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Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 3.31 Megapixels Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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.  more

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  • BrandSony
  • Device TypeDigital Camcorder
  • Optical Sensor

  • Optical Sensor TypeAdvanced HAD CCD
  • Optical Sensor Size1/3"
  • Sensor Qty1
  • Sensor Resolution3.31 Megapixels
  • Image Sensor Qty1 x 0.33" CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
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Recent Reviews

1/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Mar-28-2008
Beware

I've had this camera for 6 months. 4 of those months have been spent fighting with Sony to service it.Stay far, far, far away.

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1/5
From: CNET
Posted: Feb-21-2008
"Horrible Support from Sony"

Seems to be a relatively good camera when working properly. I have also had significant compatibility issues with Vista, even when using firewire. Still picture quality is worse than expected. Sony support has been really bad....

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Feb-13-2008
great, but could be better...

Overall, this maybe be the best non-professional camcorder I've personally ever seen, maybe disconsidering only the gs-500, but I was still amazed by the picture quality, and specially, by the vivid and strong colors that the camera...

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Jan-22-2008
Really enjoy the camcorder

I bought this product to replace an aging JVC miniDV recorder and am absolutely thrilled. We used it to record a focus group sitting around a table in dim light (using the sony bluetooth microphone) and had excellent results both...

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Feb-13-2008
great, but could be better...

Overall, this maybe be the best non-professional camcorder I've personally ever seen, maybe disconsidering only the gs-500, but I was still amazed by the picture quality, and specially, by the vivid and strong colors that the camera...

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3/5
From: CNET
Posted: Nov-28-2007
The Best 3-Star Camcorder You'll Ever Own

The DCR-HC96 is a really good camcorder. I debated and debated whether or not to rate it 3 or 4 stars. Perhaps it lies somewhere in between. But in the end, though its grievances were minor, there were just too many to justify a...

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1/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Mar-28-2008
Beware

I've had this camera for 6 months. 4 of those months have been spent fighting with Sony to service it.Stay far, far, far away.

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0/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Sep-03-2007
The DCR-HC96 is an excellent camera.

I've used the DCR-HC96 as my second camera while shooting weddings. I haven't encountered any problems with this camera. My main camera is a Sony vx2100 which is a three chip camera. The DCR-HC96 is probably the best single chip camera...

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