Sony DCR-HC30

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.

Brilliant Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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Pros: Small, compact, functional,brilliant, great to use. Camcorder and still camera together.

Cons: None to date........

Sony DCR-HC30 Handycam Mini DV Digital Camcorder with Analog Inputs

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Pros: Low price, analog inputs, performance, features, compact and lightweight

Cons: Manual controls not easy to use, low digital still resolution, zoom control too sensitive

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Compact and easy to use, the HC30 is also inexpensive. It has very good performance (save for digital still pictures) and even has... Read More

Great Camera! Is it worth it?

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Pros: Lightweight, connectivity, video clarity, menu access, touch screen, Carl Zeiss lens.

Cons: Still camera is only 640x480 and Memory Stick Duo Pro compatibility.

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For family vacations, ebay postings, and MPEG movie sharing, the camera can't be beat. If you are looking for some higher res photo quality, buy a dedicated camera. Read More

Sony HC30: MiniDV Compact Camcorder

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Pros: All the features, especially I/O, Remote, Lens, Nice body, touch screen operations.

Cons: I do not see any so far,...

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Definitely a very good buy for Home user. Not much of complications in button etc., Touch screen as well very good look and built - Sony. Read More

Nice, compact camcorder

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Pros: Nice images, easy to use as a point-and-shoot camcorder, steady shot works well.

Cons: Construction seems a little flimsy. Complex nested menus are difficult to navigate.

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Recommended. You can't go wrong with this camcorder. Read More

HC30 gets thumbs up

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Pros: picture quality, bright colors, compact size, amazing electronics, great LCD, EZ to use, many features

Cons: hard to find any. possibly range of contrast, possible cool bluish picture

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HC30 is excellent value, with bright, crisp, natural color, good low light options, very easy to use, well designed, great automatic operation, full of features, light and compact. Read More

Great Little Cam

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Pros: Small enough to fit in jacket pocket. Easy to transfer video to PC. Night vision

Cons: Feature Menu had to use. Low resolution camera pictures. Firewire not included.

nice compact camera

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Pros: -small -very light -best picture quality i have seen from a camera

Cons: -shutter should open when power is turned on.

Very Compact and Easy to Use Camera/Camcorder

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Pros: Nice touch screen, can import movies via USB/Firewire/AV, and microphone input jack.

Cons: Bad for taking pictures - grainy still pictures.