Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 Specifications

DCR-HC26

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

With spectacular sound and video in such a compact and stylish design, you’ll have the versatility to record
outstanding movies with operating ease and handling convenience. Swapping tapes is faster than ever with a Top

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Loading Tape Mechanism. And the Color Viewfinder lets you see your subjects clearly and accurately.

1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 680K
Pixels Gross

1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels
provides stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (up to 500 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image
performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a
significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to
provide spectacular video performance.

20X Optical/800X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition the
Digital Zoom Interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and
flare with increased contrast. This results in
vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation and perfect renditions of subtle
tones.

Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System

Picture stabilization system that uses motion
sensors to detect and compensate for
camera "shake" without compromising
picture quality like some other digital
stabilization systems.

2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™

LCD

Display (123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The high resolution
123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270
degrees for multiple viewing angles providing
sharp, detailed images for monitoring or
playback.

USB Streaming

Stay connected to family and friends by
broadcasting live video with audio over the
internet using the USB interface. You can
even playback your favorite recorded scene
on the camcorder's tape. It's like having
your own video conferencing system.

i.LINK®

DV Interface

A digital high-speed bi-directional interface
which provides Audio/Video communication
between two compatible devices. This
connection allows for pure digital transfer
between devices equipped with an
IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders,
digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.

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InfoLithium

® Battery with AccuPower™

Meter System

Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries,
Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries
are not subject to a life shortening "memory
effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower™
meter displays the battery time remaining in
minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen.

2

NightShot

® Plus Infrared System

With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you
can capture natural looking video, even
when shooting in low light. Record subjects
up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared
system, but without the overall monochrome
color common with earlier low-

light

recording systems.

On Screen Zoom and Record Controls

For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-HC26 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen.
This allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots

Stamina® Battery Power Management
System

Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium®
Battery, the DCR-HC26 can continuously
record for up to 9 hours (Viewfinder) or up to
8 hours (LCD) on a single full charge,
providing extra long battery life.

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Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Program AE modes make recording easy
even when filming in challenging situations.
Choose from Beach & Ski, Landscape,
Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight or Sunset &
Moon modes.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back
your videos with Sony's Picture Effect
Modes. Effects available in Camera mode:
Mosaic and Pastel. Effects available in
Playback mode: Monotone, Negative Art,
Sepia, and Solarize.

Fader Effects

Enhance your personal videos by adding
professional looking fader effects. Choose
from Black, Mosaic, Monotone and White.

Battery Information

At the touch of a button, battery information
is displayed on the LCD screen when
charging and when the camcorder is turned
off. The display will show how much the
battery is charged, in 10% increments and
the recordable time left when using the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder.

Photo Mode

Using Sony's Adaptive Frame Interpolation
for better image quality, you can store
hundreds of individual still images with 7
seconds of audio on the videotape
(depends upon the amount of video
recorded on the tape).

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Manual Focus

Easy Handycam Button

Picture Package™ Software

DCR-HC26

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

Sony Electronics Inc. •

16530 Via Esprillo

• San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 01/26/2006

1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All
products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.

2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.

3. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick
logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander,
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD
Pixel Gross: 680K
Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette
Recording and Playback Times:

SP: 60

min., LP: 90 min.

Video Actual:

340K Pixels

Still Actual:

N/A

Convenience

USB Streaming:

Yes

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:

Yes

( Super; Electronic)

Accessory Shoe:

N/A

White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push,

Outdoor

Memory Stick PRO™

Media

Compatibility:

N/A

Still Image Mode(s):

N/A

Minimum Illumination:

5 Lux (0 Lux with

NightShot® Plus Infrared System)

Low Light Capability: NightShot®

Plus

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal:

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Input(s):

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (Multi

A/V)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s):

Yes (via

i.LINK®)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (via

i.LINK®)

USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant)
i.LINK®

Interface:

Yes

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input:

N/A

S-

Video Input(s):

N/A

S-

Video Output(s):

Yes (optional accessory)

Hardware

LCD:

2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™

LCD Display

Lens Type:

Carl Zeiss

® Vario-Tessar®

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station:

N/A

Microphone:

Yes (Built-in)

Optics

35mm Equivalent: 44-880mm (4:3

Camera Mode)

Aperture: f1.8-3.1
Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter: 25mm
Focal Distance: 2.3-46mm
Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch

Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode:

N/A

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (AE

Mode)

Optical Zoom:

20X

Digital Zoom: 800X

Power

Power Consumption: 1.8W/2.1W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLithium®

with

AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FP30)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®

Windows

® 2000 Professional,

XP Home, XP Professional

Supplied Software: Picture Package™

ver. 1.5

Video

Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads,

Helical Scanning System

Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA

standards

Analog-to-Digital Converter:

N/A

Dimensions

Weight: 14 oz (420g) with Tape and

Battery

Measurements: 2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4

1/2" (65 x 79 x 113mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L25)

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FP30)

Stereo A/V Cable
CD-ROM with USB Driver

(PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for
Sony)

Lens Cap

Optional Accessories

Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for

MiniDV (ACC-DVP)

High Capacity InfoLithium™ Batteries (NP-

FP50/FP71/FP90)

AC Adaptor/Quick Charger (ACV-QP10)
AC/DC Adaptor (DCC-L50B)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA4)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA5)
Telephoto Lens (VCL-2025S)
High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2025)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0725)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0625S)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)
High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-

30FS)

UPC Code:

027242688698