Make each video picture perfect with DCR-HC38 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. Simple controls and crystal clear quality let you call the shots like a pro.
Basic Camcorder Redefined
Rating
Written By acelamb
Date Written Nov 05 2007
Summary
Let's start off by letting you know that this is my second camcorder. I bought my first camcorder - a Hitachi 8mm model back in 1995 - so I'm very familiar with using a camcorder and I know the basics (how to shoot as well as composition, video transfer,...
Strength
- lightweight, small camera
- 'Carl Zeiss' lens
- anamorphic widescreen mode
Weakness
- does not come with PC cable
- included A/V cable terrible
Bottom Line
Excellent price, great built-in features and quality build.
After trying to decide between the Sony DCR HC28/38/48 as well as Canon ZR800 series and Panasonic PV GS85, I settled on the HC 38 and I have been very pleased with the choice. Having the iLink directly on the camera (instead of on a docking station,...
Strength
Very portable and light-weight,
40x zoom,
on camera iLink,
Excellent sound and video quality
Weakness
No still camera/memory card capability,
No mic/headphone input,
Optical viewfinder is a bit small
