Camcorder Review: RCA CC4392 VHS Camcorder (page 2)
Round up
The CC4392 is a basic camcorder, designed for beginners and casual shooters who don't want to have to make camera operating decisions. Users can take tapes straight from the camcorder and play them in any VCR. With the number of full-size VHS camcorders dwindling, the CC4392 is one of the very best the industry has to offer.
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Tech specs
Format VHS
Lens 16:1 optical zoom, 72:1 digital zoom, 4-64mm, 46mm filter diameter
Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD, 270,000 pixels
Viewfinder 3-inch color LCD viewscreen, b&w viewfinder
Focus Auto
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
Exposure Auto
White Balance Auto
Digital Effects 5 modes
Audio mono
Inputs Composite, mono audio
Outputs Composite, mono audio
Edit Controller none
Other Features Electronic image stabilization, built-in speaker, on-camera light, A/V dub
Dimensions 6 (width) x 1.7 (height) x 2.7 (depth) inches
Weight (sans tape and battery) 4 lb. 11oz
Video Performance (Approx.)
Horizontal Resolution (camera) 320 lines
Horizontal Resolution (playback) 250 lines
Performance Times
Pause to Record 1.3 seconds
Power-up to Record 7 seconds
Fast-forward/Rewind (120 min. tape) 6 minutes 20 seconds
test results
strengths
- Simple to use
- Tape compatibility with VCRs
- On-Camera light
- A/V dub
weaknesses
- No manual controls
- No microphone jack
- No headphone jack
- No Video dub
summary
An inexpensive and ultra-simplified way for novices to record home videos.
CC4392 VHS Camcorder
($599)
Thomson Consumer Electronics (RCA)
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
(800) 336-1900
www.rca.com
