Sony Handycam DCR-HC30

General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Enclosure Color Silver
• Digital Zoom 120 x
• Effective Sensor Resolution 6.8 megapixels
• Total Pixels 3.4 megapixels
• Progressive scan Yes
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 0 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format MPEG EX
• Special Effects Black & White , Color , Sepia
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
• PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels) , 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
• Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode , Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Landscape , Spotlight , Beach & ski , Sports mode , Portrait mode , Sunset & moon
• White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Manual ,  Program ,  Automatic
• Camera Flash None
• Webcam Capability Yes

Main Features

• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240 , MPEG - 160 x 112

Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480
• Media Type Mini DV
• Recording Speed LP , SP

Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.3
• Focal Length 2.3 mm - 23 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.7-2.3
• Optical Zoom 10 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.3 mm
• Max focal length 23 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Features Built-in lens shield
• Filter Size 25 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 43 - 430 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

• DV input Yes
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Title Generator Yes
• Search Modes Date search
• Additional Features PictBridge support ,  Touch-screen control ,  Progressive shutter system ,  Analog to digital conversion with pass through
• Time Code Yes
• Flash Terminal Hot shoe
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Picture Package , Drivers & Utilities
• Included Accessories Memory Stick Duo adapter

Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Electronic
• Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

• Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1 x USB , 1 x S-Video input / output , 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output) , 1 x Microphone , 1 x DC power input , 1 x Control-L (LANC)
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Duo

Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Cables Included 1 , A/V cable , USB cable

Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
• Run Time (Up To) 120 min

Battery

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

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 month parts and labor limited warranty

Viewfinder / Display

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

Expansion / Connectivity

• Wireless Connection No

Physical Characteristics

• Width 2 in
• Depth 4.4 in
• Height 3.4 in
• Weight 0.9 lbs

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