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Sony DCR-HC42 1MP MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

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Brand	Sony
Connectivity Technology	USB
Flash Memory Type	SD, Memory Stick Duo
Color	Silver, Black
Special Feature	Infrared, Low Light
Screen Size	2.7 Inches
Optical Zoom	12 x
Included Components	Battery
Video Capture Resolution	480p
Minimum Focal Length	3 Millimeters

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1/5.5-inch advanced HAD CCD imager with 1-megapixel still image capability
MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution
12x optical zoom with SteadyShot image stabilization
2.7-inch touch-panel SwivelScreen LCD
Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light

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Battery

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Product Dimensions

5.2 x 3.5 x 2.2 inches

Item Weight

14.5 ounces

ASIN

B0007M3PKS

Item model number

DCRHC42

Batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required.

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3.5 60 ratings

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#482,247 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#1,895 in Camcorders

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Date First Available

June 20, 2006

Manufacturer

Sony

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CL) AA) Sony DCR-HC42 MINI DV CAM

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Capture and transfer video images quickly and easily with Sony's DCR-HC42 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder. Its professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures brilliant images with lifelike color and tones, and the Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity. The Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness.

The DCR-HC42 makes transferring data a cinch via the included Handycam Station docking device. Now you can easily connect to television for viewing and to a USB-compatible PC for editing and sharing digital images and video. Memory Stick Duo media compatibility makes it simple for you to take your images with you wherever you go.

Features of the Sony DCR-HC42
1.0-Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager
1/5.5-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.
2.7-inch-wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display makes it easy to frame both standard and widescreen shots. MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution, three times the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance. 12x Optical/480x Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than with previous types of digital zooms. Professional-Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multilayer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. 2.7-Inch-Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity for both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect with improved resolution. The high-resolution 123K-pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed in real time through the digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface for easy PC editing of your analog footage. Super SteadyShot Picture-Stabilization System
Picture-stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality, as some other digital stabilization systems do. Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while using an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. i.LINK DV Interface
A digital high-speed bidirectional interface provides audio/video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards, and PCs. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System
Charge the battery at anytime--unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are not subjected to a life-shortening "memory effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, either in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Picture Package Software
Easily organize still images and video, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software. Stamina Battery Power-Management System
Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium Battery, the DCR-HC42 can continuously record for up to eight hours on a single full charge, providing extra-long battery life.
The included Handycam Station makes connecting your camera to a TV or computer a snap. Handycam Station
The supplied Handycam Station provides quick and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly makes the connections. No need to search for cables or wires when charging or playing back. USB Streaming
Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the Internet using the USB interface. You can even play back your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder's tape. It's like having your own video-conferencing system. Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close-up shots without having the camcorder cast a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocused so that the subject stands out. Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, and Sunset & Moon modes. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media
Capture still images at 1,152 x 864 resolution directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for e-mailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural-looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging or when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational. Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations in which either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's autofocus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Pastel, and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, and Solarize.

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LG19Gamer

Sony is the best, again

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2005

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After much searching for the perfectly priced, and well performing mini DV camcorder, I came back to Sony's HC42 model. I've owned a LOT of sony products over the year, and have yet to be disappointed. This is a solid camera, packing a touch screen, an upgraded lens, 12x optical zoom, and a docking station which connects your camera to the computer (via a firewire cord that YOU MUST PURCHASE separetly, it only comes with a USB cable for tranferring pictures) and is also a charging stand. It comes with some video editing software, but I would suggest Pinnacle 9 Plus, or a 3rd party if you are really into video editing. The picture quality is awesome, ease of use is great (it even has an 'EASY' mode, where high tech options disappear from the screen!). You cant go wrong at this price point. I wouldnt go for lower models, and the higher runs over 1000 bucks..this is the sweet spot. Enjoy

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Alex

Stay away from camera, LCD stopped working camera becomes useless

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2010

I had this camera for about 5 years now. I probably recorded around (4 - 5) 60 minute cassette tapes during this time period and the camera LCD screen stopped working. When this happens the camera becomes useless because you cannot view/record/playback or do anything with the camera. The viewfinder is also blank. I talked to a sony service representative and it looks like the camera needs to be serviced by a technician. Now I'm going to have to pay money for repairs. I'm very disappointed with Sony on this one.

