DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder
Series highlights:40x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom , 2.5" touch panel, NightShot ® Plus, Easy Handycam button
The DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder is a high quality, versatile, and highly capable device. Boasting a strong zoom lens and vivid color reproduction, this camcorder delivers what you need to capture those memorable events. The Carl Zeiss? Vario-Tessar® Lens and Super SteadyShot® image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action, and the 2.5" touch panel SwivelScreen™ 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.
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.
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.7
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.
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.
The 2.5"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.
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™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.
In low-light environments, the NightShot® Plus Infrared System lets you shoot color video with a less greenish tint than previous infrared systems.
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.
Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface5, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connection.
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.
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
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.
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Digital Picture Effect(s) :
N/A
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Dubbing Button :
N/A
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Dynamic Range Optimizer :
N/A
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Easy Operation :
Yes
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Exposure :
Touch Panel (24 steps)
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Hybrid :
N/A
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Hybrid Plus :
N/A
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Low Light Capability :
NS plus
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Picture Effect(s) :
Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel
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Removable Flash Media Compatibility :
N/A
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Scene Mode(s) :
Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, Beach, Snow
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Slide Show Mode :
N/A
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Still Image Mode(s) :
N/A
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USB Streaming :
N/A
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White Balance :
Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
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Minimum Illumination :
11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
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LCD Type :
2.5"1 touch panel LCD display
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Dual Record :
N/A
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Photo Capture from Movie :
N/A
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Video Actual (Pixel) :
340K Pixels (4:3)
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Video Resolution :
N/A
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Format :
DV (AVI)
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Video Signal :
NTSC color, EIA standards
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Assignable Dial :
N/A
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Face Detection :
N/A
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Image Stabilization :
S-SS
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x.v.Color™ :
N/A
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BRAVIA® Sync™ :
N/A
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Face Index :
N/A
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Fader Effect(s) :
Black, White, Mosaic, Monotone
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Film Roll Index :
N/A
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Manual / Auto Lens Cover :
Manual
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Multiple Language Display :
Yes
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Quick On :
N/A
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S/S & Zoom button on LCD :
Yes
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Imaging Device :
1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager
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Pixel Gross :
680K
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Recording Media :
MiniDV
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Recording and Playback Times :
SP: 60min/80min., LP: 90min/120min.
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Still Actual :
N/A
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Still Picture Resolution :
N/A
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Analog Audio/Video Output(s) :
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
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Audio/Video Remote Terminal :
Yes
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S-Video Output(s) :
Available via A/V Remote (cable not included)
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i.LINK® Interface :
Yes (DV only)
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35mm Equivalent :
36 - 1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 39 - 1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
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Aperture :
F1.8 - 4.1
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Digital Zoom :
2000x
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Filter Diameter :
30mm
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Focal Distance :
1.9 - 76mm
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Focus :
Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
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Lens Type :
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
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Optical Zoom :
40x
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Progressive Shutter Mode :
N/A
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Shutter Speed :
Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)
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Limited Warranty Term :
Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
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Audio Format :
PCM Digital Stereo (12/16bit)
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Microphone :
Yes
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Viewfinder :
Color (123K Pixels)
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Light/Flash :
N/A
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Media Card slot :
N/A
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PictBridge Compatible :
N/A
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Power Consumption (in Operation) :
1.8W / 2.1W (VF/LCD)
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Battery Type :
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
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Power Requirements :
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
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Operating System Compatibility :
N/A
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Supplied Software :
N/A
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Dimensions (Approx.) :
2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 inch (63x85x115mm) with Battery, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (63 x 85 x 114mm) with Battery
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Weight (Approx.) :
13 oz (380g) without Tape and Battery, 15oz (440g) with Tape and Battery
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Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
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Enjoy Handycam DVD
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InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH30)
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$34.99
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Infrared Light
$99.99
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Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack
$159.99
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Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack
$99.99
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InfoLithium V Series Battery Pack
$59.99
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InfoLithium H Series Battery Pack
$59.99
