Sony HDR-HC3 Specification Guide
HDR-HC3
High Definition
The HDR-HC3 is everything you’ve come to expect from the industry’s smallest and lightest camcorder as of
February 1, 2006, plus a few extras. Instantly switch back and forth between HD and SD Recording Modes,
capture 4.0 Megapixel still images, and enjoy unprecedented detail and color reproduction with the ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor.
Step-up
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with exceptional
video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or
530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD
Mode) and still image performance (4.0
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD Imagers,
CMOS Sensors require less power, providing
better battery performance.
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with exceptional
video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or
530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD
Mode) and still image performance (4.0
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD Imagers,
CMOS Sensors require less power, providing
better battery performance.
HDV Recording Format
From the innovators in camcorder
technology, Sony’s HDR-HC3 camcorder is
the industry's smallest and lightest
HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and
player (as of February 1, 2006). Now you can
record all your memories in true high-
definition video.
From the innovators in camcorder
technology, Sony’s HDR-HC3 camcorder is
the industry's smallest and lightest
HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and
player (as of February 1, 2006). Now you can
record all your memories in true high-
definition video.
Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording
The HDR-HC3 is capable of recording and
playing back both High Definition (HD) and
Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on
a standard MiniDV cassette.
The HDR-HC3 is capable of recording and
playing back both High Definition (HD) and
Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on
a standard MiniDV cassette.
Real-Time HD Codec Engine
Sony developed a Real Time MPEG
Encode/Decode system with reduced
energy consumption and compact size to fit
inside a personal camcorder. This engine
provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and
recording and playback of clear HD images
at the same bit rate of the DV format, so
that High Definition video can be recorded
on the same MiniDV cassettes as are used
for SD recording.
Sony developed a Real Time MPEG
Encode/Decode system with reduced
energy consumption and compact size to fit
inside a personal camcorder. This engine
provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and
recording and playback of clear HD images
at the same bit rate of the DV format, so
that High Definition video can be recorded
on the same MiniDV cassettes as are used
for SD recording.
10X Optical / 80XDigital 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
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
zoom.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* 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 perfectg renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
Sonnar® T* 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 perfectg renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear
Photo LCD plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with imporoved
resoltuion. The 211K pixel LCD screen
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp, detailed
images for monitoring or playback, and the
widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9
mode and composing shots even easier.
Photo LCD plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with imporoved
resoltuion. The 211K pixel LCD screen
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp, detailed
images for monitoring or playback, and the
widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9
mode and composing shots even easier.
Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight.
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy trasfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or shairing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy trasfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or shairing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
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Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel still image directly to Memory
Stick Duo™ media.
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel still image directly to Memory
Stick Duo™ media.
Assignable Dial
Built into the lens body of the camera, the
assignable dial can be used not only for
focus or exposure, but may also be
customized by the user to control Auto
Exposure (AE) Shift, Exposure, Focus and
White Balance (WB) Shift. In playback mode
it allows you to control the volume.
Built into the lens body of the camera, the
assignable dial can be used not only for
focus or exposure, but may also be
customized by the user to control Auto
Exposure (AE) Shift, Exposure, Focus and
White Balance (WB) Shift. In playback mode
it allows you to control the volume.
Super SteadyShot® Image 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.
Cinematic Mode
Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, the HDR-HC3 Cinematic
mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.
Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, the HDR-HC3 Cinematic
mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)
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Tele Macro Function
Active Interface Shoe
Built-in Intelligent Flash
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Fader Effects
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Picture Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
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