Sony DCR-HC32

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Posted on 04 / 09 / 2006

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Sony’s DCR-HC32 Handycam features some stand-out abilities at an affordable price. Such as NightShot which is an infrared system for shooting video in low light conditions. There is also SteadyShot which uses a motion sensor to improve picture stabilization. With USB streaming you can also easily transfer video to a PC for editing and then to burn onto a dvd. So was it to use? The first aspect I enjoyed was the compact size, the unit easily fitted into my coat pocket and there certainly was no lugging around due to the lightness of the DCR-HC32. Of course there is a trade off for this compact size, the buttons and mode selector were a fiddle and hard to reach for an average-sized man's hand. The built-in lens cover is another nice feature and adds to the great mobility and ease of use for this camcorder. With conventional lens caps they usually pop off when the camcorder is in your pocket. Therefore this simple feature is something I really enjoyed. The LCD display is also impressive, the picture is bright and clear. Unlike with some camcorders you can view the picture at any angle, you do not need to be facing it straight on. When testing the NightShot feature in low light conditions it seemed much better than similar features from other brands. Not perfect, but a big improvement to all those I have tried before. Alongside the high reliability ratings Sony usually receives for optical products this is good buy in my opinion.

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