Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS16:9 - 2 Megapixel Image - 2 Megapixel Video - 10x Optical Zoom - 80x Digital Zoom - Electronic IS - 16 MB Memory Stick Duo Included - Firewire - MPN: HDRHC3
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Items In Misc Cameras You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOSDescription Even the home video enthusiasts are impressed with the range of recording capabilities offered by the HDR-HC3 Handycam camcorder. With HD and SD Recording Modes, you can make the move to HD while retaining compatibility with standard definition equipment. The HC3 sets the industry standard in resolution quality with its ClearVid CMOS Image Sensor, capturing precise detail and superior color reproduction. Dual Record Mode lets you capture 2.3 Megapixel stills while shooting high definition video. And Smooth Slow Recording captures fast movement with precise detail for slow motion playback. Now you can record what you want however you want it. The HC3 is everything you've come to expect from the world's smallest and lightest consumer camcorder. Summary Product Title: Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS Manufacturer: Sony Power Score: 4.2 | 18 Reviews Reviews on Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
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Bartsavoie
- May 9, 2006
Welcome to High Def recording.Strengths: Picture quality Weakness: no 5.1 surround Just got the camcorder and was skeptical about how it would perform. Mainly because it's a sony and I've become skeptical about all their products, along with anger about their use of proprietary memory cards, connections, batteries, and accessories. Happy to say I'm really enjoying this camcorder. I'm amazed at the picture. I'm not a scientist so I'm going to keep this simple. I shoot video in...
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vladdik
- May 30, 2006
Just what I wantedStrengths: 1080i video, camcorder size, great colors and quality Weakness: price, MPEG-2 compression This camera is awesome. Video quality outdoors is like HD broadcast you see on HDTV, very detailed and colorful. I don't know why people whine about the absence of Mic-in jack? Who needs it, the mic on camera is good enough. Also there are HD capture and encoding tools available for free, google them. I would recommend everybody with HDTV to buy this camera.
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a88lowden
- May 11, 2006
Sony HC3 - Awesome camcorder!Strengths: Stunning detail, great low light quality, very usable. Stills are also great! Weakness: price - ouch While pricey, this camera delivers unbelievable quality. It offers true widescreen, great quality, easy use, and is much more compact than last year's HC1. The price of tapes is also a downside, but it's worth the tradeoff.
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Lisbon_portela
- Jun 2, 2006
A winner .. with a lot to improve ...Strengths: Good noise free low light recording , excelent definition , very good colors , records DV and HD , Touch screen LCD Weakness: Interlaced video looks bad on computer screen , expensive , batteries lasting aprox 1 hour , you cannot delete footage from the middle of the cassette , slow focus when zomming moving objects Well ,the HC3 was in Lisbon , Portugal just a few days after the releasing date and i did not miss the chance .. spent several months surfing the net looking for the best. And guess what: there isn't! Chosed the one that was close to the best! But keep in mind that if you are into informatics and use your computer (dual pentium or something like that as the mp4 HD files are hard to decode even to...
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cooldv
- May 15, 2006
Excellent High Def CamcorderStrengths: Great High Def Video camcorder. colors are great. Weakness: No Mic-in jack, no analog-to-digital passth', No memory card supplied, proprietary (expensive) Sony accessories - memory stick pro/microphone/video light/battery. It has great video, no doubt. It is about 2" smaller than the previous sony HDR HC1. I handled them both at Bestbuy store and HC3 is lighter and prettier. . So far, there is no other company (Canon/Panasonic/JVC) with consumer high definition camcorders, so Sony can charge whatever they please for their proprietary formats. Wish there was more competition in the market (Sanyo also has one high...
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pmahler3
- Apr 28, 2006
Great CamcorderStrengths: Great Still Pictures. If you like HD you'll love seeing your own HD movies. Having both a camcorder and still picture camera in one saves having lug two cameras around Weakness: A little pricey but what do you expect for HD. HD does not burn to DVD yet. The writers are comming soon. The camera has plenty of controls for the normal camcorder user. I am no way a professional and probably will never use the adjustments that it provides. Great HD video and still pictures out of the box. Easy button makes it idiot proof. Can't wait until HD dvd writers come out later this year.
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wcthai
- May 21, 2006
Great camera small size and amazing videoStrengths: The camera is smaller then last year model. Has amazing quality video in HD mode. SD is standard. Its a simple point and shoot camcorder. Not much manual controls. Weakness: I hate the "hot shoe" accessory port. The price...ouch. Other then those two nothing else. The touch screen menu. I only had this camera for a short time less then two months and can't really grade on how long lasting this camcorder going to be but the built quality is superior. If you take care of it, it should last you years to come. The video is amazing on this thing, the sound is fair and the LCD screen is nice. Performance really well in low light. You can burn HD files out as DATA and try to play it on...
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alesmart
- Sep 5, 2006
Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD -...Strengths: Image quality, battery life Weakness: No mic in, no software, expensive Sony accesories, lacks many manual settings An excellent camera for the amateur that values easy operation. For the semi pro and pro not good as there are many settings that can't be manually adjusted.
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tengst
- Jul 12, 2006
Sony HDR-HC3Strengths: Fits the hand like a glove, hi def, 4MP stills, lots of features Weakness: round instead of slim so it's tough to put in my computer bag... I've been using the Sony DCR series camcorders for a number of years and was somewhat hesitant to move to this model because of it's roundness instead of slimness. Now that I've used it for a month I'd never go back. It fits my hand like a glove, far better than the DCR models ever did. The picture quality is excellent. You can record everything in HD but down-convert to standard when capturing...
testseek.com - Dec 1, 2008
Sony HDR-HC3
TestSeek.com has collected 29 expert reviews for Sony HDR-HC3 and the average expert rating is 81 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions. Top
TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008
Sony Handycam Hdr-hc3
Sony Handycam Hdr-hc3 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.56 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #7 HDV camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's... Top
videomaker.com - Nov 30, -0001
Sony HDR-HC3 Mini DV
Not since Sony's first HDV camera, the FX1, has an HDV camcorder generated so much buzz. The Sony HDR-HC3 is aimed at the amateur shooter who wants Hi-Def at a Low-Def price. Great 1080i video is recorded to tape and can be viewed nicely on your 16:9 HDTV set using its HDMI connection. The sleek HC3 easily melds tech and usability, but the prosumer or advanced shooter will want to look at Sony's... TopAdvertisement  
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DREAM HDV CAMCORDER !!!
Strengths: Stunning 1080i High Defintion Widescreen 16:9 IMAGES !!!
Weakness: No external microphone input jack though there is a hot-shoe for attaching an external microphone.
The SONY HDR HC3 is my dream come true CAMCORDER !!! Here are the top 5 reasons why I would highly recommend this Camcorder to you : 1. Amazing 1080i High Defintion images as seen on my SONY 60' HDTV!!! The picture is hard to believe since it looks just like the awesome video quality on satellite channels like 'DISCOVERY HD THEATER' channel!!! 2. Small size and portabiltiy makes it perfect for...
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