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Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 MiniDV Digital Camcorder (.68MP, 20x Opt, 800x Dig, 2.5

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Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam Review

by Richard Baguley

- At $400 (as of 5/2/06), the Sony DCR-HC36 is very affordable. But, unfortunately, it produced some of the lowest-quality video among recently tested MiniDV camcorders. Our test video shot in studio lighting looked acceptable (scoring slightly below average); compared to video produced by costlier camcorders, the DCR-HC36's looked fuzzy and grainy, and colors looked pale. These problems were much more exaggerated in low light, where the grain was extremely distracting.

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User Reviews for Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 MiniDV Digital Camcorder (.68MP, 20x Opt, 800x Dig, 2.5

Reviewed by: snowyhaha

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Strengths: easy to use; good video quality,small easy to carry around, night mode

Weaknesses: short battery life

Overall Evaluation: I got this cam and have had ZERO problems with the camera itself. I love the night light feature. Video quality is GREAT... Sounds is GREAT... Only problem I had was I turned it off twice while trying to ZOOM... Software that comes with it is soo soo....I'd look for other software to edit with.
Reviewed by: lisbonrebello

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Strengths: Easy to operate. Affordable, 800x Digital Zoom, 20X Optical zoom, also a slot for Memory Stick PRO. Lightweight

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: Great Value for money. Mini DV affordable and easily avaliable also lasts longer. Also provision for Memory Stick Pro n Duo. Easy to operate. Good Features.Just a class apart.

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