Sony - DCR-HC30 Camcorder Reviews

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4.06 of 5 (by 17 users)

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Favorable Review

Excellent camera, does everything I want plus more...

DEC

2007

I purchasex this camera last summer so I could take some pictures and video at a special Red Sox game for my disabled son. We got to go out on the field and meet some of the players. I was taking video and found I could pause the video and take pictures as the players posed with my son. What a… read full review »

a busy person, enjoy taking home videos

Brattpack
Brattleboro, VT

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Critical Review

Sony quality and service - gone forever?

MAY

2007

I researched this purchase a great deal, and I am very satisfied with the features, including Carl Zeiss lens, good optical zoom, pretty good color and video quality. But soon after I received this item, I started to have problems. I started to see messages advising me that the heads… read full review »

gadget geek

KriticalKen
Chicago, IL

Sony - DCR-HC30 Camcorder Ratings and Reviews

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Great Product to own

beginner-user, loving this product

DEC

2007

This is a great produt that everybody should have for its quality, its simplicity and most importantly it is extremely reliable. Extremely compact and lightweight; good ergonomics; decent video quality; accessory shoe. Extremely compact and lightweight; good ergonomics; decent video quality; accessory shoe. Video input type: Camcorder; Effective sensor resolution: 6.8 megapixels; Optical zoom: 10 x — The DCR-HC30, like the other two budget HC models, combines a very compact design with comfortable ergonomics. One thing that really sets Sony's consumer camcorders apart from the crowd is… read full review »

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kerlray
Everett, MA

give it a 95 % rating

a person who enjoys quality, loving this product, in need of a long lasting battery

DEC

2007

had it for three months and a very good job. used for a wedding and was pleased with results. used also at halloween and again it performed in a dim light setting my sister was impressed with the quality of the picture and asked where i got it. — Western Massachusetts. Our website is still evolving and we strive to have a friendly informative site whether you are a visitor, resident or business owner. Here you will find useful information including our town calendar, latest approved meeting minutes, department information and much more. We hope you will be able to navigate our website… read full review »

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raysavoy
Longmeadow, MA

pretty good

a person who enjoys quality

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… read full review »

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charlesbing
Redwood City, CA

good camcorder for the first timer but maybe look for hc28

beginner-user

NOV

2007

Strengths: small, Light-weight, Night shot, Good battery life, Good picture quality. — Summary: small-fits in palm well. — Light-weight - can hold for longer time. — Sony brand- reliability. — Night shot-can capture picture in complete darkness. — Good battery life. Good picture quality. — For basic functions, DCR-HC28 is cheaper than this camcorder with almost all the features. Even though this is a good camcorder, I would rather go for DCR-HC28 unless you are looking for specific features which are in this camcorder and not in HC28 (ex- memory card… read full review »

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n23a27
Des Moines, IA

it is an ectraordinary gift to show u r life with high quality

practical, enjoy taking home videos, budget conscious, loving this product, married, a person who enjoys quality, impressed with this product, Every day computer user

DEC

2007

My husband bought this camcorder six months back, its an wonderful gift of my life . We got married three months back and we had captured every movement with that. its a fentastic experience with this Sony camcorder and got high quality picture. And its very small and easy to handle. user friendly. I recommended to one of my friends to bye this camcorder. And they bought it too and they are capturing the every sweet and cut moments of their new born baby. I am so glad to express my views about this camcorder. Sony is the best one i ever… read full review »

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sirigani
Richmond, VA

Technology at its fullest, this is a must for electronic buyers!

Every day computer user, gadget geek, loving this product, enjoy taking home videos, budget conscious, in need of a long lasting battery, a person who enjoys quality, practical

DEC

2007

this is a must for electtronic buyers!! good HD quality and picture puts you in the middle of every pic and movie!!people who like camcorders and video cameras should add this all new camera/recorder to their christmas list for the holidays!!it is erasonably priced and worth all of the money that is spent on this one item!! i have one of these camera slash video recorders and i have got to say it is one of the best video camera recorders i have ever had seen or have bought from any electronic or best buy… read full review »

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weedman
Bellaire, MI

Easy to use, good quality camera for any occassion.

a home owner, budget conscious, a busy person, looking for durability, Every day computer user, a person who enjoys quality, married, impressed with this product

DEC

2007

One of the best features of any electronic device is not remembering the last time you had an issue with it. This camera has been dependable and provided us with quality images, both personally and professionally. It's easy to handle, has the view finder or small screen to see your images through, has a lot of features for people really into getting creative with their filming or someone just looking to capture memories. We've had no issues with its dependability or quality. A great purchase. —… read full review »

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SAEmerick
Cedar Hill, TX

Great picture, user friendly!

Every day computer user, a busy person, cost-conscious, impressed with this product, married, practical, enjoy taking home videos, a person who enjoys quality

DEC

2007

Sony DCR-HC30 is a great little video recorder. Gone are the days of lugging around the big bag and lots of extra batteries! It's fun, easy to use and gives great video. I loved taking movies of my children when they were small and we cherish those movies but it was hard carrying the kids and all of that equipment. Now, I just put the Sony in my backpack and take the grandkids to the zoo etc. getting lots of great movies that will last a lifetime. You've gotta love it! — … read full review »

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Adgal
Brandon, FL

buy sony to keep your memories alive

a person who enjoys quality

DEC

2007

really a great product i bought this last year really i am enjoying this product i just u to buy this product as a first choice, my friends also bought this one, really they are also enjoying this product, by keeping their memories alive, sony company is a good one i had ever seen, really i enjoy sony company products i got sony digital camera also it is 7.2 mega pixal really good one, friends u also enjoy these products from sony… read full review »

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sonysony
Woburn, MA

I would be willing to tell all about this product.

enjoy taking home videos, in need of a long lasting battery, a person who enjoys quality, a home owner, Every day computer user, cost-conscious, impressed with this product

DEC

2007

This is a good product for those of us who like to take pictures of our families, who need the comfort of having something small and useable in situations, where we need to be able to take movies at the drop of a hat. This camcorder is ready to go a moments notice and is really easy to use and be able to play again. lite to carry and does not kill your hand or your arm trying to take said movies.… read full review »

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hickvilleusany
Princeton, KY

Really very nice model

a person who enjoys quality, a home owner

DEC

2007

This model is really nice and very user friendly. — and the size is very small. easy to carry where ever you want to.' — This model is really nice and very user friendly. — and the size is very small. easy to carry where ever you want to.' — This model is really nice and very user friendly. — and the size is very small. easy to carry where ever you want to.' —… read full review »

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ysrao
North Brunswick, NJ

What a great product!

enjoy taking home videos

DEC

2007

This is a great camera, I use it for everything around the house when filming my family members. It is very clear as well, which is always a plus! I fell in love with this thing the first time i used it! It is very reliable and easy to use. Someone familiar with cameras would really enjoy it. It would make a great Christmas… read full review »

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pickychicky210
Bradenton, FL

not a pro unit but it's sony quality

Every day computer user, not rich, a person who enjoys quality, technically savvy

DEC

2007

what do the pro's use? if the better gear isn't available, sometimes it's sony. that means it's really good for non pros. not too complex for you to pick up and shoot. sufficient settings and gizmos to let you do some things. all in all...go with the name you have known for solid product like this one. —… read full review »

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rwise99
Live Oak, FL

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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

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