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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

Kodak Zx3

Kodak Playsport Zx3 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
Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under... More
Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the KODAK PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes.Show them what you re made of in HD- Take the plunge with the waterproof digital video camera capable of shooting up to 10 ft under water- Go anywhere rugged design enables full 1080p HD video recording in just about any environment- Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still picturesMake a colorful statementThe KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera was designed with you in mind, right down to the colors it comes in. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV Flash Media
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.28 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" 1/2.5"
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 4x
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 SD Card • SDHC Card
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)
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. 0.28 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. 4.4 in.
Height 4 in. 0.8 in.
Width 1.81 in. 2.3 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR -
UPC 027242669734 41771888640
Product ID 24423314 107990708
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 1888643
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
Kodak Zx3
Kodak Playsport Zx3 Flash Media Camcorder
From $74.99

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

3.9
Based on 9 user reviews
89% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Weak Zoom (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Lacks features (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Poor Sound (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

4

Took A Chance & So Glad I Did

bylakota84 Mar 26, 2011
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size.  HDMI cable.  Waterproof to 10 feet.  Seems durable.
Cons Battery life.  Below average still pictures.  Display might be easily scratched.
Recommended it? Yes

For my second trip to Hawaii I wanted to have some sort of waterproof camera that I could easily take with me while climbing through bamboo covered hills, wading through streams, and snorkeling.  Unfortunately, most water-proof cameras were not getting very good reviews.  The PlaySport... Read full review »

31

Best Waterproof Video Camera Value Available

bytiktok4321 Jun 3, 2010
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Brilliant entry level waterproof camera.  Good picture, Great price.  EASY to...
Cons Not enough menu items.  Easily scratched.  Not particularly rugged.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a very early review on a camcorder that I recently purchased for my daughter for her highschool graduation.

As we were planning on going on a cruise later this year, my daughter wanted to have a nice camcorder to record the trip with.  Since cruises often go to places where... Read full review »

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