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Sony HDR-HC5 "PAL" 1080i HDV Camcorder, 2.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, 10x Optical/80x Digital Zoom, 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Screen, Carl Zeiss Lens

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HDR-HC5
B&H# SOHDRHC5E

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WARNING: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European TV standards. For use in the USA please choose NTSC.

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Meet Sony's incredibly small high definition camcorder: the HDR-HC5 "PAL" Camcorder. At just under a pound and a half, it has tons of features. First, it has genuine 1080i resolution, so you shoot in real HDTV. Second, it uses HDV, which brings the resolution of HD to a tape the size of a Mini DV cartridge. Menu options are easy to choose, thanks to the 2.7" widescreen LCD SwivelScreen monitor.
This 2.1 megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens also adds color and detail, plus reduces glare with its special T coating.

As impressive as the HDR-HC5 is as a camcorder, it gets even better as a 4 megapixel digital still camera. Store images on Memory Stick DUO Pro media and use the slot on the camera to view them. You can even shoot HD video and take a 2.3 megapixel still at the same time. Connect to a PC through USB or i.LINK to edit or share video.

Note! PAL video equipment is not meant for use in the USA. PAL is not designed for USA broadcast standards.

• HDV Format with Real-Time HD Codec Engine: HDV puts widescreen high definition on a compact digital videocassette for the ultimate mix of quality and convenience. The Real-Time HD Codec Engine provides efficient MPEG2 compression, at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on to MiniDV cassettes.

• 1080i Resolution: Shoot in genuine 1080i high definition - this camera's native format.

• x.v. Color: x.v. Color can capture or display nearly twice as many colors as formerly possible.

• 1/3" CMOS Sensor: The ClearVid CMOS sensor has 2.1 megapixels. It delivers faster image processing than a CCD, meaning richer color, greater detail, and less glare from objects.

• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens: The lens is specially coated to reduce glare and improve detail.

• 2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen: This widescreen color LCD monitor adjusts to almost any angle. It gives you an accurate interpretation of what your video will look like on a larger screen, whether in 4:3 or 16:9. Menu options are just a touch of the screen away.

• Cinematic Mode: Make your movies look even more like movies. Cinematic Mode duplicates the look and feel of film on videotape, using 24 fps.

• Manual Controls: Put yourself in control with manual settings of shutter speed and white balance. A zoom ring, zebra pattern, Iris and spot focus give you even more control.

• Super Steadyshot: Super Steadyshot electronically reduces or eliminates camera shake for smooth shots under almost any condition.

• Super NightShot Plus: Get the most detail out of dark scenes with Super NightShot. This infrared system lets you shoot in almost total darkness.

• 4 Megapixel Still Camera: This camcorder doubles as a high-end digital camera. In fact, the camcorder and still camera work together - you can shoot high definition video and take a 2.3-megapixel still photo at the same time.

• Intelligent Pop-Up Flash: The flash pops up from inside the camera body automatically at just the right time, then disappears.

• PictBridge Compatibility: Print photos and still frames from video directly to a PictBridge-equipped printer with just one button. No computer required!

• Memory Stick PRO Duo Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo slot stores still images up to 2304 x 1729 for uploading to your PC for emaling or printing or for use with other memory stick compatible devices.

• i.LINK Interface: An IEEE 1394 connection lets you digitally connect to other camcorders, computers, or professional video systems for fast, flawless editing and file transfer.

• USB Port: Link this camcorder up to a computer or printer for fast file transfer and communication between machines.

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Camera

Sensor: 1/3" CMOS Sensor, 2.1 Megapixels

Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T, F 1.8-2.9, 5.1-51mm, Telemacro - 370mm

Zoom: 10x Optical, 80x Digital

Filter Size: 37mm

Image Stabilization: Electronic Image Stabilizer

Lux: 2 Lux, (0 Lux with Super NightShot Infrared System)

Recording

System: HDV, Mini-DV

Format: "PAL"

Audio: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Time Code: Yes

Date & Time: Yes

A/V Dubbing: Yes

Display

Viewfinder: Color, 123,000 Pixels

LCD Monitor: 2.7" LCD, Widescreen 16:9 Hybrid Touch Panel SwivelScreen

Conveniences

Manual Controls: Zoom, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus

Built-in Light: Yes

Built-in Mic: Yes - Stereo

Built-in Speaker: Yes

Accessory Shoe: Active Interface Shoe

Titler: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Digital Effects: Cinematic Effect, Flash Motion, Old Movie, Still, Trail

Fader: Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White

Tape Loading: Top

Digital Still Mode

Resolution: 4 Megapixels

Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo

Built-in Flash: Yes

Input/Output Connectors

Line In Recording: Yes

Inputs: I-Link: - x1

Outputs: I-Link: - x1
Multi A/V: - x1
USB: - x1
Component: - x1
S-Video: - x1

Edit Protocol: Lanc (Mini)

Microphone Input: No

Headphone Jack: No

General

Power Requirements: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Power Consumption: HD: 3.9W with viewfinder, 4.2W with LCD
SD: 3.6W with viewfinder, 3.9W with LCD

Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.3 x 3.3 x 5.4" (82 x 82 x 134mm)

Weight: 1.3 lb (600g) (with tape & battery)

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Sony HDR-HC5 "PAL" 1080i HDV Camcorder, 2.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, 10x Optical/80x Digital Zoom, 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Screen, Carl Zeiss Lens

Included

Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200)

InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)

Wireless Remote Control (RMT-831)

A/V Cable

Component Video Cable

USB Cable

i.LINK Cable (VMC-IL4415)

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