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Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-HC1

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    luminous-landscape.com

    Review Summary: In every field a product comes along every now and then which is later regarded as a tipping point - a fulcrum, if you will - around which the old and the new swing. In digital photography many regard the Canon D30 of several yea

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  • 8.0

    computerarts.co.uk

    Review Summary: The HVR-A1E is a great choice for anyone who's looking to take a hassle-free step into high-definition images. It's not cheap by any means, but this is a professional, not a domestic level, product and the feature set and video quality more than ...

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    gadgetguy.com.au

    By Byer Gair | November 30, -1

    Review Summary: The HC1 is a clear commitment by Sony to the HDV format. While the company launched the format with semi-pro and prosumer models, it has clearly moved the format into the mass market with the HC1. The point is that the acceptance of HDV will come from ...

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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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