Sony DCR-HC48 1MP MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom (Handycam Station Included) | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy New: $399.99
New (4) Used (3) from $335.99
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 1950
Color: GRAY
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 25
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 62.5
Minimum Focal Length: 2.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: DCRHC48
Model: DCRHC48
UPC: 027242701823
EAN: 0027242701823
ASIN: B000M3IM00
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1 MP CCD with Memory Stick Duo media compatibility | | • | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 25x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom | | • | 2.7-inch widescreen touchpanel LCD screen | | • | Connects to compatible TV and/or PC via the included Handycam Station | | • | NightShot Plus technology and Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system |
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Product Description
The Sony DCR-HC48 MiniDV HandyCam Camcorder is a compact, stylish and feature-packed way to record your precious moments. Its 1 MegaPixel CCD provides the stunning detail and clarity you need for your photos. The 25x optical and 2000x digital zooms bring the action close up from far away, and you can preview it easily on the 2.7-inch LCD screen. Progressive Shutter System gives you progressive scan performance, with all the sharpness and clarity you need for your photos. One touch wide-angle shooting switches easily between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios by pushing a button. Advanced tele Macro functions keep your subject properly focused so that the subject always stands out. With Super NightShot(R) and Super SteadyShot, you'll have shake-free video that looks great, even in minimal lighting. Progressive Shutter System Super SteadyShot(R) picture stabilization Super NightShot(R) Plus Infrared One-Touch wide-angle shooting Tele Macro function Manual Focus On-screen zoom & record controls Touch Panel Exposure Aperture - f1.8 - f2.5 Focal Distance - 3.0 - 3.6mm; 350mm (Telemacro) Filter Diameter - 30mm White Balance modes - Auto, Indoor, One-Push, Outdoor Built-in microphone Handycam Station cradle Digital still memory mode USB and i.LINK(R) ports Optional S-Video output Accepts Memory Stick(R) PRO Recording Media - MiniDV Dimensions - 2-5/8 x 3-1/8 x 4-1/2 inch (65 x 79 x 113 mm) Weight - 15 ounces (445 grams) with tape & battery
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Great camera for the price! July 15, 2008
I have had this camera for a few months now and I have been pleased. Verily. I don't use it a ton, which is why I wanted to get a cheaper camera rather than paying like $47 million for a hard drive camera. I've had no issues with it so far. I just hooked it into my laptop (which probably helps that that is a Sony too.) via firewire and used the windows movie maker and voila! It takes the video automatically (or manually) right off the camera for editting. I put up a few youtube clips with it that worked perfectly! the only drawback is that it has to upload real-time, but that's how any tape-based media is going to work. Definitely still worth it overall. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that I'm not a HUGE fan of the touchscreen interface, although its not as bad as some people make it out to be. Oh and night-mode is freakin' sweet! If you think I'm not going to make some lame Bear Grylls parodies with this you're crazy. (Just to be clear, I'm not saying Bear Grylls is lame....he's awesome.....I'm just saying that I will be lame for making the videos.)
 Stop Shopping - This is it! February 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I took several months to research cameras and finally thought I would settle on this camera. I was wrong - I didn't settle, I totally satisfied my desire for a video camera.
Pro's: Compact design / easy to use / works great in low-light / works great inside or outside / effective zoom / the fire-wire connection works seamlessly with iMac and iMovie / provides great sound / clear video - even on my 720p TV / lots of options like still photo, time lapse, and other video editing effects
Con's: Too small if you have large hands or poor coordination / may take a couple of extra steps to get it to work on a PC / still pic's are less than great quality / need the base to transfer video with fire-wire
Would I recommend this product to others? Not if I wanted my video to look better than theirs. ;-)
Very easy to use February 22, 2008
This camera is very easy to use, is lightweight and so far has had great battery life. I've had no trouble capturing my video using the i-link to USB cable as that's the only port available on my laptop. For me it's been great value for the price.
Sony DCR-HC48 1MP MiniDV Handycam Camcorder February 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This video camera is smaller than my digital camera. It's easy to use and the only real problem I've had so far is learning to tape with one hand. It takes pictures in darkness beautifully. I've had fun playing with all of the bells and whistles. This is the first video camera I've purchased since buying a huge Panasonic camera in 1987. Lots of changes since then.
Great value December 28, 2007
This is a wonderful little camera. The night vision works great and it records just fine in very little light. I would definitely recommend this camera. You may need to buy accessories like the tapes and the duo memory stick if they don't come with the camera prior to being able to use it.
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