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Media type: DV, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 3 Megapixels, HD Recording: Without HD Recording, Digital zoom: 120x, Weight: 680g, Image stabiliser: Digital, Screen size: 2.7'' ...
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- - Sony HDR-HC1 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: goodgearguide.com.au
- November 2005
  Sony HDR-HC1
  By Laurence Grayson
  
  Pros: Affordable HD camcorder
  
  Cons: No progressive scan, some design faults
  
  Verdict: While not without its flaws, the Sony HDR-HC1 can claim the title of being first HDV camcorder available to mainstream consumers
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- - Sony HDR-HC1E Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcadvisor.co.uk
- November 2005
  Sony HDR-HC1E
  By James Morris
  
  Review summary: This is turning into a huge year for camcorders. On the one hand, tape is under threat from DVD and hard-disk-based alternatives. But on the other, it has received a new lease of life from Sony's new HDV (high-definition video) models.
  
  Verdict: The HC1E isn't perfect. The two biggest points against it are that it has a bottom-loading tape mechanism and a Sony-proprietary accessory shoe. But it's still an amazing leap forward in video quality for the money.
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- - Sony HDR-HC1 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: asia.cnet.com
- November 2005
  Sony HDR-HC1
  By Lori Grunin
  
  Review summary: A good first effort at a consumer HD camcorder, but only HD fanatics should really consider it.
  
  Pros: High-resolution video ; compact design ; excellent viewfinder ; versatile features
  
  Cons: Only interlaced HD video, no 720p ; some design quirks ; some autofocus glitches
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- - Sony HDR-HC1E Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: personal computer world
- November 2005
  Sony HDR-HC1E
  By Paul Monckton
  
  Review summary: Sony HDR-HC1EHigh Definition video at a low price and a good quality
  
  Pros: Outstanding video ; easy to use
  
  Cons: High Definition requires specialist applications
  
  Verdict: Easy to use, loaded with features and a great, low-cost introduction to HD
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- - HDR-HC1 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: digitalartsonline.co.uk
- October 2005
  HDR-HC1
  By Neil Bennett & Bruce Buckman
  
  Award: Best Buy!
  
  Award: Best Buy!
  
  Review summary: The HDR-HC1 is the little brother of the HDR-FX1. It drops the FX1's 3CCDs in favour of a single CMOS sensor, and shrinks the body size and weight down to that of a traditional consumer handheld.
  
  Pros: Much smaller and lighter than current HDV competition. High quality footage capture. Manual ring for zoom and focus. Touchscreen.
  
  Cons: Single sensor. No XLR inputs. Built-in mic picks up tape noise.
  
  Verdict: The HC1E did a great job adjusting to transitions from light to dark and produced a clean, low-noise result when shooting in lower light indoors, a result helped by Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor
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