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Sony Handycam DCR-HC26
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: The Sony DCR-HC26 provides impressive size, zoom power, and features for a bargain-basement camcorder.

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 Review

The good: Extremely compact; lightweight; low price; very easy to use; top-loading tape compartment.

The bad: Poor video quality; short battery life; no accessory shoe; no memory slot for photo capture.

The bottom line: The Sony DCR-HC26 provides impressive size, zoom power, and features for a bargain-basement camcorder, but its substandard video quality is disappointing.

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 Specs

Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC26

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