Sony HDRHC7E Handycam Camcorder - Experience the amazing clarity and unprecedented realism of images captured with the High Definition Handycam HDRHC7E.Created to be ultra-light and compact, it puts professional-quality imaging possibilities into your hands. Combining the power of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor with our well-known expertise in High Definition technology, the HDRHC7 will transform the way you capture and enjoy your home videos.

Features:

Capture 6.1MP Still images with your Handycam
When switched to still camera mode, the HC7 can capture 6.1 Megapixel still images. (Currently the highest Megapixel rating in the industry!) This is realized by the Enhanced Imaging Processor, which processes the huge amounts of pixel data retrieved from the improved ClearVid CMOS Sensor at high speed. The Dual Recording function makes it possible to record high-precision still images equivalent to 4.6 Megapixel even while shooting video.

Super SteadyShot (Optical Image Stabiliser)
Super SteadyShot (Optical) lets you shoot stable images with reduced blur even during telescopic shooting, when images tend to blur due to camera shake. The DCRHC7 employs Optical Active Lens, which uses a sensor to detect camera shake and a lens that is controlled to compensate for any vibration. This optical method efficiently reduces camera-shake blur, allows stable shooting, and maintains superior image quality without destroying any data obtained through the lens. Camera-shake blur is also reduced when shooting still images as well.

Manual Control (Assignable Dial)
Users can assign their favorite camera settings to the Manual button and adjust them with the Camera Control Dial for smooth manual operation and shooting according to preference. The shutter speed is also adjustable. When shooting still images, the shutter speed can be fixed to clearly freeze the moving object or intentionally blur it. With a level meter, the microphone sound level can also be adjusted to suit user preference. These and other manual functions heighten the enjoyment of shooting with the HC7.

Microphone and Headphone Jacks
For those needing to keep a close ear on the situation, microphone and headphone jacks will help you connect external devices to enhance your filming experience.

Record in Full HD 1080i on MiniDV
Using the advanced 1080 HDV standard as the recording format, the HDRHC7 records high-precision HD video on conventional MiniDV cassette tape. This media offers the same amount of recording time for the HDV standard as for the DV standard.

Outstanding Colour Reproduction - x.v.Colour
The HDRHC7 is compatible with the x.v.Colour or xvYCC colour space, which is an international standard for colour space in video endorsed by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). This standard can express a wider colour range (1.8 times the current colour data range) than the currently used broadcast standard. When played back on an x.v.Colour-compliant TV, your recordings will come to life with rich natural colour like never before!

Specifications:

Imaging Sensor

* Sensor Type: 1/2.9" (6.3mm) 2848H ClearVid CMOS
* No. of Pixels (Gross): Approx. 3200K pixels
* No. of Pixels "MOVIE" Rec (Effective): Approx. 2280K pixels (16:9)
* No. of Pixels "STILL" Rec (Effective): Approx. 3040K pixels (4:3)
* Carl Zeiss Lens: Vario Sonar T*
* Zoom: 10x Optical 2x/20x Digital
* F: 1.8 - 2.9
* f (Focal Distance): 5.4 - 54mm
* f (35mm Conversion) in "MOVIE" Rec position: 40 - 400mm (16:9)
* f (35mm Conversion) in "STILL" Rec position: 37 - 370mm (4:3)
* Filter Diameter: 37mm

Viewfinder

* Viewfinder: Colour
* Size/Dots: 0.69cm / 123,200 Dots

LCD

* Size: 6.9cm (16:9)
* No. of Pixels: 211,200 (960 x 220)
* Hybrid LCD Monitor: Yes
* Touch Screen Panel: Yes

Camera

* Focus System: Full range auto / manual
* Spot Focus: Yes (Touch Panel)
* Minimum Illumination: 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/25 Shutter Speed)
* White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
* One-push Auto: Yes(Touch Panel)
* White Balance Shift: Yes (Dial & Touch Panel) (9 Step)
* Shutter Speed: 1/2 - 1/425 (Scene Selection)
* NightShot: Super NightShot
* Colour Slow Shutter: Yes
* Program AE modes: Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
* 14-Bit DXP: Yes
* AE Shift: Yes (Dial & Touch Panel) (9Step)
* Exposure Controls: Yes (Dial &Touch Panel)
* Spot Meter: Yes (Touch Panel)
* Smooth Interval Recording: Smooth Slow (with Audio)
* Iris Control/Gain Control: Auto Only / Auto Only
* Zebra Pattern: Yes
* Guide Frame: Yes
* Histogram: Yes
* Fader Functions: Black / White / Mosaic / Monotone
* Picture Effects: Skin Tone, Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel
* Digital Picture Effects: Still, Flash Motion, Slow Shutter, Trail, Old Movie, Cinematic Effect
* 16:9 Wide: Yes (High Quality)
* Steady Shot: Super SteadyShot (Optical)
* Easy Handycam Function: Yes
* Tele Macro: Yes

Audio

* Recording: HDV - MPEG1 Audio Layer2 Stereo DV - PCM Digital Stereo Recording (12/16bit)
* Playback: HDV - MPEG1 Audio Layer2 Stereo DV - PCM Digital Stereo Recording (12/16bit, 32k,44k,48k)

Camera (still image)

* Still Image Memory Stick REC in "MOVIE" Rec: 4.6M (16:9 3.4M (4:3)

Memory (still image)

* Recording Media: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO DUO, Memory Stick PRO DUO (High Speed)
* Image Size: 6.1M (2848 x 2136) 4.6M (2848 x 1602 16:0 wide) 3.1M (2048 x 1536) VGA (640 x 480)
* Compression: JPEG
* PictBridge: Yes
* Interval REC: Yes
* Copy between TAPE/DVD/HDD to Memory Stick: Yes
* Playback Zoom: Yes
* Slide Show: Yes
* Built-in Flash: Yes

Memory (MPEG)

* Format: -
* MPEG MOVIE EX: -

Others

* Remote Control: RMT-832
* USB Streaming: -
* Direct Access to "Click to DVD": Yes
* Direct Access to Video CD Burn: -
* Start/Stop on LCD Frame: Yes
* Zoom Button on LCD Frame: Yes
* Weight: 550g (w/o tape or battery)
* Dimensions (W x H x D): 83 x 82 x138 mm
* Accessory Shoe: Active Interface Shoe
* Additional Features: External Microphone / Headphone Jacks

VTR

* Format: HDV / DV
* Signal Convert Function: -
* Playback Zoom: Yes

Connection

* Video (via Multi AV): Video Out / S Video Out / Audio Out Component Video Out
* HDMI: Yes
* External Microphone Input: Yes
* Interface Connector (for Handycam Station): -
* i.LINK: Yes
* Lanc: Yes
* USB Terminal: Yes (mini B / USB 1.0)
* DC In: Yes

Approx. continuous recording time (LCD off)

* NPFH30 (Actiforce): -
* NPFH40 (Actiforce): -
* NPFH50 (Actiforce): 80mins
* NPFH60 (Actiforce): 105mins
* NPFH70 (Actiforce): 170mins
* NPFH100 (Actiforce): 395mins
* NPFP30: -
* NPFP50: -
* NPFP70: -
* NPFP90: -

Package Contents:

* A/V connecting cable
* AC Adaptor
* CD-ROM
* Component Video Cable
* iLink Cable
* Rechargeable Battery Pack NPFH60
* Remote commander
* USB Cable
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