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Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E Details

Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 3.2 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - Mini DV (HDV)

Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E
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November, 2009

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Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E


Sony HDR-HC9 / HC9E Details

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode

Stereo

Microphone Technology

Electret condenser

Type

Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor

Manufacturer specific

Manufacturer Battery Name

Sony NP-FH60

Camcorder Features

High Definition Video Support

1080i

Low Lux / Night Mode

Yes

Widescreen Video Capture

Yes

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction

Yes

Type

Pop-up flash

Dimensions & Weight

Depth

5.4in

Height

3.2in

Weight

1.2lbs

Width

3.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size

2.7in

Display Form Factor

Rotating

Technology

TFT active matrix

Type

LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs

Beach / Candle / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait mode / Snow / Sports lesson / Spotlight / Sunrise / Sunset / Twilight mode / Twilight portrait

Header

Manufacturer

Sony

Model

HDR-HC9/HDR-HC9E

Packaged Quantity

1

Product Line

Sony Handycam

Lens System

Lens Aperture

F/1.8-2.9

Max Focal Length

54mm

Min Focal Length

5.4mm

Optical Zoom

10

Type

Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution

3.04Megapixel

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution

2.2Mpix

Camcorder Sensor Resolution

3.2Mpix

Optical Sensor Size

1/2.9"

Optical Sensor Type

ClearVid CMOS

Sensor Qty

1CMOS

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer

Yes

Image Stabilizer

Optical (Super Steady Shot)

Storage Floppy Drive

Type

None

Video Input

Analog Video Format

PAL

Digital Scene Transition

Black fader / Monotone fader / Mosaic fader / White fader

Digital Video Format

MPEG-2

Digital Zoom

20

Media Type

Mini DV (HDV)

Shooting Modes

Digital photo mode

Special Effects

Cinematic / Flash Motion / Monotone / Mosaic / Negative Art / Old Movie / Pastel / Sepia / Skintone / Solarization / Still / Trail

Still Image Format

JPEG

Type

Camcorder

Viewfinder

Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders)

16:9

Viewfinder Color Support

Color

Viewfinder Type

LCD


Manufacturer's Description

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.

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