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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

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GoPro HD HERO Camera Naked Wearable 1080p 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
GoPro’s HD HERO Naked is the world’s highest performance wearable 1080p HD video and still photo camera. Professional quality 1080p/960p/720p HD resolutions record at 30 and 60... More
GoPro’s HD HERO Naked is the world’s highest performance wearable 1080p HD video and still photo camera. Professional quality 1080p/960p/720p HD resolutions record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p). Record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 9 hours total on a 32 GB SD card (not included). Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL -
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV Flash Media
Optical Zoom   10x -
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.21 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" -
Number of Pixels   800K pixels -
Sensor Quantity   1 -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3 in. -
Display Type   With LCD Screen -
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x -
Focal Length 2.3 - 23 mm -
Digital Zoom   120x -
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 -
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels -
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Duo SD Card • SDHC Card
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480 -
MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode -
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal -
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB -
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium -
Battery Life   Up to 2.08 Hours Up to 2.5 Hours
Dimensions   
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.21 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. -
Height 4 in. -
Width 1.81 in. -
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR -
UPC 027242669734 185323000545
Product ID 24423314 106733496
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 HDHERONaked
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
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From $180.92

Product Review Summary

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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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Consumer Reviews

7

A really cool HD 1080p/720p digital video record for sporty folks

bytomcoombs May 18, 2011
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, long battery life, 1080p, 60fps, video, still, timelapse, waterproof housing rugged
Cons slight wide angle look to all video / stills, no sound through waterproof housing
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this camera so that we could take it snorkeling, scuba diving, use it on the kayaks when fishing, in the pool or when we go skiing.

It was really designed for outdoor or use in action sports with the ability to wear the camera, on a headband, helmet, pole or something else, to... Read full review »

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