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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: DCR-HC36

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Gray
  • Digital Zoom 800 x
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 0.34 megapixels
  • Total Pixels 0.68 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
  • Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
  • Min Illumination 0 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Negative Art, Solarization
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
  • Video Head Qty 2
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Sunset & moon
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Camera Flash Built-in

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Standard remote control
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1
  • Focal Length 2.3 mm - 46 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
  • Optical Zoom 20 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 2.3 mm
  • Max focal length 46 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Filter Size 25 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 48 - 960 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • 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 16:9 widescreen mode, Touch-screen control
  • Analog to digital conversion No
  • Remote control Standard remote control
  • Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
  • Included Accessories Lens cap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
  • 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, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-FP30
  • 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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