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Sony Handycam DCR-HC46
Created: 09/11/2006
Video description: Sony's top midlevel MiniDV camcorder delivers quality video that'sworth the step up from its less-expensive siblings.

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 Review

Editors' rating

The good: Small size; lightweight; easy to use.

The bad: No accessory shoe; short battery life; low-resolution still images.

The bottom line: Sony's top midlevel MiniDV camcorder delivers quality video that is worth the step up from its less-expensive siblings.

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 Specs

Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC46

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