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Sony hdr-hc1 hdv 1080i handycam review - high definition camcorder

The Sony hdr-hc1 hdv 1080i is part of Sony's handycam camcorder collection. This mini dv video camera uses new technology, high definition video recording. With hd camcorders such as the hdr-hc1 hdv 1080i you can playback the video you just captured on your widescreen home theater system. But don't worry if you don't have a wide screen television because you can adjust the settings to either high definition or standard definition video.

features of the hdr-hc1 Handycam from Sony

  • hd codec engine - the real-time hd codec engine encodes and compresses digital video into the mpeg 2 format. Why is this necessary? This features is necessary so that you can record high definition video on the same cassettes as MiniDV recording.
  • super steadyshot picture stabilization system - worried about camera shakiness, not anymore! The dcr-dvd7 uses sensors to camera shakiness
  • a 2.5 inch full color lcd display will show you exactly what you are filming
  • video effects - choose from the following effects for your home movies, negative art, sepia, monotone, solarize, slim, stretch, pastel and mosaic.
  • auto exposure modes - choose from the following portrait, beach & ski, sports lesson, landscape, spotlight or sunset & moon.
  • transfer videos - with the .LINK®2 DV Interface (IEEE1394) connection you can transfer your video footage to your computer for editing.
  • 120X digital zoom Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T Lens
  • if you are an independent film maker you will love the cinematic mode
  • accessories - usb cable, a/v cable, shoulder strap, 16 mb memory card, lithium propriety battery, ac power adapter, remote control, lens cap and lens hood

consumer reviews

  • " I am very impressed with this hdr-hc1 hdv 1080i camcorder. It does not come cheap, but it is very, very nice considering how new this technology is. I cannot imagine why one would buy a camcorder these days if it is not a HD? "

Other camcorders from Sony that you might want to review include, CCDTRV138 Hi-8, HVR-A1, DCR-PC330E, DCR-HC32, DCR-DVD203, DCR-TRV38E, DCR-HC14E, DCR-HC18E, DCR-HC18, DCR-PC107, DCR-TRV50E, DCR-DVD91, DCR-TRV14, DCR-TRV250E, DCR-PC103, DCR-TRV725, DSR-390L, and the Sony DXC-190.

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