Sony DCR-PC55 Mini DV Camcorder Review (page 2)
The Conclusion
At this price point, this camcorder offers very little over less expensive models except for its compact design and memory card option. If size is a serious matter for you it may be worth the expense. If you are looking for a slick camcorder with a real small frame in Mini DV format, this one is a real contender.
TECH SPECS
Format: Mini DV
Number of CCDs: 1
Size of CCDs: 1/6 inch
Pixels on CCD: (k) 680
Video Effective Pixels: (k) 340
Focus: auto/manual
Shutter Speed: auto
Maximum Shutter Speed: (AE Mode)
Minimum Shutter Speed: AE Mode)
Lens F-Stop: 1.7 -- 2.2
Program Exposure Modes: 7
Optical Zoom: 10x
Focal Length: 2.3-23mm
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Manual White: Yes
Viewfinder: No
LCD Monitor: 3" Color 123K
Progressive Scan: Yes
HD Modes: no
Video In: Yes (Special)
Video Out: Yes (Special)
Mono/Stereo Recording:12 bit or 16bit
Microphone In:no
VU Meters: no
Manual Audio Level Controls: no
Headphone Jack: no
Speaker: Yes
Still Shot Media:Memory Stick Duo
Memory Card Included: no
Flash: no
Wireless Remote: Yes
External Battery Charger Provided: no
Battery Type: InfoLithium
Tape Loading Configuration: Bottom
Onboard Video Light: no
Accessory Shoe: yes (special)
Horizontal resolution: (up to) 500
Strengths
- Large 3" LCD
- Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through
Weaknesses
- Small, hard to handle
- No headphone input
- Mic in bad place
SUMMARY
A tiny Mini DV camcorder lacking a few essentials.
Mark Montgomery is Videomaker's Editorial Assistant and has worked on nationally televised productions
Sony Electronics
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