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Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony HDR-HC9E HDV Camcorder

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Sony's HDR-HC9E camcorder remains loyal to the tape-based HDV format, so how does it stack up against the competition?

Review Verdict: Sony has consistently been dumbing down its high-end consumer HD camcorders. Where the HDR-HC1E was an enthusiast's dream come true, its successors have increasingly focused on ease of use over semi-professional features. Although the HDR-HDC9E offers gre

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camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder Review - Sony HDV Camcorders

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The Sony HDR-HC9 is a minor update from last year’s HDR-HC7. This high definition camcorder records to tape in the HDV format, which continues be the format of choice for those who prize video quality over the convenience of flash media, HDD, and DVD. T

Review Verdict: If Sony has pleased you in the past, the HDR-HC9 will please you again. For those who are serious about having the best video quality, consider the Canon HV30. If you want to wash your hands of tape camcorders forever, look to high definition flash media,

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consumerelectronicsnet.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR-HC9 HDV camcorder

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HD is taking over the video production world faster than many camera owners can keep up with. Now in its 5th generation, HDV cameras offer a broad range of choices from full-size broadcast cameras to small format palmcorders. The most recent addition to t

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.7 star(s) Review summary of Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews of Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 90336 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.

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goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony HDR-HC9

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If you prefer the familiarity and reliability of HDV tape, the Sony HDR-HC9 is one of the best (and only) options on the market. Sticklers for value may want to check out Canon's HV30 though - it's every bit as good, yet cheaper.

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Cons: Not much has changed since last generation's HDR-HC7
pcpro.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.35 star(s) Sony HDR-HC9E

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After only a couple of years, the tape-based HDV format is beginning to hum its swansong - it was, after all, a transitional move between DV and high definition. Sony is still releasing HDV products, though, and the HDR-HC9E is the latest in a line of inc

Review Verdict: Sony's characteristically good image quality, but not quite enough manual features to compete with more enthusiast-oriented HDV models.

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videomaker.com Professional Review.

Camcorder Review Sony HDR-HC9 HDV Camcorder

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Sony's new HC9 looks and feels a lot like last year's HC7, all in all a good thing. The design proves to be solid and usable, and it captures good images. For some users, the very best feature is one you can take out and hold in your hand: tape

Review Verdict: A robust, flexible camera. Good choice for those who want their video on tape.

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Pros: Tape-based for easy archival Wide array of manual controls Great image quality
Cons: Lens hood obstructs flash and IR light Small Cam Control wheel Curious menu layout
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Sony Handycam HDR-HC9

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The Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 is an HDV format camcorder that records full HD video to standard mini DV tapes. It is designed for advanced videographers who want to record HD video to the traditional mini DV tapes. The HDR-HC9 features a Carl Zeiss lens, a 3.

Review Verdict: Use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time, while Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images. View everything you shoot on the 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel techno

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reviewed.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder Review

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The HDR-HC9 is a high definition camcorder recording in the tape-based HDV format. Though it may not have the cutting edge "shininess" of Sony's other HD models this year, tape remains the format that offers the highest video quality. The HDR-HC9 finds st

Review Verdict: The Sony HDR-HC9 has some advantages over the Canon HV30, such as a sturdier build and better ease of use. Canon's better video quality and options for 24P and 30P recording are hard to pass up, however. Neither is a perfect camcorder, and each has fans i

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