Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-HC52
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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news.com.au
Review Summary: The Sony DCR-HC52 is a perfectly capable little camcorder, but its recording format is beginning to show its age. Frankly, your money would be better spent on something younger and hipper. Mini DV, your time is nearly up.
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: The Sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV camcorder is a reasonable priced, good quality pro
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Sony DCR-HC52 is a perfectly capable little camcorder, but its recording format is beginning to show its age. Frankly, your money would be better spent on something younger and hipper. (Mini DV, your time is nearly up.)
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The DCR-HC52 puts exceptional quality, versatility, and affordability in the palm of your hands. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization capture clear,...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC52
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Negative Art, Solarization
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Sunrise, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control None
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1
- Focal Length 1.9 mm - 76 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-4.1
- Optical Zoom 40 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 1.9 mm
- Max focal length 76 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation
- Remote control None
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Control-L (LANC)
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH30
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 500 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.5 in
- Depth 4.5 in
- Height 3.3 in
- Weight 13.4 oz
User Opinions
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