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Sony Handycam DCR-HC52

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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCR-HC52

$179.95 - $249.99 8 online stores

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC52

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3.0 stars

"nice, lightweight, easy to take along"

by tigeress2430 on December 29, 2009

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3.0 stars

"great for vacations"

by WiseGuy_Productions on March 19, 2009

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2.5 stars

"Good for recording not for editing"

by musjazz10 on December 10, 2008

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: DCR-HC52

General
Product Type Camcorder
Digital Zoom 2000 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Negative Art, Solarization
Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Sunrise, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
Main Features
Color Support Color
Remote Control None
TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory None
Media Type Mini DV
Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1
Focal Length 1.9 mm - 76 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.8-4.1
Optical Zoom 40 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 1.9 mm
Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Max focal length 76 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Filter Size 30 mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
Edit Functions Audio dubbing
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Additional Features Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation
Remote control None
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Microphone
Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections
Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Control-L (LANC)
Audio Input
Audio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case None
Cables Included A/V cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
Supported Battery Sony NP-FH30
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 500 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 123,200 pixels
Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
Width 2.5 in
Depth 4.5 in
Height 3.3 in
Weight 13.4 oz

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