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Last Updated: 06/12/2007
HDR-HC3
High Definition
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
2. 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.
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 MB's is: 8=7.5, 16=15,
32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/3" 2100K Gross Pixels ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross:
2100K
Recording Media:
MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick
Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Recording and Playback Times:
High Definition: 60
minutes; Standard Definition: SP=60 min., LP=90
min.
Video Actual:
1434K Pixels (16:9), 1076K Pixels (4:3)
Still Actual:
1493K Pixels (16:9), 1991K Pixels (4:3)
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes ( Super;
Electronic)
Accessory Shoe:
Yes, Active Interface Shoe
White Balance:
Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to
support up to 2GB 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®
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
Yes
Fader Effects:
Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes
Titling:
N/A
Light/Flash:
Yes
Movie Mode(s):
N/A
Scene Mode(s):
Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait,
SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
Picture Effect(s):
Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art,
Pastel, Sepia, Skin Tone, Solarization
Digital Picture Effect(s):
Cinematic Effect, Flash
Motion, Old Movie, Still, Trail
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal:
Yes (Stereo Mini)
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
N/A
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):
Yes
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
N/A
Remote Jack:
N/A
S-Video Input(s):
N/A
S-Video Output(s):
Yes (via optional accessory)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
Yes
Hardware
LCD:
2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel
SwivelScreen™ Clear Photo LCD plus™ Display
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Viewfinder:
Color, 123K Pixels
Docking Station:
N/A
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in)
2
2
2
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
41.3-485mm (16:9 Camera Mode),
50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9
Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8-2.9
Exposure:
Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:
30mm
Focal Distance:
5.1-51mm; 370mm; Telemacro
Focus:
Full Range Auto/Manual (Assignable Dial)
Progressive Shutter Mode:
N/A
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/20 - 1/500 (AE Mode)
Optical Zoom:
10X
Digital Zoom:
80X
Resolution:
2MP
Power
Power Consumption:
4.1W/4.4W - HDV; 3.9W/4.2W -
DV (VF/LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter
System (NP-FP60)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Supplied Software:
N/A
Video
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
N/A
Format(s) Supported:
HDV 1080i and MiniDV
Dimensions
Weight:
1 lb. 5 oz. (600g) with Tape and Battery
Measurements:
3 1/4" x 3 1/8" x 5 1/2" (82 x 78 x
139mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP60)
Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-
831)
A/V Cable
Component Video Cable
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
Starter Kit (ACC-FP71)
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM® Batteries (NP-
FP50/FP71/FP90)
AC Charger & Power Supply (BC-TRP)
Filter Kit (VF-30CPKXS)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0630X)
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG07630X)
Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-2030X)
High Grade Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-HG2030)
Video Light (HVL-HL1)
Video Light & Flash (HVL-HFL1)
Tripod (VCT-R640)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK)
Soft Case (LCM-HCF)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)
Witeless Bluetooth™ Microphone with Center Channel
Capability (ECM-HW1)
Stereo Microphone (ECM-HST1)
A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS)
Sports Pack (SPK-HCB)
Professional MiniDV Cassette for High Definition
Recording (DVM-63HD)
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242688599
