Sony DCR-HC38 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer Description
Simple controls and crystal clear quality let you call the shots with the DCR-HC38. Features like Super Steady Shot image stabilization and NightShot Plus technology make sure your video looks stunning and clean as you record to a MiniDV cassette (sold separately). DCR-HC38 Highlights 1/6-inch Advanced HAD CCD imager The 1/6-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K effective pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. MiniDV recording Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3x the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal-to-noise ratio, to provide spectacular video perfo (more…)
2.0 out of 5 stars
bad experience
I had a bad experience
with this camera. The mini dv “tape” got stuck in the camcorder and would not eject rendering it useless and too expensive to repair.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great camera, bright videos.
i own this camera after upgrading from my first sony: a HC21. I like it a lot. It takes clear outdoor videos, Indoors i have to turn on the “back light” features to get a clear…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sony DCR-HC38 Review
Great value, easy to use. Good quality video, can’t beat the 40X and features. I would recommend this camcorder to anyone looking for a quality, easy to use product on a low…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great quality and compact size
This is my second Sony MiniDV camera (my dad dropped and broke my first one). It works great and provides good quality.
3.0 out of 5 stars
LCD Blows out
I have an HC32 camcorder and my LCD display just died without much notice (it flickered one day and became dark with red hue and died).
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Camera for the Money
I bought this camera as I wanted one that was easily carried because I travel a great deal. I read all the reviews prior to buying it and it has lived up to my expectations and…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad deal
I had researched for 2 weeks before I made a purchase on this video camera. I was started to look for one using USB connection but the picture quality is not what I wanted.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good camera for the price!
This camera is easy to use, easy to handle. I have small hands and it is lightweight, fits snugly in the palm of my hand and takes great videos.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very average Camcorder
I purchased this camcorder to replace my 8yr old Sony Hi-8 video recorder as the Sony was failing. I also wanted to “digitize” my videos
so I could download onto my computer…
3.0 out of 5 stars
No Remote? WTH ?
This is a third MiniDV Camcorder I’ve owned, after Samsung and Canon brands. Ironically, the last one I got has the least features.