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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

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Oregon Scientific ATC2K Camcorder

$649.99  |  1 store
From $69.95  |  5 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
Hands-free video camera can be strapped to helmet, handlebars, etc. \nRecord up to 90 minutes of extreme action using an SD card (purchase separately). \nFull color digital video in 640 X... More
Hands-free video camera can be strapped to helmet, handlebars, etc. \nRecord up to 90 minutes of extreme action using an SD card (purchase separately). \nFull color digital video in 640 X 480 VGA delivered at 30 frames per second. \nBuilt-in memory of 32MB. \nCompatible with most video-editing software on Mac or PC. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV -
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.18 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Number of Pixels   800K pixels -
Sensor Quantity   1 -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3 in. 0.75 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 Without Digital Zoom
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 Stereo
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 SD Card • Built-In Memory • Multimedia Card (MMC)
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 Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB
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 -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.18 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. 4.25 in.
Height 4 in. 2.25 in.
Width 1.81 in. 1.75 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR Oregon Scientific ATC
UPC 027242669734 734811400895
Product ID 24423314 37809840
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 USB Cable • A/V Cable
Product MPN   
MPN DCR-PC55E ATC-2000
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
Oregon Scientific ATC2K
Oregon Scientific ATC2K Camcorder
From $69.95

Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

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

4.2
Based on 14 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
4
4 stars
7
3 stars
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2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (2)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (2)
Good For
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Action (2)
  • Special Events (2)

Consumer Reviews

1

ATC-2K review

bybonce May 15, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great compact design Waterproof Easy to change SD and Batts
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the ATC-2K when it first came out. Been using it for a few months now.

The feature I like best is that it's so compact and there are no wires. With the other helmet cam setups I had wires pulling my head and sometimes getting caught up, not to mention a camcorder in my rucksack!... Read full review »

1

ATC-2K Statement

byatc-support May 10, 2007
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Let us know your opinion!
Cons Let us know your opinion!
Recommended it? Yes

Dear ATC-2K users,

Thank you for your reviews and comments on our product they are extremely valuable to us. We would like to answer a few of your questions and give some more specifics about the ATC-2K action camera through this statement.

Contrary to a previous statement... Read full review »

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