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An excellent amateur DV camera - but will DV last?

Sony HDR-HC5E - rated by bern5hond Jun 10th, 2007

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compact

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expensive

Recommendable: Yes 

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For reasons which are not fully clear production of this sophisticated camcorder was stopped. But it seems that the whole DV tape system is being phased out. It is not as superior as the - much more expensive - 7 model, which is temporarily unavailable, but it remains a worthy successor to the DCR-TRV range. The HD 1081i format remains a gimmick so long as commercial TV at this standard is not yet widely available. The only - minor - disadvantage is the absence of external microphone and earphone contacts and of manual focusing, both of which were available on the DCR-TRV range, and are availabl on the 7 model.
The quality of the pictures on memory stick even at 4 Mpixel is superb and comparable to most still cameras. The ease of having just one compact and relatively light (120 g lighter than older models incl. battery) camera both for stills and film is very attractive.
Older tele and wide attachments with 37 mm screw fit perfectly, but the "hot shoe" has been changed and a new range of lights and microphones is made available - but at a price like the new batteries and new loaders. 

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Wee_lis27

Wee_lis27

10.06.2007 14:42

Hiya great start to the review, some more info would get you higher ratings. If you update let me know and id be happy to rerate, also if you need any help or advice (or just want a chat!) feel free to message me! Lisa xxx

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