Sony DCRPC120BT MiniDV Camcorder w/ 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick, MPEG, Mega Pixel Video/ Still & Network Capability Product Description:
- MiniDV camcorder
- 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
- 2.5 inch color LCD and color EVF
- Shoots megapixel stills and stores them on included 8 MB Memory Stick
- Bluetooth adapter lets you wirelessly network with similarly equipped PC
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
excellent compact camcorder
By Kale R. Johnson
My criteria for a camcorder included compact size & the highest Mega pixel CCD for digital picture clarity. I researched the dcr-pc120, dcr-pc101, canon optura 100 & 200mc. (I decided to stay away from the microMV camcorders namely because they only have 60min max recording tapes and i feel the miniDV's have a larger audience)
I chose the dcr-pc120bt sony because:1. it had a built in quality intelligent flash (4 settings - forced, red eye reduction, off, auto)2. Hologram AF Low Light Laser Assist function (this function is incredible, using a class 1 laser for focusing in low lighting)3. 0 lux nightshot rating4. Progressive shutter system5. Sony's great features and the warranty/options Sony offers
I considered the following equal in my comparison:1. the digital zoom is not much good after 120x, therefore canon's 200x didn't become a factor2. both have carl zeiss lenses3. size4. canon's optical stabilization is basically equivalent to sony's digital stabilization.
cons on the dcr-pc120bt:1. grip and functioning the controls are a bit ackward (it takes a few days to get used to)- the canons 200mc is much more comfortable.2. bluetooth functions pushes up the price.
I have no regrets on buying this camcorder! It took 2 minutes to install the USB driver and my computer recognized the memory stick as a removable disk where I could download pictures. If you can afford it, purchase this high quality pc120bt camcorder.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful.It stands out
By M. Suri
During my research I shortlisted following camcorders: Sony dcr-pc120bt , dcr-pc101 and Canon Optura 100mc.All three had very similiar features but120 stood due to following reasons:1) 1.5 Mpixel CCD + progressive shutter2) Halogram LF-- this feature will give even a 3 M.pixel cam run for it's money3) Mpeg movies capability i.e It records Mpeg format on tape/memory stick which you can email as it's many times smaller than video file.4) Built in intelligent flash5) I could buy it for less ...with 5 year warranty. ...
Cons:1) Canon 100mc has Optical stabilizer2) dcr-pc101 has touch screen LCD. ( Idon't know how much I will touch though!)3) Zoom control is on odd place for my big hands!
Camera arrived last week and I compared to the videos of my previous recordings (JVC dv + panasonic DV -- borrowed from friends) and difference is as big as HDTV Vs Regullar and unbeliable Snapshots !
This camera has bluetooth which I will enjoy couple of years later when there are more bluetooth devices.
Anyway , I like it for that price.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.I love the pc120bt
By A Customer
I narrowed my search down to three camcorders: the Sony dcr-pc120bt, the Canon Optura 200mc and the JVC dvm96u. I first purchased the JVC and returned it because I was unhappy with the still picture quality. The next week I did the same with the Canon. I thought that the stills would not bother me because these were infact camcorders, but it did. The Sony is the best purchase I have made in a long while. The still pics are excellent. What sets the Sony apart from the Canon is the fast "low-light" focus. It actually emits infrared lasers (that are visible) to capture a sharp focus. It is a feature that you probably will not notice unless you handle all three camcorders as I did. For a purchase this expensive, I did not mind paying a little more for the Sony. The Sony is by far the best quality out there. It is full of features and the video quality is excellent. The low-light focusing system coupled together with the pop-up flash basically eliminates the need for a dedicated still camera. I keep on enphasizing the still picture quality because that is the true measure of a good lens and that was my criteria for a camcorder; 2-in-1 functionality and compact size. It is posible for someone to be happy with the Canon, but you can't go wrong and will definately love the Sony.
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