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Sony DCR-HC42

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Pros

  • Active Interface Shoe (hot shoe)
  • 2.7-inch widescreen LCD

Cons

  • Image stabilization is electronic, not optical
  • No manual controls
  • Dock required for video transfer
  • Images have purple fringing
  • Poor low light performance

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