Sony DCRHC32 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x
| Sony DCRHC32 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom |
Manufacturer: Sony
UPC:
027242669789 Retail Price: $599.99 Avg. Rating:
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Also Available: Sony DCR-HC32 with Handycam Station and extra BatteryFeatures:- Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light
- 1/6-inch CCD imager with 680K (gross) resolution
- MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution
- 20x optical zoom with Super SteadyShot picture-stabilization system
Product DescriptionSony's DCR-HC32 MiniDV Handycam(R) Camcorder delivers high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. The Tele Macro Mode zooms in for close-up shots to bring out vivid imagery - and you'll see it all clearly with the 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen(TM) display. Transfer images and video recording to your computer with the i.LINK(R) DV interface and USB Streaming. Super SteadyShot(R) and Super NightShot(R) stop jittery picture by compensating camera shake, while allowing you to take clear photos in very low light. Special video input/output, Stereo & Special audio input/output USB port on Handycam(R) Station supports USB Streaming Interface Connector for Handycam(R) Station Accessory shoe Compatible with Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo One-push auto indoor/outdoor white balance Touch panel exposure (24 steps) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 4 1/2 (54.7 x 90 x 111.7mm) Weight - 14.1 oz (400g) without Tape and Battery |
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 "Great camera." | 2008-06-07 |
| - Reviewed By rlidzy2 |
| Bought this to digitize tapes shot on my procam. Now I use this more than the HDV camera. Has all the controls I need but I wish it had the audio functions I miss on the prosumer camera. Never thought I would prefer this over the big brother. I haven't had disappointments with the zoom but I did install a wide angle adapter for better room coverage. Keep it mounted ALL the time. |
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 "Broken After 18 months, Otherwise *Great*, (note sarcasm)" | 2008-03-12 |
| - Reviewed By mamet |
I once thought this was a great camcorder for all the reasons already noted. Great video and audio quality, easy to use, good price.
But guess what? It's broken and out of warranty, and in order to even get a quote on the cost to fix it, I must send it to Sony, because Sony doesn't allow anyone but Sony repair their cameras any more. So, instead of going to one of the hundreds of capable and convenient repair shops in Denver, where I can get an estimate and repairs fast, I have to mail my camera to Texas. TEXAS!
So what's wrong with it? The camera refuses to properly load any miniDV tapes now - I get an error that says "Reload tape" and the error message won't go away no matter how many times I reload the tape. Apparently this is a common failure, a quick google search shows this same problem in discussion threads all over the net. And, believe it or not, the most common suggestion to fix this error is to smack the camera repeatedly on the side to "unstick" a stuck part. This did not work with my camera, but good luck to you if you buy this piece of junk.
This is the last Sony I will ever purchase. Been burned too many times by Sony now - a TV, a PDA, a digital camera, and now this. I'm buying a Panasonic PV-GS80 miniDV Camcorder to replace this doorstop. I bought an Olympus 790SW camera to replace my broken Cybershot, and it works great. I should have learned my lesson by now, but I'm brand-loyal to a fault. Sony pushed me too far this time. No more Sony. Never again. |
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| "Not a very good camcorder" | 2007-11-18 |
| - Reviewed By vamshi_m_2000 |
| This camera is not very good - poor video resolution after recording it on a memory card. The software is horrible and Sony tech support just plain lousy. |
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 "Its good" | 2007-09-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3QICMU32H7INV |
| Working perfectly 3 years after I bought it with heavy use. Good quality videos too. Great buy. |
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 "Great camera no problems" | 2007-03-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2D3OVKV1V2Q75 |
| Sony does a great job again. It could be a bit better in low light conditions, but with the 'back light' option it works well. |
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| "Work well even after a few falls" | 2006-12-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: AP5IVIHD2MJZH |
| The camera works really well and we've had it now almost 2 years. My wife dropped it on the road and cement floors a few times accidentally but it still works (although the exterior is banged up a bit). One person indicated that it's really hard to transfer video to a PC.. We have no problems at all using Pinnacle Studio to do transfers and then copy to DVD. (thru the doc station fire-wire) |
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| "DANGER! PICTURE PACKAGE!" | 2006-09-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: A36D0QVI8SLVQQ |
| Neither Sony nor Pixela, the makers of the Picture Package software that comes with some Sony camcorders with mini-disks tells you that the software IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS XP, SERVICE PACK 2! It will crash your computer or not work properly. DO NOT install the Picture Package software if you have run Windows XP. If you have a DVD player on your computer, you can download the photos from the mini-disk without this dangerous software. Shame on Sony and Pixela for selling it to Windows XP users. |
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| "Worst Product" | 2006-05-24 |
| - Reviewed By ddunn@mail.state.tn.us |
| This might be the worst product ever. What good is a camcorder if it is virtually impossible to get the video onto your computer. The support is horrid; the software is worse. Stay away from this one. Too bad really, most of my previous electronics equipment was made by Sony, but I will NEVER buy them again. |
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| "Nice camcorder, some things to look out for." | 2006-04-24 |
| - Reviewed By dsanan |
The sony dcr hc32 is one of the sleekest cameras for it's price. However, I find the little touchscreen to be a tad difficult to use without a stylus (wonder why Sony couldn't include one). If you have stubby fingers like me, it takes a while to get used to the tiny menu buttons. Inevitably, the screen gets covered with thumbprints. I started using the top-eraser of a small pencil.
Sony is also notorious for not providing larger optical zoom, even on its high-end camcorders. In fact, this camcorder fares better than some of the more expensive Sony mini-dv's. Though 20x is probably okay for casual use, it would help to have some more. Lastly, be aware that the package with the extra battery and docking station is not worth much. I was irked to find that the battery can only be charged while its loaded onto the camcorder (which can then be set in the dock or take ac power directly). This stupid feature means you cannot charge a battery while simultaneously recording off a second one, basically defeating the purpose of an having extra battery.
I would recommend considering the Canon zr600 which is cheaper, has more optical zoom and widescreen recording capabilities. It is almost as small, but I think it still lacks an external battery charger. |
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| "Broadcast quality but get the warranty" | 2006-03-27 |
| - Reviewed By pam999 |
This camera is fantastic. I also own a $3500 Sony mini-dv and the picture quality of this camera is virtually identical. Transfer what you've shot to DVD, or just play it right off the tape onto your TV and you will be blown away by the broadcast quality of the image. It's very small, and has some great easy-to-use features for shooting in the sun, shade, action,etc., and even extreme darkness. A built in lens cover is also convenient.
After owning this camera for only about 5 months though, I got an error reported with other Sony mini-dv's "dirty tape head." Well, the tape head was actually fine but the damn message wouldn't go away no matter what I did, so I had to have it repaired. I had bought it at Sears but wanted to use Sony for the repair and after telling them the truth and that I was very disappointed, blah blah - the $212.00 to fix the camera I just bought for $450.00 was not fair - they agreed to take the camera and fix it for no charge. (The point is that Sony is making an effort, I believe, to satisfy their customers.) Nonetheless, because of the problem I had, I feel compelled to recommend that a person purchasing this camera go ahead and buy the SONY warranty - directly through Sony before the 90 day manufacturers warranty is up. (It's only $117 for 3 years and you'll have piece of mind.) Should you have to buy a warranty? No. Do things break? Yes. Hell, I've had plenty of stuff break that just became useless.
The point is, this camera is really awesome and worth owning. You can charge it without using the dock however the dock is cool for transfering to your computer or any other source. The battery that comes with it lasts really long too. This camera also has analog capabilities which can be handy for transferring old VHS tapes to mini-DV. |
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