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Sony Handycam DCR-PC4

Description: Model ID DCR-PC4 / Sony Handycam DCR-PC4 - Camcorder - 800 Kpix - optical zoom: 10 x - Mini DV - metallic silver / Camcorders are becoming ... more

Sony Handycam DCR-PC4 ... smaller and smaller each and every day. The size of this unit is the closest step to a "shirt pocket" video recorder when compared to any other. It's the ultimate go anywhere video camcorder and digital camera. The Pro Quality optics that are built in are fantastic and with the use of the attachable, ultra-light, optional lens you can create Professional Panoramic shots of just about anything. The add on lens is a perfect compliment to this useful picture taking tool. It's a functional tool that's the size of a disposable camera too. This palm-sized, paperback-book shaped, ultra light tiny cam has many uses and applications even for the more advanced videographer.

Newest Review: ... from a 60 minute tape * It has very clever night and super night settings which enabled me to take clear pictures from an ... more

... underground, unlit aquarium. The picture at this point does look like a negative (white eyes) but the subject is instantly recognisable. * The microphone is not great unless the subject is very load or close up. However, a £60 JVC clip-on battery powered mic has easily fixed that problem. * The battery life is adequate at around 60 mins for the standard. Reduced use of the side screen or rewind/fast forward will give maximum battery use. The £130 3hr optional battery (while bulky) is a useful addition when you...more

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Sony Handycam DCR-PC4: Stand aside guys (327 words)
by - written on 10/06/01 (Very useful, 480 readings)
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I was instantly amazed. Not only is it very small indeed, in fact, to my horror people often confused it for a camera rather than camcorder until the screen appeared! The camera is full useful functionality: * a flip-out screen which is touch sensitive controlling the fast forward, rewind, camera settings and special effects (fade in and out, colour or b&w etc). * The Long-play function gives 90 minutes of recording from a 60 minute tape * It has very clever night and super night settings which enabled me to take clear pictures from an underground, unlit aquarium. The picture at this point does look like a negative (white eyes) but ... Read the complete review

Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-PC4

Product Description	Sony Handycam DCR PC4 - camcorder - Mini DV
Product Type	Camcorder
Dimensions (WxDxH)	5.4 cm x 9.7 cm x 10.1 cm
Weight	0.5 kg
Colour	Metallic silver
Localisation	English
Media Type	Mini DV
Flash Memory	1 x 4 MB
Analogue Video Format	NTSC, PAL
Sensor Resolution	800 Kpix
Effective Sensor Resolution	Video: 400 Kpix
Shooting Modes	Normal movie mode, digital photo mode
Lens System	10 x zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - f/1.7-2.2
Focus Adjustment	Automatic, manual
Digital Zoom	40 x
Image Stabiliser	Electronic
Microphone	1 x microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
Viewfinder	LCD monitor - 0.44" - colour
Display	LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Supported Battery	1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty