Sony DCR-HC36 Specification Guide
DCR-HC36
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
Transferring digital stills and mini movies to your PC for printing and emailing is fast and convenient with the
removable Memory Stick Duo™ Media. The DCR-HC36 also has an attractive 3D Menu System on its wide 2.5"
SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD display. And the Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System lets you record natural video
in low-light conditions.
removable Memory Stick Duo™ Media. The DCR-HC36 also has an attractive 3D Menu System on its wide 2.5"
SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD display. And the Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System lets you record natural video
in low-light conditions.
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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.
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.
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.
20X Optical/800X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom 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, the
Digital Zoom Interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
i.LINK® DV Interface
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.
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.
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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
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.
Stick Duo™ Media
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.
3
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries,
Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries
are not subject 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.
Meter System
Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries,
Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries
are not subject 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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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.
NightShot® Plus Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you
can capture natural looking video, even
when shooting in low light. Record subjects
up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared
system, but without the overall monochrome
color common with earlier low-light
recording systems.
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you
can capture natural looking video, even
when shooting in low light. Record subjects
up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared
system, but without the overall monochrome
color common with earlier low-light
recording systems.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to 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 optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.
Allows the user to 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 optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.
On Screen Zoom and Record Controls
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-HC36 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.
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-HC36 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.
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium®
Battery, the DCR-HC36 can continuously
record for up to 9 hours (viewfinder) or up to
7 hours (LCD) on a single full charge,
providing extra long battery life.
System
Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium®
Battery, the DCR-HC36 can continuously
record for up to 9 hours (viewfinder) or up to
7 hours (LCD) 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 Beach & Ski, Landscape,
Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight or Sunset &
Moon modes.
Program AE modes make recording easy
even when filming in challenging situations.
Choose from Beach & Ski, Landscape,
Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight or Sunset &
Moon modes.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Picture Effects
Easy Handycam Button
Fader Effects
Battery Information
Picture Package™ Software