Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96
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CNET Review
The Good: Sharp, colorful video; compact size; decent photo quality.
The Bad: Poor battery life; cumbersome menus poorly matched with the small touch-screen LCD.
The Bottom Line: Excellent video quality, a broad feature set, and decent photos make the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder. Navigating the small touch screen may encourage you to stick with its automatic features, however.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: When fully charged, the DCR-HC96 permitted about 85 minutes of video recording before shutting down. That's about average for the MiniDV camcorders we've tested
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macworld.com
Review Summary: A mix of plastic and metal, the DCR-HC96 fits well in the palm. It features a 2.7-inch wide-screen LCD with touch-screen controls. Play, record, and stop buttons are also conveniently located just below the screen, allowing you to keep your eye on the ...
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The quality of the clips was good without the digital noise found on many DVD camcorders.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC96
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 2.05 megapixels
- Total Pixels 3.31 megapixels
- Progressive scan Yes
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Special Effects Sepia, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Cinematic, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Delayed Motion
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Video Head Qty 2
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Stripe fader, Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.1 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2016 x 1512
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.1 mm
- Max focal length 51 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 45 - 450 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes End search
- Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, Progressive shutter system, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Analog to digital conversion Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Microphone, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FP50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless Connection Yes (IrDA)
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 4.7 in
- Height 3.6 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
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