Sony DCR-HC21 Specification Guide
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
DCR-HC21
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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 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.
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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.
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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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.
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i.LINK®1DV 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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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 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 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-HC21 can continuously record
for up to 9 hours on a single full charge,
providing extra long battery life.
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Using the optional NP-FP90 InfoLithium®
Battery, the DCR-HC21 can continuously record
for up to 9 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.
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Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding
professional looking fader effects. Choose from
Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe.
Enhance your personal videos by adding
professional looking fader effects. Choose from
Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe.
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Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is
displayed on the LCD screen when charging and
when the camcorder is turned off. The display
will show how much the battery is charged, in
10% increments and the recordable time left
when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
At the touch of a button, battery information is
displayed on the LCD screen when charging and
when the camcorder is turned off. The display
will show how much the battery is charged, in
10% increments and the recordable time left
when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
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Photo Mode
Using Sony's Adaptive Frame Interpolation for
better image quality, you can store hundreds of
individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on
the videotape.
Using Sony's Adaptive Frame Interpolation for
better image quality, you can store hundreds of
individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on
the videotape.
Compact yet stylish the DCR-HC21 is the first model in Sony’s MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder lineup. Featuring
a 2.5” Touch Panel LCD Screen with conveniently located controls and Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® optics with 20X Optical Zoom you can capture your video with outstanding clarity.
a 2.5” Touch Panel LCD Screen with conveniently located controls and Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® optics with 20X Optical Zoom you can capture your video with outstanding clarity.