Sony’s HDR-HC3 HDV digital camcorder has been creating quite the buzz lately, especially as it becomes more widely available. For the first time, HD quality video has been placed squarely in the hands of consumers. Sure, Sony had it’s HDR-HC1, but the HC3 is the first HDV digital camcorder built specifically for consumers. CNET got their hands on one and have written a review that echoes many of the other reviews floating around, “Sweet HDV goodness”. OK, so they didn’t exactly write that, but here is what they did write:
The Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 brings down both the size and the cost of HD video to more reasonable levels. It’s still not an impulse buy, but the excellent HD/SD video quality, the good mix of automatic and manual features, and the passable still-photo capabilities will make you feel like you got your money’s worth.
Besides the slightly cumbersome touch-screen menu and side controls, CNET’s review seems to really like the HDR-HC3, so shouldn’t you? Go be an early adopter!
I’ve already commented on CCInfo’s review here, and you can also check out my quick Sony HDR-HC3 review.
