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Sony DCR-HC52 Mini DV Camcorder

 
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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Sensor Quantity: 1
  • Optical Zoom: 40x
  • Weight: 0.37 kg
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Sony DCR-HC52 Mini DV Camcorder
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The DCR HC52 MiniDV Handycam camcorder is a high quality, versatile, and highly capable device. Features include a 40x optical/2000x digital zoom lens, Digital Image Stabilizer, Nightshot, a 2.5 inch LCD Panel and vivid color reproduction, making the lightweight DCR-HC52 camcorder what you need to capture all your memorable moments.
 
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Average Rating: 3.5
 
Based on 4 reviews
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
  • Image Stabilization (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Lacks Features (1)
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  • Home Movies (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Everyday Use (2)
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Easy to Use

Date of Review:  Oct 28, 2008
Review: Purchased a Sony DCR-H52 from Office Depot on sale. Wanted a cam that was light and easy to hold without a lot of gadgets. This one fills the bill.

It does decent work in low light and the tilting view screen allows for unobtrusive picture...
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  4.0

by: serviceprogram
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Easy to hold
Simple to use
Great...
Cons
Weak sound recording
Assessories, if...
 

Does The Job Efficiently and Nicely

Date of Review:  Aug 9, 2008
The Bottom Line: Cheap and cheerful. Buy it as your last MiniDV camcorder before you upgrade to HDD or Flash memory. Great for beginners.
Review: The DCR HC52 is one of the entry level models from Sony's 2007 line of MiniDV camcorders.

Personally, with the move towards HDD and eventually solid state storage for video cameras, DV tape is quickly becoming a dying breed and this is...
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  3.0

by: ldu95240
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Low asking price, decent picture...
Cons
Feels cheaper next to older Sony...
 

Yet if I may hold this Cam in the darkness, it is enough...

Date of Review:  Aug 31, 2008
The Bottom Line:

For those who need a dependable, easy, better-than average minicamcorder that is versatile enough to record in the dark of night, this is it -- at a reasonable price.

Review: The DCR-HC52 is a Digital video camera recorder. It uses a lithium, rechargeable battery (#NPFH-30) and comes with the following:
An A/C adaptor, Power cord, A/V connecting cable, (for connecting to TV and/or VCR) and Operating Manual. It does...
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  4.0

by: eleven59
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Night vision setting, 40X zoom, easy to...
Cons
Would be even better with an extra...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN DCRHC52E

Key Features
Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   Mini DV
Recording System   NTSC
Sensor Quantity   1
Optical Zoom   40x
Weight 0.37 kg

CCD
Sensor Quantity   1
Sensor Size 1/6"
Number of Pixels   680K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder

Lens
Optical Zoom   40x
Digital Zoom   2,000x
Lens Focal Length 1.9 - 76 mm
Filter Diameter 30 mm

Video Modes
Recording Speed   SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   Digital Image Stabilizer
Low Lux   11 Lux
Night Shot   With Night Shot

Audio
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography
Digital Still Shot Mode   Without Still Shot Capability
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link
Microphone Type Internal

Power Supply
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions
Height 8.6 cm
Width 6.4 cm
Weight 0.37 kg
Depth 11.8 cm

Warranty
Warranty 90 Days

Miscellaneous
Family Line Sony DCR
Included Accessories Software • A/V Cable • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter
Release Date February, 2008
UPC 27242727427
Product ID 54058547
 
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Sony Handycam DCR HC52 Video Cameras and Camcorders
Sony HC52 Digital Video Camera Camcorder features a high- magnification 40x optical zoom lens. Now you can shoot faraway subjects such as buildings and bridges that are difficult to capture with conventional lenses.Using Optical zoom allows you to get
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