Sony DCR-HC36 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on May 5, 2006 12:00 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto/Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio/Playback/Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons/Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
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Specs
CCD Size 1/6
Low Price 214.99
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 680000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 680000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 340000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 340000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 640x480
Still Media MemoryStick Duo
Flash
Memory Included no
Filter Diameter 25.00
Focal Distance Minimum 2.30
Focal Distance Maximum 46.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 3.10
Minimum Lux 5.00
Special Night Modes NightShot
Optical Zoom 20.00
Digital Zoom 800.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Focus Type Touch screen
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 24
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual (One Push)
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.50
LCD Pixels 123200
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Electronic Color
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 430.00
Width 65.00
Height 79.00
Length 113.00
Included Battery Life 109.00
Replaces DCR-HC32
Sister Model Up DCR-HC46
Sister Model Down DCR-HC26
Webcam
MPEG
Progressive Scan
Recording Format MiniDV
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 90.00
Ease of Recording Modes Easy mode
Body Color Silver, Grey
Video Light
Included Software Picture Package 1.5.1
Image Stabilization electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 44.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 880.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 5.10 4
Video Resolution 8.90 1.5
Front 8.90 0.2
Right 8.75 0.3
Back 7.00 0.25
Left 6.00 0.2
Top 6.00 0.15
Automatic Control 9.50 0.5
Overall Manual Control 3.00 0.6
Zoom 8.00 0.75
Focus 4.00 0.7
Exposure 4.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 7.50 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 3.00 0.5
Ease of Use 8.00 1
Still Features 6.25 0.8
Still Resolution 1.50 1
Still Performance 3.50 1.2
Low Light Performance 3.00 4
Zoom Ratio 20.00 0.5
Wide Angle 9.20 0.8
VCR Mode 6.00 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 9.30 0.6
Audio 2.50 1
Handling 7.00 1.25
Portability 8.25 0.8
Battery 10.90 1
Compression 8.00 0.5
Media 8.00 0.4
Editing 8.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 5.00 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 4.50 0.8
Other Features 4.00 0.7
Value 2.00 1.25
Total175.17 
 



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