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Sony Handycam DCR-HC52

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Part Number:DCR-HC52

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 2000 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
  • Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
  • Special Effects Sepia , Mosaic , Pastel , Monotone , Negative Art , Solarization
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader , White fader , Mosaic fader , Monotone fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Shooting Programs Snow , Beach , Sunset , Sunrise , Landscape , Spotlight , Sports mode , Portrait mode , Twilight mode
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program Automatic

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Remote Control None
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory None
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP , SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1
  • Focal Length 1.9 mm - 76 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-4.1
  • Optical Zoom 40 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 1.9 mm
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Max focal length 76 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Filter Size 30 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels

Display

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

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1 x S-Video output , 1 x Control-L (LANC)

Audio Input

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

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-FH30
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 500 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 123,200 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.5 in
  • Depth 4.5 in
  • Height 3.3 in
  • Weight 13.4 oz

Where to buy

Sony Handycam DCR-HC52: $179.95 - $249.99
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$228.00 Yes 5.0 star rating
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