Sony DCR-HC26 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
by Sony
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: DCR-HC26
Product features:
- 1/6-inch CCD imager
- MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution
- 20x optical zoom with Super SteadyShot picture-stabilization system
- 2.5-inch high-resolution touch-panel SwivelScreen LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles
- Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony DCR-HC26 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Best Bang For Your Buck!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fantastic camcorder, I've had it for 6 months and have played with it a ton. We bought this camera as a replacement for our 8 year old Samsung Hi-8 camera. The first thing that astonished me was the size difference between the two cameras! The Sony HC26 was 1/4 the size when compared to the outdated (but well performing) dinosaur Samsung. We paid more 8 years ago for the Samsung Hi-8 than we paid for this outperforming, master of technology, the Sony HC26! I was so impressed by the level of improvements in technology and the space and compactness, I instantly was very happy with this camcorder. I was hesitant about the touch screen controls, but have now fallen in love with that feature. It has enough features for the average user, it's a great camera for home use. If you're not "averagely technological" to master the programmed settings, an "easy button" located on the inside controls when you open your viewing screen, makes a pro out of ANY new camera operator. My seven year old is able to operate the camera, and do quite a good job at it, so if that's not user friendly, I don't know what is! We compared it to the Panasonic, JVC, and Canon, but knowing that we had no need for the still camera, this was the best choice for us. It's perfectly hand sized, buttons are easily reached to the "blind eye," the zoom is awesome at 20 optical zoom and placed right under your right index finger, other models have the button placed awkwardly. Despite other reviewer comments, I detect no "noise" from the zoom even after reviewing the footage in playback. The best-selling feature on this camera is the impressive nightshot when compared to similar cameras under $500. It films in real time with a black and white image and really captures your subject clearly and brightly. No other camera came close to the image quality with the nightshot feature, most were too dark to distinguish your subject. The nightshot really only works up to about 5 feet away even though they claim up to 10 feet. The Carl Zeiss Lens captures vivid colors and crisp images and the sound quality is very good. If your wanting quality picture and sound, definately go with this mini DV tape Sony Handycam 26 camcorder! Just a note, the technology isn't quite "there" yet for the disc recorders, you compromise on sound and picture quality by using the disc camcorders. This is a superior camcorder for the price! The fire-wire doesn't come with the camcorder package, but is needed to download video.
UPDATED NOTE: 2006 CONSUMER REPORTS BUYING QUIDE gives the Sony DCR HandyCam high marks as follows: picture quality-very good, ease of use-good, image stabilizer-excellent, audio quality-good, battery life-80 minutes. I thought it was interesting that they rated the JVC GR-DF450, the Canon Elura 85, and the Panasonic GS250 with FAIR audio quality, and all of these cameras are considerably more expensive but most competive with the Handycam. Of all the digital camcorders reviewed, the Sony Handycam outperformed and was the most affordable too!
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Description of Sony DCR-HC26 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
Making high-quality home videos has never been easier with the compact and stylish DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. An expansive 2.5" SwivelScreenâre far away from the action. Compact, stylish design with brilliant video&sound Move in close with 20x Optical&800x Digital Zoom Shoot like a pro w/ a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens Clarity&control w/2.5" SwivelScreen® Plus INFRARED System - low-light shooting Additional LCD Screen Controls - Zoom&record Color Viewfinder for clear, colorful view of subjects 1/6" Advanced HAD® Vario-Tessar® Lens: An advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased Contrast, resulting in vivid image brilliance. 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen® Plus INFRARED System: Capture natural video when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away without the overall monochrome colorCamcorders
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