Sony HDR-HC9 6MP MiniDV High Definition Handycam Camcorder 10x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer Description The HDR-HC9 delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 10x optical/20x digital zoom, and a 3.2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images. 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-inch widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel technology. Even save your still images directly to a Memory Stick Pro Duo media card (sold separately) to easily transfer and share your photos. HDR-HC9 Highlights 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor, 3.2 megapixels (more…)

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Sony HDR Review
I love Sony’s camera products but technology makes things more difficult. I am still learning this camera. I wish the focal length was greater.
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Great Camera
I’ve had several Canon cameras over the years and this Sony by far is the best camera that I’ve used.
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Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder
This camera is being used to produce a movie for a class at Millwaukee Institute of Art and Design. So far it has met all expectations.
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Top Quality as Expected
I have owned one other Sony MiniDV camera that I purchased 9 years or so ago. I decided to replace it because I was having a recording issue.
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Very nice camcorder for non-professional use
The best reason to buy this camcorder is if you don’t want to fuss too much with it but want to get the best picture you can.
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Sony HDR-HC9 6MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder
Had a heck of a time getting the film into my Mac, and I do this for a living, so it shouldn’t have been this hard, but once I got that figured out (put the tapes into a…
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First HD camcorder for me
I like this a lot. Maybe it’s just because it’s my first HD camcorder, but I do a lot of video editing and dvd burning of youth sports videos (for my kids teams) and this is the…
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Great Camera, Great Video, just one small note.
I picked up this camera back in March 2008 for a one day Amazon sale of only $[...]. Amazing price! The detailed reviews are spot on. Video is stunning to say the least.
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Great Camcorder
I love this camera! The image is good quality and the colors are vivid. I would recomended!! The only thing is that the battery doesnt last long, only about 1 hour so I would…
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HIGHLY AGREE >>> Justin Paxton “CLOWNZ IN MY HEAD” – A Barely Upgraded HDR-HC7…But Still A Great Camera
Justin Paxton’s review is right on the money. I couldn’t have done better. If you want a miniDV tape format camera (for all the right reasons such as image quality, editing…