| Sony DCRPC120BT MiniDV Camcorder w/ 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick, MPEG, Mega Pixel Video/ Still & Network Capability | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,199.99
Buy New from $1,199.99
Avg. Customer Rating:   (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 8000
Platforms: Windows Nt, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 5, Powermac, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000 Server, Mac Os X, Mac Os 9 And Below, Windows
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Compatibility: PC Firewire
Maximum Focal Length: 42
Minimum Focal Length: 4.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 9.6 x 7
MPN: DCR-PC120BT
Model: PC120BT
UPC: 027242595996
EAN: 0027242595996
ASIN: B000063LGZ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | MiniDV camcorder | | • | 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization | | • | 2.5 inch color LCD and color EVF | | • | Shoots megapixel stills and stores them on included 8 MB Memory Stick | | • | Bluetooth adapter lets you wirelessly network with similarly equipped PC |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
What do you call a camcorder that's part computer? Sony calls it the Network Handycam IP. You can call it state of the art. Thanks to leading-edge Bluetooth technology and Sony Memory Stick it's the world's first camcorder that lets you e-mail and surf the net. With 1.5-megapixel, Carl Zeiss 'T' Coating lens and 14-bit DXP the DCR-PC120BT give you the most exceptional picture quality.With the DCR-PC120BT digital camcorder, you are able to access the Internet via the Bluetooth compatible modem adaptor without using a PC. You can simply capture digital video and still picture with the Handycam, and send image files to friends through e-mail anytime, anywhere. Furthermore, you can also browse Web sites with the Bluetooth wireless Internet connection.
Amazon.com Product Description
Sony has taken the time to combine an enormously disparate set of functions into one startlingly potent package: the DCR-PC120BT. Not only do you get the high-resolution still mode (the images top out at about 1.4 megapixels, good for a camcorder), you also get an MPEG movie mode, Bluetooth wireless networking, and an MPEG movie mode. Beyond these extras, you do get the standard set of digital camcorder amenities, such as the 10x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, and IEEE 1394 port. The extras that Sony has packed into the PC120BT are mostly the standard set of extras. However, it's the addition of Bluetooth that truly sets this camcorder apart. With Bluetooth, you can wirelessly connect to any PC equipped with its own Bluetooth adapter, and upload photos, MPEG movie clips, send e-mails, and even--although we're not sure we see the utility of this--surf the Web. Both the digital stills and MPEG movie clips are recorded onto the included 8 MB Memory Stick. The standard accoutrements play out fairly well with a 10x optical zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization. The 2.5-inch LCD is not terribly impressive except when you remember that this is a small camcorder (very small), and the 2.5 inches actually fit quite well with the overall package. You also get Sony's NightShot shooting mode--it's an infrared mode. The PC120BT also includes a few nice ports, including: USB, mic input, IEEE 1394, mini-AV, and S-video.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 This camera is a lot better than the new DCR-PC330 January 16, 2004
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I own one DCR-PC120BT since more than 9 months now. And last week I had the chance to test the new 330. Forget it! After several days of practicing with both cameras the DCR-PC120BT is the clear winner!
 Great mix of price and quality December 23, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've owned video cameras since my first Hitachi VHS in the 80's. This is the sharpest camera yet. I will be selling my Canon Optura DV, JVC GR-DVP3U and Sony Digital 8 to use this exclusively. The video picture quality is astounding, as is the low light performance. I added the wide angle lens and video light for an overall nice package. The digital still capability is useless compared to a real digital camera even in the same 1.5 megapixel rating. Still pictures look 'TV like', but the video sharpness just has me keeping the camera. I'm sure the 330 is even a better improvement, but I'd still be suspicious of the still picture performance.
 Nice looking camcorder, but Sony's customer service blew May 8, 2003
10 out of 15 found this review helpful
four stars off this one. I got a C:31:23 error message when I insert a tape. It beeps and ask to eject the tape. When I eject the tape, it left the tape out all wrinkled up. The manual is no help to decipher the code. Why does it even display it if no one knows? Error code starts with "C" is self-servicable according to the manual. But it does not list all the codes obviously. The worst of all, after been put on hold for more than two hours, no one at their customer service takes the call and I finally gave up. I own many Sony products, this was the first time I tried to contact their customer service. It is just unbelievable. They dwarf the worst customer service experience you ever had. Why do they even have a phone number if no one answers it? Sony's customer service kills one's will to live. Take my advice, don't go there.
Great Versatility March 14, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really like this videocam. It integrates seamlessly into my computer system.The video comes out really clear and sharp, so much so that when I view it later, I was so amazed that everything looked so sharp and clear. The sky was so blue and the resolution is also great. You can easily see falling flower petals in the background several feet away. Focusing was fast and accurate. There are lots of video editing features on this camera, but I only use the basic features, so I can't comment on those. But I dont think those features are very useful anyways, because there are much better editing programs you can use on computers. In digital camera mode, it has two resolutions. The 1.4 megapixel resolution is comparable to most dedicated digital cameras. Both resolutions come out fine when uploaded into my computer. On a 128 meg memory stick, I can stick over 600 pictures on it. It also comes with a flash, can take pictures at night. I use it to load video and jpegs on my Apple MacIntosh computer, and everything is plug and play. No need to fiddle with the drivers and controls. The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is not as small and compact as the other videocams out there, but for the features it has, the compromise on weight is acceptable.
Great Versatility March 14, 2003
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I really like this videocam. It integrates seamlessly into my computer system.The video comes out really clear and sharp, so much so that when I view it later, I was so amazed that everything looked so sharp and clear. The sky was so blue and the resolution is also great. You can easily see falling flower petals in the background several feet away. There are lots of other video editing features on this camera, but I only use the basic features, so I can't comment on those. But I dont think those features are very useful anyways, because there are much better editing programs you can use on computers. In digital camera mode, it has two resolutions. The 1.5 megapixel resolution is comparable to most dedicated digital cameras. Both resolutions come out fine when uploaded into my computer. On a 256meg memory stick, I can stick over 600 pictures on it. It also comes with a flash, can take pictures at night. I use it to load video and jpegs on my Apple MacIntosh, and everything is plug and play. No need to fiddle with the drivers and controls. The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is not as small and compact as the other videocams out there, but for the features it has, the compromise on weight is acceptable.
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