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Sony Handycam HDR-HC3

  • Manufacturer:Sony
  • Part Number:HDR-HC3

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Black
  • Digital Zoom 80 x
  • Total Pixels 4.0 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/3 in
  • Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0 lux
  • Special Effects Negative Art, Old Movie, Cinematic, Pastel, Sepia, Skintone, Flash Motion, Monotone, Still
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
  • Digital Scene Transition White fader, Black fader, Monotone fader, Mosaic fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Beach & ski, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon, Scenery
  • White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
  • White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
  • Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.1 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
  • Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 4 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Pro Camcorder Features

  • Audio Signal Format PCM, MPEG1 Audio Layer II
  • Features Zebra pattern

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 2304 x 1296, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 2304 x 1728
  • Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
  • Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 5.1 mm
  • Max focal length 51 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Filter Size 30 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features Takes photos while movie recording, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control
  • Time Code Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap, Lens cap, Lens hood

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

Display

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

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x USB
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable, Component video cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type - Lithium ion
  • Run Time (Up To) 80 min

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1180 mAh ( 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 211,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.2 in
  • Depth 5.5 in
  • Height 3.1 in
  • Weight 19.8 oz

Where to buy

Sony Handycam HDR-HC3: $629.99 - $1,908.11
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