Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-HC46
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CNET Review
The Good: Small size; lightweight; easy to use.
The Bad: No accessory shoe; short battery life; low-resolution still images.
The Bottom Line: Sony's top midlevel MiniDV camcorder delivers quality video that is worth the step up from its less-expensive siblings.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 58129 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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easycamcorders.com
Review Summary: Within Sony's family of consumer camcorders, the mid-range DCR-HC46 ($599.99 MSRP) is quite an improvement over its step-down siblings, the HC26 and HC36. It features better image quality in bright light, a similarly easy to use design, and refined au
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: Sony's top midlevel MiniDV camcorder delivers quality video that is worth the step up from its less-expensive siblings.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Capture and transfer video images quickly and easily with Sony's DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® lens captures brilliant images wit...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC46
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Gray
- Digital Zoom 800 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 0.69 megapixels
- Total Pixels 1.07 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5.5 in
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Special Effects Negative Art, Mosaic, Pastel, Sepia, Solarization, Monotone
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Video Head Qty 2
- Digital Scene Transition White fader, Black fader, Monotone fader, Mosaic fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Beach & ski, Spotlight, Landscape, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon, Sports lesson
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Camera Flash Built-in
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1152 x 864
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3 mm - 36 mm - F/1.8-2.5
- Focal Length 3 mm - 36 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.5
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3 mm
- Max focal length 36 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 25 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 48 - 576 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes End search
- Additional Features Touch-screen control, Progressive shutter system
- Analog to digital conversion No
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active 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 DC power input, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, USB cable, 1
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 4.4 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
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