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Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 Mini DV CamcorderThe Sony DCR-HC20 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which...
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The Sony DCR-HC20 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, which is perfect for e-mail or printing. It also includes a big 2.5" hybrid SwivelScreen touch panel LCD display, Super NightShot Plus infrared recording, USB streaming, and a professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. It even includes a 3D menu system that makes adjusting the camcorder settings easier than even. Best of all, these big features come in a package thats 25% smaller than the previous years camcorders.
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Viva Video Vegas
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Pros: Feature packed, Versatile for pc apps/editing. HAS MIC INPUT! YES!
Cons: Low light perf not great, but not bad. Of course, battery life.
This the HC-30, as opposed to the HC32, came with the mic input. It's becoming harder to find a consumer level camcorder with this feature. The raw image data is workable in Sony's Video Vegas Software (not included, but you can pick it up on ebay, it's great!). Fire wire cost about $11 with the PCI card included, and Vegas captures the video with ease. HC30 has video pass thru, so I can use it to record VHS, other 8mm camcorders plugged into the AVin to my pc. Has a means to communicate with VCR via infra red to act as a remote for recording from HC30 to VCR, and Hey! guess what? It's a web cam, as well. I didn't know that. Still discovering new features. If you're not a pro, I think you'd be hard pressed to find fault with this camera. Had a Hi-8 prior to this. Two different customizable touch screens for play and rec narrows things down to a list of my favorite features. Very cool!
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