Typical price: £473
What is it: MiniDV camcorder with 10x optical zoom and 69mm LCD
What we think: Excellent video quality, a broad feature set and decent photos make it an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 April 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony, Sony Handycam DCR-HC96, Sony Handycam DCR-HC96, reference
We like:
Sharp, colourful video; compact size; decent photo quality
We don't like:
Poor battery life; cumbersome menus poorly matched with the small touch-screen LCD
CNET UK judgement:
Excellent video quality, a broad feature set and decent photos make the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder. Navigating the small touch screen may encourage you to stick with its automatic features, however
Full review:
At the top of Sony's consumer MiniDV camcorder line, the compact Handycam DCR-HC96 earns its place with excellent video quality, a full suite of manual and automatic functions and above-average photo quality. However, its normally merely awkward touch-screen interface becomes downright frustrating on the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96's insufficiently large 69mm (2.7-inch) LCD. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
July 3, 2006
Posted by: Alex Christakis
"Very good video quality, compact and lightweight. Some delays in auto-focus"
May 21, 2006
Posted by: Sean Napier
"Good camcorder"
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