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Sony Handycam DCR-PC5 Mini DV Camcorder With the DCR-PC5, Sony achieved super compactness and no degradation in quality as the DCR-PC5 meets the demand of customers for an...
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With the DCR-PC5, Sony achieved super compactness and no degradation in quality as the DCR-PC5 meets the demand of customers for an "All-In-One" and "Feature Rich" camcorder in a small package. Its super compact size is 16% smaller compared to a previous model. The DCR-PC5 provides the same excellent digital picture quality that customers look for in a Sony Handycam. With the addition of the Progressive Shutter System, customers can capture great looking still pictures and store them through the built-in Memory Stick slot. I/O Terminals are also not a problem as there is no need to use adapters. There is even a RS232C (Serial) interface built-in.
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Caution: This model is outdated...
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Pros: Great size and features.
Cons: THIS MODEL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY THE PC9!!!
The Bottom Line:
Buy this camera's successor: the Sony DCR-PC9.
Buyer beware... as with any technology and obsolescence, this model has already been superseded by the Sony DCR-PC9.
We found out reading another web page, after we'd already ordered the PC5. Fortunately, they hadn't shipped yet, and the PC9 was available.
While your online dealer won't tell you this model is out of date, definately order the upgrade. Why? 1. It's cheaper!! (Crazy, but true!) 2. The batteries (info-lithium) apparently last 30% longer. 3. It weighs about 5 ounces less!, and 4. It ships with a USB cable instead of a serial cable (trust me, this should be better for your future.)
The PC9 is a wonderful camera, and after a month of research, where the Canon Elura MC2 maintained a great, competitive favor, we decided on the Sony DCR-PC9.
Good luck!
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