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Hse Kha · February 21st, 2006, 04:27 PM

Which one does it have? Thanks.

Holger Leonhard · February 21st, 2006, 05:32 PM

I am shure its not optical.

Jeff DeMaagd · February 22nd, 2006, 11:17 PM

My bet would be electronic. It is quite a bit smaller than HC1, and HC1 uses electronic. Optics add to weight, cost and size, none of those are compatible with a palm camcorder.

Alexander Karol · February 23rd, 2006, 01:09 AM

Definetely electronic.

Lynne Whelden · March 21st, 2006, 08:10 AM

As it stands right now, there is no way to create an audio input jack for the HC3 using its hot shoe? Sony turns a deaf ear to that need as well?

J. Stephen McDonald · March 21st, 2006, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynne Whelden

As it stands right now, there is no way to create an audio input jack for the HC3 using its hot shoe? Sony turns a deaf ear to that need as well?

There are several Sony hotshoe mikes you can use on the HC3. Also, a hotshoe mike adaptor for it is reportedly in the works by an independent company, but there's no certainty about it yet. Keep watching this forum for news.

Bob Zimmerman · May 15th, 2006, 09:44 AM

I was in Best Buy on saturday and they had a HC3 hooked up to a monitor. What a great picture. This camcorder is the same size as my old Hi-8 or the little digital 8 I have. They even put some 24fps on it.

I will probably still hold out for a GL3, or something like a FX1. But I would love to have this camera to carry around. You can buy it online at Best Buy for $1300 something. By Christmas it will be $700!!

Chris Hurd · May 15th, 2006, 09:58 AM

Much better than Best Buy...

If you're going to get an HC3, why not buy from B&H instead. They match Best Buy's price, there's no sales tax if you buy online, and most importantly, they're a DV Info Net sponsor, helping to make this site available to you. Our sponsors are not only the best dealers in the business, but they also keep DV Info Net free for everyone to enjoy. Please consider them when making your purchases. Thanks in advance,

Bob Zimmerman · May 15th, 2006, 11:16 AM

let me try again. I was at a store and they had a Sony HC3 hooked up to some kind of monitor. The picture was really, really good. I will wait and see what Canon comes out with i.e. GL3. But if I needed a good walking around camcorder this HDV/DV is awesome. The going price is around $1400. But in a few months it will be under $1,000

Jerry Mohn · May 15th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Amazon has the same price plus FREE shipping. Duh, missed that one.

I am replying because I doubt it will fall much. The dollar is still falling against the yen, the HC3 is rumored to be the hottest selling camcorder in Japan = Demand is picking up.

I need mine for a vacation trip NOW, otherwise I would have waited.

Does B&H beat Amazon prices? That would be a good one. Amazon carries so much of the inventory that B&H moves alot of, the low fruit on the tree, that has got to hurt sales. SHHHH, don't tell.

Best Buy has good deals on opened or returned items. I would insist new in box so none of the sales guys play with it before you do.

Bob Zimmerman · May 15th, 2006, 01:43 PM

Jerry I don't blame you. The picture quality on the HC3 was great. My credit card was trying to pop out of my wallet. But I just paid for my Nikon 17-55 so I'll have to wait.

Jm Aguilar · May 27th, 2006, 12:32 PM

Hi guys, im just curious will the shades,wide angle lenses that fit hc1 and a1u fit also with the hc3?

Selim Abdullai · May 27th, 2006, 04:04 PM

No, the HC1 and A1U's filter size is 37mm, the HC3's filter size is 30mm.

John McManimie · May 27th, 2006, 05:36 PM

Yes, just use a 30mm-37mm Step-Up Ring ($6.95 at B&H and probably the same or less at a million other camera supply stores) if you want to use 37mm accessories.

Jm Aguilar · May 28th, 2006, 02:28 AM

Thanks a lot guys!

February 21st, 2006, 04:27 PM	#1
Hse Kha Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 195	HC3 - Optical or Electronic Image Stabilization? Which one does it have? Thanks.

March 21st, 2006, 08:10 AM	#5
Lynne Whelden Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: williamsport, pa Posts: 604	HC3 audio As it stands right now, there is no way to create an audio input jack for the HC3 using its hot shoe? Sony turns a deaf ear to that need as well?

May 15th, 2006, 09:44 AM	#7
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	HC3 at BB I was in Best Buy on saturday and they had a HC3 hooked up to a monitor. What a great picture. This camcorder is the same size as my old Hi-8 or the little digital 8 I have. They even put some 24fps on it. I will probably still hold out for a GL3, or something like a FX1. But I would love to have this camera to carry around. You can buy it online at Best Buy for $1300 something. By Christmas it will be $700!!

May 15th, 2006, 09:58 AM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Much better than Best Buy... If you're going to get an HC3, why not buy from B&H instead. They match Best Buy's price, there's no sales tax if you buy online, and most importantly, they're a DV Info Net sponsor, helping to make this site available to you. Our sponsors are not only the best dealers in the business, but they also keep DV Info Net free for everyone to enjoy. Please consider them when making your purchases. Thanks in advance, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 15th, 2006, 11:16 AM	#9
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Hc3 let me try again. I was at a store and they had a Sony HC3 hooked up to some kind of monitor. The picture was really, really good. I will wait and see what Canon comes out with i.e. GL3. But if I needed a good walking around camcorder this HDV/DV is awesome. The going price is around $1400. But in a few months it will be under $1,000

February 21st, 2006, 05:32 PM	#2
Holger Leonhard Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 71	I am shure its not optical.

February 22nd, 2006, 11:17 PM	#3
Jeff DeMaagd Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA Posts: 202	My bet would be electronic. It is quite a bit smaller than HC1, and HC1 uses electronic. Optics add to weight, cost and size, none of those are compatible with a palm camcorder.

February 23rd, 2006, 01:09 AM	#4
Alexander Karol Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 198	Definetely electronic.

May 15th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#10
Jerry Mohn Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 83	Just bought HC3 off of B&H for 1349.95 Amazon has the same price plus FREE shipping. Duh, missed that one. I am replying because I doubt it will fall much. The dollar is still falling against the yen, the HC3 is rumored to be the hottest selling camcorder in Japan = Demand is picking up. I need mine for a vacation trip NOW, otherwise I would have waited. Does B&H beat Amazon prices? That would be a good one. Amazon carries so much of the inventory that B&H moves alot of, the low fruit on the tree, that has got to hurt sales. SHHHH, don't tell. Best Buy has good deals on opened or returned items. I would insist new in box so none of the sales guys play with it before you do.

May 15th, 2006, 01:43 PM	#11
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Jerry I don't blame you. The picture quality on the HC3 was great. My credit card was trying to pop out of my wallet. But I just paid for my Nikon 17-55 so I'll have to wait.

May 27th, 2006, 12:32 PM	#12
Jm Aguilar New Boot Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5	Hc3 Accessory Question Hi guys, im just curious will the shades,wide angle lenses that fit hc1 and a1u fit also with the hc3?

May 27th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#13
Selim Abdullai Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntley, IL Posts: 45	No, the HC1 and A1U's filter size is 37mm, the HC3's filter size is 30mm.

May 27th, 2006, 05:36 PM	#14
John McManimie Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 314	Yes, just use a 30mm-37mm Step-Up Ring ($6.95 at B&H and probably the same or less at a million other camera supply stores) if you want to use 37mm accessories.

May 28th, 2006, 02:28 AM	#15
Jm Aguilar New Boot Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5	Thanks Thanks a lot guys!