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Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 Hard Drive Camcorder

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Sony HDR-XR160 (160 GB) DVD, AVCHD Camcorder

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Product Description
Meet Sony's incredibly small high definition camcorder: the HDR-HC1. At just under a pound and a half, it has tons of features. First, it has genuine 1080i resolution, so you shoot in... More
Meet Sony's incredibly small high definition camcorder: the HDR-HC1. At just under a pound and a half, it has tons of features. First, it has genuine 1080i resolution, so you shoot in real HDTV. Second, it uses HDV, which brings the resolution of HD to a tape the size of a Mini DV cartridge. Menu options are easy to choose, thanks to the 2.7" widescreen LCD SwivelScreen monitor. Super NightShot and Super SteadyShot Pro ensure great video under any conditions. Manual focus, zoom, shutter speed and white balance put you in total control. Sony goes one better than a CCD by using a CMOS sensor to generate images. This 3-megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens also adds color and detail, plus reduces glare with its special T coating. Less
Also equipped with a massive 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), you can record and store up to 54 hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode). There's also a vibrant 3.0"... More
Also equipped with a massive 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), you can record and store up to 54 hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode). There's also a vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display lets you compose and view your shots. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   - NTSC
HDD Size - 160 GB
Recording Media   Hard Drive DVD • AVCHD
Optical Zoom   10x 30x
Weight 1.5 lb. 0.76 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size - 1/4"
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.7 in. 3 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder -
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x 30x
Focal Length 5.1 - 51 mm 2.1 - 63 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 37 mm 30 mm
Digital Zoom   120x 350x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP -
Low Lux   7 Lux 3 Lux
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilizer
Night Shot   With Night Shot -
Audio   
Audio Format   - Stereo
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick Pro • SDHC Card
MPEG Movie Mode   - With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal Internal
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB • Headphones Jack Component • HDMI
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions   
Weight 1.5 lb. 0.76 lb.
Depth 7.5 in. 5.13 in.
Height 2.75 in. 2.63 in.
Width 2.88 in. 2.63 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony Handycam Sony HDR
UPC 826557123487 -
Release Date 31 July, 2005 -
Product ID 24883425 110347504
Included Accessories USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap • Lens Hood USB Cable • A/V Cable • Driver • AC Power Adapter • Battery Pack
Product MPN   
MPN HDR-HC1 HDRXR160
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony HDR-HC1
Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 Hard Drive Camcorder
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Sony HDR-XR160
Sony HDR-XR160 (160 GB) DVD, AVCHD Camcorder
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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 5 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Good Sound (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (3)
  • Lacks Features (1)
Good For
  • Special Events (4)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Home Movies (3)
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Professionals (1)
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Consumer Reviews

15

First consumer HD camcorder

byep01 Sep 17, 2005
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great video quality.
Cons Fairly expensive. Doesn't have as many features as some standard definition...
Recommended it? Yes

This camera is really your only option right now for consumer HD video recording. The price is fairly steep due to the lack of competition, but it isn't unreasonable. The camcorder records video in 1080i HDV format on regular miniDV cassettes.

The camera is very compact and stylish,... Read full review »

32

MiniHDV Marvel

bypapalazarou Nov 7, 2005
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Image quality, decent range of pro functions, compact size, build quality, backwards...
Cons Battery, bottom-loader, lacks: universal hotshoe, aperture/gain readout, fussy menu,...
Recommended it? Yes

INTRODUCTION
As an owner of an FX1 I decided to replace my Canon XM2 with a second HD camera, primarily to use as a safety cam & perhaps a player to save wearing out my man cam.

It's worth pointing out how small the HC1 is, I would put it at about a quarter of the FX1, almost pocket... Read full review »

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