The easy-to-use and compact Sony DCR-HC26 is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens for vivid clear shots and true color. The 20x lens lets you zoom in to places to far to reach or distant subjects your careful not to disturb. Sony's acclaimed Super SteadyShot helps stabilize shaky scenes, and NightShot Plus mode lets you record natural-looking video in low-light situations. The large 2-1/2" LCD makes it easy to record and review scenes. Plus, the LCD is a touch-panel - you just tap it to move through the cam's menus, or to adjust the focus and exposure settings. Well placed buttons located to the side of the LCD let you control the camcorder's zoom and record functions for flexible shooting.
Features:
680,000-pixel CCD
2 1/2" color touch-panel viewscreen
Color viewfinder
Records video on tiny Mini DV tapes
Variable-speed 20X Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 800X)
Super SteadyShot
NightShot Plus
Auto and manual focus
Shutter speeds (1/60 ? 1/4,000)
7 Program Auto Exposure modes (including Portrait, Landscape, Sports Lesson, and Beach & Ski)
digital picture effects and scene transitions
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) audio/video jack
audio/video output for connection to a TV
S-video output available with optional adapter
USB port
Dimentions 2-5/8" (W) x 3-1/8" (H) x 4-1/2" (D)
Weight: 0.88 lb. with battery
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
Specifications:
Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD
Pixels: 680K
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
35mm Equivalent:48-960mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 44-880mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture: f1.8-3.1
Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)
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
LCD: 2.5" (123K Pixels SwivelScreen LCD Display)
Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)
Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette
Recording and Playback Times: SP: 60min., LP: 90 min.
Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Actual: 340K Pixels
Still: N/A
USB Streaming: Yes
SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes
Accessory Shoe: N/A
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO Media Slot: No
Still Image Mode(s): N/A
Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot Plus Infrared System
Low Light Capability: NightShot Plus
Analog Audio/Video Output: Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input: Yes (via i.LINK)
Digital Audio/Video Output: Yes (via i.LINK)
USB Port: Yes (1.1 compliant)
i.LINK Interface: Yes
S-Video Output: Yes (optional accessory)
Microphone: Yes (Built-in)
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)
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional
Supplied Software: Picture Package ver. 1.5
Filter Diameter: 25mm
Weight: 14 oz (420g) with Tape and Battery
Dimentions 2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" (65 x 79 x 113mm)
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
