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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

JVC GZ-HM650

JVC Everio GZ-HM650 High Definition AVC 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
Achieve superior low-light performance for fantastic Full HD video and stills, whatever the scene. Loaded with 8GB internal Flash memory and an SDXC card slot, 40x optical zoom, Advanced... More
Achieve superior low-light performance for fantastic Full HD video and stills, whatever the scene. Loaded with 8GB internal Flash memory and an SDXC card slot, 40x optical zoom, Advanced Image Stabilizer, and 2.7" Frameless Touch Panel LCD for easy and smooth operation. A range of features make shooting more fun than ever. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV High Definition • AVC
Optical Zoom   10x 40x
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.52 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" -
Number of Pixels   800K pixels -
Sensor Quantity   1 -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3 in. 2.7 in.
Display Type   With LCD Screen -
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x 40x
Focal Length 2.3 - 23 mm -
Digital Zoom   120x 200x
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 -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.52 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. -
Height 4 in. -
Width 1.81 in. -
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR JVC GZ
UPC 027242669734 4975769389474
Product ID 24423314 106610161
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 -
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
JVC GZ-HM650
JVC Everio GZ-HM650 High Definition AVC Camcorder
From $309.90

Product Review Summary

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Based on 2 user reviews
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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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