Testseek.co.uk have collected 11 expert reviews of the Sony DCR-PC1000E and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony DCR-PC1000E.
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11 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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2 Reviews
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The editors liked
Uses MiniDV and has a three CMOS sensor and image stabilisation system.
Compact design
Three-chip capture
Broad feature set
Strong photo capabilities
Smooth automatic operation
The editors didn't like
Vertical form factor doesnt feel secure - try before you buy. Over complicated control deck. Expensive.
Clumsy user interface for more advanced functions
Pricey
Mediocre battery life
Works only with proprietary cables and accessories
Clumsy user interface for more advanced functions; pricey; mediocre battery life; works only with proprietary cables and accessories
Attractive and compact, this MiniDV camera offers excellent image quality for its class and brings CMOS technology to the world of camcorders. But its overly clever user interface doesnt do its feature set justice ...
Abstract: The body of the camcorder itself has limited options for in and out jacks. In fact, theres only a special AV jack on the body of the DCR-PC100. To get FireWire or USB access from your camera, the Handycam Station must be used. The Handycam Station can...
Abstract: This camcorder is at the helm of the entire Sony 2005 line of MiniDV camcorders. The PC1000 has 3 CMOS chips with 790K gross pixels. CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chips are an alternative to CCD chips. As head of the Sony MiniDV househ...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> Camcorder, Mini DV, 10 x<br> <b>Good:</b> Compact design; three-chip capture; broad feature set; strong photo capabilities; smooth automatic operation.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Clumsy user interface for more advanced functions; pricey; mediocre battery life; works only with proprietary cables and accessories.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> Attractive and compact, this MiniDV camera offers excellent image quality for its class and brings CMOS technology to the world of camcorders. But its overly clever user interface doesnt do its feature set justice.<br>
Abstract: The DCR-PC1000 is the first consumer camcorder to include CMOS chips for producing its video image, instead of the typical CCD system. On top of that, it includes 3 CMOS chips, specifically 3 1/6 inch chips with 790K pixels total, 690K for stills, and ...
Picture quality, wealth of still photo options, USB streaming feature.
Price, lack of external headphone / mic sockets.
Sony has delivered a first generation CMOS camcorder that performs surprisingly well and it is likely that we will be seeing more in the not too distant future. Well done Sony.
Clumsy user interface for more advanced functions, Pricey, Mediocre battery life; works only with proprietary cables and accessories.
Attractive and compact, this MiniDV camera offers excellent image quality for its class and brings CMOS technology to the world of camcorders. But its overly clever user interface doesnt do its feature set justice. ...
Abstract: Attractive and compact, this MiniDV camera offers excellent image quality for its class and brings CMOS technology to the world of camcorders. But its overly clever user interface doesnt do its feature set justice.
Abstract: Pour son caméscope, Sony n’a pas eu peur de manier le paradoxe. Ainsi, le DCR-P1000 intègre trois capteurs, non pas CCD mais CMOS et se voit pourvu de nombreux réglages manuels dans une interface utilisateur automatique.
