Review Details
Sony DCR-HC96 MiniDV,
September 01 2007
September 01 2007
KicknKub Seattle, WA
I really like my TRV-20, but the zoom is not always working correctly, still very usable, but a bit temperamental. So it was time for a new one.
this review is done based on minimal use at this time.
the pluses over the TRV-20:
smaller and lighter means it goes more places and gets used more
3mp still camera vs 1mp
more responsive still camera
great video, but so is the TRV-20
the minuses
I don't really like the touch screen, though it seems to work well
no output directly from the camera, it has to be in the cradle. This is especially a bummer since I used the TRV-20 on a tripod to capture video to my ibook via firewire. I can't mount the HC96 on the tripod and feed my computer.
goofy attachments required if you want to use headphones - still haven't decided if I'll get the adapter.
I really like my TRV-20, but the zoom is not always working correctly, still very usable, but a bit temperamental. So it was time for a new one.
this review is done based on minimal use at this time.
the pluses over the TRV-20:
smaller and lighter means it goes more places and gets used more
3mp still camera vs 1mp
more responsive still camera
great video, but so is the TRV-20
the minuses
I don't really like the touch screen, though it seems to work well
no output directly from the camera, it has to be in the cradle. This is especially a bummer since I used the TRV-20 on a tripod to capture video to my ibook via firewire. I can't mount the HC96 on the tripod and feed my computer.
goofy attachments required if you want to use headphones - still haven't decided if I'll get the adapter.