Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom, Handycam Station, & Extra NPFP50 Battery (Purchased on 10/27/2008)
by Sony
I sent back 2 the seller that camera, because that camera was BROKEN. I do not want 2 fix that camera.
Also that title was not said "Broken camera", so please write "Broken Camera". If Amazon.com want 2 sell the "Broken camera". I do not want this kind problem. I bought a lot of things from Amazon.com, but this is not good.......

Bought this 2 digitize tapes shot on my procam. Now I use this more than the HDV camera. Has all the controls I need but I wish it had the audio functions I miss on the prosumer camera. Never thought I would prefer this over the big brother. I haven't had disappointments with the zoom but I did install a wide angle adapter 4 better room coverage. Keep it mounted ALL the time.

I once thought this was a great camcorder 4 all the reasons already noted. Great video & audio quality, easy 2 use, good price.

But guess what? It's broken & out of warranty, & in order 2 even get a quote on the cost 2 fix it, I must send it 2 Sony, because Sony doesn't allow anyone but Sony repair their cameras any more. So, instead of going 2 one of the hundreds of capable & convenient repair shops in Denver, where I can get an estimate & repairs fast, I have 2 mail my camera 2 Texas. TEXAS!

So what's wrong with it? The camera refuses 2 properly load any miniDV tapes now - I get an error that says "Reload tape" & the error message won't go away no matter how many times I reload the tape. Apparently this is a common failure, a quick google search shows this same problem in discussion threads all over the net. And, believe it or not, the most common suggestion 2 fix this error is 2 smack the camera repeatedly on the side 2 "unstick" a stuck part. This did not work with my camera, but good luck 2 you if you buy this piece of junk.

This is the last Sony I will ever purchase. Been burned too many times by Sony now - a TV, a PDA, a digital camera, & now this. I'm buying a Panasonic PV-GS80 miniDV Camcorder 2 replace this doorstop. I bought an Olympus 790SW camera 2 replace my broken Cybershot, & it works great. I should have learned my lesson by now, but I'm brand-loyal 2 a fault. Sony pushed me too far this time. No more Sony. Never again.

This camera is not very good - poor video resolution after recording it on a memory card. The software is horrible & Sony tech support just plain lousy.

Working perfectly 3 years after I bought it with heavy use. Good quality videos too. Great buy.

Sony's DCR-HC32 MiniDV Handycam camcorder stands out with high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. Super NightShot infrared system enables you 2 capture natural looking video in low light conditions. The Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system uses motion sensors 2 detect & correct camera "shake" 4 smoother video recording. Tele Macro Mode zooms in 4 close-up shots 2 bring out the subject in vivid imagery - making it stand out above the background.This fully-equipped camcorder comes with easy solutions 2 transfer images & video recording 2 your computer. USB Streaming allows you 2 broadcast live video 2 family & friends, & i.LINK DV interface provides a connection from the camcorder 2 a variety of compatible devices. Memory Stick Duo media compatibility provides yet another way 2 easily transfer still images & compact MPEG Movie EX video 2 your PC 4 emailing & printing.