Sony HDR-HC3 specs
General Info
Consumer
Camcorder class:
Yes
High Definition support:
Memory Card (Card type: Memory Stick PRO Duo), miniDV
Recording media:
Image sensor
1/3-inch
Size:
CMOS
Type:
No
3-chip sensor:
1434 megapixels
Sensor max. effective video resolution:
Lens
No
Exchangeable lens:
10x
Optical zoom:
80x
Digital zoom:
50.5 mm - 594 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent, at max. video resolution):
f 1.8 - f 2.9
Maximum aperture:
Yes (Diameter: 30mm)
Filter thread:
1/500 sec - 1/20 sec
Shutter speeds (video):
0lux
Minimum illumination:
Formats
1920 x 1080
Supported resolutions:
Previewing
Yes (Type: Electronic Viewfinder)
Viewfinder:
2.7 in
Display size:
211k pixels
Display resolution:
Yes
Touchscreen:
Yes
Tilt&Swivel display:
Features
Focus:
Yes
Auto-focus:
Yes
Manual focus:
No
Zoom microphone:
Yes
Image stabilization:
Digital
Stabilization type:
Yes
Manual exposure:
Yes
Night vision:
White balance:
2
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset, Beach
Exposure scene modes:
Yes (Resolution: 1.9-megapixels)
Image capturing:
Connectors
USB (Version: 1.x)
Computer:
Component, Composite
Video/Audio outputs:
Yes
Accessory shoe:
Video light, Flash
Other features:
Body
3.23 in x 3.07 in x 5.47 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
21.16 oz
Weight:
No
Rugged:
Black
Available color options:
Power
Rechargeable (proprietary)
Battery:
Li-ion
Rechargable type:
Typical: 4 W
Consumption:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
European Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
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in English:
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Description: Even the home video enthusiasts are impressed with the range of recording capabilities offered by the HDR-HC3 Handycam® camcorder. With HD and SD Recording Modes, you can make the move to HD while retaining compatibility with standard definition equipment. The HC3 sets the industry standard in resolution quality with its ClearVid CMOS Image Sensor™, capturing precise detail and superior color reproduction. Dual Record Mode lets... read more