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I have had this camera for over a year at this point. I saw the HC3 and now HC7 come, but neither seems to have surpassed this. The camera is rugged, allows for more expansion than my wallet can handle, and offers a fantastic picture if you have enough li
I have had this camera for about 7 moths now and still continued to be impressed, from the features and the picture quality to the size and portability of this camera. When watched on my HDTV the picture quality is stunning when you are outside during the
First let me just say, this is NOT a pro camcorder!!!WIth that said, this is one of the best investments I made for making memories. I had HDR-HC1 for about a year and used it moderately, and have been very happy with the results.Pros: 1. Great picture.2.
I went shopping for a higher resolution 3CCD camera, and instead found this Sony HDR-HC1. Upon my first test viewing I couldn't believe how good this camera was with color, and the 1080 resolution was jaw dropping. If you buy this camera, be ready, t
This model has been succeeded by newer ones; however, I found the quality of both movies and still photos to be superb. Transferring the video into the high definition software on my Mac was easy (the camera is one of relatively few with Firewire, IEEE 13
For me, this camcorder is off the charts. If Amazon would allow it, I'd give the Sony ten stars.For others, though, I imagine is might present some challenges.I bought this camcorder three days ago, despite being a bit skeptical because of the low-li
I bought this camera to film my son's budding music career. I am familiar with the difference between standard definition TVs and HD TVs, since I've owned a HD TV for over two years. There is no way that I was going to buy a SD camera - when thi
The Sony HC1 has received not only excellent user reviews but very high ratings at professional reviewing sites. Camcorderinfo rates this camcorder as one the highest overall quality and video quality. The HC1 has won the coveted Editor's choice awar
To be completely honest, I think the whole HDTV thing is a bit over-hyped, mainly because there's so little HD stuff to watch right now. All DVDs are still NTSC definition, and the two HD camps in Japan are still dueling it out to see whose format wi
I have had mine for over three weeks now and am very impressed. The simple ability to capture true 1080i video is amazing. I finally have home video I can play on my HDTV and not cringe at the poor resolution.The 3MP camera is also quite good. It doesn�
I shoot those little movies that help me to focus the ideas and settings of my books (available on Amazon). I also produce marketing and training videos for my software business. For that I switched to HD a year ago and bought that Sony HDR-FX1, which is
The Sony HDR-HC1 is a groundbreaking camcorder that brings the ability to record high definition video down to the level of consumers, albeit high end ones at current prices. It's not perfect, especially with the additional outlay this requires for S
Pros: The best consumer camcorder on the market. Cons: Additional standard batteries are worth it in the long run for the comfort factor. The Bottom Line: If you can afford this camcorder, then buy it!!
Pros: HD;light;bright lens;stable image;manual focus and zoom Cons: bottom-loading;no bundled software;image less bright than hdr-fx1
Pros: Image quality, decent range of pro functions, compact size, build quality, backwards compatibility. Cons: Battery, bottom-loader, lacks: universal hotshoe, aperture/gain readout, fussy menu, av-in, ND filter The Bottom Line: A great cam, at a good p
After reading that this was the "best of it's class" camcorder at camcorderinfo.com, as well as reading all the reviews I could find, I bought it. Now that I've had it for many months, some comments: It's a great camera, HD is awe
I am very pleased with the image quality, especially outdoors. It does require a little tweaking in low light situations, But the overall quality is stunning.I am very displeased with the lack of analog video pass-through. There are reviewers on other web
First of all, let me say that I am a 16 year old aspiring filmmaker. I used to use a little cheapo 1CCD camcorder that I got way back in 2002. The picture quality sucked, and last July it finally went caput and died on me. So, I went camera shopping for a
I bought this camera and here is my assessment so far:PROS:1. Small. I would very happy with the size when I opened the box as I was worried that a HDV camera and quality lens would make for a large camera. No, it's no a tiny camera, but comparable t
Pros: Great video quality. Cons: Fairly expensive. Doesn't have as many features as some standard definition camcorders. The Bottom Line: If there are important memories that you want recorded in the best possible quality, this camera is for you.
Pros: Simple intuitive operating system, image quality, price, universal audio jacks Cons: not sure yet The Bottom Line: but this camera because its nice
Always wanted to get HDTV footage so I had bought the Sony FX1 before this and I had to return it as it was too heavy and too big for normal everyday usage. Dont get me wrong I loved the camera but the FX1 attracts attention whenever you shoot with it.(an
Bought this camera and have been very impressed with the quality of the features as other have identified. The lack of the 3CCD isn't really that bad, except you do notice it in some low light situations, otherwise, the HD image it produces in normal
Save your money. I've owned this camera for a little over a year and, quite frankly, I can't wait to put it on ebay and try something else.The biggest challenge with the camera are it's little quirks that, over time, get in the way of filmi
I bought the HDR-HC1E the first weekend it was on sale as i wanted to update my old camcorder and thought this HD model woud be terrific. I was really excited to get it. However after a few months I'm quite disappointed with the performace for the $.
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