- 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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Amazon.com
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