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General Information |
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Manufacturer |
Sony |
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Manufacturer Part Number |
PDCR-HC96E |
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Product Name |
PAL Mini DV Digital Camcorder for European Use |
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Marketing Information |
Direct your own personal movies with the
Sony DCR-HC96E "PAL" MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Interactive video
recording features put you in control of the show. The on screen Zoom
and Record buttons allows you to have additional shooting flexibility as
well as convenience. The touch panel 2.7" LCD display creates ease of
control, so you can manage video recording with just the touch of a
button.
Features 3.3 Megapixel Advanced CCD imager for enhanced digital video
and digital still photographic performance. Mini DV recording offers 3x
the color band width with significantly higher signal to noise ratio, so
your video is consistently crystal clear. The Steady Shot picture
stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and correct any
camera shake for smoother video quality. |
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Features |
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Advanced HAD |
Hole Accumulation Diode CCD provides
stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography
performance.
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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss |
Vario Sonnar T Lens has 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. The additional
T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.
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Progressive Shutter System |
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning
system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
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Digital Still Memory Mode
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Capture still images at 2016 x 1512 (3.0
Megapixel) resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo media for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible
Memory Stick Duo devices.
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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.
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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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MPEG Movie EX
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MPEG Movie EX will allow you to record 320
x 240 resolution MPEG movies - up to one hour twenty five minutes with
the capacity of 512MB Memory Stick Duo Media. These movies are perfect
for emailing to friends and family.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting |
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.
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On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons |
For additional control of the camcorder,
the DCR-HC96 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.
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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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Super NightShot Plus |
With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared
System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low
light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared
system.
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Program Auto Exposure Modes |
Program AE modes make recording easy even
when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach &
Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
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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 percent increments and the recordable time left when
using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
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Easy Handycam Button |
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for
some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the
advanced features of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.
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Zoom Interpolation |
Digital Zoom Interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous
types of digital zooms.
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Specifications |
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Camera |
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CCD |
1/3" 3.3 Mega-Pixel CCD - 3310K Gross
Pixel CCD
Video Actual Pixels 2,050k
Still Actual Pixels 3,050k
Advanced HAD CCD Technology |
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Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Lens
5.1 - 51mm /f 1.8 ~ 2.9 35mm equivalent
Camera: 4:3 mode - 45 - 450mm
16:9 mode - 42.8 - 495mm
Memory: 4:3 mode - 37 - 370mm
16:9 mode - 40.6 - 406mm |
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Zoom |
10 x Optical
120 x Digital |
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Image Stabilization |
Electronic Image Stabilizer |
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Filter Size |
30mm |
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Lux |
5 lux
0 lux with Super Nightshot Plus Infrared System |
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Recording |
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System |
PAL |
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Format |
Mini DV |
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Audio |
PCM Digital Stereo, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch,
16-bit/48kHz/2ch |
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Time Code |
Yes |
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Date & Time |
Yes |
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A/V Dubbing |
Yes - Audio Dub in 12-bit Mode |
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Display |
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Viewfinder |
Color with 123,000 Pixels |
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LCD Monitor |
2.7" Touch Panel Color LCD with 123,200
Pixels
16:9 Mode |
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Conveniences |
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Manual Controls |
Focus - Touch Panel
Exposure - 24 Steps Touch Panel
White Balance - Indoor, Outdoor, Hold
Preset Shutter Speed |
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Built-in Mic |
Yes - Stereo |
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Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
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Accessory Shoe |
Yes - Active Interface (Hot Shoe) |
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Digital Effects |
Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic
Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone and Solarize |
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Fader |
White, Black, Mosaic, Monotone, Overlap,
Wipe and Dot |
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Tape Loading |
Top Loading |
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Digital Still Mode |
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Resolution |
2016 x 1512 |
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Card Slot |
Memory Stick Duo |
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Built-in Flash |
Yes |
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Input/Output Connectors |
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Line In Recording |
Yes - Digital & Analog with Pass Through
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Inputs |
A/V Special Jack to RCA
IEEE-1394 (4-pin) x1 |
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Outputs |
Same as the Inputs, plus USB Port |
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Edit Protocol |
Yes - Control L (Lanc) |
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Microphone Input |
Optional ECM-HQP1 Active Interface Mic |
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General |
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Power Requirements |
DC 7.2v battery
AC Power 240v, 60Hz, DC 8.4v |
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Power Consumption |
3.0 W viewfinder
3.3 W LCD |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) |
2.6 x 3.6 x 4.3" (66 x 91 x 110mm) |
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Weight |
15 oz (440 g)
1 lb 2 oz (525 g) with battery, tape and strap |
