Ultra Compact HDV 1080i Handycam
Experience the amazing clarity and unprecedented realism of images captured with the High Definition Handycam HDRHC3.
Created to be ultra-light and compact, it puts professional-quality imaging possibilities into your hands. Combining the power of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor with our well-known expertise in High Definition technology, the HDRHC3 will transform the way you capture and enjoy your home videos.
A triumph of miniaturisation, the HDRHC3 offers matchless performance and portability. This stunning little performer weighs only 500g, 26% less than its predecessor the HDRHC1.
This compact unit also comes equipped with supreme connectivity, with a HDMI connection on board seamless, uncompressed audio and video can be exchanged between compatible devices using just one cable.
Key Features
Record in Full High Definition Video 1080i
Mega Pixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens
2.7" WIDE Clear Photo Touch Screen LCD
Spot Focus and Metering
Super NightShot
Super SteadyShot
Easy Handycam Button
Dual Record 2.3MP Still Image in "MOVIE" Rec Mode
4.0MP Still Image Capture
Record / Zoom Button on LCD Frame
HDMI Output
Manual Control with Assignable Dial
High Quality 16:9 Widescreen Recording
Detailed Specifications
IMAGING SENSOR
Sensor Type: 1/3" 2,304H ClearVid CMOS Sensor; Advanced HAD Technology
No. of Pixels (Gross): 2,103k
No. of Pixels "MOVIE" Rec (Effective): 1,434k
No. of Pixels "STILL" Rec (Effective): 1,991k
LENS/ZOOM
Carl Zeiss Lens: Vario-Sonnar T
Zoom: 8x/80x Digital, 10x Optical
F: 1.8 - 2.9
f (Focal Distance): 5.1 - 51 mm
f (35mm Conversion) in "MOVIE" Rec position: 16:9 - 41.3-485; 4:3 - 50.5-594
f (35mm Conversion) in "STILL" Rec position: 16:9 - 40.4-404; 4:3 - 37.0-370
Filter Diameter: 30mm
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder: Colour
Size/Dots: 0.27"/123,200
LCD
Size: 2.7" WIDE
No. of Pixels: 211,200
Hybrid LCD Monitor: Yes with Clear Photo LCD Plus
Touch Screen Panel: Yes
CAMERA
Focus System: Full Range Auto/Manual (assignable dial)
Spot Focus: Yes (Touch Panel)
Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (0 lux with Super NightShot)
White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush
One-push Auto: Yes
White Balance Shift: Yes (9 step)
Shutter Speed: 1/2 - 1/425 (Auto, Color Slow Shutter, ProgramAE, SlowShutter,SuperNightShot, Smooth Slow Rec)
NightShot: Super NightShot
Colour Slow Shutter: Yes
Program AE modes: Portrait, Beach & Ski, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon
14-Bit DXP: Yes
AE Shift: Yes (9 step)
Exposure Controls: Yes (24 step)
Spot Meter: Yes (Touch Panel)
Iris Control/Gain Control: Auto only/Auto only
Zebra Pattern: Yes
Guide Frame: Yes
Histogram: Yes
Fader Functions: Black, White, Mosaic, Monotone
Picture Effects: Smooth Skin Tone, Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel
Digital Picture Effects: Still, Flash Motion, Trail, Old Move, Cinematic Effect
16:9 Wide: Yes (High Quality)
Steady Shot: Steady Shot
Active Menu: Yes
Easy Handycam Function: Yes
Tele Macro: Yes
AUDIO
Recording: DV: PCM Digtal Stereo Recording (12/16 bit); HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II Stereo
Playback: DV: PCM Digital Stereo Playback (12/16 bit, 32k, 44k, 48k); HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II Stereo
CAMERA (STILL IMAGE)
Still Image Memory Stick REC in "MOVIE" Rec: 16:9 - HDV: 2.3M (2016x1134), DV: 2.3M (2016x1134); 4:3 - DV: 1.7M (1512x1134)
MEMORY (STILL IMAGE)
Recording Media: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, High Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo
Image Size: 4:3 4.0MP(2304x1728), 1.9MP(1600x1200), VGA(640x480)
Compression: JPEG
PictBridge: Yes
Interval REC: Yes
Copy between TAPE/DVD to Memory Stick: Tape to Memory Stick Record
Playback Zoom: Yes(x1.5-5)(Zoom Lever)
Slide Show: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
OTHERS
Remote Control: RMT-831
Direct Access to "Click to DVD": Yes
Start/Stop on LCD Frame: Yes
Zoom Button on LCD Frame: Yes
Weight: 500g (without tape & battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 82 x 78 x 139
Accessory Shoe: Active Interface Shoe
Additional Features: Dual Record, Assignable Dial (Focus, Exposure, AE Shift, White Balance Shift), Smooth Slow Recording, Dual Record
VTR
Format: HDV/DV
Playback Zoom: Yes (x1.1-5)
Other: HDV720/30p Playback, HDV/DV Select, TV Type Select
CONNECTION
Video (via Multi AV): Component Video Output, Multi AV (Video Out / S Video Out / Audio Out)
HDMI: HDMI Out
i.LINK: Yes
Lanc: Yes
USB Terminal: Yes
DC In: Yes