Sony DCR-HC26 Camcorder Review

The DCR-HC26 is Sony’s entry-level MiniDV camcorder this year. Writing about the entry-levels is always difficult, because they are destined to perform poorly compared to all the great camcorders from the year prior. But here we are at the beginning of the year, with all the bottom-of the barrel models to review, and yet again they disappoint. The DCR-HC26 has little to offer and gives little in return. Welcome to the bargain basement.