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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.
Highlights of the Sony HDRHC9E High Def Camcroder
- Full HD 1080 video recording on affordable DV tape (HDV format)
- Up to 1 hour HD recording plus playback compatibility with Standard Definition DV tape
- ClearVid CMOS sensor for superb picture quality and higher sensitivity
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 10x optical zoom / 20x digital zoom
- Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization for improved still image and video stability, especially in low light
- X.v.Color mode for vivid, lifelike colors
- 6 megapixel still photo recording onto removable Memory Stick
- Dual Rec (simultaneous 4.6 megapixel still photo during video recording)
- 2.7" Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus easy to use touchscreen
- Wide color viewfinder
- Start/Stop and Zoom buttons on LCD screen frame
- Advanced manual functions - Spot Meter and Focus, Peaking, Center Marker, Manual Focus (Infinity)
- HDMI /component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV
- PhotoTV HD output for optimized still photo display on compatible BRAVIA TV
- Up to 6 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery)
- HDV/DV (i.LINK) connection (in/out) for video editing with connected PC
- Supplied lens hood reduces glare for video enthusiasts
- Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser software with web upload assist function
- Product Description
- Sony Handycam HDR-HC9E - camcorder - Mini DV (HDV)
- Product Type
- Camcorder - 1080i - Widescreen Video Capture
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 8.2 cm x 13.8 cm x 8.2 cm
- Weight
- 0.55 kg
- Media Type
- Mini DV (HDV)
- Analogue Video Format
- PAL
- Sensor Resolution
- 3.2 Mpix
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- Video: 2.2 Mpix - Still: 3.04 Mpix
- Shooting Modes
- Digital photo mode
- Lens System
- 10 x zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - f/1.8-2.9
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Digital Zoom
- 20 x
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Red Eye Reduction
- Built-in
- Microphone
- Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
- Viewfinder
- LCD monitor - 0.27" - colour - 16:9
- Display
- LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
- Supported Battery
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Camcorder - 1080i
- Width
- 8.2 cm
- Depth
- 13.8 cm
- Height
- 8.2 cm
- Weight
- 0.55 kg
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution
- 3.2 Mpix
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
- 2.2 Mpix
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
- 3.04 Mpix
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution
- 6.1 Mpix
- Widescreen Video Capture
- Widescreen Video Capture
- Media Type
- Mini DV (HDV)
- Colour Support
- Colour
- Optical Sensor Type
- ClearVid CMOS
- Optical Sensor Size
- 1/2.9"
- Min Illumination
- 0 lux
- Analogue Video Format
- PAL
- Digital Zoom
- 20 x
- Recording Speed
- SP, LP
- Shooting Modes
- Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs
- Spotlight, landscape, portrait mode, twilight portrait, fireworks, twilight mode, sunset, candle, beach, snow, sunrise, sports lesson
- Special Effects
- Still, solarisation, Sepia, Mosaic, Trail, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Skintone, Cinematic
- Faders
- White fader, monotone fader, mosaic fader, black fader
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/10000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 1/2 sec
- Exposure Metering
- Spot, matrix
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, automatic, shutter-priority
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Indoor, outdoor
- Digital Video Format
- MPEG-2
- Still Image Format
- JPEG
- Remote Control
- Remote control - infrared
Memory / Storage
- Image Storage
- JPEG 2848 x 2136 , JPEG 2048 x 1536 , JPEG 640 x 480 , JPEG 2848 x 1602
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes
- Auto mode, red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction
- Built-in
- Effective Flash Range
- 0.3 m - 2.5 m
Lens System
- Type
- Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - f/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length
- 5.4 mm - 54 mm
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Auto Focus
- TTL contrast detection
- Lens Aperture
- F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom
- 10 x
- Zoom Adjustment
- Motorised drive
- Filter Size
- 37 mm
- Lens Manufacturer
- Carl Zeiss
- Features
- Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- DV input
- Built-in
- Low Lux / Night Mode
- Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function
- Yes
- Time Code
- Built-in
- Additional Features
- USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, progressive shutter system, PictBridge support, histogram display, accessories hot shoe, progressive scanning, takes photos while film recording
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type
- LCD monitor
- Viewfinder Colour Support
- Colour
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size
- 0.27"
- Viewfinder Resolution
- 123,200 pixels
- Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders)
- 16:9
Display
- Type
- LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
- Display Form Factor
- Rotating
- Display Format
- 211,200 pixels
Microphone
- Type
- Microphone - built-in
- Microphone Technology
- Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Stereo
Connections
- Connector Type
- 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1 x composite video/audio output , 1 x component video output , 1 x HDMI output , 1 x S-Video output , 1 x USB , 1 x headphones , 1 x microphone , 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software
- Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support
- MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional
- Peripheral Devices
- USB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Lens hood
- Cables Included
- A/V cable , USB cable , IEEE 1394 cable
Power
- Power Device
- Power adapter - external
Battery
- Supported Battery
- Sony NP-FH60
- Supported Battery Details
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
