Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> Camcorder, Mini DV, 10 x, 340,000 pixels<br> <b>Good:</b> Extremely compact and lightweight; good ergonomics; decent video quality; accessory shoe.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Inconvenient touch-screen controls; bottom-loading tape; no wind filter for microphone; short battery life from included cell.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.<br>
Abstract: Automatic amenities on the DCR-HC30 include the aforementioned options of Spot Metering and Spot Focusing, allowing users to focus or adjust the exposure to a particular area of the image by touching the corresponding area on the camcorders touch scre...
Abstract: Sonys HC30/40 camcorders were designed with ease of use in mind. Therefore the automatic controls will not disappoint the user who likes to turn on and go. One nice feature introduced in last years models was the spot focus and spot metering options....
