Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-HC1
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CNET Review
The Good: High-resolution video; compact design; excellent viewfinder; versatile features.
The Bad: Only interlaced HD video, no 720p; some design quirks; some autofocus glitches.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 is a good first effort at a consumer HD camcorder, but only HD fanatics should consider it.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: So what's Sony doing using the technology in a high-definition camcorder? To get over the quality issues of CMOS, Sony has added digital signal processing in the form of its Enhanced Imaging Processor. It has invested significantly in CMOS production ...
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No Rating
videomaker.com
Review Summary: Streamlined easy to use camcorder with a Carl Zeiss lens and XLR mic; a big pro HDV camcorder in a small affordable package.
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No Rating
videomaker.com
Review Summary: Streamlined easy to use camcorder with a Carl Zeiss lens and XLR mic; a big pro HDV camcorder in a small affordable package.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-HC1
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.9 megapixels
- Total Pixels 2.8 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.97 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2.76 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1440, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.1
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.1
- 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 37 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 48 - 480 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, Date search, Index search
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, Histogram display, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation, Display brightness control
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.54 in
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 USB, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-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
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Run Time (Up To) 85 min
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FM50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1180 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 7.4 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.5 lbs
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