Sony Handycam DCR HC38

The Sony DCR-HC38 is a low-end, standard-definition handycam with an assortment of design glitches. Nevertheless, if you're after a cheap camera that can capture adequate looking footage, you'll probably be able to live with its faults.

The Sony DCR-HC38 is a tiny step up from Sony's actual entry-level, the HC28. The primary difference, a 40x optical zoom, may actually be the most compelling reason to buy it. The manufacturers know that people respond to big numbers, and 40x is about...

The MiniDV format is being ushered out of the camcorder world at an alarming rate as DVD and hard disk drive (HDD) camcorders rapidly take over the market. It appears Sony is aware of this trend, for its middle-of-the-road MiniDV model, the DCR-HC38,...

The Sony DCR-HC38 is a tiny step up from Sony's actual entry-level, the HC28. The primary difference, a 40x optical zoom, may actually be the most compelling reason to buy it. The manufacturers know that people respond to big numbers, and 40x is about...

DCR-HC38

The land of the Sakura, Sony always makes the best products due to their lifelong expertise and dedication to perfection. About Handycam "Handycam" is the term referred by Sony to mention their prosumer Video Camera Recorder series of products. It...

Is a "basic" version of Sony Handycam line of products. It offers a standard 40x optical zoom, a miniDV recorder and a nightshot plus mode. Why basic? because it offers the most basic functions of a handycam - to record a movie, and it still uses the...

My mum bought this cute handy camcorder last year. She's a gadget buff and don't want to be left behind with the trend. Although its a little bit pricey she considers it a treasure and we too agreed to that. It's handy yet classy, very convenient to...

Overall the camera is very compact and easy to use. It has intuitive controls that are accessible via the LCD as a touch pad. The built in zoom is one of the best features of the camera, boasting a 40x optical and 2000x digital zoom. The 2000x range is...

Overall the camera is very compact and easy to use. It has intuitive controls that are accessible via the LCD as a touch pad. The built in zoom is one of the best features of the camera, boasting a 40x optical and 2000x digital zoom. The 2000x range is...