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43 out of 43 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: True HD camcorder offering 2-3 times the resolution of other camcorders at a great price.
Cons: 1st generation HD consumer-grade camcorder ahead of its time.
Summary: The CNet review appears to be less impressed with the Sony HDR-HC1 than the one at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-HCR-HC1-Review.htm. The difference appears to be the merits of the camera versus pragmatism.
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21 out of 21 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"People are really missing out the main point here..."
Pros: HDV; 1/3" sensor; price; focus/zoom ring; mic/headphone out; portability; low-light
Cons: Battery life; no aperture setting; dangling lens cap; bottom loading tapes
Summary: First, I would like to start off by giving some insight to the lost souls that posted the first two posts for this camcorder. This camcorder is NOT a professional camcorder, which means that it is NOT expected to have 24P mode. Sure, for $2000 you... read more >>
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Easily the sharpest picture I've ever had
Cons: Mpeg compression format makes "dropouts" quite long
Summary: This is a great camera. Unlike some of the reviewers, I actually HAVE one and have USED it, so this is not a "theoretical" review.
The picture quality is significantly sharper than any of the 7 cameras I have previously owned, including the ... read more >> -
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
"An utterly superb HD camera!"
Pros: Superb picture clarity, color and overall impact
Cons: Low-light not as good as the FX1
Summary: Having had both the larger FX1 and the new HC1, I can attest to the superb quality of this new HDV camera. The reviewer that thought that HDV was "a joke" obviously hasn't seen HDV footage. It is very nearly the equal of HD material seen on broadcas... read more >>
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
Pros: Great image quality
Cons: Burns battery life
Summary: First, CNET fix the errors in your review. Your PC/Microsoft bias shines through.
HDV is editable using the FREE and amazing tools available on the Mac (iMovie HD) and for prosumers you can also use Final Cut Express. ($99 upgrade.) Yes, if y... read more >>
Sony Handycam HDR-HC1:
