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By Mike McPeek

The Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 is a compact MiniDV camcorder with a 2.5 inch LCD screen. It comes equipped with a state-of-the-art, professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, which offers advanced optical multi-layer coating to decrease glare and increase visual contrast. The Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 comes with several pre-programmed film settings, allowing for simple toggling between film modes and settings. With the iLink DV interface, pure digital transfer can take place between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. This MiniDV also offers USB streaming, making live audio and visual broadcasts possible in real time.


The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens is among the best features the Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 offers. Images are rendered in vivid detail with accurate and outstanding color saturation. Even the subtle tones and color grades are captures perfectly by the Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens.


Experts really like the Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 for its iLink DV interface and USB streaming. These features allow for easy upload and communication, making the Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 capable of performing a wide variety of tasks. Users appreciate the overall affordability and portability of the Sony Handycam DCR-HC36. At only 3.3 lbs. this MiniDV camcorder truly can be taken anywhere.


The Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 is an easy-to-use, multi-function MiniDV camcorder that comes with professional-grade features at an affordable price.

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Sony Handycam DCR HC36

Manufacturer: Sony
Model: DCRHC36
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The DCR-HC36 is the next model up from the entry-level DCR-HC26 in Sony's current MiniDV camcorder line. The two units look almost identical, but for $50 more, the DCR-HC36 offers a few extra functions and upgraded features. However, for an improved image

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Cnet
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Unless this camcorder's low-resolution, low-quality stills are important to you, you might as well go for Sony's less expensive DCR-HC26.

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Macworld
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At $400, the Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam is one of the most affordable camcorders around.

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