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Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000 Review
The good: Compact design; three-chip capture; broad feature set; strong photo capabilities; smooth automatic operation.
The bad: Clumsy user interface for more advanced functions; pricey; mediocre battery life; works only with proprietary cables and accessories.
The bottom line: Attractive and compact, the Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000 MiniDV camera offers excellent image quality for its class and brings CMOS technology to the world of camcorders. But its overly clever user interface doesn't do its feature set justice.
Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000 Specs
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-PC1000
- Product Specifications
- Product Basic Spec
