Top pick Sony HandyCam DCR-HC96 NightShot Mini DV Camcorder Advanced HAD CCD 10x ZoomThis item appears here because it is the lowest priced, Buy It Now item from a highly rated seller. | Used Returns accepted USA | |
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| Sony's DCR-HC96 MiniDV Handycam camcorder stands out with high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. Super NightShot Plus infrared system enables you to capture natural looking video in low light conditions. The Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and correct camera "shake" for smoother video recording. Tele Macro Mode zooms in for close-up shots to bring out the subject in vivid imagery - making it stand out above the background. This fully-equipped camcorder comes with easy solutions to transfer images and video recording to your computer. USB Streaming allows you to broadcast live video to family and friends, and i.LINK DV interface provides a connection from the camcorder to a variety of compatible devices. | |
| Product Identifiers | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | DCR-HC96 |
| MPN | DCR-HC96 |
| UPC | 0027242688636, 411378029171, 4905524333077, 4905524333107 |
| Key Features | |
| Recording System | NTSC |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Digital Zoom | 120x |
| Storage Type | Removable (Card/Disc/Tape) |
| Media Format | Mini DV |
| Resolution | 3.3 MP |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Weight | 16.91 Oz. |
| Optical Sensor | |
| Sensor Type | Advanced HAD CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" |
| Optical Sensor Qty | 1 |
| Lens System | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Focal Length Range | 5.1mm - 51mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, Manual |
| Lens Filter Size | 30 mm |
| Auto Focus type | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
| Exposure | |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Min Illumination | 5 lux |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/4 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Automatic, Program |
| Memory / Storage | |
| Recording Speed | LP, SP |
| Supported Flash Memory | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Dimensions | |
| Depth | 4.72 in. |
| Height | 3.58 in. |
| Width | 2.83 in. |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Rotation | Rotating |
| Screen Details | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color |
| Display Size | 2.7" |
| Microphone | |
| Microphone Type | Microphone - built-in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Connections | |
| Connector Types | 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x DC power input, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video input, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x microphone |
| Expansion Slot | 1 x Memory Stick Duo |
| System Requirements for PC Connection | |
| Operating System Supported | MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP |
| Battery | |
| Battery Form Factor | Manufacturer specific |
| Battery Manufacturer | Sony NP-FP50 |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
| Resolution | |
| Effective Still Resolution | 3.0 MP |
| Effective Video Resolution | 2.1 MP |
| File Format | |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Other Features | |
| Additional Features | Color Viewfinder, Progressive Shutter System, Still Shot Capability, Touch-Screen Control, accessories hot shoe, analog to digital conversion with pass through |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Color | Silver |
| Night Mode | Yes |
| Shooting Modes | Digital Photo Mode |
Sharp, colorful video; compact size; decent photo quality.
Poor battery life; cumbersome menus poorly matched with the small touch-screen LCD.
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 encourage you to stick with its automatic features, however.
Average review score based on 4 user reviews
This CAMCORDER is a perfect compliment to our other DCR-HC96. It is easy to down load movies to the PC with our level of software or store on individually kept mini cassettes for the many users. The picture quality and sound is excellent on a high definition screen. The weight is right, not too heavy or too light. For us, more convenient to use that a new SONY model purchased, and better picture definition than earlier SONY models. As good picture definition as the latest new SONY model purchased.
This videocamera is excellent, amazing and pretty. I compared this model with others before make my purchase. I was looking for video quality, sound, pretty design and price. When I finally bougth it, I knew my decision was the correct. I had used it in two times and the results were more than I expected. The only bad thing is the battery life, its duration is poor and I have often to charge it. I know that is an Sony's strategy to buy accesories and I think this situation is for all companies with minidv products.
I have been using this camcorder for over a year now, and I have been extremely pleased with it. Especially, it gives one of the best results for indoor low-light settings. It is compact and the new MINI-DV loading mechanism is better compared to older Sony models.
One thing I don't like about this camcorder is that you can take pictures in MemoryStick Pro Duo but cannot record movies on them.
Not exactly what I thought I was getting but I intend to buy another one as it is difficult to get mini DV cameras anymore and this also has an analog converter.