Sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom

Sony : DCR-HC52

Main Features

1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross)
40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom
2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System

Product Description

The DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam camcorder is a high quality, versatile, and highly capable device. Boasting a strong zoom lens and vivid color reproduction, this camcorder delivers what you need to capture those memorable events. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Powerful 40x optical / 2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action, and the 2.5" touch panel SwivelScreen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips.

Product Details

Title: Sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
Sales Rank: 125 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Sony, Model: DCR-HC52
Maximum Resolution: 0.3 Megapixel
Focal Length: 1.9 - 76 millimeters
Zoom: x40 (optical), x80 (digital)
LCD Display Size: 2.5 inches
Special Features: Sensor: 340,000 Pixels; Size: 1/6-inch; Storage Media: mini DVD; Optical Zoom: 40x; Digital Zoom: 2000x; Focal Length: 1.9 - 76mm; Focus Mode: Auto, Manual; LCD Monitor: 2.5-inches; LCD Pixels: 123,200 pixels; LCD Coverage: 100%; Maximum Aperture: f1.8 - 4.1; Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 sec.; White Balance Control: Auto, Indoor, One Push, Outdoor; Shooting Modes: Auto, Landscape, Sunset.
Item Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 6 inches, 3 pounds
Package Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.4 x 4.8 inches, 2.3 pounds

Customer Reviews

Great Entry Level camera: I purchased this camera in mid October 2008, and so far have been very pleased given the low price. I initially wanted more features, but did not want to spend over $250-270 total (with accessories like MiniDV tapes, firewire cable, bag, extra battery). I use it for recording my children's music performances.
Plus:
- The video… More reviews

Not recognized by computer (Firewire): I received this camera as a gift. It works fine to capture video. However, it is not recognized by the computer, so I cannot edit the images.
Yes, I connected it to the computer via Firewire and yes, I used a video capture software (tried IMovie and Final Cut on Mac, Movie Maker on Windows). None of these programs recognized the camera.
The Firewire port seems… More reviews

Excellent Condition and good price: The product details are not mentioned properly but over all product is excellent Condition and good price More reviews

DEPENDABLE WITH ONE MINUS: I like almost everything about this camera except one thing. COLOR SATURATION IS LOW. I wonder if it is just MY camera or are the others like this? My previous JVC DV Cam had much better saturated reds and blues than the Sony. The HC52 has good clarity, good stereo built-in sound, with little if any machine-noise. For the great price,… More reviews

NIce Camera, But can not use on computer: I bought this camera two weeks ago. I like it, but the only draw back is, you cannot connect it to a computer, because there is an ilink port, but there is not usb cord that is compatible with it. If anyone out there has a camera like this, let me know if I am right or wrong about this. Thank You… More reviews

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