Sony DCR-HC30 Review
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October 28th, 2004
Summary
The Sony DCR-HC20 is the MiniDV Handycam Camcorder that doubles as a digital camera. It features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which allows 640 x 480 resolution digital still image capture, which is perfect for e-mail or printing. It also includes a big 2.5" hybrid SwivelScreen touch panel LCD display, Super NightShot Plus infrared recording, USB streaming, and a professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. It even includes a 3D menu system that makes adjusting the camcorder settings easier than even. Best of all, these big features come in a package thats 25% smaller than the previous years camcorders.
Specs
Key Features
Type
Digital
Recording Format
Mini DV
Recording System
NTSC
CCD Quantity
1
Memory Still Resolution
0.31 Megapixels
Optical Zoom
10x
Weight
0.81 lb.
CCD
CCD Quantity
1
CCD Size
1/6"
CCD Pixels
340K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
LCD Display
With LCD Display
LCD Panel Size
2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder
With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom
10x
Digital Zoom
120x
Lens Focal Length
2.3 - 23 mm
Filter Diameter
25 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed
SP, LP
Image Stabilizer
With Image Stabilizer
Low Lux
5 Lux
Night Shot
With Night Shot
Audio
Audio Format
12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type
Memory Stick Duo
Digital Still Shot Mode
With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution
0.31 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size
640 x 480
MPEG Movie Mode
With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces
Output Interfaces
USB, FireWire / DV / i.Link, Composite (Video)
Input Interfaces
Audio (RCA), Composite (Video)
Power Supply
Battery Type
Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life
2 hrs.
Dimensions
Width
2 in.
Depth
4.5 in.
Height
3.5 in.
Weight
0.81 lb.
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year