Reviews of the Sony NSC-GC1
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CNET Review
The Good: Stylish black design; 2.4-inch pivoting LCD screen.
The Bad: Awkward controls; flash gets blocked easily; disappointing video quality; no included or onboard memory.
The Bottom Line: With a dearth of features and middling video quality, the otherwise stylish Sony NSC-GC1 pocket camcorder fails to justify its premium price.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 57/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: While the NSC-GC1 cannot hope to compete with a dedicated camcorder, it provides an affordable introduction to video sharing over the Internet. If you plan to screen your video creations exclusively online, you won't be disappointed.
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No Rating
camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: A new type of camcorder is on the rise, anyone who has stepped into a nig-name pharmacy in the last few years could tell you that. They're small (very small), they're cheap (as low as $99), and for once, they're not trying to convince you of their ...
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No Rating
mobilemag.com
Review Summary: Ah, social networking. It seems like everyone is doing it these days, posting up their pictures and thoughts on MySpace and uploading countless dumb videos on YouTube. Catering specifically to this YouTube-loving market, Sony has just revealed the NSC ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: NSCGC1
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-4
- Special Effects Sepia, Monotone
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/250 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, Twilight portrait
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5 megapixels
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240
Memory / Storage
- Image Storage JPEG 2592 x 1944
- Media Type Flash card
Lens System
- Type Lens - 6.95 mm - F/3.5
- Focal Length 6.95 mm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5
- Lens system type Lens
- Min focal length 6.95 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
Additional Features
- Title Generator Yes
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility
- Software Sony Picture Motion Browser
- Included Accessories Shoulder strap
Display
- Type LCD display - 2.4 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type USB
- Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
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