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Sony HandyCam DCR-HC96 NightShot Mini DV Camcorder Advanced HAD CCD 10x Zoom
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Sony HandyCam DCR-HC96 NightShot Mini DV Camcorder Advanced HAD CCD 10x Zoom
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Product Information
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
BrandSony
ModelDCR-HC96
MPNDCR-HC96
UPC0027242688636, 411378029171, 4905524333077, 4905524333107

Key Features
Recording SystemNTSC
Optical Zoom10x
Digital Zoom120x
Storage TypeRemovable (Card/Disc/Tape)
Media FormatMini DV
Resolution3.3 MP
Screen Size2.7"
Weight16.91 Oz.

Optical Sensor
Sensor TypeAdvanced HAD CCD
Sensor Size1/3"
Optical Sensor Qty1

Lens System
Lens TypeZoom lens
Focal Length Range5.1mm - 51mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, Manual
Lens Filter Size30 mm
Auto Focus typeTTL contrast detection
Lens ManufacturerCarl Zeiss

Exposure
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Illumination5 lux
Min Shutter Speed1/4 sec
Exposure ModesAutomatic, Program

Memory / Storage
Recording SpeedLP, SP
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO

Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronic

Dimensions
Depth4.72 in.
Height3.58 in.
Width2.83 in.

Display
Display TypeLCD
Display RotationRotating
Screen DetailsLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Size2.7"

Microphone
Microphone TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone Operation ModeStereo

Connections
Connector Types1 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 Slot1 x Memory Stick Duo

System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportedMS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP

Battery
Battery Form FactorManufacturer specific
Battery ManufacturerSony NP-FP50

Environmental Parameters
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
Min Operating Temperature0 °C

Resolution
Effective Still Resolution3.0 MP
Effective Video Resolution2.1 MP

File Format
Still Image FormatJPEG

Other Features
Additional FeaturesColor Viewfinder, Progressive Shutter System, Still Shot Capability, Touch-Screen Control, accessories hot shoe, analog to digital conversion with pass through
Widescreen Video CaptureYes

Miscellaneous
Color Silver
Night ModeYes
Shooting ModesDigital Photo Mode

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Reviews & Research

CNET Editors' reviewGood

  • THE GOOD

    Sharp, colorful video; compact size; decent photo quality.

  • THE BAD

    Poor battery life; cumbersome menus poorly matched with the small touch-screen LCD.

  • THE BOTTOM LINE

    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.

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Customer Reviews

Average review score based on 4 user reviews

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Created: 04/07/10

Refurbished Sony DCR-HC96

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.

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Created: 09/07/06

Th best minidv camcorder

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.

12 of 12 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Created: 06/03/07

Great camcorder for indoor low-light settings

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.

3 of 5 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Created: 05/13/10

DCR - HC96 mini DV video camera

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.

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