Digital Video Camera & Camcorder Review

Sony’s DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder stands out with high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. Super NightShot® infrared system enables you to capture natural looking video in low light conditions. The Super SteadyShot® picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and correct camera “shake� for smoother video recording. Tele Macro Mode zooms in for close-up shots to bring out the subject in vivid imagery – making it stand out above the background.

LetsGoDigital has a story on the Sony DCR-HC36 Camcorder and says: “Sony DCR HC96 camcorder : Sony is taking the lead in bringing the focus on audio performance to the camcorder market with its new 2006 Handycam models. Nothing preserves memories better than moving images with sound,” said Linda Vuolo, director for camcorder products at Sony Electronics. “We are offering new enhancements to both audio and video performance in our 2006 product line.” On the digital tape front, four new miniDV models aim to please cost-conscious video enthusiasts with prices beginning at about $350. All the miniDV models deliver a powerful combination of precise image detail and vivid color reproduction thanks to Carl Zeiss optics and Sony’s high-resolution CCD imaging technology.”

CamcorderInfo has a review on the Sony DCR-HC36 Camcorder and writes - “In the end, the question of a camcorder’s merit often comes down to the wallet . At $400, what is the HC36 offering? Modest video performance, decent low light performance, great ease of use, terrible manual controls, and effective handling have all been nearly wrapped in a cheap body. If $400 is a major investment (and of course it is for a large segment of the population), the Canon Elura 100 has a lot more to offer at the same price. If Sony is your bag, the HC26 is $50 less, with the very minor loss of still captures to a MemoryStick. These stills are so small (640 x 480) that even the cheapest point and shoot digital camera captures at over 12x that resolution. You wouldn’t want to stick a 640 x 480 still in your scrapbook, believe us.

Sony has a good thing going for the non-techie portion of the population, but this particular camcorder is not the best deal. Shop around and compare. You’ll see that the under $500 has a lot of compelling choices–and you’ll likely want to steer clear of this one”

Mobilewack has a review on the Sony DCR-HC36 Camcorder and writes - “No shuddering images now! The camcorder features a Super SteadyShot® picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and correct camera “shakeâ€Â? thus rendering smoother video recording. Few of the picked up features from the featured loaded pool of this camcorder are Super NightShot® infrared system, LINK®1 DV interface and Tele Macro Mode zoom. The Super NightShot® infrared system makes it possible for you to capture natural looking video even in low light conditions. LINK®1 DV interface supports a connection from the camcorder to a variety of compatible devices and Tele Macro Mode zooms also add to the features by providing a an enhancement above the conventional zoom. With USB Streaming connectivity support one can easily sync with PC and can also broadcast live video to family and friends.”

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