Abstract: The making of your own HD movie has never been so affordable to video enthusiasts as it is now with the Sony HDR-HC3E, the lightest and smallest High Definition video camcorder on the market today. A new ClearVid CMOS sensor and Enhanced Image Process...
Compact for HD camcorder; uses mainstream HDV codec enabling more editing options; good-quality videos; top-loading tape for easy access; HDMI port for best connectivity to HDTV.
Tradeoff of features for compactness; fixed viewfinder; manual dial adjustment instead of ring; small 2.7-inch LCD screen; connectivity ports all over the place; absence of 5.1 surround sound.
A compact, attractive MiniDV HD camcorder, although some features could have been better implemented.
Piqué très supérieur à celui des caméscopes SD classiques, Bonne autonomie, bonne compacité, Design et finition superbes !, Prise en main rapide et intuitive, Sortie HDMI pour une diffusion numérique sans perte
Aucun logiciel d'acquisition HD livré, Effet de peigne parfois visible, On aurait aimer trouver des images plus contrastées
La HD devient compacte, mais elle reste lourde à manipuler. Les images sont bien plus précises mais attention aux conséquences....
Abstract: The HC3 also offers limited control of picture sharpness and color saturation (called Color Levels in the menu). Both found in the menu, these are presented as sliding scales, with a minus sign on one side and a plus sign on the other, which can move u...
Excellent image quality in a small, reasonably priced package.
Poor manual controls likely to be frustrating for an experienced shooter.
Both cameras are great choices for a small go-anywhere in true HD. Canon has the edge in image quality, but Sony wins in other areas. Like many of you, I have a great 3-chip pro HD camera with all the bells and whistles. Amazingly flexible and dripping...
The HC3 is certainly a noteworthy camera and Sony is to be commended for the efforts to drive HD into the hands of the wider public. Its size and sleek, beautiful design make it a gorgeous camera to use and hold. The image quality is outstanding for su...
