Sony Handycam DCR-HC48

Description: The Sony Handycam DCR-HC48 is a MiniDV-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $500.It includes Sony picture motion browser software.

Pros: Has a 25x optical zoom.Provides manual focus control, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.Weighing a little over a pound without battery or media, this camcorder is reasonably portable.

Cons: Has MPEG digital video format.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less favorable than the average camcorder on the market today.

Suitability: Designed for taping important family events.

Value: In general, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DCRHC48

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 2000 x
• Total Pixels 10.7 megapixels
• 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, Still, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
• Video Head Qty 2
• Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader, Monotone fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Twilight mode
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Memory / Storage

• Image Storage 1152 x 864
• Media Type Mini DV
• Recording Speed LP, SP

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2
• Focal Length 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.2
• Optical Zoom 25 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.5 mm
• Max focal length 62.5 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Filter Size 30 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
• Additional Features PictBridge support, Touch-screen control
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Sony Picture Motion Browser
• Included Accessories Docking station

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

• Display

• Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 2.7 in - Color

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
• Expansion Slot(s) 1, Memory Stick Duo

• Audio Input

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

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable

• Power

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

• Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FH40
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year

• Viewfinder / Display

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

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.5 in
• Depth 4.5 in
• Height 3.3 in
• Weight 16.4 oz

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  Sony Handycam DCR-HC48

  Price: $499.44

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 25 x, Mini DV, 16.4 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