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Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Mini DV Camcorder

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6 reviews

$749.99 | 1 store

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Product Description

When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD™ CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of... More

When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD™ CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO™ up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Less

Step into Sony's world of A/V excellence and bring the convenience of your own screen with you. Sony's Handycam VISION series, beginning with the CCD-TRV37, includes a... More

Step into Sony's world of A/V excellence and bring the convenience of your own screen with you. Sony's Handycam VISION series, beginning with the CCD-TRV37, includes a multi-positional LCD screen and a built-in speaker. You'll never have to contort yourself to view that difficult shot through the viewfinder again. Just open the LCD screen and rotate it to whichever angle you require. High and low angles, and the mirror function, allow over the crowd and close to the ground shots as well as letting your stars see exactly what's being filmed. And, once you've finished, you can enjoy playback in full sound and color quality, right there and then, on the camcorder's speaker and 2.5" color LCD screen. Besides it features LCD window on the side of the camcorder to inform the user about key data such as remaining battery life and recording time. Less

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Key Features

Recording System

NTSC

Camcorder Type

Digital

Recording Media

Mini DV

Optical Zoom

10x

Weight

1.44 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size

1/3.6"

Number of Pixels

2110K pixels

Sensor Quantity

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size

3.5 in.

Color Viewfinder

With Color Viewfinder

Display Type

With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom

10x

Focal Length

4.5 - 45 mm

Attachment / Filter Size

37 mm

Digital Zoom

120x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds

SP • LP

Low Lux

7 Lux

Image Stabilizer

With Image Stabilizer

Night Shot

With Night Shot

Audio

Audio Format

12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode

With Still Shot Capability

Memory Still Resolution

1.92 Megapixels

Memory Card Support

Memory Stick Duo

MPEG Movie Mode

Without MPEG Movie Mode

Max Still Image Size

1600 x 1200

Interfaces

Microphone Type

External/Optional

Output Interfaces

S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • Headphones Jack

Input Interfaces

S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB

Power Supply

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Battery Life

Up to 1.33 Hours

Dimensions

Weight

1.44 lb.

Depth

6.5 in.

Height

3.5 in.

Width

2.44 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line

Sony Handycam

UPC

027242646780

27242564848

Product ID

21769407

99474138

Included Accessories

Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap

Product MPN

MPN

DCR-HC85#US

CCDTRV37ESONYCCDTRV37E

Consumer Reviews

Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Mini DV Camcorder

$749.99

Sony Handycam CCD-TRV37 Camcorder

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Product Review Summary

3.7

Based on 6 user reviews

67% recommend this product

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Consumer Reviews

Good Quality, Easy to Use, Though Not for Budget-Minded (Part 5)

bywsmunch Aug 21, 2004

12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls

Pros Easy to use, manual focus ring, large 3.5" LCD screen, high resolution

Cons Weak on manual controls, expensive, there are alternatives with Canon or Panasonic for...

Recommended it? Yes

Part 5 in reviewing Sony's HC series camcorders.

I don't sell many DCR-HC85 camcorders at my work, but it happens every once in awhile. Typically, the people purchasing the HC85 want the best resolution camera available from Sony. Not all the camcorders I sell are Sony, so it's definitely... Read full review »

Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Whats the Real Deal

bykharin Sep 1, 2005

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros Decent Consumer level digital ,color,nightshooting

Cons Exposure problems,only 10x zoom

Recommended it? No

This is my third edit and I think I understand the discrepancy of views on this camera or I thought I did. After two weeks I am going to change my mind permanently and I don't like it. Its good in low light and bright sunlight, everything else has problems with exposure. Its hard to get good... Read full review »

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