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Sony Handycam DCR-HC53E

Description: Model ID DCRHC53E.CEJ / Sony Handycam DCR-HC53E - Camcorder - 800 Kpix - optical zoom: 40 x - Mini DV / PRODUCT FEATURES: Standard defin ... more

Sony Handycam DCR-HC53E ... definition video recording on affordable DV tape

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 40x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom

Super SteadyShot for improved still image and video stability, especially in low light

Color viewfinder

Start / stop and zoom buttons on LCD screen frame

DV (i.LINK) connection for video editing with connected PC (output only)

USB streaming for webcam use

Newest Review: ... on to a PC. Its basically a point and shoot camcorder. Myself and the wife are not film directors but found the handycam ... more

... very easy to use. It has a big red button for record and the few other buttons it does have is to navigate through the masterpiece you've just recorded. The lcd viewer is very clear and a nice size to view your footage. The best feature on the handycam is the zoom. Its 40x which means you dont have to do all the walking and get close up to what you want to film, I've filmed birds in trees etc. The battery life is ok, just over an hour and it will need to be recharged. You can get better batteries but they do ca...more

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	Sony DCR-HC53E Mini DV Handycam Last Update 23.11.2009 05:46	£ 140.00

Sony DCR-HC53E Mini DV Handycam

Last Update 23.11.2009 05:46

£ 140.00

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC53E: Super Sony Handycam for less than £100 (221 words)
by - written on 18/05/09 (Very useful, 212 readings)
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I bought one of these for my wife at Xmas. I got it from Asda for £99. It's a great bargain. It didnt come with a bag or any DV tapes but you do get all the relevant cables for uploading the content on to a PC. Its basically a point and shoot camcorder. Myself and the wife are not film directors but found the handycam very easy to use. It has a big red button for record and the few other buttons it does have is to navigate through the masterpiece you've just recorded. The lcd viewer is very clear and a nice size to view your footage. The best feature on the handycam is the zoom. Its 40x which means you dont have to do all the walking and get ... Read the complete review

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Reliability:	100%	Ease of use:	100%
Sound quality:	75%	Features:	75%
Picture quality:	75%	Battery life:	50%

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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-HC53E

Product Description	Sony Handycam DCR HC53E - camcorder - Mini DV
Product Type	Camcorder
Dimensions (WxDxH)	6.3 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.5 cm
Weight	390 g
Media Type	Mini DV
Analogue Video Format	PAL
Sensor Resolution	800 Kpix
Effective Sensor Resolution	Video: 400 Kpix
Lens System	40 x zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - f/1.8-4.1
Focus Adjustment	Automatic, manual
Digital Zoom	2000 x
Image Stabiliser	Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Microphone	Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
Viewfinder	Electronic - colour
Display	LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Supported Battery	1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )