Sony's compact and versatile DCR-HC46 will allow you to capture life's memorable moments in vivid color. The DCR-HC46 boasts a 1-megapixel image sensor that will capture crisp digital pictures, and a high-quality Carl Zeiss zoom lens for crystal-clear movies. The camcorder to optional Memory Stick Duo cards. Adding an optional memory card will let you save photos and record digital video clips....perfect for attaching to e-mail or posting online. Included in the package is docking station which you can keep connected to your TV or PC, then simply slide the camcorder into place whenever you want to watch home movies on your television or transfer images to a computer.
The camera is packed with lots of useful features - like Sony's acclaimed image stabilization to stop camera shake, and Super NightShot Plus infrared technology lets you film colorful scenes in the dark. A widescreen 2.7" LCD makes it easy to capture scenes and review them afterward. Plus, the LCD is a touch-panel - just tap the screen to adjust focus, exposure, and other camera settings. If you own a widescreen TV, you'll appreciate the HC46's special widescreen mode. It lets you record video and still images that naturally fill out your TV's screen.
Key Features:
- Records video onto Mini DV tapes
- 1-megapixel CCD
- Compatible with Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo (optional)
- Digital photo mode
- Digital photo resolution: 1152 x 864
- MPEG Movie EX mode
- 2.7" widescreen color touch-panel LCD
- Color viewfinder
- Variable-speed 12X Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 800X)
- Tele macro mode for in-focus close-ups
- Super SteadyShot
- Super NightShot Plus
- Auto and manual focus
- Shutter speeds (1/2 ? 1/4,000 sec.)
- 6 Auto Exposure modes (including Sports Lesson, Beach & Ski, and Sunset & Moon)
- Digital picture effects and scene transitions
- i.LINK (IEEE 1394) audio/video jack (on included Handycam Station)
- USB port (on included Handycam Station)
- Audio/video output for connection to a TV (on camcorder and included Handycam Station)
- S-video output available with optional adapter
- PictBridge-compatible
- Dimenstions: 2 5/8" (W) x 3 1/8" (H) x 4 1/2" (D)
- Weight: 0.94 lb. with battery
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
Specifications:
Imaging Device: 1/5.5" CCD
Pixel Gross: 1070K
Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Recording and Playback Times: SP: 60min., LP: 90 min.
Video Actual: 690K Pixels
Still Actual: 1000K Pixels
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Optical Zoom: 12X
Digital Zoom: 800X
35mm Equivalent: 46-628.5mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 48-576mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 43.6-523.2mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 40-480mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture: f1.8-f2.5
Focal Distance: 3.0-36mm; 350mm (Telemacro)
Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
LCD: 2.7" (123K Pixels Wide 16:9 Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display)
Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)
USB Streaming: Yes
SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes ( Super; Electronic)
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System)
Low Light Capability: Super NightShot Plus
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 on Handycam Station)
i.LINK Interface: Yes (on Handycam Station)
S-Video Output(s): Yes (optional accessory)
Docking Station: Yes (Handycam Station)
Microphone: Yes (Built-in)
Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter: 25mm
Power Consumption: 2.4W/2.7W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLithium with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FP50)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional
Supplied Software: Picture Package ver. 1.5
Weight: 15 oz (445g) with Tape andBattery
Dimensions: 2 5/8" (W) x 3 1/8" (H) x 4 1/2" (D) (65 x 79 x 113mm)
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
