Sony DCR-HC85 Specification Guide
F E A T U R E S
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S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
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2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager
CCD Imager
1/3.6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD
Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels
provides excellent detail and clarity, for
exceptional digital video performance. Realize
unprecedented digital still images with 1920K
(effective) pixels. the Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos (530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and digital
photography performance.
provides excellent detail and clarity, for
exceptional digital video performance. Realize
unprecedented digital still images with 1920K
(effective) pixels. the Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos (530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and digital
photography performance.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution,
3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly
higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video
performance.
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution,
3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly
higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video
performance.
10X Optical /120X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up
close 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 up
close 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.
3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)
(123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The
123K pixel LCD display makes
123K pixel LCD display makes
images sharp and detailed during playback or
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common
with traditional LCD Screens.
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common
with traditional LCD Screens.
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Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture digital still images at
1600 x 1200 or 640 x 480
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ media for easy transfer to PC’s for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss
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Vario-Sonnar
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T* Lens
Carl Zeiss T* lens coatings are
among some of the most advanced
multi-layer coating systems in the
multi-layer coating systems in the
world, resulting in even less glare and flare
with increased contrast. This results in vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
with increased contrast. This results in vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
Progressive Shutter
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while utilizing
an interlace scanning system. Digital still
images will be sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while utilizing
an interlace scanning system. Digital still
images will be sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people, so
with a press of the Easy Handycam
with a press of the Easy Handycam
button, most of the advanced functions of the
camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.
camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.
Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
An advanced version of Sony’s
NightShot
®
Infrared system that
allows users to record natural
color images in low-light conditions, but
without the blurring common with other
low-light recording systems.
without the blurring common with other
low-light recording systems.
Analog To Digital Conversion with
Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a
PC via the i.LINK
Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a
PC via the i.LINK
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interface in real-time for
easy PC editing of your analog footage.
Battery Information
Battery information is momentarily
displayed without having to power
on the camcorder. Quickly access
on the camcorder. Quickly access
the battery’s status by pressing the Battery Info
button. The Recording Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
button. The Recording Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
InfoLithium
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Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Charge the battery at any
time 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 the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
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 the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
Super SteadyShot Image
Stabilization System
Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot
®
system that controls an
even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher
level of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.
level of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.
i.LINK
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* DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped
two compatible devices equipped
with an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs.
camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs.
MPEG EX Movie Mode
Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies,
MPEG EX Movie Mode will allow
you to record uninterrupted to the
you to record uninterrupted to the
capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media.
These movies are perfect for emailing to
friends and family.
These movies are perfect for emailing to
friends and family.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make
recording easy even when filming
in challenging situations. Choose
in challenging situations. Choose
from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson,
Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
Picture Package™ Software
Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.
Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.
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DCR-HC85
Digital Handycam
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Camcorder
The DCR-HC85 offers 2.0 Megapixel resolution
in the MiniDV Handycam
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Camcorder that
allows for up to 530 lines of horizontal video
resolution, outstanding 1600 x 1200 still image
resolution, and Networking Capability via USB.