Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000E > Reviews (3)

This Camera's main advantage is in its recording format on Mini DV tapes and its lens quality. Since it has a # Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens and a 15 x opitical zoom, has can easily zoom in on any stop possible. When i use my camcorder, i don't usually use a digial zoom because it loses the quality of the recording. The ilink allows easy transfer of tape from the cam recorder to the computer, so i usually do this after every take and then save it on my hard disk. This way, i save myself from buying expensive mini DV tapes. The large size of this cam-recorder makes it rather large for personal use so i prefer to use it to make small short films for myself. The quality is MPEG 2 quality, so its easy to burn on to a DVD.

Main Disadvantages:
Battery life usually lasts around 2 hours (i usually turn of the LCD towards the end of the shoot to save power)
Large and rather ugly

For those intrested in the specs:
* 3CCD Imaging System (3 x 1,070,000 pixels) with Advanced HAD
* Optical Super SteadyShot
* 12x Optical / 150x Digital Zoom
* Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
* 14 bit DXP
* Focus ring, zoom ring
* Zebra Pattern, guide frame and color bar
* Intelligent accessory shoe ready for a 4ch Microphone
* True 16:9 widescreen mode
* 5 picture effects and 5 digital picture effects
* 6 Program AE
* Photo mode on Memory Stick Duo
* 1,152 x 864 Still Image
* Automatic pop-up flash
* Multi angle grip
* 2.5" Hybrid LCD
* Spot Meter, Spot Focus
* i.LINK (DV in/out)
* Video and S-Video analogue Input
* STAMINA 2h 30min
* Supplied with: 21 Pin Adaptor, AC Adaptor, AV Cable, Lens Cap, 8 MB Memory Stick, Rechargeable Battery Pack, Shoulder Strap, Software, USB Cable, USB Driver, Wireless Remote