Sony DCR-HC32 Specification Guide
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
DCR-HC32
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1/6" 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.
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.
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MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X
the color bandwidth and a significantly higher
signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video
performance.
Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X
the color bandwidth and a significantly higher
signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video
performance.
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20X Optical/800X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close
up from far away. In addition, with the Digital
Zoom and interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion
than previous types of digital zooms.
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close
up from far away. In addition, with the Digital
Zoom and interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion
than previous types of digital zooms.
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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have 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.
Vario-Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have 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.
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Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
Picture stabilization system that uses motion
sensors to detect and compensate for camera
"shake" without compromising picture quality
like some other digital stabilization systems.
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Picture stabilization system that uses motion
sensors to detect and compensate for camera
"shake" without compromising picture quality
like some other digital stabilization systems.
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2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD
Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD
screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images
for monitoring or playback.
Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD
screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images
for monitoring or playback.
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Handycam Station
The supplied Handycam Station provides quick
and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to
a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing
the camcorder on the Handycam Station
instantly makes the connections. No need to
search for cables or wires when charging or
playing back.
The supplied Handycam Station provides quick
and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to
a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing
the camcorder on the Handycam Station
instantly makes the connections. No need to
search for cables or wires when charging or
playing back.
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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.
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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i.LINK® DV Interface
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A digital high-speed bi-directional interface
which provides Audio/Video communication
between two compatible devices. This
connection allows for pure digital transfer
between devices equipped with an IEEE1394
interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs,
capture cards and PCs.
which provides Audio/Video communication
between two compatible devices. This
connection allows for pure digital transfer
between devices equipped with an IEEE1394
interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs,
capture cards and PCs.
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InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
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Charge the battery at anytime 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 either
the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
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 either
the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
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Picture Package™ Software
Easily organize still images and video, and turn
them into stunning music videos using the
supplied software.
Easily organize still images and video, and turn
them into stunning music videos using the
supplied software.
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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Stick Duo™ Media
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Capture still images at 640x480 resolution,
directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing
with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing
with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
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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.
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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Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
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, but
without the overall monochrome color common
with earlier low-light recording systems.
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, but
without the overall monochrome color common
with earlier low-light recording systems.
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Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium®
Battery, the DCR-HC32 can continuously record
for up to 8 hours on a single full charge,
providing extra long battery life.
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Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium®
Battery, the DCR-HC32 can continuously record
for up to 8 hours on a single full charge,
providing extra long battery life.
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Program AE (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.
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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Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your
videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects
available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects
available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone and Solarize.
Get creative when recording or playing back your
videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects
available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects
available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia,
Monotone and Solarize.
With the Memory Stick Duo™ Media slot you have the versatility to capture your stills and mini movies on
removable memory. In addition, the DCR-HC32 is supplied with a Handycam Station for convenient connection
to your TV or Computer for easy sharing, transferring and charging.
removable memory. In addition, the DCR-HC32 is supplied with a Handycam Station for convenient connection
to your TV or Computer for easy sharing, transferring and charging.