Sony Handycam DCR-HC28

Description: The Sony Handycam DCR-HC28 is a MiniDV-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $350.It bundles Sony picture motion browser software.This camcorder weighs 14.8 ounces and has a sensor resolution of about 0 megapixels.

Pros: Offers manual focus adjustment, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.In addition, frequent travelers will appreciate how relatively little it weighs, only 14.8 ounces.Its 20x zoom lens provides a longer telephoto range than most other camcorders.

Cons: Has MPEG digital video format, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.For example, the Panasonic PV-GS55, a MiniDV-based camcorder at around $385, has MPEG-4 digital video format.

Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use.

Value: In general, this camcorder's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DCRHC28

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 800 x
• Effective Sensor Resolution 340,000 pixels
• Total Pixels 680,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
• Min Illumination 0 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format MPEG
• Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Negative Art, Solarization
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
• Video Head Qty 2
• Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
• Shooting Modes Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
• Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Sunset & moon
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic

• Main Features

• Color Support Color

• Memory / Storage

• Media Type Mini DV
• Recording Speed LP, SP

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1
• Focal Length 2.3 mm - 46 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
• Optical Zoom 20 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.3 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Max focal length 46 mm
• Filter Size 25 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• DV input Yes
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Additional Features 16:9 widescreen mode, Touch-screen control
• Software Sony Picture Motion Browser
• Included Accessories Lens cap

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

• Display

• Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 2.5 in - Color

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio output

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type - Lithium ion

• Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FP30
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 123,000 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Color

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.6 in
• Depth 4.4 in
• Height 3.1 in
• Weight 14.8 oz

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  Sony Handycam DCR-HC28

  Price: $499.99

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 20 x, Mini DV, 340,000 pixels, 14.8 oz

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790