Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 Video
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 Review
The good: Sharp, colorful video; compact size; decent photo quality.
The bad: Poor battery life; cumbersome menus poorly matched with the small touch-screen LCD.
The bottom line: Excellent video quality, a broad feature set, and decent photos make the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder. Navigating the small touch screen may encourage you to stick with its automatic features, however.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 Specs
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC96
- Product Specifications
- Product Basic Spec
