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DCR-HC90 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder

Model number: DCR-HC90

$999.99

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3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager

1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 2050K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

Super SteadyShot® 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.

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.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media2

Capture still images at 2016x1512 (3.0 Megapixel) resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System

With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems.

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. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom

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

Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through

Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-HC90 features Zoom and record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.

Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories.

Picture Effects

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

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

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

The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

i.LINK® DV Interface1

A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.

Tele Macro Function

Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out.

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.

Manual Focus

Allows the user to 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.

Product Specifications

Video

  • Video Recording System : 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
  • Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Analog-to-Digital Converter : Yes (with Pass Through)

Inputs and Outputs

  • LANC Terminal : Yes (Stereo Mini)
  • Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (Multi A/V)
  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Multi A/V)
  • Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)
  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)
  • USB Port(s) : Yes (1.1 compliant)
  • i.LINK® Interface : Yes
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A
  • Headphone Jack : N/A
  • Microphone Input : Yes (thru Active Interface Shoe)
  • Remote Jack : N/A
  • S-Video Input(s) : Yes
  • S-Video Output(s) : Yes

Power

  • Power Consumption : 3.0W/3.3W/3.5W (VF/LCD/VF LCD)
  • Battery Type : InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FA50)
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : 16 oz (440 g) main unit only; 1 lb. 3 oz. (540g) inc. NP-FA50 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette and shoulder strap
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 3/5 x 3 7/12 x 4 1/3" (66 x 91 x 110mm)

General

  • Imaging Device : 1/3" Advanced HAD™ CCD
  • Pixel Gross : 3310K
  • Recording Media : MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick PRO™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
  • Recording and Playback Times : SP: 60 min., LP: 90 min.
  • Video Actual : 2050K Pixels
  • Still Actual : 3000K Pixels

Audio

  • Dolby® Digital Output : PCM
  • Recording System : Stereo

Convenience

  • USB Streaming : Yes
  • SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : Yes ( Super; Electronic)
  • Accessory Shoe : Active Interface Shoe
  • White Balance : Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
  • Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 1GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
  • Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
  • Minimum Illumination : 5 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot® Infrared System)
  • Low Light Capability : Super NightShot® with Color Slow Shutter

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty : 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Optics/Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : 42.8-495mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 45-450mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.6-406mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm(4:3 Memory Mode)
  • Aperture : f1.8-f2.9
  • Exposure : Touch Panel (24 steps)
  • Filter Diameter : 30mm
  • Focal Distance : 5.1-51mm; 370mm (Telemacro)
  • Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
  • Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
  • Shutter Speed : 1/2-1/4000 (AE Mode)
  • Optical Zoom : 10X
  • Digital Zoom : 120X

Hardware

  • LCD : 2.7" (123K Pixels Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)
  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
  • Viewfinder : Color (123K Pixels)
  • Docking Station : N/A
  • Microphone : Yes (Built-in Stereo)

Convenience Features

  • Easy Operation : Easy Handycam® Button, End Search, One Touch Wide Angle Shooting, On Screen Zoom, Record Buttons
  • Fader Effects : Black, Dot Fader, Monotone, Mosaic, Overlap, White, Wipe
  • Multiple Language Display : Yes
  • Remote Control : Yes
  • Slide Show Mode : Yes
  • Titling : N/A
  • Light/Flash : No/Yes
  • Movie Mode(s) : MPEG
  • Scene Mode(s) : Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
  • Picture Effect(s) : Black & White, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Solarize
  • Digital Picture Effect(s) : Cinema, Delay, Flash, Luminance Key, Old Movie, Slow Shutter, Still, Trail
  • PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Software

  • Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Macintosh® OS X (v10.1.5 or later)
  • Supplied Software : Picture Package™ Ver. 1.5

In the Box

  • Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-831)
  • Memory Stick Duo™ Adapter (MSAC-M2)
  • CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
  • Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
  • Stereo AV Cable
  • USB Cable
  • InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FA50)
  • Memory Stick Duo™ Media (MSA-M16A)
  • Shoulder Strap

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

  • Mini Plug to USB Cable

    Mini Plug to USB Cable

    $19.99

VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.

2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.

3. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460.

4. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns.

©2005 Sony Electronics Inc.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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