Sony DCR-PC5 Digital Camcorder: Sony's Finest ever
Written: May 08 '02
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Pros: Very small and compact, ergonomic, auto exposure, tons of features, nightshot, video quality
Cons: fairly complex operation, awkard light position, batteries
The Bottom Line: Excellent all things considered
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| roosthui's Full Review: Sony Handycam DCR-PC5 Mini DV Camcorder |
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"Sony's Finest ever" is a perfect description of this extremely rich, powerful and compact camcorder. At first glance you see an extremely complex and proffessional looking quality machine, and my opinion hasn't changed.
The camcorder is absolutely beautiful. It is extremely compact, but still has tons of features. I'm still trying to figure out what all of it means. In this sense the manual is often handy to have around. Popping out from the side is 2 and a half inche LCD screen, uses a lot of power, which allows the user to easily track his or her target while still enjoying the moment.
The picture quality is extremely elegant and powerfull. It records in mpeg format, which is also viewable on almost any computer, but if you want to send it to family member you would need cable to be efficient. For once I am finally actually watching my recorded moment over again, and only because I feel like I have been put back in the moment, probably the best from any camcorder I have seen yet.
This recorder is still fairly pricey, but it compares well to the Sony DCR-PC9 Digital Camcorder. It is also around 750 to purchase and has compareable features.
Product Description from Epinions:
"Sony's DCR-PC5 Digital Handycam. Camcorder records your special moments beautifully. Featuring Digital Video Recording, up to 500 lines of Horizontal Video Resolution, and Memory Mode with Memory Stick Digital Storage Media, this camcorder creates memories through the vivid images it records. Additional features include a Carl Zeiss. Vario-Sonnar Lens, a 2.5 Precision SwivelScreen LCD Display, and a Touch Screen System."
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Amount Paid (US$): 730
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