- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number:DCR-HC40
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.0 megapixels
- Total Pixels 1.0 megapixels
- Progressive scan Yes
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
- 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
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- 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 1152 x 864 , JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP , SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.3
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.3
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.2 mm
- Max focal length 32 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 46 - 460 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 PRO 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) 95 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
Sony Handycam DCR-HC40:
$300.00
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