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Mendy

For being used, this camcorder is a great product

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014

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My Sony DCR-HC42 1MP MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical arrived on time and in good condition. I needed to buy a Sony MiniDV camcorder because I needed to record from 2 angles, and because I had several Sony accessories and didn't want to buy a whole new product line. This Sony was the ticket. It is very similar to the camcorder I already have, plus the accessories fit this used camera like a glove. I am very happy with this purchase. I give this device a 5 star rating because although used, it worked for what I needed it for.

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Michelina Dinicola

sony dv camcorder

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2010

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While I try to purchase Sony ,when purchasing electronics. I am frustrated with the camcorder .My sd disk does not work in it-I had to purchase one for Sony-then I have to buy a different cable so I can hook it up to my computer. Many extras are needed in order to download to my computer.

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Jonathan Bailey

Easy to use but Video Capture is a problem and Sony is no help.

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2006

This camera is a decent enough camera, compact, easy to use and takes good quality video and still pictures and the battery life is excellent. The battery that comes with it is good for a couple of hours continuous recording and the tapes only last for one hour. I acquired a second battery that is good for 240+ minutes so I never worry about running out of juice. I have only two complaints really, one minor and one major.

The minor complaint is the fiddly little controls on the touch screen LCD viewfinder. I find I need to use my reading glasses to see what I'm doing.

The major complaint is transfering video to my computer via the iLink cable (not supplied). I have never persuaded it to work. By browsing various camera fora on the web I am finding a complaint identical to mine with this model in particular as well as other Sony models. The computer will recognize the camera in USB mode (for capturing still pictures from the memory stick) but does not see it at all when plugged in via iLink (firewire/IEEE 1394). All indications are that my firewire port and cable are perfectly OK. Sony tech support, both web chat based and phone, have no clue and because I am out of warranty it will cost a flat $210 to send it in and have them take a look at it.

If all you want to do is connect the camera to your TV to playback the video you take, it's a good camera. If video capture an editing is what you have in mind, buyer beware. Because of this, I can only give the product 2 stars, other wise it would be a 5.

Update: I installed a new Firewire PCI card on my computer and using a new cable tried the video capture again. I also tried the camera on my neighbor's Mac (on the theory that if a Mac won't recognize it you really know you have a problem). The computer still won't recognize the camera. This camera has been used very little and definitely not abused. It was probably defective right out of the box and it appears to be a common problem. If you buy this, make sure you test all of its capabilities as soon as you get it. Don't wait like I did because I'm out of warranty and it will cost me to get the problem fixed.

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Rohit Tyagi

Nice CAM

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2006

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I was excited when i received my handy cam . I pictured all Niagra falls , ocean city , washington DC , New york etc etc etc.. The vedio quality was gr8 outdoors and it was just more than what i want...

For Indoor the video is not good .. when you shoot at night its not visible and if shot in night mode every thing comes like 1930's black and white, and not real.

I also used stills and they were good for 1 mb shots. Outdoors they were as you may want them too but indoor or at night they are useless...

So over all it is giving me what i expected it too ..I can safely say it met my expectation with it performance. Not an outstanding deal but really a worthy deal to make ..

I recomand this camera to people.

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kuja

Fully Satisfied

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2010

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I purchased this camcorder to transfer my old data from the tapes to my computer. Because of the very detailed product information , I could choose the right camcorder with the reasonable price. The camcorder looks new and works well. And it was delivered surprisingly soon after my purchase. The package contained an extra filter and a new tape but it was missing the CD-ROM"Picture Package",the Wireless Remote Commander, and the USB cable. I do not need these items.
I am very much satisfied with this product and the service provided by the seller.

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