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Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black

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Hand-held camcorders allow you to record your own video and make photoshots. You can always have such cameras with you to record the important moments of your life and share them with friends or family. You can even make your own movie!
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  • - Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") Black
  • - Optical zoom: 10x Digital zoom: 80x
  • - Videotape
  • - Built-in flash
  • - LCD Built-in display 6.86 cm (2.7")
  • - Built-in microphone Built-in speaker(s)
  • - PictBridge HDMI
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HDR-HC3 High Definition Video Handycam with CleaVid CMOS Sensor, HDV1080i, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and a HDMI connection.
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Short summary description Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black:
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Sony HDR-HC3E, 2.1 MP, CMOS, 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3"), 6.86 cm (2.7"), LCD, 500 g

Long summary description Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black:
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Sony HDR-HC3E. Total megapixels: 2.1 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3"). Optical zoom: 10x, Digital zoom: 80x, Focal length range: 5.1 - 51 mm. Camcorder media type: Videotape, Camcorder tape type: HDV. Focus adjustment: Auto. White balance: Outdoor, Auto, Indoor

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Reviews
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:45
Uk has collected 6 expert reviews for Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black and the average expert rating is 89 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
89%
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pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:31
HD camcorders enter the mainstream once and for all. With image quality like this, there?s little reason to spend more.
83%
T3.com
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2014-09-04 02:18:31
No sooner has Sonys first consumer Hi-Def camcorder, the HC1, been inducted into the T3 Hall of Fame than the tech giant launches this follow-up. And its a third lighter, smaller and, crucially, cheaper than its big bro.It now looks, feels and hand...
Good Razor-sharp HD footage, Neat digital features, Great screen, Easy handling...
Bad No manual exposure, Not cheap...
Bottom line A flexible Hi-Def camcorder that produces amazing images. OK, its ?1,000, but you get so much for your money.
100%
pcpro.co.uk
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2014-09-04 02:18:33
HD camcorders enter the mainstream once and for all. With image quality like this, theres little reason to spend more With satellite and cable TV now offering HD services, and digital terrestrial HD on trial, the content is finally arriving to supply...
83%
goodgearguide.com.au
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2014-09-04 02:18:33
A great entry to the camcorder market that?s perfect for those with HD televisions.
Good Crystal clear video, decent still pictures, slimmest HD camcorder around, price.
Bad Video transfer software and cables not included, lacks advanced controls, only offers interlaced HD pictures. The Final Word A great entry to the camcorder market that’s perfect for those with HD televisions.
Bottom line A great entry to the camcorder market that’s perfect for those with HD televisions.
80%
gadgetguy.com.au
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2014-09-04 02:18:45
The HC3 is certainly a noteworthy camera and Sony is to be commended for the efforts to drive HD into the hands of the wider public. Its size and sleek, beautiful design make it a gorgeous camera to use and hold. The image quality is outstanding for su...
Bottom line The HC3 is certainly a noteworthy camera and Sony is to be commended for the efforts to drive HD into the hands of the wider public. Its size and sleek, beautiful design make it a gorgeous camera to use and hold. The image quality is outstanding for su...
70%
macworld.co.uk
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2016-11-26 19:32:53
Looking like a large-ish consumer camcorder, but with a dark grey finish rather than silver, the HDR-HC3E is a weighty HD device that uses the same type of MiniDV cassettes as its standard-resolution brethren. It will also cater for standard-resolutio...
Good Very easy to set up and use, well laid out, provides rich and detailed video capture, good battery life indicator, good battery life...
Bad Rather bulky and weighty, no mic socket, no video light, narrow dynamic range, stub-fingered may find LCD menu operation difficult...
100%
EISA.eu
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2016-11-26 19:32:56
The making of your own HD movie has never been so affordable to video enthusiasts as it is now with the Sony HDR-HC3E, the lightest and smallest High Definition video camcorder on the market today. A new ClearVid CMOS sensor and Enhanced Image Process...
0%
hometheaterhifi.com
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2014-09-04 02:18:35
So, you recently purchased a brand new HDTV plasma, LCD, rear projector, or front projector. Youve been watching HDTV for a while, either via cable, satellite, DVHS, OTA or, more recently, with your new HD-DVD player.Youre getting ready to show off...
0%
trustedreviews.com
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2014-09-04 02:18:40
Sony seems intent on dominating the High Definition camcorder market before any other company has even joined in. Although Canon has released a competitor to Sony's top-of-the-range professional HVR-Z1 (the Canon XL-H1), there's nothing at all to compete...
Bottom line If you've used the HDR-HC1E or Sony's more professional HDV models for any length of time, you can't help feeling disappointed by the HDR-HC3E's lack of prosumer features. All that video quality, with so little user control. But then there's the price. Wi...
90%
camcorderinfo.com
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:45
The HC3 also offers limited control of picture sharpness and color saturation (called Color Levels in the menu). Both found in the menu, these are presented as sliding scales, with a minus sign on one side and a plus sign on the other, which can move u...
60%
dv.com
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:45
Pros:Excellent image quality in a small, reasonably priced package. Cons:Poor manual controls likely to be frustrating for an experienced shooter. Bottom Line:Both cameras are great choices for a small go-anywhere in true HD. Canon has the edge in ima...
Good Excellent image quality in a small, reasonably priced package.
Bad Poor manual controls likely to be frustrating for an experienced shooter.
Bottom line Both cameras are great choices for a small go-anywhere in true HD. Canon has the edge in image quality, but Sony wins in other areas. Like many of you, I have a great 3-chip pro HD camera with all the bells and whistles. Amazingly flexible and dripping...
60%
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