- Sleek, compact MiniDV camcorder and digital still camera with 680,000-pixel CCD.
- 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super Steady image stabilizer.
- 2.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder.
- Low-light settings, Memory Stick Duo slot, and accessory shoe.
- NP-FM50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery.
From the Manufacturer
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From the Manufacturer The Sony DCR-HC30 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 Night Plus infrared , 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 that’s 25% smaller than the previous year’s camcorders.
The MiniDV Format offers more precise image detail and color
accuracy than previously possible with analog camcorders. The
superior quality of digital video results from:
* Higher Resolution -- up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution,
on select models for sharper picture detail.
* Component Color Sampling -- preserves three times more color
information than analog VHS and S-VHS video, for brighter and
truer colors.
* Time Base Correction -- stabilizes the picture, eliminating
video jitters.
* Error Correction -- fills in missing video data, providing
seamless, professional-looking video.
Features of the DCR-HC30 include:
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating
offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This
results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
Digital Still Memory Mode: Capture digital still images directly
onto Memory Stick media for easy transfer to e-mail, printing, or
sharing with compatible Memory Stick devices.
With a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced
functions of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the
buttons essential for operational.
Super Night Plus Infrared System: An advanced version of
Sony's Night Infrared system that allows users to record
natural color images in low-light conditions, but without the
blurring common with other lowlight systems.
Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to
power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by
pressing the Battery Info button. The Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
Sony's i.LINK DV (or MICROMV) interface gives you true
digital-to-digital editing, without the "generation loss" of
analog editing. And the i.LINK interface is compatible with a
range of Sony digital VCRs, Sony edit controllers, and Sony PCs
with editing software.
MPEG Movie EX Mode: Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG Movie EX
will allow you to record 320 x 240 resolution MPEG movies
uninterrupted up to the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media.
These movies are perfect for emailing to friends and family.
Stamina Power Management: the combination of low power
consumption and an optional InfoLithium battery give Sony
Handycam models incredible operating time. To keep tabs on
battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of
minutes remaining -- right in the viewfinder.
And more:
This camera can connect directly to select printers. Learn more
about PictBridge.
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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. Realize great looking digital still images utilizing
340K (effective) pixels.
* 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring
the action up close 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" Hybrid SwivelScreen Touch Panel 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 . The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in
sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out"
common with traditional LCD Screens.
* Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media: Capture
digital still images at 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto
Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing,
printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices.
* Progressive Shutter: Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace
scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
* Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through: Convert and/or
record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the
analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the
digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK
interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog
footage.
* InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Charge the
battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening "memory effect." Sony’s exclusive
AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes in
the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
* Super Steady Image Stabilization System: An advanced
version of Sony’s Steady system that controls an even higher
range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even
higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some
other image stabilization systems.
* 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo: 16-Bit offers the same
outstanding sound quality as compact discs. 12-Bit
enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible
audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK interface compatible computers.
What's in the box:
DCRHC30 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder, AC-L25 Power
Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FP50 InfoLithium Rechargeable
Battery, RMT-831 Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control, USB
Cable, MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo
Adapter, CR2025 Battery, Multi A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth,
CD-ROM w/USB Driver (Picture Package Software v.1.0 for Sony).