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Sony Handycam DCR-HC30

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Part Number: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

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

Where to buy

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