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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC21 Mini DV Camcorder

 
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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Sensor Quantity: 1
  • Optical Zoom: 20x
  • Weight: 0.88 lb.
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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC21 Mini DV Camcorder
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Average Rating: 4.0
 
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32 out of 32 people found this review helpful.

Full features and small size make this a "Handy" cam

Date of Review:  Feb 19, 2005
The Bottom Line: Stands above other "budget" MiniDV camcorders. Full features in small size.
Review: If there's one thing we seem to be obsessed with it's size, or lack thereof, especially when it comes to electronic gadgets. With an upcoming trip to Europe, the last thing I wanted to do was lug around our Sony TRV68 Hi8 Video Camcorder. When I...
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  4.0

by: wangofree
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
MiniDV digital video quality, small...
Cons
Lousy digital still resolution, no ext...
 
20 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

Small in Size, Big in Price

Date of Review:  Mar 8, 2005
The Bottom Line: If you want a really small, expensive camera that can fit in your pocket and take great video that you can put on the computer get it.
Review: About two days before I exchanged a Hi-8 camera for this gem, I spent two days with a huge Sony TRV 138. It had to weigh about 2 pounds, required the big tapes Hi-8 tapes and was very bulky and noticeable. I decided to exchange the camera for a...
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  4.0

by: chrisbilal
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, Nightshot, widescreen, lens cover
Cons
No Firewire, buzzing, no headphone, bad...
 
16 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

Great camera. Better than JVC.

Date of Review:  Jul 18, 2005
The Bottom Line: I recommend it based on crisp excellent quality image - isn't it the most important feature of a camera?
Review: OK I just discovered an amazing feature this camcorder has. It works as a baby monitor and it is the best baby monitor you will ever find.

Here is what I did. With attached cable I connected camera to TV, I turn camera on and I can see my...
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  5.0

by: dimagu
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Touch screen, Infrared night vision,...
Cons
Bad software, no manual volume...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Always trusted Sony Quality until now.

Date of Review:  Mar 10, 2005
The Bottom Line: I wouldn't purchase this camera. Many other models in price range out perform the Sony.
Review: I purchased a Sony HC21 because my wife is about to give birth, and we have to capture the moment. I decided to go with Sony mainly because of brand name and size of the camcorder. Once I got home the love affair quickly began to die. First I can't...
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  1.0

by: ssix69
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small size, Easy Controls
Cons
Very poor image quality, Low light...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Good cam but some design miscues

Date of Review:  Jan 5, 2006
The Bottom Line: If you're on a budget this Handycam is a good fit. Otherwise spend a little more for the convenience afforded by a higher end model.
Review: My wife bought us this DV cam for Christmas. After using it for a few weeks I think we're going to deal with the restocking charge and upgrade to a different model.

Overall the DCR-HC21 is a great cam. The image quality is great. I'm...
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  3.0

by: mheido
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Low price, takes great video, stylish.
Cons
Outdated accessory shoe, no memory card...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Very very good camcorder

Date of Review:  Dec 16, 2005
The Bottom Line: Just get it.. it's great for familes and great for memories
Review: This is a very good MiniDV camcorder. I love the NightShot on it, truthfully its one of the main reasons I bought this. Plus Sony has been selling camcorders like crazy. Unlike most camcoders that have USB connections and don't come with a usb...
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  5.0

by: codeblack
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Nightshot, SteadyShot, Lens Cap,...
Cons
Battery Life is fair and finger-prints
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

This camcorder is our pick

Date of Review:  Jan 28, 2006
The Bottom Line: We really like it. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to use it, cost was reasonable, and features can't be beat.
Review: After looking through the endless options, we chose the HC21 for its options, size, and for its price.

The options that come on the camera make it easy to use. There is the easycam mode, and then the manual mode. Both are "easy" to use and...
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  5.0

by: keyrse
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small size, zoom is great, cost is...
Cons
LCD touchpad worries me, batteries are...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Don't buy Sony

Date of Review:  Oct 16, 2007
The Bottom Line: Don't buy it, you'll regret it. poor manufacturing and non-existent customer service.
Review: Sony camcorders have a problem that Sony refuses to acknowledge, despite overwhelming evidence from people who have bought their camcorders that this is a manufacturing defect. There are well over 10,000 incidents of the same error code on Sony...
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  1.0

by: pisdoff
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Great when it works.
Cons
Doesn't work for long.
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Good picture, but falls short in most categories

Date of Review:  May 21, 2005
The Bottom Line: Buy another brand, you may still get bad software, but you can get other features for the same price; for example, with a Panasonic, a color viewfinder and extra card-slot.
Review: The picture quality is very good, however that's to be expected from any well known brand. The infrared nightsight is pretty decent. Aside from that, the HC-21 falls short in many respects.

The battery that comes with it isn't worth...
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  2.0

by: bmvivek
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
God picture, decent nightsight
Cons
Lousy software, black and white...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Nice

Date of Review:  Feb 18, 2006
Review: first try it out if you get it used, they vary in quality. The one that I have is unbelievable. A toy that has no comparisons. For $312 bucks you can have a great little recorder. It doesn't have the most resolution or best chip but and its a big...
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  4.0

by: kharin
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Everything, fantastic
Cons
none
 

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