Camcorders : Sony HDR-HC3

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9/5
based on 11 ratings
Overall Pro Rating:
8 /5
based on 2 review s
$ 1,499.99
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Dream 1080i HIGH DEF Camcorder from SONY

By skurramac - See all skurramac's reviews - 11/16/08

  • Overall: 5/5
  • Graphics: 5/5
  • Sound: 5/5
  • Control: 5/5
  • Fun Factor: 5/5
Pros:
STUNNING 1080i HIGH DEF WIDESCREEN 16:9 PICTURE
Cons:
No external Microphone input jact 9though there is a hot-shoe for an external Microphone)

If you are looking for a true High Definition Camcorder and are not a professional this is the best CAMCORDER out there !!!

The top 5 features that I love are :

1. Stunning 1080i wid... Show Full Review

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Best one around!

By pokernut23 - See all pokernut23's reviews - 09/24/09

  • Overall: 5/5
  • Graphics: 5/5
  • Sound: 5/5
  • Control: 4/5
  • Fun Factor: 4/5
Pros:
Excellent picture quality
Cons:
Price and lack of included accesories

I've had this camera for about a week and recorded over two plus hours of video. I am really impressed with the picture quality and it suits my SONY HDTV. The sound quality is great. I can only see th... Show Full Review

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This Camcorder has superb quality

By mgl_user_1019 - See all mgl_user_1019's reviews - 11/16/08

  • Overall: 4/5
  • Graphics: 5/5
  • Sound: 4/5
  • Control: 4/5
  • Fun Factor: 3/5
Pros:
Very sharp pictures, shots even at low light
Cons:
Expensive

This is a new release from Sony and it is easier to use than the previous version, the HC1. However, the audio part requires special microphones from Sony. Also, the price is still expensive

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The picture quality is soooo goooood !

By mgl_user_626 - See all mgl_user_626's reviews - 10/21/06

  • Overall: 5/5
  • Graphics: 5/5
  • Sound: 4/5
  • Control: 4/5
  • Fun Factor: 4/5
Pros:
Crisp picture, good night vision
Cons:
Expensive

Even though the price is kind of expensive, the quality of the video is well worth it. So if you love a high quality movie of your own, definitely this camcorder is the way to go.

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nice camera

By xxxmalish - See all xxxmalish's reviews - 06/20/07

  • Overall: 5/5
  • Graphics: 5/5
  • Sound: 5/5
  • Control: 5/5
  • Fun Factor: 5/5
Pros:
nice
Cons:
perfect

perfect camera nice, smmoth nice ecolors. one tip if your planing to bay camcrane dont bay from jimmyjib its very heavy and not useful (tiangle) lool dont spend your mony on that metal, in their web s... Show Full Review

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Professional Reviews

5/5 Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder
"A flexible Hi-Def camcorder that produces amazing images. OK, it's ?1,000, but you get so much for your money." Read More
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0/5 Camcorderinfo.com
"Sony's ability to make high-end camcorders with excellent video quality; now, in the HC3, Sony combines this expertise with its skill at producing easy-to-use camcorders for lower-end consumers." Read More
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0/5
"Even the home video enthusiasts are impressed with the range of recording capabilities offered by the HDR-HC3 Handycam camcorder. With HD and SD Recording Modes, you can make the move to HD while ret ... Read More
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3/5 CNET.com
"Excellent video quality, a broad feature set, and decent photos make the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder. Navigating the small touch screen may ... Read More
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