Product Description

One step ahead, the DCR-HC39E Compact DV camcorder from Sony uses the full width of a 1megapixel CCD to always capture and playback your images in true 16: 9 widescreen. A high picture quality and still images are guaranteed and true 16: 9 movies can be p

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68316 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DCRHC39
• Released on: 2005-01-28
• Dimensions: .88 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
One step ahead, the Sony DCR-HC39E (DCRHC39E) Compact DV camcorders use the full width of a 1megapixel CCD to always capture and playback your images in true 16:9 widescreen. A high picture quality for both movies and still images are guaranteed and true 16:9 movies can be played back to the full on a home theatre system.

The DCR-HC39E provides true 16:9 widescreen recording, taking advantage of the full width of the 1Megapixel CCD, results in a wider angle of view than 4:3 methods. This is ideal for playback on today's popular widescreen TVs and for widescreen playback on the camera itself the camcorders also feature a 2.7-inch Wide Hybrid LCD monitor that ensures that a bright, clear picture can be viewed anywhere, even at high contrast locations.

Start and stop record controls and a secondary Zoom button are conveniently placed on the Wide LCD frame for quick access when viewing the subject on the display or for during difficult shooting situations, even when you are holding the camera above your head.

The Sony DCR-HC39E features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, with a 12x Optical Zoom capability and a filter diameter of 25mm. This ensures that your footage will be of pin-sharp quality, even when you are zooming in from a significant distance, while the sizable lens guarantees a bright picture.

Sony's STAMINA technology makes sure you have a worry free long recording time on the camcorders. They are powered by infoLITHIUM battery that can provide continuous recording, rechargeable via a supplied AC adaptor. A Battery Info button displays available recording times and remaining charge level on the LCD display when activated. This function is accessible anytime when the camcorder is turned off.

Situated handily on the frame of the LCD monitor are a Start and Stop Record button and a secondary Zoom button for quick access when viewing the subject on the display, or for during difficult shooting situations, even when you are holding the camera above your head. The LCD monitor displays a touch panel menu, rendered on the screen, which makes it easy to operate the functions.

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Customer Reviews

all good things come in small packages!!
fab piece of technology this camcorder is.The picture quality on it is perfect and i love the widescreen aspect of it.I really do not have a bad word to say about this camcorder there is no motor noise like on the canon camcorders and it is so easy to use and i love the fact that its light weight so your wrist doesnt hurt after 10 minutes of filming.Buy it its FAB!!

brill!
An excellent piece of kit, produces great quality video and descent sound. I havent used the software it came with much but the times i did it does the job ok. Small shame that you cant write back to tape from pc but thast is easily offset by its price and other features, plus its sony. One small annoyance is that you cant switch between mains and battery without the camera shutting itself down, which was fustrating when using the time lapse feature, and also you cant access the tape whilst on the tripod as it loads from beneath, but that problem is on most cameras.

One of the Best
I looked at various different makes/models to replace my ageing but good Sony DV Camcorder, but kept coming back to Sony. I am glad I did. It fits neatly into your palm and we use it more as it fits into my wife's handbag, thus removing the need to carry it around over your shoulder, making you more inclined to take it out with you. The touchscreen for menu functions is a neat touch and it is very simple to use. The picture quality is superb and it looks ace on a widescreen TV. It is simple to attach to a PC and the docking cradle is a great idea - always charged. Only downside so far is it is costing me a fortune in blank DVDs. :-) Another winner from Sony.