Microphone entry, Good picture quality when filming outdoors, HDV format versatile for postediting, Good range of connections, Viewfinder
Linear recording to cassette, Small LCD
This HDV camcorder records good-quality HD footage. In fact, it's equally as good as some AVCHD models in this field. It has a good range of connections and is fairly easy to use. It all depends whether MiniDV tapes still float your boat....
The HC9 is the Sarah Palin of the camcorder world. The slinky black dress and sharp eyewear makes you think you’re getting something new and exciting, then you realise it’s full of the same old story inside. That’s right, this cutting-ed...
This is a pricey camcorder for one that uses yesterday’s technology, regardless of how good the video looks. The 10x zoom is shorter than Danny DeVito when he’s been through a hot wash and shooting time on tape is limited, too: just 60 minutes...
While plenty of ‘serious’ movie-makers swear by HDV, plenty of amateur auteurs swear at it. If you want the best possible video quality, though, the HC9 (and its close rival, the Canon HV30) are well worth a screen test.Sony HDR-HC9E is tagged...
Tapebased for easy archival, Wide array of manual controls, Great image quality
Lens hood obstructs flash and IR light, Small Cam Control wheel, Curious menu layout
A robust, flexible camera. Good choice for those who want their video on tape. Greg Robinson is the owner of an independent production company. Sony Electronics, Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, MZ 7104 San Diego, CA 92127 ...
Sony has consistently been dumbing down its high-end consumer HD camcorders. Where the HDR-HC1E was an enthusiast's dream come true, its successors have increasingly focused on ease of use over semi-professional features. Although the HDR-HDC9E offers gre...
Abstract: Douglas Spotted Eagle HD is taking over the video production world faster than many camera owners can keep up with. Now in its 5th generation, HDV cameras offer a broad range of choices from full-size broadcast cameras to small format palmcorders. The ...
Abstract: HD is taking over the video production world faster than many camera owners can keep up with. Now in its 5th generation, HDV cameras offer a broad range of choices from full-size broadcast cameras to small format palmcorders. The most recent addition ...
Abstract: The Sony HDR-HC9 is a good high definition camcorder. It’s also Sony’s only 2008 HDV model, so your only other choice is to go back to 2007 or earlier if you want to stay in the Sony family (our standing recommendation is the 2005 HDR-HC1 (Spe...
Superb 1080i image quality, loads of manual features, reliable build quality, intuitive user interface
Not much has changed since last generation’s HDR-HC7
If you prefer the familiarity and reliability of HDV tape, the Sony HDR-HC9 is one of the best (and only) options on the market. Sticklers for value may want to check out Canon’s HV30 though — it’s every bit as good, yet cheaper. ...
Abstract: La unión entre lo tradicional y la innovación se da cita en la videocámara de Sony HDR-HC9E. Esta cámara permite la grabación en alta definición y HDV de 1440 x 1080 líneas reales en una cinta miniDV. La calidad de imagen es extraordinaria ya que perm...
