Sony DCR-HC52 miniDV Handycam® Camcorder

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The DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder is a high quality, versatile, and highly capable device. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot® Image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses. Powerful 40x optical, 2000x Digital Zoom brings you close to the action, and the 2.7" touch panel Swivel Screen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips. 1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K effective Pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video up to 500 lines of horizontal Resolution and still image performance. In addition the Digital zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less Distortion than previous types of digital zooms. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface. When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous Recording times from a single charge.

Includes: Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200), InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH30), Multi A/V Cable (Stereo), and Enjoy Handycam® DVD

2.7" Touch Panel Swivel Screen LCD Display (123K Pixels)

1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager

Recording Media: miniDV

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Type - 40x Optical Zoom, 2000x Digital Zoom

35mm Equivalent: 36 - 1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 39 - 1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

Aperture: F1.8 - 4.1

Filter Diameter: 30mm

Focal Distance: 1.9 - 76mm

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)

Minimum Illumination: 11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)

Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards

White Balance: Auto, outdoor, indoor, and One Push (Touch Panel)

Picture Effects: Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, and Pastel

Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 3 3/8" x 4 5/8" (63x85x115mm) with Battery

Weight: 15 ounces (440 grams) with tape and battery