SONY® HC62

SONY(R) HC Styling, 1 Mega Pixel Still Recording, 2.7" Touch Screen LCD, Colour View Finder, Memory Stick Duo Slot, Smooth Interval Recording
Enjoy exceptional video performance and versatile performance with the DCR-HC62 MiniDV Handycam(R) camcorder. The Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Tessar(R) Lens and Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization capture sharp, clear, detailed video so you can see every detail of every frame. Shooting, composing, and reviewing video or still images is made easy with the clarity of the 2.7" wide LCD screen. Super NightShot(R) Plus technology lets you shoot color video in total darkness.

1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD(TM) CCD Imager

1/6" Advanced HAD(TM) (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance.

25X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Tessar(R) Lens

Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses.

2.7"1 Touch Panel SwivelScreen(TM) LCD Display (123K Pixels)

The 2.7"1 LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.

Super SteadyShot(R) Picture Stabilization System

Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.

InfoLITHIUM(R) Battery with AccuPower(TM) Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you're free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower(TM) meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Stamina(R) Battery Power Management System

When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM(R) Battery, the Stamina(R) Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge1.

Tele Macro Function

Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode help your subject stand out by properly focusing the subject while leaving the background unfocussed. The Tele Macro Mode is useful for shooting close-up shots, especially when you need to prevent the camcorder from casting a shadow on the subject.

Manual Focus

Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

Super NightShot(R) Plus Infrared System

The Super NightShot(R) Plus Infrared System uses a slow shutter mode to let you shoot video with improved color and contrast, even in total darkness (0 lux).

Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Fader Effects

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

For additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows for more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

USB Streaming

Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder's tape. It's like having your own video conferencing system.

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording

Imaging Device

1/6" Advanced HAD(TM) CCD Imager
Pixel Gross
1070K
Recording Media
MiniDV
Recording and Playback Times
SP: 60min/80min., LP: 90min/120min.
Video Actual
690K Pixels (4:3), 670K Pixels (16:9)
Still Actual
1000K Pixels (4:3), 750K Pixels (16:9)
Processor
N/A
Video Resolution
N/A
Still Picture Resolution
1 megapixel
35mm Equivalent
43 - 1075mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 41 - 1189mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture
F1.8 - 3.2
Exposure
Touch Panel (27 steps)
Filter Diameter
30mm
Focal Distance
2.5 - 62.5mm
Focus
Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode
N/A
Shutter Speed
Auto, 1/2 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom
25x
Digital Zoom
2000x
Lens Type
Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Tessar(R)
Video Signal System
NTSC color, EIA standards
Format(s) Supported
DV (AVI)
Audio Format
PCM Digital Stereo (12/16bit)
LCD Screen
2.7"1 wide (16:9) hybrid touch panel LCD display (123k pixels)
Viewfinder
Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)
Microphone
Yes
Flash
N/A
Memory Stick slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover
Manual
Assignable Dial
N/A
S/S & Zoom button on LCD
Yes
LANC Terminal
Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal
Analog Audio/Video Output(s)
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)
N/A
USB Port(s)
Yes (ver 1.1)
i.LINK(R) Interface
Yes (DV only)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s)
N/A
Headphone Jack
N/A
Microphone Input
N/A
S-Video Output(s)
Included in A/V Remote
HDMI(TM) Connection Output(s)
N/A
Audio/Video Remote Terminal
Video/S Video/Audio/LANC
Active Interface Shoe
N/A
USB Streaming
Yes
SteadyShot(R) Image Stabilization
S-SS
White Balance
Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Memory Stick PRO(TM) Media Compatibility
Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s)
JPEG
Minimum Illumination
8 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30)
Face Detection
N/A
Hybrid
N/A
Hybrid Plus
N/A
Quick On
N/A
BRAVIA(R) Sync(TM)
N/A
Dual Record
N/A
Easy Operation