A great camera (Sony Handycam DCR HC51)

Member Name: friendofmaddo

Product:	Sony Handycam DCR HC51
Date:	08/03/09 (393 review reads)
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Advantages: SO easy to use, you'll be so surprised

Disadvantages: Editing

I used this for my little sister's PE coursework for skiing. Her task- to record 5 minutes of her skiing techniques. The reality- she didn't bring a camcorder with her, which made videoing her so much more difficult. We asked around and one of the hotel staff leant us this little gem.

This camera is so easy to use, it's as hard as making toast. We got it out every single time we saw a vaguely good slope, and it wasn't a chore, it was simply taking it out of your pocket and opening the screen, and pointing it at something. I was very surprised how easy it was, as I had always thought of camcorders as cumbersome, specialised things, and to take them out and use them was a hassle. This definately changed my view of them. Although the features are limited, and it is not possible to edit videos on the actual camera, it is not one of those things you leave on the shelf, as it is so easy to take out and switch on, so gets a lot more use than a more posh one.

The design is sleek and not obtrusive, and is small as well, and so it is easy to put in a bag or a pocket and take it somewhere. It is a fun camera but doesn't compromise that much quality, but is definately for the amateur videoer.

Overall, a great little camera to take out and about.

Summary: Great if you just want to muck about with the camera, or little moments you want to capture

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