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Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

0.3 Megapixel Image - 0.3 Megapixel Video - 20x Optical Zoom - 800x Digital Zoom - Electronic IS - Firewire - MPN: DCRHC36

Product Details of Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Description

Sony's DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam camcorder stands out with high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. Super NightShot 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.

Summary

Product Title: Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 3.7 | 7 Reviews

Reviews on Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD

  • 4
  By member: jordanady - Jul 13, 2006

Sony HC-36 Review

Strengths: size, easy to use, top loading, price

Weakness: low light image quality

I like the picture quality with the excellent Carl Zeiss lens. Although improvement can be made in the low light environment. On the bright side I found useful the Super NightShot® infrared system when filming in very low light conditions. Basically in total dark you still are able to get a decent result. For people who like more manual control you will find ways to adjust balance, exposure, etc...

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  • 5
  By member: lisbonrebello - Oct 9, 2006

Handycam DCR-HC36 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

Strengths: Easy to operate. Affordable, 800x Digital Zoom, 20X Optical zoom, also a slot for Memory Stick PRO. Lightweight

Weakness: None

Great Value for money. Mini DV affordable and easily avaliable also lasts longer. Also provision for Memory Stick Pro n Duo. Easy to operate. Good Features. Just a class apart.

  • 4
  By member: snowyhaha - Nov 8, 2006

Sony Handycam® MiniDV Camcorder HC-36

Strengths: easy to use; good video quality,small easy to carry around, night mode

Weakness: short battery life

I got this cam and have had ZERO problems with the camera itself. I love the night light feature. Video quality is GREAT... Sounds is GREAT... Only problem I had was I turned it off twice while trying to ZOOM... Software that comes with it is soo soo....I'd look for other software to edit with.

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Apr 9, 2010

ReviewGist for Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Video is Average according to 13 Camcorder experts. -- "Colors seemed accurate but oversaturated."-reviews.cnet.com -- "In low-light tests, the grain in the images was extremely distracting"-macworld.com -- "reasonably quality video"-camcorders.about.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.

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  • 3.2
  testseek.com - Dec 18, 2008

Sony DCR-HC36

Testseek.com has collected 8 expert reviews for Sony DCR-HC36 and the average expert rating is 64 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 3.0
  Macworld.com - Aug 23, 2006

Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam

The Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam is a budget camcorder that takes adequate video in daylight, but its poor performance in low light will be a problem if you want to shoot videos indoors—at a party, for instance.

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  • 2.5
  PCWorld - Jun 9, 2006

Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam

Light and easy to use, the DCR-HC36 offers a touch-screen LCD, but 16:9 wide-aspect video is letterboxed on screen.

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