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Easy touse and enjoy, the DCR-HC28E MiniDV Handycam camcorder comes equipped with everything you need to capture exceptional video. Zoom in on the action with the 20x optical/800x digital zoom while remaining in the director’s chair with its easy-to-use controls and 2.5” touch panel LCD monitor2. A Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens makes sure everything staysin focus. Minimizing blur and camera shake is simple with built-in Super SteadyShot image stabilization and you’ll be able to keep all your video bright with Night Shot Plus technology. The DCR-HC28Egives you everything you need to capture vivid video every time.
Features: * 1/6” AdvancedHAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels Gross: 1/6” Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. * MiniDV Recording: The DCR-HC28 offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance. * 20XOptical/800X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helpsto 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 zooms. * Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens: Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare withincreased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. * Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System: The picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect andcompensate for camera “shake” without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. * 2.5” Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels): The touch panel screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. * i.LINK DV Interface: The i.LINK DV interface provides a digital high-speed, bi-directional interface which enables audio/video communication between two compatible devices. Thisconnection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. * InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower MeterSystem: Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable lithium ion batteries are not subject to alife shortening "memory effect." The exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCDscreen. * NightShot Plus Infrared System: WithNightShot Plus Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. * Stamina Battery Power Management System: Using the optional NP-FH1000 InfoLithium battery, the DCR-HC28 can continuously record for up to 14 hours (viewfinder) or up to 12 hours (LCD) on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life. * Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes: Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose frombeach & ski, landscape, portrait, sports lesson, spotlight or sunset & moon modes. * Picture Effects: Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Picture Effect modes. Effects available in camera mode: mosaic and pastel. The effects available in playback mode: monotone, negativeart, sepia and solarize. * Fader Effects: Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from black, mosaic, monotone and white. * Battery Information: At thetouch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screenor in the viewfinder. * Manual Focus: With manual focus, you can manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. * Easy Handycam Button: Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the buttonsessential for recording operational. * PictureMotion Browser: Easily organize still images and video, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software.
Description
Handycam DCR-HC28 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - PAL
Manufacturer
Sony
Quick Glance
Recording Media
Mini DV
LCD Screen Size
2.5 in
CCD Quantity
1
Interface Type
A/V Output
Image Stabilization
Optical
Weight
14.82
Optical Zoom
20
Image Processor
Image Sensor Size
0.167 in
Image Sensor Quantity
1
Image Sensor
CCD
Lens Features
Max Aperture
1.8 1/f
Filter Diameter
25 mm
Focus Features
Auto Focus , Manual Focus , Spot Focus
Digital Zoom
800 X
Max Focal Length
46 in
Optical Zoom
20 X
Min Focal Length
2.3 in
Video Recording
Minimum Shutter Speed
60 1/f
Minimum Lux Rating
5
Image Stabilization
Optical
Maximum Shutter Speed
4000 1/f
Audio Support
PCM , Stereo
Video Capture Format
DV
Video Broadcast Standards
PAL (analog)
Recording Media
Mini DV
Exposure Controls
White Balance
Auto , Preset Modes
Exposure Settings
Auto Exposure , Manual Exposure , Multiple Program Modes
General Features
Included Components
AC Adapter , Battery , Editing Software
Interface Type
A/V Output
LCD Screen Size
2.5 in
Additional Features
Fader Function , Viewfinder
Dimensions
Weight
14.82 oz
Depth
4.5 in
Width
2.7 in
Height
3.1 in
Warranty
Warranty Information
1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL
Manufacturer Link
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