Sony DCR-HC52 Mini DV Camcorder

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Average User Rating

(3.20 out of 5) from 4 reviews

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Easy to Use

(4.00 out of 5) by serviceprogram on 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

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

(2.00 out of 5) by tikimonmtb on Oct 24, 2008

Pros: Convenient, easy to use camera!
Cons: It's an expensive paperweight if I can't download my video.

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...

(4.00 out of 5) by eleven59 on 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.

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

(3.00 out of 5) by ldu95240 on 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.

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