Typical price: £845
What is it: Lightweight HDV1080i/DV camcorder with ClearVid CMOS sensor
What we think: Though significantly cheaper than Sony's previous consumer HD camcorder, it still offers superb HD video quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 May 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony Handycam HDR-HC3, remote control, resolution, stabilisation
We like:
Excellent video quality; compact; supports both HD and DV resolutions; decent still photos
We don't like:
No microphone jack; no 24p support; HDV editing and distribution options are limited
CNET UK judgement:
Though significantly cheaper than Sony's previous consumer HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 still offers superb HD video quality
Full review:
The Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 brings down both the size and the cost of HD video to more reasonable levels. It's still not an impulse buy, but the excellent HD/SD video quality, the good mix of automatic and manual features and the passable still-photo capabilities will make you feel like you got your money's worth. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
January 1, 2007
Posted by: terry westerman
"Don't bother"
November 22, 2006
Posted by: Drummond Mansbridge
"A great successor to my TRV 110E"
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