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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.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 Specs
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC26
- Product Specifications
- Product Basic Spec
Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 Prices
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