Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 Specifications

HDV 1080i Handycam® Camcorder

HDR-HC1

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Step-up Feature

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New Feature

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1/3" CMOS Sensor; 3,000K Pixels (gross)

1/3" CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and
clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and still image
performance (2.8 Megapixel). Unlike traditional
CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power,
providing better battery performance.

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HDV Recording Format

From the innovators in camcorder technology,
Sony’s HDR-HC1 camcorder is the industry's
smallest and lightest HDV1080i consumer level
camcorder and player. Now you can record all
your memories in true high-definition video.

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Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording

The HDR-HC1 is capable of recording and
playing back both High Definition (HD) and
Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on a
standard MiniDV cassette.

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Real-Time HD Codec Engine

Sony developed a Real Time MPEG
Encode/Decode system with reduced energy
consumption and compact size to fit inside 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 on the same MiniDV cassettes
as are used for SD recording.

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10X Optical / 120X Digital Zoom Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens

From the authority in lens technology, the Carl
Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens provides a high
quality 10x optical zoom which maintains image
clarity and color while reducing glare and flare.

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2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes
images sharp and detailed during playback or
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid LCD
Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or
bright light, virtually eliminating the "washout"
common with traditional LCD Screens.

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Super SteadyShot® Image 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.

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Selectable Manual Zoom / Focus Ring

Selectable Zoom and Focus rings provide
precise and detailed control over the amount of
zoom and the overall focus of the image with
just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing
when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is
easy with the natural "feel" of the rings.

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Expanded Focus Indicator

The camera‘s LCD image is magnified,
temporarily, up to 4X its original size without
any loss of distortion. This allows the user more
finite control while focusing the camera for
greater detail and clarity.

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Cinematic Mode

Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, the HDR-HC1 Cinematic mode
lends 24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.

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i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)

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A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio
communication between two compatible
devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface,
including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.

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Shot Transition

Allows for a smooth automatic scene transition.
Settings for focus, zoom, and white balance can
be set to the A/B button and a smooth transition
will take place according to the set time. This
function enables the focus to gradually shift from
the front of the image to a deeper part of the
image.

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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 unfocussed so that the subject
stands out.

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Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the camcorder on
which to add optional accessories while providing
power and two-way communication to those
accessories.

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Built-in Pop-up Intelligent Flash

For added clarity and detail when taking pictures
in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves
pictures and reduces shadows.

Industry's Smallest and Lightest Consumer HDV 1080i Camcorder; featuring HDV and SD recording along with 2.8
Megapixel still image capture capability.

HDR-HC1

HDV 1080i Handycam® Camcorder

specifications

Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot®

Accessory Shoe:

Active Interface Shoe

USB Streaming:

N/A

White Balance:

Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-Push

Imaging Device:

1/3" 3000K (Gross) Pixel

CMOS Sensor

Viewfinder:

Color, Precision 16:9 (252K pixel)

Interface:

i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)2: Yes

LCD:

2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel

SwivelScreen™ LCD (123K)

USB Port(s):

Yes, ver. 1.1

Analog Audio/Video Input(s):

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes

(Component, and Multi A/V))

Digital Audio Input(s):

Yes, i.LINK

Digital Audio Output(s):

Yes; i.LINK

Headphone Output(s):

Yes (Stereo, Mini)

Input(s):

Microphone: Yes (Stereo, Mini)

Minimum Illumination:

7 lux

Aperture:

1.8 - 2.1

Focal Distance:

5.1 - 51mm

35mm Conversion:

41 - 480mm (Camera; 16:9
mode); 50 - 590mm (Camera; 4:3 mode);
40 - 400mm (Memory; 16:9 mode); 37 ­370mm (Memory; 4:3 mode)

Zoom:

10x Optical / 120x Digital

Focus:

Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One

Touch

Shutter Speed:

1/4 - 1/10,000 (in AE Mode)

Iris:

Auto

Power Consumption:

5.8W/ 5.9W/ 6.4W

(VF/LCD/VF & LCD) - HDV

5.2W/ 5.3W/

5.8W (VF/LCD/VF & LCD) - SD

Limited Warranty:

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Video Actual:

1983K Pixels (16:9); 1486K

Pixels (4:3)

Filter Diameter:

37mm

Weight:

1 lb, 7 oz (680 grams) without tape or

battery

Dimensions (WHD):

2 7/8" x 3 3/4" x 7 1/2"

(71 x 94 x 188mm)

Supplied Accessories:

Power Adaptor/ In

Camera Charger (AC-L15)

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM50)
Wireless Remote Commander® Remote

Control (RMT-831)

Lens Hood
Lens Cap
A/V Cable
Component Video Cable
Shoulder Strap
Memory Stick Duo™ Media - 16MB
USB Cable

service and warranty

Limited Warranty:

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

optional accessories

Gunzoom Microphone (ECM-HGZ1)
Hard Carrying Case (LCH-HCE)
High Grade Tele Conversion Lens

(VCL-HG2037Y)
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0737Y)
Polarize and Clear Coat Filter (VF-37CPKS)
Quick Charger for Super Quick Batteries

(AC-SQ950D)
Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery Pack

(NP-QM71/91D)
Remote Control Tripod (VCT-870RM)
Starter Kit (ACC-FM50S)
Soft Carrying Case (LCS-VA3)
Travel Charger (BC-TRM)
Stereo Microphone (ECM-HST1)
Tripod (VCT-FXA)
Video Light (HVL-HL1)

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com/dn

Last Updated 2005-07-07

1. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.

2. 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.

3. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MB's is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123,
256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB

©2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Advanced HAD, CineFrame, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
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