Built-In Digital Still Camera
The built-in digital camera in the DCR-HC3 is one of the best available built into consumer grade camcorders. The digital still camera is 4.1 megapixels, making the photos you take on your camcorder good enough to print out as 8x10 photographs. The camera also has a dual record mode which allows camcorder users to record high-definition video and takes photos at a 2.3 megapixel resolution, at the same time.Film Features
Amateur film makers will appreciate the cinematic mode on the DCR-HC3. This mode allows camcorder users to set the video to record a 24fps, typical of traditional film. Recording video at this frame rate can give your video a film like look to it, while still remaining digital.Handling
This is a great compact camcorder. The camcorder is designed in such a way that it is easy to use if you’re a camcorder novice, but it has advanced features for camcorder users interested in getting a little more out of their camcorder.
