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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

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Flip Video UltraHD U1120 (8 GB) High Definition Camcorder

$649.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the Sony DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra compact design. The Advanced HAD CCD imager provides... More
Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the Sony DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra compact design. The Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video performance. Professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens capture vivid, life like images while minimizing distortion.Weighing at only 10 ounces, the camcorder's body measures only 4 inches tall and almost 3 inches wide - making it fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. The 3-inch Hybrid LCD display provides a clear, sharp monitor and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. Its metallic silver design makes it stand out wherever you go. Less
The Flip UltraHD™ camcorder combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. With 120 minutes of record time, you'll... More
The Flip UltraHD™ camcorder combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. With 120 minutes of record time, you'll never miss another minute again. And because of UltraHD's pocket-sized portability, you'll truly be able to capture HD video anytime, anywhere. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
HDD Size - 8 GB
Recording Media   Mini DV High Definition
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.38 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" -
Number of Pixels   800K pixels -
Sensor Quantity   1 -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3 in. 2 in.
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Focal Length 2.3 - 23 mm -
Digital Zoom   120x 2x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP • LP -
Low Lux   5 Lux -
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer -
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio -
Memory Photography   
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 240 (QVGA) • 160 x 112 -
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels -
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Duo Built-In Memory
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480 -
MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode -
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal Internal
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life   Up to 2.08 Hours Up to 6.5 Hours
Dimensions   
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.38 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. 1.17 in.
Height 4 in. 4.25 in.
Width 1.81 in. 2.19 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR -
UPC 027242669734 892684000724
Product ID 24423314 84839954
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Cradle / Docking Station • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control 2 x AA Batteries • Hand Strap • Pouch
Product MPN   
MPN DCR-PC55E ULTRAHD
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
Flip Video UltraHD
Flip Video UltraHD U1120 (8 GB) High Definition Camcorder
From $160.95

Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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Consumer Reviews

2

Convenient little video camera

bytakuhog Oct 13, 2006
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact size, large viewing monitor
Cons About an hour battery life, limited zoom
Recommended it? Yes

We bought the camcorder at the Sony outlet store thinking it was a nice addition to the full size camcorder we already had.

We are so happy with the ability to use this little camcorder where we would never consider using one before. We were in Portland and walked around innocuously... Read full review »

1

i love this little baby

bymark1725 Dec 7, 2005
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros so small like a mobile phone can be taken places other camcorders cannot
Cons only ten times zoom
Recommended it? Yes

dont believe all the reviews you read,,this is a great camcorder ,,,i take ten times more videos now ,,its so small can be taken anywhere without bulky carry cases,,,the video quality is great,,the docking station idea is a marvel,,sony really have come up with a real wonder here...the video i have... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 46 user reviews
96% recommend this product
5 stars
25
4 stars
17
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Lightweight (16)
  • Easy to Use (15)
  • Compact (15)
  • Great Design (11)
  • Good Value (8)
  • Quality Construction (6)
  • Long Battery Life (5)
  • Good Sound (5)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Simple Controls (4)
Cons
  • Weak Zoom (10)
  • Lacks features (4)
  • Bad in Low Light (4)
  • None (2)
  • Not rechargeable (2)
  • Bulky (1)
  • small screen (1)
  • Bad Picture Quality (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Bad Memory Support (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (17)
  • Travel (15)
  • Special Events (11)
  • Home Movies (10)
  • Gifts (7)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Beach (2)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Home (1)
  • kids (1)
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Consumer Reviews

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Flip Video Ultra HD - Flip for Flip

bynaphtalia Jan 15, 2010
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros quick. incredibly easy. batteries included. did I mention - EASY!
Cons video quality
Recommended it? Yes

Our employee incentive program went away December 31 and we had to use up the "points" we had accumulated before the end of January. I had a fair number of points, but there really wasn't much I wanted in the catalog for what I had. Then I saw The Pure Digital Flip Video HD. It would nicely use up... Read full review »

86

I Flipped over this Amazing video camera!

bydonnatheo Aug 19, 2009
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, compact and one button to press and start recording.
Cons No optical zoom
Recommended it? Yes

The flip video camera made by Pure Digital has definitely changed the way people capture and share their home videos. It is small and slim enough to fit in your pocket. This camera has caught the attention of electronic moguls and celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey. But I am not reviewing this... Read full review »

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