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Binding: Electronics Brand: Sony EAN: 4905524482508 Feature: Video Capture: CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1-megapixel 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD sensor / Media - MiniDV / Viewfinder - Colour / LCD Screen - 2.7" (6.7 cm) LCD touch screen - 123,300 pixels / Sensitivity (lux) - Day: 8 Night: 0 / Optical Zoom - 25x / Digital Zoom - 2000x / Image Stabiliser - Super Steady Shot digital stabiliser / Focus - Auto and manual Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Sony Legal Disclaimer: IFILE Manufacturer: Sony Model: DCRHC62E.CEH Publisher: Sony Release Date: 2008-03-03 Studio: Sony
Features Video Capture: CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1-megapixel 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD sensor / Media - MiniDV / Viewfinder - Colour / LCD Screen - 2.7" (6.7 cm) LCD touch screen - 123,300 pixels / Sensitivity (lux) - Day: 8 Night: 0 / Optical Zoom - 25x / Digital Zoom - 2000x / Image Stabiliser - Super Steady Shot digital stabiliser / Focus - Auto and manual Photo Mode: Photo Mode - Yes / Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) - 1152 x 648 pixels / Memory Card - Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo / Supplied Media - - / Sound - 12/16-bit digital PCM stereo sound PCM audio mixing Sound dubbing Built-in stereo microphone Built-in loudspeaker (adjustable volume) Wind-break filter / Webcam Function/ mini films - No Connectivity: Audio Output - Yes / Audio Input - No / Video Output - Yes, S-video / Video Input - Yes / DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) - Yes / Computer Interface - Pictbridge USB streaming / Wireless Function - RMT-831 remote control / Compatible Platforms - PC and Mac / Supplied Software - Picture Motion Browser 2.0.01 software Misc: Possible power supply - NP-FH50 / FH70 / FH100 battery AC-L200/L200B mains adapter / Accessories included - Mains adapter, battery, audio/video cable, USB cable, RMT-831 remote control / Weight (in grams) - 390 / Dimensions - 65 x 85 x 114 mm / Other Functions - Easy Handycam function for direct access to camcorder''s main features Spot metering / spot focus (manual focusing and exposure on LCD touch screen) White balance: automatic / indoor / outdoor Automatic gain, iris and expos
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Pretty good; a little weak for interior work Comment: The must-have feature that clinched the buying decision for me was DV-In so I could record back to tape after editing. Very few budget camcorders have that. I edit using iMovie 2 on an old Mac PowerBook and this model works just fine, both in and out of the Mac's FireWire ports. Time lapse recording is great; leave the Camcorder on a tripod and it will take one frame every 2 to 120 seconds and produce those time-lapse sequences you see on TV. Very cool. My gripes are: (1) the automatic light level setting seems dark to me when filming inside. Any backlighting at all can cause the foreground image to be quite dark. There is a backlighting compensation control, but you often don't realise you needed it until you view the footage later on. (2) Also in mediocre light, the unit seems to try to refocus occasionally, resulting in sudden moments of fuzziness in the middle of a sequence. Not quite bad enough for me to feel I can claim it is faulty, but nevertheless irritating. If you have a chance to try before you buy, do your testing indoors under artificial light. That's the weak spot. Overall I'm pretty happy and am learning to live with and work around the couple of limitations. Customer Rating: Summary: Good Camcorder Comment: First of all I have to start with a gripe. You get the camcorder and you are instructed to install the software and driver before registering the product via a USB cable. You follow the instruction and guess what? It won't connect. I telephoned Sony technical who were worse than useless. They had no idea what the problem was or how it can be solved. Whilst waiting for a return call from them (which I never got) I managed to solve the problem myself (more luck than judgement) if I am honest. I wish companies would write instructions that is crystal clear that a 2 year old would understand. Anyway, on to my review of this camcorder now. As you expect with a Sony product the camcorder is stylish and comfortable in the hand. It does what it says on the box and does it well. The LCD display is clear and adjustable. There are a host of adjustments for those who seek perfection in their videos. For those like me who just want to point and shoot the Easy Handycam feature does this automatically. My main reason for choosing this model is I like to edit my videos on the PC, make DVD`s to view and make a backup copy by copying it back to the camcorder DV tape. I then store it away for safety. To do this you need a camcorder that has DV in and out. This Sony has it and it works beautifully. I started this review with a gripe but for the price this camcorder is well worth the money. You would be hard pressed to find a better camcorder than this Sony. More Reviews
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