Sony DCR-HC26 Brochure

DCR-HC26

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

Sony Electronics Inc. •  16530 Via Esprillo •  San Diego, CA 92127 •  1-800-222-7669 •  www.sony.com

Last Updated: 01/26/2006

 

1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All 

products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other. 

2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries. 
3. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. 

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.  
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, 
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logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, 
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are 
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other 
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate.  
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Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD

 

Pixel Gross: 680K

 

Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette

 

Recording and Playback Times: SP: 60 

min., LP: 90 min.

 

Video Actual: 340K Pixels

 

Still Actual: N/A

 

USB Streaming: Yes

 

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes 

( Super; Electronic)

 

Accessory Shoe: N/A

 

White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, 

Outdoor

 

Memory Stick PRO™  Media 

Compatibility: N/A

 

Still Image Mode(s): N/A

 

Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with 

NightShot® Plus Infrared System)

 

Low Light Capability: NightShot® Plus

 

LANC Terminal: N/A

 

Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A

 

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi 

A/V)

 

Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via 

i.LINK®)

 

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via 

i.LINK®)

 

USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant)

 

i.LINK® Interface: Yes

 

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 

N/A

 

Headphone Jack: N/A

 

Microphone Input: N/A

 

S-Video Input(s): N/A

 

S-Video Output(s): Yes (optional accessory)

 

LCD: 2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™  

LCD Display

 

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®

 

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)

 

Docking Station: N/A

 

Microphone: Yes (Built-in)

 

35mm Equivalent: 44-880mm (4:3 

Camera Mode)

 

Aperture: f1.8-3.1

 

Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)

 

Filter Diameter: 25mm

 

Focal Distance: 2.3-46mm

 

Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch 

Panel)

 

Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A

 

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (AE 

Mode)

 

Optical Zoom: 20X

 

Digital Zoom: 800X

 

Power Consumption: 1.8W/2.1W (VF/LCD)

 

Battery Type: InfoLithium® with 

AccuPower™  Meter System (NP-FP30)

 

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

 

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days 

Labor

 

Operating System Compatibility: 

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, 
XP Home, XP Professional

 

Supplied Software: Picture Package™  

ver. 1.5

 

Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads, 

Helical Scanning System

 

Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA 

standards

 

Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A

 

Weight: 14 oz (420g) with Tape and 

Battery

 

Measurements: 2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4 

1/2" (65 x 79 x 113mm)

 

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L25)

 

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FP30)

 

Stereo A/V Cable

 

CD-ROM with USB Driver 

(PicturePackage™  Software Ver. 1.5 for 
Sony)

 

Lens Cap

 

Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for 

MiniDV (ACC-DVP)

 

High Capacity InfoLithium™  Batteries (NP-

FP50/FP71/FP90)

 

AC Adaptor/Quick Charger (ACV-QP10)

 

AC/DC Adaptor (DCC-L50B)

 

Carrying Case (LCS-VA4)

 

Carrying Case (LCS-VA5)

 

Telephoto Lens (VCL-2025S)

 

High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2025)

 

Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0725)

 

Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0625S)

 

Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)

 

Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)

 

High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-

30FS)

 

UPC Code: 027242688698