Abstract: Automatic controls are available on the DCR-HC42 in the same areas as the DCR-HC32 and DCR-HC21: white balance, exposure, focus, and zoom. There are a number of Program AE presets for environments of Spotlight, Portrait, Sports, Beach & Ski, Sunsetmoon...
Abstract: We tested this model in lighting conditions approximating a relatively sunny day. Comparable to its smaller siblings the Sony DCR-HC42 performed well in bright light conditions. The camcorder has a 1/5.5-inch CCD, 690K effective video, and 1 MP for sti...
Nearer to the top of the food chain of the DCRHC series is the DCRHC42. A major difference between this and lower DCRHC models is the different CCD used ? 1/5.5? versus a 1/6th? giving a pixel count of 1070K over 800K. Additionally the HC42 comes with ...
Abstract: Although the Sony DCRHC42 is a lightweight in both price and heft, its far from lightweight in quality. The DCRHC42 produced great-looking video in our tests, with smooth movement. It also captured strong, accurate colours, even under difficult lighti...
Base riche en entrées / sorties, Compact, Ecran 16/9, Autonomie restante de la batterie toujours disponible, Images précises
Manque un peu de sensibilité, Couleurs froides, Mode photo décevant
Le DCR-HC42 n'offre pas la meilleure image du marché à ce niveau de prix (le Canon MV350 est meilleur) mais sa compacité et son design suffisent à séduire. Il est aussi l'un des premiers caméscopes à posséde...
