The six new mini DV Handycam camcorders were the DCR-PC1000, the DCR-PC55, the DCR-HC90, the DCR-HC32, the DCR-HC42, and the DCR-HC21. The DCR-1000. The prices of these binoculars range from $400.00 (the DCR-HC21) to $1300.00 (the DCR-PC1000).

Each new mini DV Handycam camcorders come with a variety of features. The DCR-HC21 has 20X Optical/800X digital zoom, and technology that improves image stabilization. The DCR-HC32 comes complete with a Memory Stick DUO media slot. The DCR-HC42 is capable of putting together a slide show, and has 2.7 inch LCD screen that swivels. The DCR-PC55 is designed with a automatic lens cover. The DCR-HC90 has a three megapixal CCD, it has a built in flash, and is designed to accommodate Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*lens. The most luxurious of the mini DV Handycam camcorders, the DCR-PC1000 has a three-chip CMOS sensor.

The three-chip CMOS is sensor technology that is available in the DCR-OC900 and the DCR-OC1000 is a enhanced imaging processor that provides the mini-camcorders with state-of-the-art picture quality, and better lighting details. The three-chip CMOS uses less power. CMOS is short for complimentary metal oxide semi-conductor.

The Zeiss lenses that Sony uses have a long standing history as being premium binocular lenses.

If you own a piece of electronics that was designed by Sony, check out their website if it breaks. At the Sony Corporations website it is possible to order replacement parts or accessory items for your Sony product. All you have to do is fill out the repair form that can be found on the Sony Corporation's website. There is even a spot to check the progress of a repair that a Sony representative is already performing and a lace where Sony will provide you with the estimated cost of a repair. If you feel that you are incapable of installing the part correctly by yourself, the Sony website provides you with a list of authorized dealers and representatives in your part of the world.