Review: The picture is awesome on my big screen tv and other tv's. The Digital camera feature is fantastic, enough for all my digital and printed picture needs. The colors are excellent and the large 3.5" LCD screen is so easy to operate. All the features...
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  4.0

by: spoonieluvv
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Ease of use. Picture Quality, photo and...
Cons
Some streaking with very bright...
 

Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Whats the Real Deal

Date of Review:  Sep 1, 2005
The Bottom Line: I advise not getting this camera unless you get to try it out first, because of POSSIBLE exposure problems.
Review: This is my third edit and I think I understand the discrepancy of views on this camera or I thought I did. After two weeks I am going to change my mind permanently and I don't like it. Its good in low light and bright sunlight, everything else has...
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  4.0

by: kharin
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Decent Consumer level digital...
Cons
Exposure problems,only 10x zoom
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DCR-HC85#US

Key Features

Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   Mini DV
Recording System   NTSC
Sensor Quantity   1
Memory Still Resolution 1.92 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   10x
Weight 1.44 lb.

CCD

Sensor Quantity   1
Sensor Size 1/3.6"
Number of Pixels   2110K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder

Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder

Lens

Optical Zoom   10x
Digital Zoom   120x
Lens Focal Length 4.5 - 45 mm
Filter Diameter 37 mm

Video Modes

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

Audio

Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Memory Card Type   Memory Stick Duo
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1.92 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   1600 x 1200
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB
Microphone Type External/Optional

Power Supply

Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   1.33 Hours

Dimensions

Width 2.44 in.
Depth 6.5 in.
Height 3.5 in.
Weight 1.44 lb.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony Handycam
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap
UPC 027242646780
Product ID 21769407
 
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