Sony DCR-HC52MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
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Product Description:
680,000-pixel CCD (340K effective pixels) * variable-speed 40X Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 2000X) * 2-1/2" touchpanel LCD * Super SteadyShot® image stabilization * NightShot Plus mode for filming in low-light settings *
680,000-pixel CCD (340K effective pixels) * variable-speed 40X Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 2000X) * 2-1/2" touchpanel LCD * Super SteadyShot® image stabilization * NightShot Plus mode for filming in low-light settings *
Features:
- 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross)
- 40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom
- 2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)
- Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
- InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System
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- Sony VCL-0630X 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Lens for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD105, 205, 305, 405, 505, DCR-SR40 & 80 Camcorders
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Poor Quality in LP
I purchased this camera for our first cruise.I am editing the video in iMovie and displaying it via my AppleTV on a 720p HDTV.
The video quality is poor when set to the LP mode, which I used for the extra time.Most of us know from the VCR days that longer modes have poorer video quality, but the poor quality was quite surprising. Lots of jagged edges and poor color saturation plague this camera.Even with the understanding that this is an entry level camera, this picture quality ... Read More
Rating: - Reason for no Firewire cable
This is a great beginner camera, and has some higher level features at an entry level price.It has a great picture and fine sound.The major complaint made in the reviews I've read was that there was no firewire cable included.Of course Sony likes to sell their proprietary iLink which is their name for the ieee 1394 cable.The reason I believe it's not included, is because they don't know which cable to include.If you have a laptop with built in firewire, you will probably need a 4 pin-4pin, ... Read More
Rating: 
- Great little video camera.
The overall positive reviews on this mini-dvd camera are warranted.This is a great little camera for the money that produces some very good video.I have a Panasonic DVX100B, and I initially purchased this camera as a low cost video deck alternative, so I wouldn't wear out the motor on the DVX while downloading video footage into my computer...and this camera serves that purpose very well.But, I found that this camera is just a fun overall camera to have just to shoot video on the run without the ... Read More
Rating: - Very user friendly
I bought this for my daughter to shoot video with her friends.It is very easy to use and thus far has had no negative issues.It has features exactly as described by Amazon and the price was right for us.This is an upgrade from our last Sony DCR-HC.Handycams from Sony have always been "handy" for us!
Rating: 
- Decent Camera, But Horrible Color Saturation
I bought this product to replace one of the first Sony Digital8 Camcorders that ever went on the market (DCR-TRV510).I've had that camera for 9+ years and have loved it.I bought this camera because because the reviews were decent, the price was good, and I like Sony products.I've had the camera about two months now and I'm very disappointed with the color of the videos.They are very dark compared to what they should be.
My most recent project was filming a basketball game where I ... Read More
- Poor Quality in LPI purchased this camera for our first cruise.I am editing the video in iMovie and displaying it via my AppleTV on a 720p HDTV.
The video quality is poor when set to the LP mode, which I used for the extra time.Most of us know from the VCR days that longer modes have poorer video quality, but the poor quality was quite surprising. Lots of jagged edges and poor color saturation plague this camera.Even with the understanding that this is an entry level camera, this picture quality ... Read More
- Reason for no Firewire cableThis is a great beginner camera, and has some higher level features at an entry level price.It has a great picture and fine sound.The major complaint made in the reviews I've read was that there was no firewire cable included.Of course Sony likes to sell their proprietary iLink which is their name for the ieee 1394 cable.The reason I believe it's not included, is because they don't know which cable to include.If you have a laptop with built in firewire, you will probably need a 4 pin-4pin, ... Read More
- Great little video camera.The overall positive reviews on this mini-dvd camera are warranted.This is a great little camera for the money that produces some very good video.I have a Panasonic DVX100B, and I initially purchased this camera as a low cost video deck alternative, so I wouldn't wear out the motor on the DVX while downloading video footage into my computer...and this camera serves that purpose very well.But, I found that this camera is just a fun overall camera to have just to shoot video on the run without the ... Read More
- Very user friendlyI bought this for my daughter to shoot video with her friends.It is very easy to use and thus far has had no negative issues.It has features exactly as described by Amazon and the price was right for us.This is an upgrade from our last Sony DCR-HC.Handycams from Sony have always been "handy" for us!
- Decent Camera, But Horrible Color SaturationI bought this product to replace one of the first Sony Digital8 Camcorders that ever went on the market (DCR-TRV510).I've had that camera for 9+ years and have loved it.I bought this camera because because the reviews were decent, the price was good, and I like Sony products.I've had the camera about two months now and I'm very disappointed with the color of the videos.They are very dark compared to what they should be.
My most recent project was filming a basketball game where I ... Read More
