SONY® HC9

Record your memories in HD brilliance. The HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam Camcorder delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, 10x optical/20x digital zoom, and a 3.2 megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images. Use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time, while Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images. View everything you shoot on the 2.7 wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel technology. Even save your still images directly to a Memory Stick PRO Duo media card (sold separately) to easily transfer and share your photos.

Features:

">10X Optical / 20X 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.

2.7 Wide1 (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7 Wide1 (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Dual Record

While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately).

Record and play back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes (sold separately).

 

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color.

Active Interface Shoe

Sonys proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.

HDMI Connection

HDMI connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable.

Built-in Intelligent Flash

For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.

Picture Effects

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

Cinematic Mode

Perfect for creating your own movie masterpieces, Cinematic mode lends a 24 frame film-like effect to your recordings.

Assignable Buttons

For ease of recording, three buttons on the exterior of the camcorder are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized.

Battery Information

At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments, and the recordable time left.

Specifications:

Video

Format(s) Supported : HDV (MPEG2) / DV (AVI)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
35mm Equivalent : 49 - 490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 - 400mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture : F1.8-2.9
Digital Zoom : 20x
Filter Diameter : 37mm
Focal Distance : 37mm
Focus : Full range auto / Manual
Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes (Photo only)
Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom : 10x
Exposure : Dial + Touch Panel

Display

LCD Screen : 2.7 wide1 touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display (211k pixels)

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : HDV: 4.2W / 4.5W, DV: 4.0W / 4.3W (VF/LCD)

Software

Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.0.17
Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft? Windows? 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista

In-The-Box:

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-831)
Component Video Cable
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
i.LINK Cable
USB Cable
Lens Hood
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