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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"
  • Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0 lux
  • Special Effects Sepia , Still , Pastel , Monotone , Skintone , Cinematic , Old Movie , Flash Motion , Negative Art
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader , White fader , Mosaic fader , Monotone fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Scenery , Spotlight , Beach & ski , Portrait mode , Sunset & moon
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program Automatic
  • 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 1728 , JPEG 2304 x 1296 , JPEG 1600 x 1200 , JPEG 640 x 480
  • 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 Manual , Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

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 Control-L (LANC) , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1 x USB , 1 x Component video output
  • 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 Sony NP-FM50
  • 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: $1,499.95
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