Well...I am having difficulty finding the correct proprietary SONY battery which I know was not included with the purchase thus it's "untested" status. However, the unit is in like new condition, very clean, and the unit does power up with the batteries I bought which are supposed to replace the original battery, does show a menu on screen but then shows a battery error message and then powers off. I'm determined to get this to work at this price point and overall condition of the unit.
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Pluses for this Digital Camcorder Large Bright and Sharp 3 1/2 Inch Fold Out Color TFT Display Screen Build quality is a cut above the competition Built-In Digial Camera Capability 2.0 Megapixel Images Carl Zeiss 10X Optical Zoom Lens is Top Notch and provides excellent video and still images Sound quality is above average-You can easily plug in an external microphone Takes reduced form-factor NP-FM50-70-90 InfoLithium Batteries Balanced chassis, easy to hold and handle Memory Stick recording capability I purchased this camcorder because I was looking for a camcorder that produced the highest quality minDV videos and decent quality stills. I also wanted a durable transport system and size was not so much of an issue since I planned to take most of the videos from a Tripod. The DCR-HC85 filled my requirements nicely and I can attest to the excellent video quality and digital images. Colors are very accurate, the auto focusing systems works well and the white balance has been accurate in most every lighting situation. I found the large 3.5" Color Screen very useful when framing subjects for videos and stills and the playback quality (brightness, color and sharpness) is excellent. All of the controls and switches feel solid and are for the most part logically placed and easy to reach with normal sized hands and fingers. Sony has invested heavily in developing some of the very best professional digital camcorders and a lot of that technology has trickled down into their consumer models. The DCR-HC85 will allow you to produce professional videos at a reasonable price if you acquire one used on Ebay.Read full review
I loved everything so much! Especially the carrying bag! Thank you so much for everything and even the extra casette tape. Much appreciated. I can't tell you how happy I was when I first saw the bag.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
It have 3,5" LCD Screem, and color viufinder. Small....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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