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
Average user rating
7.5
very good
Average user rating from 2 users
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 user reviews
May 21, 2006
Posted by: Sean Napier
"Good camcorder"
What I like:
Compact, light, very good quality video
What I don't like:
Plasticky, zoom control too sensitive, doesn't snap into focus immediately when panning or zooming
Review:
An all round good (if not excellent) camcorder. No major complaints.
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