Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCRHC52E
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam DCR HC52E - camcorder - Mini DV
price range: $229.99 - $249.99
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Description: The Sony Handycam DCR HC52E is a MiniDV-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $220.
Pros: Has a 40x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced camcorders.Provides manual focus control, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.In addition, frequent travelers will appreciate how relatively little it weighs, only 13.4 ounces.
Cons: Has only a 2.5-inch viewscreen.This camcorder lacks a remote control, which can be handy for video playback.
Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this camcorder has great features for the money.
Suggestions: For more help selecting the right digital camcorder, visit CNET Reviews' buying guide.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCRHC52E
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Analog Video Format PAL
- 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 1/50 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/3500 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
- DV input Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation
- Remote control None
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
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
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- 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


