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Sony - MiniDV Handycam Camcorder - Silver

Model: DCR-HC52 | SKU: 8661959


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Preserve special memories and important events on MiniDV discs with ease thanks to this Handycam camcorder. Get up close and personal with the 40x optical zoom lens and let SteadyShot image stabilization keep things looking sharp and detailed.

What's Included

  • Sony Handycam miniDV Camcorder with 2.7" SwivelScreen Color Touch-Panel LCD
  • InfoLithium rechargeable battery
  • Multi A/V cable, power adapter/in-camera charger
  • Software CD-ROM
  • Owner's manual

Product Features

  • 40x optical/2000x digital zoom
    Brings you up close to distant objects and scenes.
  • 2.7" widescreen SwivelScreen touch-panel LCD display
    With color viewfinder for ease of use and a clear view. LCD rotates up to 270° for multiple viewing angles.
  • 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD image sensor
    For stunning detail and clarity with both video and still images. 680K total pixels and 340 effective video resolution.
  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
    Professional-quality for true-to-life color saturation.
  • Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization system
    Minimizes shake and vibration distortion to keep footage steady.
  • 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
    Allow you to record both standard and widescreen video.
  • Super NightShot Plus Infrared system
    For natural looking video, even in low-light conditions.
  • Scene modes
    Beach and snow, landscape, sunset and sunrise, portrait, sports lesson and spotlight let you add creative touches.
  • PCM digital sound (16-/12-bit)
    For rich, detailed audio.
  • miniDV recording
    Allows you to record video footage to miniDV cassettes (not included).
  • Rechargeable InfoLithium battery
    Displays how much recording time is left so you can plan accordingly.

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  • Warranty Terms - Parts
    1 year
  • Warranty Terms - Labor
    90 days
  • Product Height
    3.4"
  • Product Width
    2.5"
  • Product Weight
    15 oz.
  • Product Depth
    4.6"
  • Format
    MiniDV
  • Vista Compatible
    Home Basic
  • LCD Screen Size
    2.5"
  • Image Stabilization
    Yes, digital
  • Optical Zoom
    40x
  • Digital Zoom
    2000x
  • Night Recording
    Yes
  • Lines of Resolution
    500
  • Number of CCDs
    1
  • Video Resolution
    1/6" Advanced HAD CCD image sensor; 680K total, 340K effective pixels
  • Audio Recording
    PCM digital stereo
  • Recording Speeds
    SP/LP
  • Color Viewfinder
    Yes
  • Speaker
    Yes
  • Exposure Control
    Yes
  • Connectivity
    IEEE 1394/ i.LINK
  • Rechargeable Battery
    Yes
  • AC Adapter
    Yes

Included Items

  • Sony Handycam miniDV Camcorder with 2.7" SwivelScreen Color Touch-Panel LCD
  • InfoLithium rechargeable battery
  • Multi A/V cable, power adapter/in-camera charger
  • Software CD-ROM
  • Owner's manual

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