Sony Handycam HDR-HC3

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"
• Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
• Min Illumination 0 lux
• Special Effects Sepia, Still, Pastel, Monotone, Skintone, Cinematic, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Scenery, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• 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 1728, JPEG 2304 x 1296, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480
• Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
• Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
• 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 Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

• DV input Yes
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, Takes photos while movie recording
• Time Code Yes
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Included Accessories Lens cap, Lens hood, Camcorder shoulder strap

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 Control-L (LANC), 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Component 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, Component video cable

Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type - Lithium ion
• Run Time (Up To) 80 min

Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FM50
• 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