Title : Sony DCRPC120BT MiniDV Camcorder w/ 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick, MPEG, Mega Pixel Video/ Still & Network Capability
Author : Sony Digital Imaging
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Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $1,999.99
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Editorial Reviews : Sony has taken the time to combine an enormously disparate set of functions into one startlingly potent package: the DCR-PC120BT. Not only do you get the high-resolution still mode (the images top out at about 1.4 megapixels, good for a camcorder), you also get an MPEG movie mode, Bluetooth wireless networking, and an MPEG movie mode. Beyond these extras, you do get the standard set of digital camcorder amenities, such as the 10x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, and IEEE 1394 port. The extras that Sony has packed into the PC120BT are mostly the standard set of extras. However, it's the addition of Bluetooth that truly sets this camcorder apart. With Bluetooth, you can wirelessly connect to any PC equipped with its own Bluetooth adapter, and upload photos, MPEG movie clips, send e-mails, and even--although we're not sure we see the utility of this--surf the Web. Both the digital stills and MPEG movie clips are recorded onto the included 8 MB Memory Stick.
The standard accoutrements play out fairly well with a 10x optical zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization. The 2.5-inch LCD is not terribly impressive except when you remember that this is a small camcorder (very small), and the 2.5 inches actually fit quite well with the overall package. You also get Sony's NightShot shooting mode--it's an infrared mode. The PC120BT also includes a few nice ports, including: USB, mic input, IEEE 1394, mini-AV, and S-video.
Buyer Reviews : I have owned camcorders since the days of the big bulkey VHS models. I have also had an 8mm and a HI-8 camera. I always had two complaints with them and they were size and weight. They were OK for around the house but I took mine on quite a few trips where weight and size mattered. I bought a camera bag to carry everything and of course a camera as well because they a camcorder doesn't replace a camera. I had been looking to go digital for about a year because of the higher quality movies compaired to the other formats when the mini dv's came out. I compaired all the features and came up with either the Cannon Optura or the Sony PC120BT. Why did I pick Sony? First was the low light specs. The minimun recommended for Cannon was 100 lux and Sony was 7 lux. Taking clear pictures around a Christmas tree did not require extra lighting. Second a larger CCD which made for higher resolution pictures as well as more scan lines for viewing (more than 530). It had firewire which is 50 times faster transfer to a computer than USB. It's great for converting tapes via computer to DVD so you really watch them instead of having a tape library to watch someday. They both fit in your pocket and use the camera as a battery charger. What are the downsides? Bluetooth may be of value in the future but not now. After trying to hold and operate it comfortably I went to a camera store and asked and they showed me how to hold it. It's still not great but I am getting used to it. Tape ejects from the bottom so you must remove your tripod to change a tape. ...camcorders where you may have to ship your camcorder out of the country for warrantee repair or worse not be compatable with US TV standards. After owning it for a while I still think it is the best camcorder on the market.
(by mighty_reader)
Features/Technical Specs : * MiniDV camcorder * 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization * 2.5 inch color LCD and color EVF * Shoots megapixel stills and stores them on included 8 MB Memory Stick * Bluetooth adapter lets you wirelessly network with similarly equipped PC
