RCA CC9373 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.8 x 7.4 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005N7ZY
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,519 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

RCA's CC9373 makes it easy to capture precious family moments. The camcorder features a 10x optical (400x digital) zoom lens and includes image stabilization for steady shooting. Footage is captured by a 680,000 pixel CCD sensor and recorded at 520 lines of resolution--the MiniDV standard. The camera comes with a 3-inch LCD for framing your shots, or, for a more traditional shooting posture and longer battery life, you can choose to use the electronic viewfinder (EVF). The camcorder also doubles as a digital still camera, letting you capture snapshots and store them on the included 16 MB MultiMediaCard.

In addition to the usual connections for hooking your camcorder up to your television, the CC9373 comes with both USB and IEEE 1394 ports. The IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port is used to transfer video to a computer for editing, while the USB connection facilitates the transfer of still images. Most Macs now include an IEEE 1394 port, but if you're a PC user, you'll probably need to add an IEEE 1394 port to your computer.

The camera also features a built-in spotlight for improved color in low-light situations. The package includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, plus a USB cable and software for manipulating still photos. The unit is compatible with RCA universal remotes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Chicago comments on camcorder RCA CC9373, January 7, 2002

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Monique (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA CC9373 MiniDV Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

Purchased my 1st digital RCA CC9373 camcorder for Christmas and payed extra for fast shipping. Got it just in time for Christmas. It was adorable, but cheaply designed. The battery life is very short and I was disappointed that it did not included a mini dv cassette given the price I paid. I bought a cassette, however, within 3-5 minutes of recording the picture on screen became blurred and then showed lines. I got a flashing error message "HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED". I purchase a 2nd new (costly) cassette and still got the same message. VERY DISAPPOINTING! So much for recording Christmas! When I tried to play it, I continued receiving same error message. I called the 24-hour CUSTOMER SERVICE number & THAT WAS A JOKE! I Placed over 15 phone calls and kept getting a recorded message saying try back later in addition to that, I submitted 5 e-mail messages to HSN, and still have not had a returned call. I ordered my camera through HSN and tried both 800 numbers..and still get the same recording. The actual mfgr. says I need to keep calling HSN. I will ship it back for a refund.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I loved it, April 12, 2002

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Fuchsia Plume (Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: RCA CC9373 MiniDV Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I bought this camcorder back in November of 2001. I used it until March, when it got stolen. I really enjoyed owning this camera. It's light, easy to maneuver, and the menus are easy to navigate. However, it did not take very good shots in bright light. It comes with all the cables and software necessary to hook on to the computer and to the TV. RCA discontinued this model, but if you come across it, buy it-I recommend this camcorder to anyone.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars okay camcorder with consolidated features, January 8, 2002

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dr_jra (CA, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA CC9373 MiniDV Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I bought this camera from the HSN.com for... with an upgraded 16MB removable memory. The picture quality of the video is better than a VHS-C camcorder but not better than the ANY Sony 8mm camcorder. Don't let the 400X digital zoom open your eyes. A Sony with 320X digital zoom doesnt break-up compared to the RCA w/ 400x. The still feature of the RCA is only good for close ups with good lighting. It is 480x640. This is one of the lowest resolution settings on cheap digital cameras. I believe that this is equivalent to 0.3 megapixels. For the price it is okay. But for... you are better buying a Sony 8mm camcorder at Walmart for... and then the 2.1 megapixel Sony digital camera for the same price. Unless you want an easy 1 step camera, the RCA 9373 may be you answer.