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Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom

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Brand: Sony
Category: Photography

Buy New: $450.00
Buy New from $450.00

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

(23 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3867

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 1 Lithium
Maximum Focal Length: 46
Minimum Focal Length: 2.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0

MPN: DCR-HC36
Model: DCR-HC36
UPC: 027242688667
EAN: 0027242688667
ASIN: B000E0DU62

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Customer Reviews:

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Great camcorder depending on what you want to do with it. November 10, 2006
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

I just got this camera the other day. And so far, I'm in love with it. I am a photographer and a video artist, and I had a nicer Sony camera that broke, and I was seeking out a replacement. The DCR-HC36 has a much lower quality image than my old camera, however its exactly what i've been looking for. Small, portable, and grainy. I still would like to get a nicer video camera to replace the old one. But I think that this camera is what the Holga is when talking about medium format film cameras. It has its charm and you definatly get a certain look to what you record.

This camera seems like it would be good for someone who just wants to film their kids or family events. However, if you want something with better image quality, spend the money and take a step up. However, i would also recomend this camera for a video production student, its got plenty of manual features and the 20x optical zoom is great.

5 out of 5 stars

I love this item. November 5, 2006
3 out of 6 found this review helpful

I did tons of research on this item before purchasing it.(Amazon had the best price.) It has many great features and has helped us capture tons of memories in the short time that we've had it. You can just turn it on and use it, but I suggest reading the manual to make use of its full potential.

3 out of 5 stars

Nice features, poor play-back video quality... October 30, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

All,
This camera is packed with features, almost too many. If you've worked with other hitech devices the menu is very logical. The play-back video quality is kind of grainy and my older chunky Sony Camcorder has better picture quality, I expected better from this newer model. Camera is not for the beginner. This model comes with all the cables. The model below this (HC-32) comes without some of the cables and the features of this one. So better to spend the extra money and get this one than go searching on e-bay for all the obscure connectors. Being able to record onto Memory Stick Duo Pro is neat, but quality is even lower and they don't give you a starter stick. You need a real steady hand with this camera. The camera is incredibly compact.
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Brian

1 out of 5 stars

poor video, stills too small October 2, 2006
5 out of 10 found this review helpful

I have promised myself to stop buying Sony. This camera has broken the camel's back so to speak. The pictures are grainy. The stills are useless. There was no reason to make and sell this product except to fool some people (me) into buying outdated technology with a good brand name. They ripped me off with their DVD player before and now with this. It is the last time I let them do this to me though. Goodbye Sony.

3 out of 5 stars

DANGER! PICTURE PACKAGE! September 16, 2006
21 out of 21 found this review helpful

The camera works great but ...Neither Sony nor Pixela, the makers of the Picture Package software that comes with some Sony camcorders with mini-disks tells you that the software IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS XP, SERVICE PACK 2! It will crash your computer or not work properly. DO NOT install the Picture Package software if you have run Windows XP. If you have a DVD player on your computer, you can download the photos from the mini-disk without this dangerous software. Shame on Sony and Pixela for selling the software to Windows XP users or including it with the camera without a warning.

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