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Sony DCR-HC85 DV Camcorder

Sony DCR-HC85 DV Camcorder
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Product Description: Sony DCR-HC85

When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6” advanced HAD CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Combined with the new...
When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6” advanced HAD CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Combined with the new glare-reducing Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, the DCR-HC85 gives you video that is larger and more vivid than any other camcorder in its class.


Despite its advanced imaging capabilities, the DCR-HC85 remains a joy to use with features like the Easy Handycam button, Super SteadyShot image stabilization and an intelligent pop-up flash. Big features at a small price…it must be a Sony.

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Product Specification: Sony DCR-HC85

Recording Format:DV (Digital Video)
LCD Screen Size:3.5 in
Digital Still Camera:No
Optical Zoom:10 X
Digital Zoom :120 X
Image Stabalization:Digital
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Connectors:1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
CCD Quantity:1 CCD
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User Reviews: Sony DCR-HC85

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    Movie-like progressive shutter

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  May 7, 2004 | 21 out of 24 found this Sony DCR-HC85 review helpful

    Pros: Progressive shutter, Image Quality, LCD Touch-Screen

    Cons: none

    Progressive Shutter!!!!! This allows you to take video at 30 frames per second making it look movie-like. This is a version of progressive scan that is found on all the pro cameras. Other sony's have the progressive shutter, but this one makes it... available while shooting video.That alone makes this thing worth buying.The touch-screen is great! Every review I read talks poorly about it, possibly these people have no hand eye coordination....It's a great feature. Read more Less

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    I LOVE this camera!

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jan 6, 2005 | 4 out of 4 found this Sony DCR-HC85 review helpful

    Pros: Almost everything

    Cons: Software that comes with it sucks

    After weeks of research, I came to the conclusion that this was the best camcorder in this price range. It is feature packed and very versatile. The 3.5" lcd is great. The video quality is excellent, as close to pro quality as you'll get wit...hin this price range. I highly recommend it. Read more Less

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Pro Reviews: Sony DCR-HC85

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    Sony DCR-HC85 First Impressions Camcorder Review

    If I was to say what 2004 Sony camcorder I am the most excited with, it would unquestionably be the DCR-HC85. While Sony shrunk the CCD size on every other model, a move that will likely reduce video and low light quality, they enlraged it on the DCR-HC85 when compared to last year's similarily priced model. The other way to look at is it that they dropped the price on last year's model by $300. Not only have they dropped the price, they've upgraded it by putting a better menu system on it. Although I don't like the touch screen control and would much rather prefer a jog dial, the 3D menu navigation system is far superior to what was on the 2003 models. If the video and low light performance stays the same as last year's DCR-TRV70, the DCR-HC85 may turn out to be a great buy delievering outstanding video and low light quality at a low price - despite it's manual control shortcomings. Read more

  • CNET

    Sony Handycam DCR-HC85

    The DCR-HC85 is easy to use and compact, but we expect better video quality from a camcorder in its class. Read more

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