Sony DCR-HC52E Mini DV Camcorder

Mini DV, NTSC, 1 x CCD, 40x Optical Zoom, 0.81 lb. (0.37 kg)

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Sony DCR-HC52E Mini DV Camcorder InteractiveReviews.com rating (3.50/5)

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Easy to Use

by serviceprogram, Oct 28, 2008

Pros: Easy to hold Simple to use Great for grandparent and family use

Cons: Weak sound recording Assessories, if purchased at local stores, are expensive

Review: Purchased a Sony DCR-H52 from Office Depot on sale. Wanted a cam that was light and easy to hold wit ...

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Connection Nightmare

by tikimonmtb, Oct 24, 2008

Pros: Convenient, easy to use camera!

Cons: It's an expensive paperweight if I can't download my video.

Review: I like the camera fine. However, I've beaten my head against a wall for days trying to download my v ...

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Yet if I may hold this Cam in the darkness, it is enough...

by eleven59, Aug 31, 2008

Pros: Night vision setting, 40X zoom, easy to operate, high-quality images easily transferrable to computer

Cons: Would be even better with an extra battery and maybe one mini DV starter tape

The Bottom Line: For those who need a dependable, easy, better-than average minicamcorder that is versatile enough to record in the dark of night, this is it -- at a reasonable price.

Review: The DCR-HC52 is a Digital video camera recorder. It uses a lithium, rechargeable battery (#NPFH-30) ...

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Does The Job Efficiently and Nicely

by ldu95240, Aug 9, 2008

Pros: Low asking price, decent picture quality. Easy to use.

Cons: Feels cheaper next to older Sony models, some basic features missing, No USB connectivity.

The Bottom Line: Cheap and cheerful. Buy it as your last MiniDV camcorder before you upgrade to HDD or Flash memory. Great for beginners.

Review: The DCR HC52 is one of the entry level models from Sony's 2007 line of MiniDV camcorders. Personally ...

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