Digital Home Thoughts: Sony's HC1 HDV Camcorder Reviewed

Product Category: HDV camcorder
Manufacturer: Sony
Where to Buy: Pricegrabber Low-Price Search
Price: $1,258.00 - $1,999.00 USD
Specifications: 1/3" 3000K pixel CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom, 71mm wide, 94 mm high, 88mm deep, 1lb 7oz without tape or battery.

Pros:

• High definition video at a good price point;
  
• Very compact camcorder;
  
• Strong I/O connectivity.

Cons:

• Bottom-loading tape bay;
  
• Microphones pick up wind noise;
  
• No supplied HDV editing software.

Summary:
The HC1 takes a lot of the features of the semi-pro FX1 and packs it into a camcorder small enough to hold in one hand. The sleek body hides a plethora of sockets and the touch-sensitve panel controls a powerful user-adjustable menu system.

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