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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

Sony HDR-XR200V

Sony HDR-XR200V High Definition AVCHD 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
Preserve your memories in spectacular 1920x1080 high definition with the HDR-XR200V Handycam® camcorder. Great for travelers, this 120GB hard disk drive camcorder features a GPS... More
Preserve your memories in spectacular 1920x1080 high definition with the HDR-XR200V Handycam® camcorder. Great for travelers, this 120GB hard disk drive camcorder features a GPS receiver that can display your current location and remember where you shot your video. In addition to 4.0 megapixel still image capture for high-resolution digital photos, the HDR-XR200V has Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode for superior image smoothness. You'll also enjoy easy, automatic creation of short movies via the Highlight Playback feature. Less
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Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
Sony HDR-XR200V
Sony HDR-XR200V High Definition AVCHD Camcorder
From $626.79

Product Review Summary

4.5
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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Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 3 user reviews
67% recommend this product
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  • Lightweight (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
  • Good Sound (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Special Events (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Home Movies (2)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Beach (1)
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Consumer Reviews

7

Very nice camera for a decent price EASY SOFTWARE

byclafayette Jun 10, 2009
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Beautiful images, compress to email very well, small, easy software for download, works...
Cons awkward to hold, touchy zoom, useless GPS, Sony service
Recommended it? Yes

My last camera was a Sony MMV (coincidence) and is now about 7 years old.  When preparing to buy a new one I knew two things:  It needed to by HD and, 2) it needed to be small.  I tried to do extensive product reviews on the available models and their respective qualities.  I found that it appeared... Read full review »

3

Overpriced but underdelivered

bymailresult Sep 11, 2009
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros recording to 120G hard-drive, daylight video quality, Steady Shot, included software
Cons no viewfinder, LCD in sunlight, very noisy lowlight recording, no shoulder strap 
Recommended it? No

I've purchased this camcorder as a replacement for the aging Sony DCRTRV18 mini DV which I've enjoyed for over 6 years. Before I've purchased DCRTRV18 I've tried similar Canon and JVC. Sony was the best and it made an obvious choice as a replacement candidate.

 I'm using HDR-XR200V for... Read full review »

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