HDR-HC5
High Definition
NEW
Switch between HD & SD modes to capture video in high definition or standard definition on a MiniDV cassette.
10x optical/80x digital zoom keeps everything closes and clear with a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens. And
the Dual Record Mode allows for the capture of still images at the same time as filming video.
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New
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and
still image performance (4.0 Megapixel).
Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS
Sensors require less power, providing
better battery performance.
Switchable HD/DV Format Recording
The HDR-HC5 is capable of recording and
playing back both High Definition (HD)
and Standard Definition (SD) video
recorded on a standard MiniDV cassette.
Real-Time HD Codec Engine
Sony developed a Real Time MPEG
Encode/Decode system with reduced
energy consumption and compact size
to fit inside a personal camcorder. This
engine provides efficient MPEG2
compression, and recording and
playback of clear HD images at the same
bit rate of the DV format, so that High
Definition video can be recorded on the
same MiniDV cassettes as are used for
SD recording.
x.v. Color
x.v.Color can capture or display nearly
twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than
currently possible. This provides a more
accurate and vivid color range, for a
more natural, lifelike overall experience.
10X Optical / 80XDigital Zoom
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 zoom.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating that offers less glare
and flare with increased contrast. This
results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life
color saturation and perfectg renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear
Photo™ LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with imporoved
resoltuion. The 211K pixel LCD screen
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp, detailed
images for monitoring or playback, and the
widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9
mode and composing shots even easier.
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Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, record an audio track to narrate
what is being seen in the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy trasfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or shairing with other
compatible Memory Stick® media
compatible devices.
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Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel still image directly to Memory
Stick Duo™ media.
Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
System
Picture stabilization system that uses
motion sensors to detect and compensate
for camera "shake" without compromising
picture quality like some other digital
stabilization systems.
Cinematic Mode
Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, the HDR-HC5 Cinematic
mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.
i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between two
compatible devices equipped with an
IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders,
digital VCRs, and PCs.
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Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting a
shadow on the subject. Images shot in the
Tele Macro Mode will have the subject
properly focused with the background
unfocussed so that the subject stands out.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication to those accessories.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Built-in Intelligent Flash
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Scene Selection Modes
Fader Effects
Picture Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Multi-Language Menu
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easy Handycam
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Manual Focus
