Sony DCR-HC52 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 10/13/2009

DCR-HC52

MiniDV Handycam® camcordwer

 

 

 

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Specifications

Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD™  CCD Imager

 

Pixel Gross: 680K

 

Recording Media: MiniDV

 

Recording and Playback Times: SP: 60min/80min., LP: 

90min/120min.

 

Video Actual: 340K Pixels (4:3)

 

Still Actual: N/A

 

Processor: N/A

 

Video Resolution: N/A

 

Still Picture Resolution: N/A

 

Audio Format: PCM Digital Stereo (12/16bit)

 

Microphone: Yes

 

USB Streaming: N/A

 

White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush 

(Touch Panel)

 

Memory Stick PRO™  Media Compatibility: N/A

 

Still Image Mode(s): N/A

 

Face Detection: N/A

 

Hybrid: N/A

 

Hybrid Plus: N/A

 

Quick On: N/A

 

Dual Record: N/A

 

Dynamic Range Optimizer: N/A

 

Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, 

Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, Beach, 
Snow

 

Image Stabilization: S-SS

 

Easy Operation: Yes

 

Multiple Language Display: Yes

 

Slide Show Mode: N/A

 

Picture Effect(s): Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, 

Neg. Art, Pastel

 

Digital Picture Effect(s): N/A

 

PictBridge Compatible: N/A

 

Low Light Capability: NS plus

 

Fader Effect(s): Black, White, Mosaic, Monotone

 

Face Index: N/A

 

Film Roll Index: N/A

 

Photo Capture from Movie: N/A

 

Dubbing Button: N/A

 

x.v.Color™ : N/A

 

BRAVIA® Sync™ : N/A

 

Format: DV (AVI)

 

Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards

 

PhotoTV HD: N/A

 

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V 

Remote Terminal)

 

i.LINK® Interface: Yes (DV only)

 

S-Video Output(s): Available via A/V Remote (cable not 

included)

 

Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes

 

LCD Screen: 2.5" touch panel LCD display

 

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)

 

Memory Stick slot: N/A

 

Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual

 

Assignable Dial: N/A

 

S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes

 

Light/Flash: N/A

 

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35mm Equivalent: 36 - 1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 39 - 

1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

 

Aperture: F1.8 - 4.1

 

Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)

 

Filter Diameter: 30mm

 

Focal Distance: 1.9 - 76mm

 

Focus: Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

 

Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A

 

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection 

Mode)

 

Optical Zoom: 40x

 

Digital Zoom: 2000x

 

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®

 

Minimum Illumination: 11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)

 

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™  Meter 

System (NP-FH30)

 

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC 

Adaptor)

 

Power Consumption (in Operation): 1.8W / 2.1W 

(VF/LCD)

 

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 

90 Days Labor

 

Operating System Compatibility: N/A

 

Supplied Software: N/A

 

Weight: 13 oz (380g) without Tape and Battery, 15oz 

(440g) with Tape and Battery

 

Measurements: 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 inch (63x85x115mm) 

with Battery, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (63 x 85 x 
114mm) with Battery

 

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)

 

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH30)

 

Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)

 

Enjoy Handycam DVD

 

LCS-X20 Case

 

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM® Batteries (NP-

FH50/FH70/FH100)

 

BC-TRP travel charger

 

VCT-50AV Remote tripod

 

AC-VQH10 AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries

 

UPC Code: 027242727427

 

1. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product 

contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary 
depending on the software applications, operating system and 
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may 
not communicate with each other 

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each 

other due to chipset variations. 

7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, 

battery and environmental conditions. 

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Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, 
like.no.other, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander, SteadyShot 
and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are 
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and 
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric 
weights and measures are approximate and may vary.   
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