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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

Mustek DV-520T

Mustek DV-520T Flash Media 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
5.2Megapixel, 8x Digital Zoom, 2 LCD, Electronic Image Stabilization, SD Card Support, MPEG-4 Video Format.
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL NTSC/PAL
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV Flash Media
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.2 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" -
Number of Pixels   800K pixels -
Sensor Quantity   1 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 8.22 mm
Digital Zoom   120x 8x
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 112 640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels -
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Duo SD Card • Built-In Memory • Multimedia Card (MMC)
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480 -
MPEG Movie Mode   With 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 Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life   Up to 2.08 Hours -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.2 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. 2 in.
Height 4 in. 4.69 in.
Width 1.81 in. 0.81 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR Mustek DV
UPC 027242669734 748011670668
Product ID 24423314 47088124
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 DV520T
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
Mustek DV-520T
Mustek DV-520T Flash Media Camcorder
From $64.03

Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
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Cons
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Good For
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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

2.5
Based on 3 user reviews
0% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
1
2 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)

Consumer Reviews

161

Poorly built, cheap, buy a real camera/camcorder

bywmcot Jun 15, 2008
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, rechargeable
Cons Neither camera or camcorder feature is very good.
Recommended it? No

The Mustek DV520T tries to be a digital camera and a camcorder all in one and it doesn't do either thing very well.

It is poorly constructed with an aluminum case that just presses on (may pop off if dropped or handled roughly.) It take a strange sized flat battery that tends to die after... Read full review »

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mustek dv520t

bypapapo Dec 20, 2008
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros compact size<br>long battery life<br>32MB built in memory<br>use of sd...
Cons poor video quality<br>mediocre still picture quality<br>no video...

Bought this camera  for my daughter.The multi-fuctional camera has many features in a small package,digital video recorder,still picture camera with a 5mp cmos sensor,voice recorder,mp3 player,pc cam,video player and mass storage. You can fit the camera in your pocket(dimensions:4.0"H x 0.8"T x... Read full review »

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