Sony DCR-HC52 Mini DV Camcorder

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Sony DCR-HC52 Digital Mini-DV Handycam Camcorder, Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200), InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH30), Multi A/V Cable (Stereo), Enjoy Handycam DVD, Sony 1 Year Parts & 90 Days Labour Warranty

Overview

The DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam camcorder is a high quality, versatile and highly capable device. Boasting a strong zoom lens and vivid color reproduction, this camcorder delivers what you need to capture those memorable events. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action and the 2.5" touch panel SwivelScreen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips.

Features

• 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross): 1/6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 680K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels): The 2.7" LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playbackProfessional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lensesi.LINK Interface (IEEE1394): Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connectionInfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you're free to charge the battery at any timeStamina Battery Power Management System: When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM Battery, the Stamina Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single chargeEasy Handycam Button: Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recordingFader Effects: Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and WhiteManual Focus: Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimallyMulti-Language Menu: Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian PortugueseNightShot Plus Infrared System: In low-light environments, the NightShot Plus Infrared System lets you shoot color video with a less greenish tint than previous infrared systemsPicture Effects: Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and SepiaScene Selection Modes: Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset

Specifications

Power Requirements	7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Dimensions (Approx.)	2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 inch (63x85x115mm) with Battery, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (63x85x114mm) with Battery
Power Consumption	1.8W / 2.1W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type	InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH30)
Fader Effect(s)	Black, White, Mosaic, Monotone
White Balance	Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push (touch panel)
Imaging Device	1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager
Picture Effect(s)	Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel
Pixel Gross	680K
Recording Media	MiniDV
Recording and Playback Times	SP: 60min/80min., LP: 90min/120min.
Video Actual	340K Pixels (4:3)
Lens Type	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
35mm Equivalent	36 - 1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 39 - 1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture	F1.8 - 4.1
Focal Distance	1.9 - 76mm
Exposure	Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter	30mm
Shutter Speed	Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom	40x
Focus	Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Digital Zoom	2000x
Minimum Illumination	11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Video Signal System	NTSC color, EIA standards
Format(s) Supported	DV (AVI)
Microphone	Yes
Audio Format	PCM Digital Stereo (12/16bit)
LCD Screen	2.5" touch panel LCD display
Viewfinder	Color (123K Pixels)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover	Manual
S/S & Zoom button on LCD	Yes
LANC Terminal	Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal
Audio/Video Remote Terminal	Video/S Video/Audio/LANC
Analog Audio/Video Output(s)	Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
S-Video Output(s)	Included in A/V Remote
Easy Operation	Yes
i.LINK Interface	Yes (DV only)
Multiple Language Display	Yes
Slide Show Mode	Yes
Scene Mode(s)	Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow
Low Light Capability	NS plus
Weight (Approx.)	13 oz (380g) without Tape and Battery, 15oz (440g) with Tape and Battery
Warranty	Sony 1 year parts & 90 days labour warranty