SONY DCR-HC20 MiniDV Handycam(R) PAL Digital Camcorder

SONY DCR-HC20 MiniDV Handycam(R) PAL Digital Camcorder

The Sony DCR-HC20E MiniDV Handycam Camcorder packs big features in a small package. It features a large 2.5" hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display with touch panel controls, a high-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, NightShot Plus infrared recording system and USB streaming capabilities. It even includes the innovative Easy Handycam button, which automates most functions and makes recording a snap. Why settle for anything less than a Sony?

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #78945 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Sound Technology

Model: HC20E

Display size: 2.5

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The Sony DCR-HC20 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder (PAL format) packs big features in a small package. It features a large 2.5" hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display with touch panel controls, a high-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, NightShot Plus infrared recording system and USB streaming capabilities, all in a case that is 25% smaller than last years model. It even includes the innovative Easy Handycam button, which automates most functions and makes recording a snap.

Special Note: This camcorder was made for use outside the U.S. (it uses the PAL video format), and it is not covered by any U.S. warranty. It requires a PAL format monitor for playback.

The MiniDV Format offers more precise image detail and color accuracy than previously possible with analog camcorders. The superior quality of digital video results from:

Higher Resolution -- up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, on select models for sharper picture detail

Component Color Sampling -- preserves three times more color information than analog VHS and S-VHS video, for brighter and truer colors

Time Base Correction -- stabilizes the picture, eliminating video jitters

Error Correction -- fills in missing video data, providing seamless, professional-looking video

Features of the DCRHC20 include:

1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels Gross: The 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.

10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close 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.

2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen Touch Panel LCD Display (123K Pixels): This provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens.

InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect." Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo: 16-Bit offers the same outstanding sound quality as a compact disc. 12-Bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK®* interface compatible computers.

Photo Mode: Using Sony's unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of still images with 7 seconds of audio on the videotape.

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, Sunset & Moon modes.

Accessory Shoe: Allows a position on the camcorder in which to place optional accessories.

Supplied Accessories
AC-L25 Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FP50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-830 Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control, CR2025 Battery, Multi A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, USB Cable, CD-ROM w/ USB Driver (Picture Package Software v.1.0 for Sony).

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