Sony - DCR-HC30 Camcorder Review

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pretty good

a person who enjoys quality

Pros

Picture quality

Cons

no external mic

DEC

2007

For a consumer who needs 8mm/Hi8/digial 8 functionality, the TRV460 is an obvious choice. But for the consumer who is looking to venture into the MiniDV format (overall smaller camcorder/tape size), the GR-D33 might be a good stepping stone camcorder. The GR-D33 promises to have good video and low light performance, so the slight upgrade investment may be worth it. Making the transition has its pros and cons, the pros being, if you own an older Digital8 camcorder with a DV in/out port, you have the option of digitally copying your older tapes to the newer format. MiniDV tapes are more expensive, and this is something to consider when considering the transition. However, the cost has been lowered considerably over the years, and if last years trend is ever repeated (dropping the TRV line from 5 models to 2) Digital8 may soon be a thing of the past.

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Sony DCR-HC30
Key Features	Camcorder Type Digital Recording Format Mini DV Recording System NTSC CCD Quantity 1 Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels Optical Zoom 10x
CCD	CCD Quantity 1 CCD Size 1/6" CCD Pixels 340K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder	Display Type With LCD Panel LCD Panel Size 2.5 in. Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Lens	Lens Focal Length 2.3 - 23 mm Filter Diameter 25 mm Optical Zoom 10x Digital Zoom 120x
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	Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability Memory Card Type memory Stick Duo 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)
Dimensions	Width 2 in. Depth 4.5 in. Height 3.5 in. Weight 0.81 lb.
Miscellaneous	Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power... Product ID 21769546 MPN dcrhc30
Power Supply	Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Battery Life 2 Hours
Warranty	Warranty 1 Year
Product MPN	MPN dcrhc30

Sony - DCR-HC30 Camcorder

Sony - DCR-HC30 Camcorder Review

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