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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC30 Mini DV Camcorder

 
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  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Sensor Quantity: 1
  • Memory Still Resolution: 0.31 Megapixels
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC30 Mini DV Camcorder
 
   

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The Sony DCR-HC20 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, which is perfect for e-mail or printing. It also includes a big 2.5" hybrid SwivelScreen touch panel LCD display, Super NightShot Plus infrared recording, USB streaming, and a professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. It even includes a 3D menu system that makes adjusting the camcorder settings easier than even. Best of all, these big features come in a package thats 25% smaller than the previous years camcorders.
 
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Average Rating: 3.5
 
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Sony DCR-HC30 Handycam Mini DV Digital Camcorder with Analog Inputs

Date of Review:  Oct 7, 2004
The Bottom Line: Compact and easy to use, the HC30 is also inexpensive. It has very good performance (save for digital still pictures) and even has...
Review: For less than $500, the Sony DCR-HC30 is quite an inexpensive digital camcorder, which still uses MiniDV format and quality Carl Zeiss 10x optics. The HC30 is virtually identical to Sony DCR-HC20, but adds a color viewfinder, analog inputs, Memory...
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  4.0

by: dkozin
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Low price, analog inputs, performance,...
Cons
Manual controls not easy to use, low...
 

Sony HC30: MiniDV Compact Camcorder

Date of Review:  Aug 20, 2004
The Bottom Line: Definitely a very good buy for Home user. Not much of complications in button etc., Touch screen as well very good look and built - Sony.
Review: I own one old CANON camcorder that I purchased in 1998. I do not have any issues with that, but I wanted to make use of the latest features available in today's camcorders.

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  4.0

by: givi
Recommended to buy: Yes

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All the features, especially I/O,...
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I do not see any so far,...
 

HC30 gets thumbs up

Date of Review:  Oct 30, 2004
The Bottom Line: HC30 is excellent value, with bright, crisp, natural color, good low light options, very easy to use, well designed, great automatic operation, full of features, light and compact.
Review: Its hard to choose a cam. There are so many things to be considered. I'm an experienced amateur still photographer and completely understand exposure and shutter speed etc. I was looking for something compact and light to take on vacations. Before...
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  4.0

by: rsmith55
Recommended to buy: Yes

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picture quality, bright colors, compact...
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hard to find any. possibly range of...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN DCRHC30S

Key Features
Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   Mini DV
Recording System   NTSC
Sensor Quantity   1
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   10x
Weight 0.81 lb.

CCD
Sensor Quantity   1
Sensor Size 1/6"
Number of Pixels   340K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder

Lens
Optical Zoom   10x
Digital Zoom   120x
Lens Focal Length 2.3 - 23 mm
Filter Diameter 25 mm

Video Modes
Recording Speed   SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer
Low Lux   5 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 0.31 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480
MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA)

Power Supply
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   2 Hours

Dimensions
Width 2 in.
Depth 4.5 in.
Height 3.5 in.
Weight 0.81 lb.

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Family Line Sony Handycam
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
UPC 4901780884148
Product ID 21769546
 
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