Sony Camcorder Hdr Hc3 Review
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HDR-HC3 is everything you have come to expect from the industry's smallest and lightest camcorder as of 1 February 2006, plus a few extra. Immediately switch back and forth between HD and SD recording modes, capture 4.0-megapixel stills, and enjoy unprecedented detail and color reproduction with the ClearVid CMOS sensor.
The HC3's 1 / 3 "ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity for both video and stills.
2.1-Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid CMOS Sensor
1 / 3 "ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution in HD mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution in SD format) and still image performance (4.0 megapixels). Unlike traditional CCD cameras, CMOS sensors require less power, providing better battery performance.
HDV Recording Format
From the innovators in camcorder technology, Sony's HDR-HC3 camcorder industry's smallest and lightest HDV1080i consumer-level camcorders and play (as of February 1, 2006). Now you can record all your memories in true high-definition video.
Switchable HDV / DV format recording
The HDR-HC3 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on standard MiniDV cassette.
Real-Time HD Codec Engine
Sony developed a Real Time MPEG Encode / Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit into a personal camcorder. This engine provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded at the same MiniDV tapes, which are used for SD recording.
10x Digital Zoom Optical/80x
The optical zoom helps to bring the case close to far away from. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
A Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T * lens reduces
glare and flare and increases color saturation.
Professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T * Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T * coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.
A 2.7-inch swiveling touch panel LCD makes
design and film in a snap.
2.7-Inch Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD plus Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7-inch widescreen (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with imporoved resolution. The 211K pixel LCD screen can be rotated up to 270 degrees for multiple angles for sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing pictures even easier.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media
Take still images up to 2304 x 1728 resolution directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy Trasfer to PCs with e-mail, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices.
Dual Record
While record video in high definition, you have the opportunity to capture a 2.3-megapixel still images directly to Memory Stick Duo media.
Assignable Dial
Built into the camera lens itself, may be transferred to the disc not only used to focus and exposure, but can also be adjusted by the user to control Auto Exposure (AE) Shift, exposure, focus and white balance (WB) Shift. In playback mode it allows you to control volume.
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization System
Image Stabilizer system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake and "shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.
Cinematic Mode
Perfect for creating your own movie masterpieces, HDR-HC3 Cinematic mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to your recordings.
i.LINK interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital video / audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs and PCs.
Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocused, so that the subject stands out.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder as to add additional accessories, while power and two-way communication to those accessories.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when you take pictures in low light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.
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Sony Camcorder Hdr Hc3 Review
