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Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Model number: HDR-HC9 | SKU: 8741178

This miniDV camcorder allows you to snap stunning photos and high-definition video thanks to 1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS sensor. Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and Super NightShot technology ensure clear images despite low light or camera shake.

Average Customer Rating: 4.636 4.6 out of 5 (11 Reviews)
11 of 11 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
The best   07/18/2009
By miek28 from New York, NY
Value for Price
3
3.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Ease of Use
5
5.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: the quality of the picture

"This one of the camcorders that I have purchased in a long time"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 2 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best HD Camera Period   03/21/2009
By ArtStudentPro from Chico, CA

What's great about it: Ease of Use, rich functions
What's not so great: The Price Here

"This camera was very good. I would recommend it. And of course Best Buy has the best price, right? Agreed? Yes, of course, you shouldn't even look anywhere else. Really, just don't look, OK? There's no need because other places just don't have it at a cheaper price. Really. Just buy it at BB and you will be satisfied.

Anyway, this camera has way better picture quality than any flash or HD cameras out there. So you can only download the tapes to your computer in real time. That's the price you pay for quality! Plus the HDMI connection and remote control make the camera super convenient even if you are not that into video editing.
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 3 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Great Video camera   03/10/2009
By flyfisherman46 from SW Missouri
Value for Price
4
4.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Ease of Use
5
5.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: great picture in both HD and standard format
What's not so great: nightshot has very short range

"Overall this camera is almost as good as my two thousand dollar sony professional High Def camera but in a smaller size. I saw several people complain about the lack of a hard drive on this model but in reality you get better video shooting onto tape a hard drive compresses your video so you loose a slight amount of quality. The only draw back for me was the night shot only has a range of about 10-15 feet but by adding an IR light to the camera I easily solved this problem. I've used several differant brands of cameras in my line of work and Sony has allways been one of the most reliable brands. You may find cameras cheaper but not many better at the price."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 4 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Great video   10/21/2008
By flex216 from Cleveland,OH
Value for Price
4
4.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Ease of Use
5
5.0 5
 
Features
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: Quality of video,easy to use
What's not so great: Storage medium

"Overall it is a very good camera with great video quality.The only negative is the miniDV.I sometimes wish I had got one with a hard drive or dvd."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 5 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
best ever camcorder   09/29/2008
By allegrotraveler from hayden,idaho
Value for Price
4
4.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Ease of Use
4
4.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: easy to use,perfect recording
What's not so great: not any

"this is the best camcorder ever! i had plenty,light weight,
easy to connect,works great with a mac or pc.
this one will last a long time in my house
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 6 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
3
3.0 5
 
Frustrated   09/16/2008
By moviemike from Asheville, NC

What's great about it: Many fine features
What's not so great: Video not compatible with Mac

"After much looking and study, I discovered the best way to download a video file to a Mac is from minidv. I checked the literature and found this cam to be compatible with Mac computers. However, once I received the cam and shot some video footage, I discovered that only still images may be downloaded to a Mac, not video. So, once again I have a cam that is useless to me."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Really read fine print....   07/28/2008
By fatrollfavier from VIETNAM

What's great about it: Powerhouse
What's not so great: NOT FOR FINAL CUT EXPRESS 4 "HD"

"I bought this camera to use with Final Cut Express 4 HD, when I went to import video,FCE did not communicate with this camera. When you record in HD ,it is in the format MPEG 2 and FCE will not be able to read this format. You have to import it through I-movie first then import the file to FCE. What really gets me is both the camera and program say "HD", and it is not a Hard Drive type camera,being mini dv format and not working with FCE? Read all fine print."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best HD Camcorder   07/24/2008
By Bum15 from Midwest City , Ok

"This is a great HD Camcorder ..With its easy touch screen its always easier to access stuff and with the HD its makes video look way way way better..its like the one of those camera that hollywood people use .."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 9 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best decision I ever made   07/20/2008
By gina30k from cleveland, oh

What's great about it: everything!!
What's not so great: None.

"I researched a few camcorders before making my purchase and finally settled on this one. I'm glad I waited. The picture quality is excellent. Plus I can play back recorded material on my HD televisions. Not to mention record while plugged into my laptop. from now on I'll only buy sony camcorders."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 10 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
no wrong info on site   07/18/2008
By Anonymous

"just letting you know fyi, the information bestbuy puts on their website is correct. the sensor on the cmos is 3.2 mp which will produce a 6.1 mp still. the megapixel on the sensor does not tell you the mp of your still but you can always assume it is going to be double. ex..5 mp sensor on sony sr11 will produce 10 mp shot"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 11 for Sony High-Definition MiniDV 3.2MP Handycam Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD Screen

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Bad info   07/04/2008
By ekuapa from Laredo, Texas

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What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: non

"Actually... the info that Best buy says is incorrect..
is 6.1 still image. i have one of this cameras, and if you see in the pictures it says 6.1 MegaPixels.
3.2MP are only if you are videotaping on DV format and you take a picture. but. if you select camera mode, you can take 6.1 images.

BEST BUY have to CHECK his info about products
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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