Tuesday, June 16, 2009

REVIEW - Sony HDR-HC1 Camera

Features of the Sony HDR-HC1 Camcorder
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-HC1 NTSC


Sony HDR Camera

THE SPECIFICATIONS
  • Manufacture: Sony Corporation (USA)
  • Model No.: HDR-HC1
  • Resolution: HD HDV1080i. 2.8 mega pixel still camera.
  • Recording type: Mini DV (HD)
  • Features: Super SteadyShot, High Definition – 1080i recording, HDV/DV Switchable, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, manual focus, auto focus, zoom focus, 2.8 megapixels, digtal zoom.

Review:

This camera can withstand a lot of abuse. I have accidentally dropped it on concrete and filmed in the rain for an hour without a cover, and it still keeps on trucking! Although, the rain did make it so the touch flip-screen only works in certain positions (usually tucked away and flipped out, as seen in the video). There are a few cracks even in the plastic, but that does not effect its performance. One thing that is rather frustrating with the HC1 model is that the DV tape ejects from the bottom, so it is difficult to do work with a tripod. Also, it is rather big compared to other models (note: the battery is after-stock). But other than that, it is a powerful and tough Sony camera.

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