Note: this camcorder was first sold in
Sep 2005.
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Sony DCR HC42
- 4 out of 5
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Answered Questions for the DCR-HC42
- Q: Can't get computer to recognize camera.
- A: Here's what the manual's troubleshooting guide says:The computer does not recognize your camcoder:[USB][iLINK]* disconnect the cable from the computer and... read more
- Q: How to take pictures in camcorder
- A: The camcorder has to be able to take "still" photos. This was sort of a novelty feature last year when... read more
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Editors' Comments
Keep an eye on things with the Sony DCR-HC42, and its impressive 12x optical zoom. The Sony DCR-HC42 is a great amateur camcorder at an affordable price. The light, 14.5oz body won't weigh you down and the 12x optical zoom with image stabilization ensures crisp detail without jittery results.
read moreSpecifications
- 0.68 megapixels (recording) / 1 megapixel (still)
- 12x optical zoom / 480x digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- image stabilization
- 2.7" LCD screen
- 14.5oz
