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| Mfg. Part #: | HDR-HC1 | |  |
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The ultra-compact HDR-HC1 Handycam camcorder fits comfortably in your hand, while delivering high-definition picture quality and lighting detail on both video and digital still images. The HDR-HC1 features Sony's CMOS imaging sensor technology, designed to deliver faster image processing speeds for richer colors, more vivid detail, and significantl ...[ More] y less glare from reflected light. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens further enhances image clarity and richness, even when shooting in low light.
The HDR-HC1 also features a 2.7-inch wide hybrid, touch-panel LCD screen to access menu options. You can switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios (in DV mode) to see exactly how your content will be viewed on television. Other convenient features include fully automatic controls, a built-in microphone for audio quality, an intelligent pop-up flash, and Super SteadyShot image stabilization. You can even record your own high definition video in complete darkness with Sony's Super NightShot infrared system, which adds the greatest amount of range and detail to your images in low- to no-light conditions.
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Bought when it first came out in 2005 I bought the HC1 new back in 2005, I upgraded from the JVC HD1 which was a 720P 30fps HD camcorder. The HC1 was in a whole different league from the HD1 (sold it on ebay immediately after getting the HC1). The image quality of the HC1 is spectacular. I've made about 5 tapes since I bought the HC1 and it's only shortcoming to me is the low light performance. Taping inside during the day looks spectacular, and under good indoor lighting the results are spectacular as well, but once the lighting is...
[Sony HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder (HDR-HC1) review by G. Thomas can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | G. Thomas | | Review Date: | 12/15/2008 | | User Location: | North Carolina | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
| | | Marvelous camera This model has been succeeded by newer ones; however, I found the quality of both movies and still photos to be superb. Transferring the video into the high definition software on my Mac was easy (the camera is one of relatively few with Firewire, IEEE 1394, or iLink - all the same - output that the high definition software requires), and the results are superb. Although I don't have a high definition DVD recorder, the quality of the standard DVDs I burned from the HD source were absolutely gr...
[Sony HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder (HDR-HC1) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/12/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (1 of 1) Users Found This Review Helpful | | | NOT a pro camcorder First let me just say, this is NOT a pro camcorder!!!
WIth that said, this is one of the best investments I made for making memories. I had HDR-HC1 for about a year and used it moderately, and have been very happy with the results.
Pros: 1. Great picture.
2. Very light. Your arm will not get tired.
3. Easy to use. Just put tape in and you are ready.
4. Easy to connect to MacBook. Plug and play.
Cons. 1. Needs more zoom.
2. Build in mic not to...
[Sony HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder (HDR-HC1) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 12/07/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
33% (1 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful | | | Almost perfect camera. After reading that this was the "best of it's class" camcorder at camcorderinfo.com, as well as reading all the reviews I could find, I bought it. Now that I've had it for many months, some comments: It's a great camera, HD is awesome, and it has alot of features. Nothing to complain about other than 1) auto focus is problematic, especially in low-light, and 2) low-light quality isn't even as good as my 1999 Digital8 Sony was. Taping in Night Vision is almost useless as it goes out of focus s...
[Sony HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder (HDR-HC1) review by Allen C. Huffman can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Allen C. Huffman | | Review Date: | 11/28/2006 | | User Location: | Des Moines, IA USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
| | | Anyone want a used Sony HD video camera? Save your money. I've owned this camera for a little over a year and, quite frankly, I can't wait to put it on ebay and try something else.
The biggest challenge with the camera are it's little quirks that, over time, get in the way of filming. For example, Sony for some reason has chosen to put the button that switches between video, still photos (which are awful) and video playback right next the the record on/off switch. It is *so* easy to toggle it when preparing to shoot. A...
[Sony HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder (HDR-HC1) review by Lee Raesly can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 4.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Lee Raesly | | Review Date: | 11/11/2006 | | User Location: | Washington, DC | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
35% (5 of 14) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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