Sony DCR-HC38 Camcorder
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Summary: Digital, Mini DV, NTSC, 1 x CCD, 40x Optical Zoom, 0.94 lb.
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Make each video picture perfect with DCR-HC38 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. Simple controls and crystal clear quality let you call the shots like a pro.
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Pros: - lightweight, small camera
- 'Carl Zeiss' lens
- anamorphic widescreen mode
- 'Carl Zeiss' lens
- anamorphic widescreen mode
Cons: - does not come with PC cable
- included A/V cable terrible
- included A/V cable terrible
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Bottom Line: Excellent price, great built-in features and quality build.
Review: Let's start off by letting you know that this is my second camcorder. I bought my first camcorder - a Hitachi 8mm model back in 1995 - so I'm very familiar with using a camcorder and I know the basics (how to shoot as well as composition, video transfer,... (more)
A solid choice! - by jbfisher1
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Pros: Very portable and light-weight,
40x zoom,
on camera iLink,
Excellent sound and video quality
40x zoom,
on camera iLink,
Excellent sound and video quality
Cons: No still camera/memory card capability,
No mic/headphone input,
Optical viewfinder is a bit small
No mic/headphone input,
Optical viewfinder is a bit small
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Review: After trying to decide between the Sony DCR HC28/38/48 as well as Canon ZR800 series and Panasonic PV GS85, I settled on the HC 38 and I have been very pleased with the choice. Having the iLink directly on the camera (instead of on a docking station,... (more)
Good Buy! - by kenimpzoom
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Pros: Ease of use, easy to download to computer via firewire
Cons: Manual doesnt explain much about downloading the movies.
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Review: Compared several other brands and heard a few bad things about the others, so I got this HC38 Sony. Really happy with the... (more)
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Product MPN
- MPN:
- DCR-HC38
Key Features
- Camcorder Type:
- Digital
- Recording Format:
- Mini DV
- Recording System:
- NTSC
- Sensor Quantity:
- 1
- Optical Zoom:
- 40x
- Weight:
- 0.94 lb.
CCD
- Sensor Quantity:
- 1
- Sensor Size:
- 1/6"
- Number of Pixels:
- 680K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
- Display Type:
- With LCD Panel
- LCD Panel Size:
- 2.5 in.
- Color Viewfinder:
- With Color Viewfinder
Lens
- Optical Zoom:
- 40x
- Digital Zoom:
- 2,000x
- Lens Focal Length:
- 1.9 - 76 mm
- Filter Diameter:
- 30 mm
Video Modes
- Recording Speed:
- SP • LP
- Image Stabilizer:
- Digital Image Stabilizer
- Low Lux:
- 5 Lux
- Night Shot:
- With Night Shot
Audio
- Audio Format:
- Stereo
Memory Photography
- Digital Still Shot Mode:
- Without Still Shot Capability
Interfaces
- Output Interfaces:
- S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB
- Input Interfaces:
- Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA)
- Microphone Type:
- Internal
Power Supply
- Battery Type:
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions
- Width:
- 2.5 in.
- Depth :
- 4.63 in.
- Height :
- 3.38 in.
- Weight:
- 0.94 lb.
Warranty
- Warranty:
- 90 Days
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories:
- Software • A/V Cable • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter
- Product ID:
- 40446095
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