Sony DCR-HC96 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder
When you place the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 in your palm be aware your are holding a very neat piece of hardware. 'The Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 camcorder comes with easy solutions to transfer images and video recording to your computer. USB Streaming allows you to broadcast live video to family and friends, and the i.LINK DV interface provides a connection from the camcorder to a variety of compatible devices. What's more, the supplied Handycam Station provides quick and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly makes the connections.'
Features
• Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens
•Programmed auto exposure modes for a variety of shooting options; manual focus option offers control in situations that aren't suited for autofocus
•Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system detects and compensates for shaky camera work and minimizes shake and vibration distortion
•Super NightShot infrared system for color shooting in low-light conditions
•Tele macro mode allows you to shoot close-up shots without casting a shadow on the subject
•One-touch wide-angle shooting lets you switch between 4:3 and 16:9 shooting modes with ease
•Photo mode captures digital still images at 3.0MP (2016 x 1512) resolution directly onto Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo media (media not included) for easy transfer
•Progressive shutter system utilizes an interlaced scanning system for sharp and clear still images
•Auto, indoor, 1-push and outdoor white balance controls to achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions
•Built-in microphone for rich, detailed audio
•Handycam Station provides quick and easy connections to TV or to a PC for editing and sharing video, also charges camcorder; USB interface for easy image transfer; USB streaming capability allows camcorder to function as a Web cam
•i.LINK DV interface (IEEE 1394) allows high-speed digital communication with other IEEE 1394 devices, including your IEEE 1394-compatible DVD recorder for easy sharing and archiving; analog-to-digital conversion with pass-through
•InfoLithium battery with AccuPower displays the remaining battery time in minutes, so you know exactly how much time you have left
•Picture Package 1.5 software lets you organize your video and still images with ease
Read: Sony DCR-HC96 Review - CNET