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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...
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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
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The Sony DCR-SR45 gives you the option to store video and still images on your choice of either its built-in hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick Pro Duo media. With a 2.7-inch wide...
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The Sony DCR-SR45 gives you the option to store video and still images on your choice of either its built-in hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick Pro Duo media. With a 2.7-inch wide touch panel LCD display, the DCR-SR45 puts all the controls at your fingertips. Additional features include the high-power 40x optical/2000x digital zoom, professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization system. Capture everything as clearly as if you were still there. Less
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Recording System
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PAL
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NTSC
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Camcorder Type
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Digital
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HDD Size
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30 GB
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Recording Media
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Mini DV
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Hard Drive
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Optical Zoom
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10x
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40x
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Weight
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0.64 lb.
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0.88 lb.
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Sensor Size
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1/6"
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1/8"
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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Number of Pixels
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800K pixels
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680K pixels
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Sensor Quantity
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1
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1
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LCD Screen Size
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3 in.
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2.7 in.
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Display Type
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With LCD Screen
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With LCD Screen
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Touchscreen
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Optical Zoom
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10x
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40x
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Focal Length
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2.3 - 23 mm
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1.9 - 76 mm
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Attachment / Filter Size
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30 mm
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Digital Zoom
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120x
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2,000x
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Recording Speeds
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SP
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LP
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SP
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LP
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HQ
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Low Lux
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5 Lux
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6 Lux
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Image Stabilizer
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With Image Stabilizer
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Optical Image Stabilizer
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Audio Format
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12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
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5.1 Surround Sound
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MPEG Movie Mode Resolution
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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320 x 240 (QVGA)
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160 x 112
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720 x 480
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Digital Still Shot Mode
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With Still Shot Capability
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With Still Shot Capability
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Memory Still Resolution
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0.31 Megapixels
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0.31 Megapixels
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Memory Card Support
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Memory Stick Duo
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Memory Stick Pro Duo
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Memory Stick Duo
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Max Still Image Size
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640 x 480
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640 x 480
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MPEG Movie Mode
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With MPEG Movie Mode
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With MPEG Movie Mode
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| Interfaces |
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Microphone Type
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Internal
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Internal
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Output Interfaces
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S-Video
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Composite (Video)
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Audio (RCA)
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FireWire / DV / i.Link
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USB
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S-Video
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Composite (Video)
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Audio (RCA)
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USB 2.0
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Input Interfaces
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Composite (Video)
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Audio (RCA)
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FireWire / DV / iLink
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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Up to 2.08 Hours
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Weight
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0.64 lb.
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0.88 lb.
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Depth
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2.88 in.
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4.5 in.
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Height
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4 in.
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3.13 in.
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Width
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1.81 in.
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3 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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90 Days
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| Miscellaneous |
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Family Line
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Sony DCR
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Sony DCR
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UPC
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027242669734
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718122193325
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Product ID
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24423314
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50168041
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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A/V Cable
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Cradle / Docking Station
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Hand Strap
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16 MB Memory Card
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Lithium Propriety Battery
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AC Power Adapter
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Remote Control
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USB Cable
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A/V Cable
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AC Power Adapter
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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DCR-PC55E
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DCRSR45E
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| Consumer Reviews |
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$649.99
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$478.99
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (1)
- Compact (1)
- Long Battery Life (1)
- Good Memory Support (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Small, handheld camcorder with excellent stablilizer. Great software and easy to use. ...
Cons
Pictures do not seem quite as sharp as videos.
Recommended it?
Yes
My daughter bought my husband and I this camcorder last year for Christmas. Since that time I am constantly shooting videos or taking pictures. While the pictures don't seem quite as clear as pictures taken on a regular digital camera you can play with the settings and get a better quality...
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Pros
Compact Camcorder, Decent Software Provided, 30GB Hard Drive Large Enough for Me
Cons
Supplied Battery has only a 1 hour life at Best, Spare Batteries are Pricey
Recommended it?
Yes
I have owned two Hi-8 Digital Sony Camcorders since 1990. They have both performed very well. In recent years, I have been challenged to transfer all of my tapes to DVDs. This was alway a tedious process that involved hours of time and loss of video quality. The Sony DCRSR45 was my ideal compromise...
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