Sony HDR-HC3 HDV Handycam Camcorder
Camcorder Info has constructed a comprehensive review of the Sony HDR-HC3 Camcorder. 'The release of the HDR-HC3 has probably been the subject of more buzz than that of any other camcorder this year. Significant changes from the HDR-HC1, the camera the HC3 replaced, demonstrate the evolution in the HD market over the past year. While the HC1 targeted early adopters who demanded prosumer features, now consumers everywhere want their new camcorders to have HD. The HC1 demonstrated Sony's ability to make high-end camcorders with excellent video quality; now, in the HC3, Sony combines this expertise with its skill at producing easy-to-use camcorders for lower-end consumers.'
Features:
•Focus System: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial) / Manual Focus (Dial), Spot Focus (Touch Panel)
•Effective Pixels of moving pictures in 16:9: Approx. 1.43 megapixel / Effective pixels of moving pictures in 4:3: Approx. 1.076 megapixel
• Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (without NightShot); 0 lux (with NightShot)
• Program AE4 (Menu + Touch Panel): Portrait, Beach & Ski, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon / AE Shift: Menu + Touch Panel (9 Step) / Exposure Control: Menu (24 Step)
• 10x Carl Zeiss Zoom Lens accepts Optional 30mm filter accessories / Zoom focal length conversion as if it were 35mm Format - (16:9 MODE) 40.4 - 404mm; (4:3 MODE) 37 - 370mm
• Connections - Component Video Output / Multi AV (Video In/Out / S Video In/Out / Audio In/Out): Stereo (Special, Out Only) / HDMI Out / i.LINK® LANC / USB
• Video recording on a MiniDV
• Up to 4 Megapixel still picture Storage on MemoryStick Pro Duo memory card
• Unit Measurements: 3 1/4" x 3 1/8" x 5 1/2" (82 x 78 x 139mm) / Weight 1 lb 3oz with tape/battery
• Includes Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200), InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP60), Wireless Remote, A/V - Component - USB cables