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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

Flip Video M31120

Flip Video MinoHD M31120 High Definition Camcorder

$649.99  |  1 store
From $199.00  |  4 stores
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 Video MinoHD Video Camera records up to 2 hours of 1280x720p HD video to its 8GB built-in memory. With the Mino's signature slim design, simple interface, and 2-inch LCD... More
The Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera records up to 2 hours of 1280x720p HD video to its 8GB built-in memory. With the Mino's signature slim design, simple interface, and 2-inch LCD display. The camera now also features image stabilization. Image stabilization protects against hand-shake, while still providing you with a super-easy video recording experience. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV High Definition
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.26 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" 1/4.5"
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
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 Digital 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 HDMI
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life   Up to 2.08 Hours Up to 1.5 Hours
Dimensions   
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.26 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. 0.63 in.
Height 4 in. 3.94 in.
Width 1.81 in. 1.97 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR -
UPC 027242669734 745883590780
Product ID 24423314 102816276
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 -
Product MPN   
MPN DCR-PC55E M31120B
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
Flip Video M31120
Flip Video MinoHD M31120 High Definition Camcorder
From $199.00

Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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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

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

1

Highly Recommend It!

byspinn Nov 29, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros -Simplicity<br>-Design<br>-Easy to hold<br>-Good quality...
Cons -Screen is a little small for viewing
Recommended it? Yes

I have had great experiences using this product and don't regret the purchase at all.  I bought it to make home videos, and it is perfect for that use because it is so easy to use.  I am not very tech-savvy, but this camera is so easy to figure out because there is so few buttons that you... Read full review »

1

Really Good Camera!

byericfries Apr 21, 2011
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, Lightweight, HD, Convienent, sleek and slim,
Cons not for experts, mostly just for people new to cameras
Recommended it? Yes

This camera is a very good small camera for anyone and everyone! This camera can fit right in your pocket and shoots HD video. You can import to your computer using the FlipVideo software and can upload to Youtube right from the software! There is a usb plug that pops out of the side so you can... Read full review »

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