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Testseek.co.uk have collected 29 expert reviews of the Sony HDR-HC3 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony HDR-HC3.
 
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The editors liked

  • Razor-sharp HD footage
  • Neat digital features
  • Great screen
  • Easy handling
  • Excellent video quality
  • Compact
  • Supports both HD and DV resolutions
  • Decent still photos
  • Very easy to set up and use
  • Well laid out
  • Provides rich and detailed video capture
  • Good battery life indicator
  • Good battery life

The editors didn't like

  • No manual exposure
  • Not cheap
  • No microphone jack
  • No 24p support
  • HDV editing and distribution options are limited
  • Rather bulky and weighty
  • No mic socket
  • No video light
  • Narrow dynamic range
  • Stub-fingered may find LCD menu operation difficult

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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: dv.com

  • Excellent image quality in a small, reasonably priced package.
  • Poor manual controls likely to be frustrating for an experienced shooter.
  • Both cameras are great choices for a small go-anywhere in true HD. Canon has the edge in image quality, but Sony wins in other areas. Like many of you, I have a great 3-chip pro HD camera with all the bells and whistles. Amazingly flexible and dripping...

 
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  Published: 2006-09-19, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Abstract:  HD camcorders enter the mainstream once and for all. With image quality like this, there?s little reason to spend more.

 
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  Published: 2006-07-13, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Crystal clear video, decent still pictures, slimmest HD camcorder around, price.
  • Video transfer software and cables not included, lacks advanced controls, only offers interlaced HD pictures. The Final Word A great entry to the camcorder market that’s perfect for those with HD televisions.
  • A great entry to the camcorder market that’s perfect for those with HD televisions.

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  Published: 2006-07-04, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Great image in either SD or HD, Quick response to changing scene, Some image control provided by auto/manual toggle and dial, Touchscreen LCD has additional recording controls
  • Camera controls most image settings, No external battery charger
  • A good choice for families wanting to match a camera to their HD TV set. Automatic operation means not needing to know much to get pleasing images. More advanced videographers may be a little frustrated by the manual controls. ...

 
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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: gadgetguy.com.au

  • The HC3 is certainly a noteworthy camera and Sony is to be commended for the efforts to drive HD into the hands of the wider public. Its size and sleek, beautiful design make it a gorgeous camera to use and hold. The image quality is outstanding for su...

 
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  Published: 2006-05-18, review by: asia.cnet.com

  • Compact for HD camcorder; uses mainstream HDV codec enabling more editing options; good-quality videos; top-loading tape for easy access; HDMI port for best connectivity to HDTV.
  • Tradeoff of features for compactness; fixed viewfinder; manual dial adjustment instead of ring; small 2.7-inch LCD screen; connectivity ports all over the place; absence of 5.1 surround sound.
  • A compact, attractive MiniDV HD camcorder, although some features could have been better implemented.

 
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  Published: 2006-06-14, review by: Cnetfrance.fr

  • excellente qualité vidéo ; compact ; supporte aussi bien les résolutions HD que DV ; clichés satisfaisants.
  • pas de prise casque ; ne prend pas en charge la vidéo 24p ; les options d’édition de HDV sont limitées.
  • bien quil soit nettement moins onéreux que le précédent caméscope haute définition grand public de Sony, le Handycam HDR-HC3 n’en offre pas moins une qualité vidéo exceptionnelle en haute d&eacut...

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  Published: 2006-06-14, review by: zdnet.fr

  • excellente qualité vidéo ; compact ; supporte aussi bien les résolutions HD que DV ; clichés satisfaisants.
  • pas de prise casque ; ne prend pas en charge la vidéo 24p ; les options d’édition de HDV sont limitées.
  • bien quil soit nettement moins onéreux que le précédent caméscope haute définition grand public de Sony, le Handycam HDR-HC3 n’en offre pas moins une qualité vidéo exceptionnelle en haute définition. ...

 
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  Published: 2006-05-17, review by: Lesnumeriques.com

  • Piqué très supérieur à celui des caméscopes SD classiques, Bonne autonomie, bonne compacité, Design et finition superbes !, Prise en main rapide et intuitive, Sortie HDMI pour une diffusion numérique sans perte
  • Aucun logiciel d'acquisition HD livré, Effet de peigne parfois visible, On aurait aimer trouver des images plus contrastées
  • La HD devient compacte, mais elle reste lourde à manipuler. Les images sont bien plus précises mais attention aux conséquences....

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  Published: 2008-05-30, review by: tech-talk.de

  • Abstract:  quasi.Da ich zuerst “nur” eine Digitalkamera hatte, aber es sehr viele Situationen war wo es mir nicht möglich war die Stimmung in den Bildern aufzufangen und zu zeigen, war mir klar, dass eine Videokamera / ein Camcorder her musste.Die Auswahl an Vid...

 
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