

16:9 - 6.4 cm 2.50" Colour LCD - 40x Optical/2000x Digital - MPN: DCRHC51ECEH See Product Details
Description
Simple, affordable, fun. Widely-available DV tape makes a great choice if you're into editing your own shots. Handycam quality video with super power 40x Carl Zeiss lens. Easy to use touchscreen LCD and long 14 hour battery life for extended shooting.
Quick Glance
Recording Media: Tape Media, MiniDV
LCD Screen Size: 6.4 cm (2.5")
Video Resolution: 720 x 576
Interface Type: 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x i.Link, 1 x DC Power In
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Optical Zoom: 40
Weight: 13.414
Summary
Product Title: Sony Handycam DCR-HC51E Digital Camcorder
Manufacturer: Sony
Power Score: 3.7 | 1 Review
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Image Sensor Quantity: 1
Image Sensor Size: 1/6"
Lens Features
Optical Zoom: 40x
Digital Zoom: 2000x
Filter Diameter: 30 mm
Video Recording
Recording Media: Tape Media, MiniDV
Video Capture Format: SD
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 720 x 576
Minimum Lux Rating: 11 lux
Image Stabilization: Electronic
General Features
LCD Screen Size: 6.4 cm (2.5")
Interface Connection: 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x i.Link, 1 x DC Power In
Additional Features: Built-in Speaker, Fader Function, Viewfinder
Power
Power Source: Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Life: 1.83 Hour
Dimensions
Height: 85 mm
Width: 63 mm
Depth: 114 mm
Weight: 380 g
Dimensions: 85 mm Height x 63 mm Width x 114 mm Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Well done Sony, great job!
Strengths: Lightweight, small, compact, excellent video quality and superb camera for the price.
Weakness: The stabilizer doesn't work properly at times, thus the auto-focus seems to blur for a few seconds every once in a while (minor weakness).
This camera comes straight to ease of use and affordability including very decent video quality. This camera looks rather stylish, with the zoom-trigger at the above-right side, where your point finger is placed, to allow easy access without having trouble finding it or shaking the camera around. If you have the silver-version, you will notice it looks quite fancy for such a cheap device and that...
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