Bizrate User Review.
Great Product - Bad Customer Service
, Sep. 22, 2004
QuickTake:
Pros: Great Product
Cons: Worst Customer Service
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 6 months
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 Review - Camcorders
Comments:
A good budget MiniDV camcorder with a very compact design.
Review Verdict: The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another AU$200, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.
A good budget MiniDV camcorder with a very compact design.
Review Verdict: The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another AU$200, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.
QuickTake:
Pros: Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images, Native 16:9 capture, Ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays, Extremely compact and lightweight, Good ergonomics, Decent video quality, Accessory shoe
Cons: No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls, No 24P, Somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually, Limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time, Inconvenient touch-screen controls, Bottom-loading tape, No wind filter for mic
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Sony DCR-HC30E
Comments:
A good overall package for a camcorder of this class despite some gripes with the touch-screen controls. A definite value buy.
A good overall package for a camcorder of this class despite some gripes with the touch-screen controls. A definite value buy.
QuickTake:
Pros: Comfortable form factor; sliding lens cover; very capable auto mode.
Cons: Manual functions are tied to the touch screen; irritating "popping" zoom bar; bottom loading for tape.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC30
Comments:
Review Verdict: The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.
Review Verdict: The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.
QuickTake:
Pros: Extremely compact and lightweight; good ergonomics; decent video quality; accessory shoe.
Cons: Inconvenient touch-screen controls; bottom-loading tape; no wind filter for microphone; short battery life from included cell.
easycamcorders.com Professional Review.
Quick Review Camcorders : Sony DCR-HC30
Comments:
Sony's DCR-HC30 was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2004. It includes a smaller CCD than its predecessor, the DCR-TRV19, which seems to reflect a trend in the industry toward optimized space without the expected loss of low light an
Sony's DCR-HC30 was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2004. It includes a smaller CCD than its predecessor, the DCR-TRV19, which seems to reflect a trend in the industry toward optimized space without the expected loss of low light an
best-digital-camcorder-reviews.com Professional Review.
Sony DCR HC30
Comments:
Sony DCR HC30 is a Mini DV Digital Handycam Camcorder with a 10x Optical Zoom.
Review Verdict: The Sony DCR HC30 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, which is perfect for e-mail or printing. It also includes a big
Sony DCR HC30 is a Mini DV Digital Handycam Camcorder with a 10x Optical Zoom.
Review Verdict: The Sony DCR HC30 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, which is perfect for e-mail or printing. It also includes a big
camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.
Sony DCR-HC30 Camcorder Review
Comments:
The DCR-HC30 was introduced at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show. The HC30 is 25% smaller than its predecessor, the TRV19, and as a result suffered a reduction in CCD size as well. The DCR-HC30 is clearly aimed at the consumer who wants an easy to use, p
The DCR-HC30 was introduced at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show. The HC30 is 25% smaller than its predecessor, the TRV19, and as a result suffered a reduction in CCD size as well. The DCR-HC30 is clearly aimed at the consumer who wants an easy to use, p
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Sony DCR HC 30E
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 173 reviews of Sony DCR HC 30E from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 82288 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 173 reviews of Sony DCR HC 30E from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 82288 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC30
Comments:
Review Verdict: The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.
Review Verdict: The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.
QuickTake:
Pros: Extremely compact and lightweight; good ergonomics; decent video quality; accessory shoe.
Cons: Inconvenient touch-screen controls; bottom-loading tape; no wind filter for microphone; short battery life from included cell.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Sony DCR-HC30
Comments:
The Sony DCR-HC20 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, whi...
The Sony DCR-HC20 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, whi...
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Sony makes great products and this camcorder is one of those. Easy to use, small, and versatile. However, when you need to call their customer service for US and had to deal with it- the image of the product just fades away. I believe customer service ma