Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 user reviews
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User reviews2
Alex Christakis 3 July 2006
Good: Video quality, steady shot performance, compact size.
Bad: Undecisive autofocusing in low light, very sensitive zoom button.
Comment: Very good video quality for amateurs interested in shooting high quality video footage with minimal technical knowledge. The practically uncompressed .avi file that I exported and edited with Pinnacle Studio yielded very good video (I use both the 4:3 and 16:9 modes) and audio quality that should meet the needs of many amateur videographers. The life of the supplied battery is decent and I found that using only the colour viewfinder extends battery life more than specified in the User's Guide. The touch-screen menus are initially somewhat cumbersome, but you get used to them.
Sean Napier 21 May 2006
Good: Compact, light, very good quality video
Bad: Plasticky, zoom control too sensitive, doesn't snap into focus immediately when panning or zooming
Comment: An all round good (if not excellent) camcorder. No major complaints.