Sony DCR-HC42 specs
General Info
Consumer
Camcorder class:
Memory Card (Card type: Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Recording media:
NTSC
Television system:
Image sensor
1/5.5-inch
Size:
CCD
Type:
No
3-chip sensor:
1.07 megapixels
Sensor max. effective video resolution:
Lens
No
Exchangeable lens:
12x
Optical zoom:
480x
Digital zoom:
44 mm - 960 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent, at max. video resolution):
f 1.8 - f 2.5
Maximum aperture:
Yes (Diameter: 25mm)
Filter thread:
1/2 sec - 1/4000 sec
Shutter speeds (video):
7lux
Minimum illumination:
Previewing
Yes
Viewfinder:
2.7 in
Display size:
123k pixels
Display resolution:
Yes
Touchscreen:
Yes
Tilt&Swivel display:
Features
Focus:
Yes
Auto-focus:
Yes
Manual focus:
Stereo
Microphone:
No
Zoom microphone:
No
External microphone support:
Yes
Image stabilization:
Sensor
Stabilization type:
Yes
Manual exposure:
Yes
Night vision:
White balance:
3
Number of available presets:
Night
Exposure scene modes:
No
Slow motion capturing:
No
x.v.Color:
Yes (Resolution: 1.0-megapixels, Simultaneous video and picture capturing: No)
Image capturing:
Connectors
USB, Firewire IEEE 1394
Computer:
S-video
Video/Audio outputs:
Yes
Accessory shoe:
Remote control
Other features:
Body
2.15 in x 3.54 in x 4.4 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
14 oz
Weight:
No
Rugged:
Gray
Available color options:
Power
Rechargeable (proprietary)
Battery:
Li-ion
Rechargable type:
Typical: 3 W, Max: 3 W, Standby: less than 3 W
Consumption:
100 V - 240 V
Power adapter voltage:
50 Hz, 60 Hz
Warranty
12 months
Warranty period:
12 months
Parts only:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
European Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
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in English:
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Description:
The DCR-HC42 is stylish yet feature packed with a supplied Handycam Station for the convenient ability to share
your memories and charging your battery. Along with a 1 Megapixel CCD Imager and 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid
Touch Panel LCD your memories will be enhanced with more video captured.