Sony DCR-HC52

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) and comes with the following:An A/C adaptor, Power cord, A/V connecting cable, (for connecting to TV and/or VCR) and Operating Manual. It does not ...

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 without a lot of gadgets. This one fills the bill. It does decent work in low light and the tilting view screen allows for unobtrusive picture ...

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, with the move towards HDD and eventually solid state storage for video cameras, DV tape is quickly becoming a dying breed and this is reflected in ...

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 video. Today I even installed a brand-new firewire card and cable (which works fine for anything else). No programs recognize the attached DV camera, ...