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Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black

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Bullet Points Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black
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  • - Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") Black
  • - Optical zoom: 10x Digital zoom: 80x
  • - Videotape
  • - Built-in flash
  • - LCD Built-in display 6.86 cm (2.7")
  • - Built-in microphone Built-in speakers
  • - PictBridge HDMI
Long product name Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black :
The short editorial description of Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black

HDR-HC3 High Definition Video Handycam with CleaVid CMOS Sensor, HDV1080i, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and a HDMI connection.
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Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black:
The official marketing text of Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black as supplied by the manufacturer

- HDV 1080i Format
- HDV / DV recording switchability
- ClearVid CMOS sensor for a better picture quality
- Enhanced Imaging Processor
- Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T
- 10x optical zoom / 80x Digital zoom
- 2.7" Wide Hybrid Clear photo LCD plus with touch panel
- Wide Colour Viewfinder
- 4 Megapixels still image recording
- Built in Flash
- Dual Rec : Capability to capture up to 2 Megapixels still image while recording movies
- Smooth slow Rec
- HDMI output for HD ready TV
- i.LINK in / out for HDV and DV
- Video, S-video and component output
- Up to 3hrs continous recording time (with additionnal battery)

Short summary description Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black:
This short summary of the Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black data-sheet is auto-generated and uses the product title and the first six key specs.

Sony HDR-HC3E, 2.1 MP, CMOS, 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3"), 6.86 cm (2.7"), LCD, 500 g

Long summary description Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black:
This is an auto-generated long summary of Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

Sony HDR-HC3E. Total megapixels: 2.1 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3"). Optical zoom: 10x, Digital zoom: 80x, Focal length range: 5.1 - 51 mm. Camcorder media type: Videotape, Camcorder media type: HDV. Focus adjustment: Auto. White balance: Outdoor, Auto, Indoor

Image Sensor
Total megapixels *
2.1 MP
Sensor type *
CMOS
Optical sensor size *
25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Lens System
Focal length range
5.1 - 51 mm
Optical zoom *
10x
Filter size
3 cm
Digital zoom *
80x
Image stabilizer *
No
Minimum aperture number
1.8
Maximum aperture number
2.9
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
41.3 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
485 mm
Storage
Camcorder media type *
Videotape
Disc types supported
No
Camcorder media type
HDV
Focusing
Focus adjustment
Auto
White Balance
White balance
Outdoor, Auto, Indoor
Flash
Built-in flash *
Yes
Shutter
Camera shutter speed
1/2 - 1/425 s
Display
Display diagonal *
6.86 cm (2.7")
Built-in display *
Yes
Display
LCD
Display resolution
211200
Touch screen
Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type *
Electronic
Viewfinder
123200 pixels
Camera
Camcorder type *
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination
5 lx
Progressive scan
Yes
Design
Product colour *
Black
Still Image
Maximum image resolution *
2304 x 1728 pixels
Still image resolution(s)
2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1296, 640 x 480
Image formats supported
JPG
Audio
Built-in microphone *
Yes
Built-in speakers
Yes
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
1
PictBridge *
Yes
DV port
Yes
HDMI *
Yes
S-Video in
Yes
S-Video out
Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Width
82 mm
Depth
139 mm
Height
78 mm
Weight *
500 g
Packaging Content
Bundled software
USB Driver
Cables included
AV, USB
Other features
I/O ports
Audio In Audio Out i.LINK (DV) In i.LINK (DV) Out i.LINK (MICROMV) In i.LINK (MICROMV) Out S-Video In S-Video Out USB Video In Video Out
Resolution
2304 x 1728 pixels
Media types supported
Memory Stick DUO
Lens system
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focus
Full Range Auto, Manual
Power consumption
8.1 W
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:45
Uk has collected 6 expert reviews for Sony HDR-HC3E camcorder Handheld camcorder 2.1 MP CMOS Black and the average expert rating is 89 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
89%
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pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:31
HD camcorders enter the mainstream once and for all. With image quality like this, there?s little reason to spend more.
83%
T3.com
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:31
No sooner has Sonys first consumer Hi-Def camcorder, the HC1, been inducted into the T3 Hall of Fame than the tech giant launches this follow-up. And its a third lighter, smaller and, crucially, cheaper than its big bro.It now looks, feels and hand...
Good Razor-sharp HD footage, Neat digital features, Great screen, Easy handling...
Bad No manual exposure, Not cheap...
Bottom line A flexible Hi-Def camcorder that produces amazing images. OK, its ?1,000, but you get so much for your money.
100%
pcpro.co.uk
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:33
HD camcorders enter the mainstream once and for all. With image quality like this, theres little reason to spend more With satellite and cable TV now offering HD services, and digital terrestrial HD on trial, the content is finally arriving to supply...
83%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:33
A great entry to the camcorder market that?s perfect for those with HD televisions.
Good Crystal clear video, decent still pictures, slimmest HD camcorder around, price.
Bad Video transfer software and cables not included, lacks advanced controls, only offers interlaced HD pictures. The Final Word A great entry to the camcorder market that’s perfect for those with HD televisions.
Bottom line A great entry to the camcorder market that’s perfect for those with HD televisions.
80%
gadgetguy.com.au
Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:45
The HC3 is certainly a noteworthy camera and Sony is to be commended for the efforts to drive HD into the hands of the wider public. Its size and sleek, beautiful design make it a gorgeous camera to use and hold. The image quality is outstanding for su...
Bottom line The HC3 is certainly a noteworthy camera and Sony is to be commended for the efforts to drive HD into the hands of the wider public. Its size and sleek, beautiful design make it a gorgeous camera to use and hold. The image quality is outstanding for su...
70%
macworld.co.uk
Updated:
2016-11-26 19:32:53
Looking like a large-ish consumer camcorder, but with a dark grey finish rather than silver, the HDR-HC3E is a weighty HD device that uses the same type of MiniDV cassettes as its standard-resolution brethren. It will also cater for standard-resolutio...
Good Very easy to set up and use, well laid out, provides rich and detailed video capture, good battery life indicator, good battery life...
Bad Rather bulky and weighty, no mic socket, no video light, narrow dynamic range, stub-fingered may find LCD menu operation difficult...
100%
EISA.eu
Updated:
2016-11-26 19:32:56
The making of your own HD movie has never been so affordable to video enthusiasts as it is now with the Sony HDR-HC3E, the lightest and smallest High Definition video camcorder on the market today. A new ClearVid CMOS sensor and Enhanced Image Process...
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