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Sony HDR-HC5 High-definition Mini DV digital camcorder

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5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent HD Camcorder
Written By Karl, Toledo, OH on Tuesday, September 25, 2007

I'll make this short and simple. I did a lot of research and DV tape camcorders are still the best system with the least amount of problems. The Sony HDR-HC5 has the right features for the price. Easy to use, and picture color and quality that can't be beat. You can use Sony's HD tapes, which cost about $ 15.00 each but the $3.00 regular DV tapes are just as good without spending the extra $12.00 per tape. Crutchfield has the sales and tech support that the big box retailers don't have so buy from Crutchfield and call them if you still have any questions. They're great people!
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4 out of 5
4 out of 5
HDR-HC5
Written By GeorgeF16, Miami,FL on Sunday, April 22, 2007

Nice Camcorder, lightweight,excellent still pictures and videos,the Steady Shot feature is not the best but works very well,80X digital zoom a nightmare- completely useless,beside the digital zoom is an excellent device.
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Sony HDR-HC5

High-definition Mini DV digital camcorder

Item #158HDRHC5
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  • High-definition digital camcorder
  • AC-L200 AC Power adapter with attached 5.5' output cord (8.4V/1.7A)
  • 5' AC cord (plugs into AC adapter)
  • RMT-831 wireless remote control
  • CR2025 lithium battery (installed in remote)
  • NP-FH60 InfoLithium battery pack (7.2V/7.2Wh)
  • 5' USB cable (has a USB Type A connector on one end and a Mini USB Version 2.0 on the other)
  • 56" A/V cable (has left and right RCA audio connectors and an RCA composite video connector on one end and a proprietary connector on the other)
  • 5' Component video cable (has three RCA component video connectors on one end and a proprietary connector on the other)
  • 62" i.Link cable
  • "Let's Enjoy Video" DVD
  • Picture Motion Browser v.2.0.02/First step guide/Product registration CD-ROM
  • Operating Instructions
  • Warranty sheet
  • Online registration information
  • Accessories catalog