Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 Specifications

DCR-HC52

MiniDV Handycam

® camcordwer

The DCR-HC52 puts exceptional quality, versatility, and affordability in the palm of your hands. The Carl Zeiss

®
Vario-Tessar® Lens and Super SteadyShot® image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Get in close with a
powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom, and control it all from the 2.5" touch panel SwivelScreen™ LCD display.

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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.

40X Optical / 2000X 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.

2.5"

Touch Panel SwivelScreen

™ LCD

Display (123K Pixels)

The 2.5"

LCD screen provides
exceptional viewing clarity with 123K
pixels resolution. The display rotates up
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback.

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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss® Vario-

Tessar lenses are
designed specifically for compact
camcorders, and utilize precision
ground optics to maintain the
sharpness and contrast found with
larger lenses.

i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)

Quickly transfer images from the
camcorder to compatible devices
equipped with an IEEE1394 interface ,
including camcorders, digital VCRs,
and PCs, using this high speed, bi­directional digital video/audio
connection.

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InfoLITHIUM®

Battery with AccuPower

™

Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "Memory Effect," so you’

re
free to charge the battery at any time.
Additionally, Sony's exclusive
AccuPower

™ meter displays the battery
time remaining in minutes, in either the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Stamina®

Battery Power Management

System

When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM

®
Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power
Management System helps the
camcorder prolong battery life for extra
long continuous recording times from a
single charge.

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Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating
for some people. With a press of the
Easy Handycam Button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder
are "locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.

Fader Effects

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

Manual Focus

Manually adjust the focus of the
camcorder using the touch panel.
Manual focusing also allows the user to
control the focus in difficult situations
where either the environment or the
subject does not allow the camcorder's
auto focus to perform optimally, such
as when shooting through a window or
in a crowded environment.

Multi-Language Menu

Change the menu display from English
to English (Simplified), Canadian
French, Latin American Spanish, or
Brazilian Portuguese

NightShot®

Plus Infrared System

In low-

light environments, the
NightShot® Plus Infrared System lets you
shoot color video with a less greenish
tint than previous infrared systems.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing
back your videos with Sony'

s Picture
Effect Modes. Effects available in
Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and
Sepia. Effects available in Playback
mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

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Last Updated: 07/31/2008

DCR-HC52

MiniDV Handycam

® camcordwer

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each
other

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental
conditions.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced
HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander,
SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of
Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/6" Advanced HAD

™ CCD

Imager

Pixel Gross:

680K

Recording Media: MiniDV
Recording and Playback Times:

SP:

60min/80min., LP: 90min/120min.

Video Actual:

340K Pixels (4:3)

Still Actual:

N/A

Processor:

N/A

Video Resolution:

N/A

Still Picture Resolution:

N/A

Audio

Audio Format:

PCM Digital Stereo (12/16bit)

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: S-

SS

White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor /

Onepush (Touch Panel)

Memory Stick PRO™

Media Compatibility:

N/A

Still Image Mode(s):

N/A

Minimum Illumination:

11lux (1/60 Shutter

Speed)

Face Detection:

N/A

Hybrid:

N/A

Hybrid Plus:

N/A

Quick On:

N/A

Dual Record:

N/A

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode:

N/A

Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Sunrise &

Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight,
Sports Lesson, Beach, Snow

Picture Effect(s): Mosaic, Solarization,

Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel

Digital Picture Effect(s):

N/A

PictBridge Compatible:

N/A

Dynamic Range Optimizer:

N/A

Low Light Capability:

NS plus

Fader Effect(s): Black, White, Mosaic,

Monotone

Face Index:

N/A

Film Roll Index:

N/A

Photo Capture from Movie:

N/A

Dubbing Button:

N/A

x.v.Color™ :

N/A

BRAVIA® Sync™ :

N/A

Video

Format(s) Supported: DV (AVI)
Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Video Features

PhotoTV HD:

N/A

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal: Accesible via A/V Remote

Terminal

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via

A/V Remote Terminal)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s):

N/A

USB Port(s):

N/A

i.LINK® Interface: Yes (DV only)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input:

N/A

S

-Video Output(s): Via A/V Remote (sold

seperately)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s):

N/A

Audio/Video Remote Terminal:

Video/S

Video/Audio/LANC

Active Interface Shoe:

N/A

Display

LCD Screen:

2.5"

touch panel LCD display

Hardware

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)
Microphone: Yes
Flash:

N/A

Memory Stick slot:

N/A

Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
Assignable Dial:

N/A

S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent:

36

- 1440mm (4:3 Camera

Mode), 39 - 1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

Aperture:

F1.8 - 4.1

Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:

30mm

Focal Distance:

1.9 - 76mm

Focus: Full range auto / Manual (Touch

Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode:

N/A

Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (Scene

Selection Mode)

Optical Zoom:

40x

Digital Zoom:

2000x

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Tessar®

Power

Power Consumption: 1.8W / 2.1W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™

Meter System (NP-

FH30)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty ---

1

Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

N/A

Supplied Software:

N/A

Dimensions

Weight: 13 oz (380g) without Tape and

Battery, 15oz (440g) with Tape and Battery

Measurements:

2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 inch
(63x85x115mm) with Battery, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x
4 1/2 inch (63 x 85 x 114mm) with Battery

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FH30)
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Enjoy Handycam DVD

Optional Accessories

LCS-X20 Case
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM® Batteries (NP-

FH50/FH70/FH100)

BC

-TRP travel charger
VCT-50AV Remote tripod
AC-VQH10 AC Adaptor/Charger for H series

batteries

UPC Code:

027242727427

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