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Sony DCR-PC55

Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

Vivitar DVR 865HD

Vivitar DVR 865HD High Definition Camcorder

$649.99  |  1 store
$69.99  |  1 store
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
The DVR 865HD does both and even includes a Voice Recorder! When you're done, print your still directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer (no PC required) or share your videos which are... More
The DVR 865HD does both and even includes a Voice Recorder! When you're done, print your still directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer (no PC required) or share your videos which are stored on convenient SD media cards. Rechargeable LiIon battery can be charged via AC or USB. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   PAL NTSC/PAL
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV High Definition
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.24 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" -
Number of Pixels   800K pixels -
Sensor Quantity   1 -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3 in. 2.4 in.
Display Type   With LCD Screen -
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Focal Length 2.3 - 23 mm -
Digital Zoom   120x 8x
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 1280 x 720
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability -
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels 7.99 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Duo SD Card
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480 3264 x 2448
MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode -
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal -
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB HDMI
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Battery Life   Up to 2.08 Hours -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.64 lb. 0.24 lb.
Depth 2.88 in. -
Height 4 in. -
Width 1.81 in. -
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony DCR Vivitar DVR
UPC 027242669734 681066757833
Product ID 24423314 85503670
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 DVR865HD
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DCR-PC55
Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder
$649.99
Vivitar DVR 865HD
Vivitar DVR 865HD High Definition Camcorder
$69.99

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 »

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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

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Great videos, Easy to use, Unreliable power

byBrian.D Jul 4, 2010
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Pros Lightweight, Compact, Easy to Use
Cons Bad in Low Light
Recommended it? Yes

I got this on clearance at Meijer because my power supply is lost for my tape digital video camera. It takes surprisingly clear and colorful full screen videos played on my PC wide screen monitor. The zoom is hardly worth using as the picture becomes grainy with barely any zoom , which makes sense... Read full review »

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