Sony HDR-HC5 Specification Guide
HDR-HC5
High Definition Camcorder
NEW
Capture HD and SD video to MiniDV (sold separately) with the HDR-HC5. Record every detail of every
moment with the 10x optical/80x digital zoom and Carl® Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens. However, you’ll
be capturing more than just video with the 4.0 Megapixel Still image feature.
moment with the 10x optical/80x digital zoom and Carl® Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens. However, you’ll
be capturing more than just video with the 4.0 Megapixel Still image feature.
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New
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.
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.
Switchable HD/DV Format
Recording
The HDR-HC5 is capable of
recording and playing back both
High Definition (HD) and Standard
Definition (SD) video recorded on a
standard MiniDV cassette.
Recording
The HDR-HC5 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.
x.v. Color
x.v.Color™ can capture or display
nearly twice as many (1.8x)
viewable colors than currently
possible. This provides a more
accurate and vivid color range, for
a more natural, lifelike overall
experience.
x.v.Color™ can capture or display
nearly twice as many (1.8x)
viewable colors than currently
possible. This provides a more
accurate and vivid color range, for
a more natural, lifelike overall
experience.
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 TouchPanel
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.
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.
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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. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.
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. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
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® media
compatible 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® media
compatible 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.
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-HC5 Cinematic
mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to
your recordings.
Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, the HDR-HC5 Cinematic
mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to
your recordings.
i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped with
an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped with
an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
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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.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Built-in Intelligent Flash
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Scene Selection Modes
Fader Effect(s)
Picture Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
Multi-Language Menu
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easy Handycam
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Manual Focus