sony dcr-hc42 1mp minidv digital handycam camcorder w/12x optical
Cheap Sony DCR-HC42 1MP MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical
The Sony DCR-HC42E is an extremely compact megapixel DV Handycam with Memory Stick Duo, Handycam Station, DV In, Zeiss lens, Touch Screen LCD and true 16: 9 widescreen mode……..
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Technical Details
– 1/5.5-inch advanced HAD CCD imager with 1-megapixel still image capability
– MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution
– 12x optical zoom with SteadyShot image stabilization
– 2.7-inch touch-panel SwivelScreen LCD
– Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light
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2010-01-30
By Michelina Dinicola (Connecticut)
While I try to purchase Sony ,when purchasing electronics. I am frustrated with the camcorder .My sd disk does not work in it-I had to purchase one for Sony-then I have to buy a different cable so I can hook it up to my computer. Many extras are needed in order to download to my computer.
2009-10-16
By Casey G. Spitnale (ohio)
I have had this Sony Handycam for 4 years. I have had it repaired once. It has been broken for over a year now off and on. I would power reset the camera and it would work for a week then have internal problems again.
I called Sony about my warranty and they wont acknowledge it. So if I wanted to get it fixed. I would have to send it to TEXAS and pay $237 for repairs.
Over all I loved this camera for 2 years. I bought it went it first came out in 2005. So for awhile I had fun making videos. Now I am looking to buy a new one. Of course I can buy this one for dirt cheap now but there are better models out today I am looking into. So should you.
2009-08-17
By Tina M. Pratt (Kingwood, TX United States)
Purchased ours in 2005 and was great until the LCD screen went blank right before our son’s graduation. Lucky could still record through viewfinder. VERY DISAPPOINTED in the quality of this product!!! Sony needs to do free repair!
2008-12-16
By Sudhagar Chinnaswamy (Milpitas, CA, USA)
Though this product is good when it works, it is prone to blank LCD issue due to usage. There are many folks out there (including me) who have the problem and Sony is deaf to this issue. Please be aware. I would refrain from buying Sony camcorders (In fact, I bought HD camcorder from other vendor).
2008-12-14
By C. Offenhauser
We bought the camera approximately 3 years ago. Never dropped nor mishandled. Today, the camera will not take the cassette. I called SONY regarding the problem. SONY will fix it for $201.00 flat rate since it no longer is under warranty. For being such a quality product name and being so costly, one would think that this camera would not break so easily especially after handling it with kid gloves. Even if I would have bought an extended warranty when I purchased the camera, it would have expired by now. Catch 22. Buy another video camera or suck it up and pay the $201.00 for the fix and take only a 3 month warranty SONY offers with the fix. Overall, crummy experience with SONY and this video camera.
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