DCR-HC26
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 01/26/2006
1. 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.
2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.
3. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick
logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander,
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/6" CCD
Pixel Gross:
680K
Recording Media:
MiniDV Cassette
Recording and Playback Times:
SP: 60
min., LP: 90 min.
Video Actual:
340K Pixels
Still Actual:
N/A
Convenience
USB Streaming:
Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes
( Super; Electronic)
Accessory Shoe:
N/A
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, One-push,
Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™ Media
Compatibility:
N/A
Still Image Mode(s):
N/A
Minimum Illumination:
5 Lux (0 Lux with
NightShot® Plus Infrared System)
Low Light Capability:
NightShot® Plus
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal:
N/A
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):
N/A
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
N/A
S-Video Input(s):
N/A
S-Video Output(s):
Yes (optional accessory)
Hardware
LCD:
2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™
LCD Display
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Viewfinder:
Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station:
N/A
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in)
Optics
35mm Equivalent:
44-880mm (4:3
Camera Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8-3.1
Exposure:
Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:
25mm
Focal Distance:
2.3-46mm
Focus:
Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch
Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode:
N/A
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (AE
Mode)
Optical Zoom:
20X
Digital Zoom:
800X
Power
Power Consumption:
1.8W/2.1W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type:
InfoLithium® with
AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FP30)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack);
8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days
Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional,
XP Home, XP Professional
Supplied Software:
Picture Package™
ver. 1.5
Video
Video Recording System:
2 Rotary Heads,
Helical Scanning System
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA
standards
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
N/A
Dimensions
Weight:
14 oz (420g) with Tape and
Battery
Measurements:
2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4
1/2" (65 x 79 x 113mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-
L25)
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-
FP30)
Stereo A/V Cable
CD-ROM with USB Driver
(PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for
Sony)
Lens Cap
Optional Accessories
Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for
MiniDV (ACC-DVP)
High Capacity InfoLithium™ Batteries (NP-
FP50/FP71/FP90)
AC Adaptor/Quick Charger (ACV-QP10)
AC/DC Adaptor (DCC-L50B)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA4)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA5)
Telephoto Lens (VCL-2025S)
High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2025)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0725)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0625S)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)
High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-
30FS)
UPC Code:
027242688698
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