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Sony Handycam DCR-HC38 MiniDV Camcorder

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(5 reviews)

Price Range: $21 to $597

goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Sony DCR-HC38

by Chris Jager

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Review Verdict: The Sony DCR-HC38 is a low-end, standard-definition handycam with an assortment of design glitches. Nevertheless, if you're after a cheap camera that can capture adequate looking footage, you'll probably be able to live with its faults.

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QuickTake:

Pros: 40x optical zoom, affordable price, surprisingly decent audio

Cons: Unhelpful menu layout, no stills mode, sub par visuals, boxy design

camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Sony DCR-HC38 Camcorder Review - Sony MiniDV Camcorders

by Michael Perlman

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The Sony DCR-HC38 is a tiny step up from Sonyâ€™s actual entry-level, the HC28. The primary difference, a 40x optical zoom, may actually be the most compelling reason to buy it. The manufacturers know that people respond to big numbers, and 40x is about a

Review Verdict: For those interested in a little more hands-on control, the HC38 is the last place you should look. Sony offers virtually no manual control and awkward access to the controls they did include. Panasonic is your best bet, particularly the PV-GS85. Canon st

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picturecorrect.com Professional Review.

Sony Handycam DCR-HC38

by Online Shopper

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LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #14200), Jan. 7, 2007 - Sony has a camcorder to match your personal video-making style with its new line of DVD and Mini DV tape Handycam® camcorders.

Review Verdict: With such a wide variety of DV editing software in the marketplace, serious video editors are drawn to mini DV tape camcorders. Sony is introducing three tape-based models with feature sets to suit beginners and advanced camcorder users

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reviewed.com Professional Review.

Sony DCR-HC38 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman

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The MiniDV format is being ushered out of the camcorder world at an alarming rate as DVD and hard disk drive (HDD) camcorders rapidly take over the market. It appears Sony is aware of this trend, for its middle-of-the-road MiniDV model, the DCR-HC38, is n

Review Verdict: The DCR-HC38 is equipped with a standard, low-end 1/6-inch, 680,000 pixel CCD. The video performance is subpar, displaying a dull color palette and noisy image. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find a camcorder in this price range that offers anything&nbs...

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Review summary of Sony DCR HC38

by alaTest

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews of Sony DCR HC38 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 51/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 90336 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.

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