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Sony's DCR-HC96 MiniDV Handycam camcorder stands out with high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. Super NightShot Plus infrared system enables you to capture natural looking video in low light conditions. The Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and correct camera "shake" for smoother video recording. Tele Macro Mode zooms in for close-up shots to bring out the subject in vivid imagery - making it stand out above the background. This fully-equipped camcorder comes with easy solutions to transfer images and video recording to your computer. USB Streaming allows you to broadcast live video to family and friends, and i.LINK DV interface provides a connection from the camcorder to a variety of compatible devices.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 Mini DV Camcorder
$1699.90
Product Reviews
Rating:
pros: Excellent image quality, easy to use
cons: A few strange design deficiencies
A good choice if you're not ready for HD
Although I give this camera four stars, I'm not going to be as enthusiastic about it as some of the... See Full Review
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pros: superior video/photo quality, light and compact
cons: Memory Stick Pro/Duo, slow picture taking, high cost
Not perfect... but still worth every penny!
Granted, I'm not a loyal Sony fan. I respect it as a solid brand but don't have the blind trust for... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Video is great.
cons: Will not accept a NP-FP90 battery as stated in the manual.
Manual is misleading
I bought this camera to replace my DCR-HC32. Loved my HC32, but wanted better video. Video is great... See Full Review
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pros: Great features, picture quality, and ease of use. Good value.
cons: Tape eject mechanism is super sensitive. Mine broke after one month.
Great product, lousy service
Ease of use. Great features. Good picture quality. Good value. LCD menu is a little tough to see in... See Full Review
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pros: Small and light weight.
cons: None
Sony HandyCam DCR-HC96
I researched every camcorder up and down. 3-Chip,DVD,Hard drive and HDV. For the money and the curre... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Great technology
cons: Some accessories can add to the price.
Sony HandyCam DCR-HC96
The DCR-HC96 is a well designed camera in my opinion. The base unit takes stress off the camera conn... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Colors and sharpness of image, depth to field, flash, auto lens cover, top loading cassette.
cons: Confusing controls, plasticky feeling construction.
The DCR-HC96 Delivers High Quality Video
I tried the DCR-HC96 for a week-long beach vacation under a variety of conditions using mostly the "... See Full Review
Product Details
| Product MPN | |
| MPN | DCR-HC96E |
| Key Features | |
| Recording Media | Mini DV |
| Camcorder Type | Digital |
| Weight | 1.1 lb. |
| Recording System | NTSC |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| CCD | |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" |
| Number of Pixels | 3310K pixels |
| Sensor Quantity | 1 |
| LCD / Viewfinder | |
| LCD Screen Size | 2.7 in. |
| Display Type | With LCD Screen |
| Color Viewfinder | With Color Viewfinder |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length | 5.1 - 51 mm |
| Digital Zoom | 120x |
| Attachment / Filter Size | 30 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Video Modes | |
| Night Shot | With Night Shot |
| Image Stabilizer | Digital Image Stabilizer |
| Low Lux | 5 Lux |
| Recording Speeds | SP |
| Memory Photography | |
| Memory Still Resolution | 3.05 Megapixels |
| Digital Still Shot Mode | With Still Shot Capability |
| Max Still Image Size | 2016 x 1512 |
| Memory Card Support | Memory Stick Duo |
| Interfaces | |
| Output Interfaces | S-Video |
| Input Interfaces | S-Video |
| Microphone Type | Internal |
| Power Supply | |
| Battery Type | Proprietary Lithium |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 7.2 cm |
| Height | 9.1 cm |
| Depth | 12 cm |
| Weight | 1.1 lb. |
| Width | 2.83 in. |
| Height | 3.58 in. |
| Depth | 4.72 in. |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Release Date | 2006 |
| Family Line | Sony Handycam |
| Product ID | 28848230 |
| Included Accessories | Software |
| UPC | 027242688636 |
