Typical price: £1,200
What is it: Compact camcorder capable of recording 16:9, 1080i video
What we think: A good first effort at a consumer hi-def camcorder, but only hi-def fanatics should really consider it
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 August 2005
Tags: Sony, Sony Handycam HDR-HC1, landscape, viewfinder, headphones
We like:
High-resolution video; compact design; excellent viewfinder; versatile features
We don't like:
Only interlaced hi-def video, no 720p; some design quirks; some autofocus glitches
You might also need:
Editing software with high-def video support
CNET UK judgement:
A good first effort at a consumer high-def camcorder, but only high-def fanatics should really consider it
Full review:
How much do you want hi-def? That's the question you'll have to answer when surveying the camcorder landscape at £1,200, where the Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 makes its debut. On one hand, the HC1's 2.8-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers visibly sharper 1080i HD video (via the HDV format) and standard MiniDV in a surprisingly compact, generally well-designed body. Continue Reading...
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