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The Camcorder is purpose-built for long video recording sessions to capture your memories and special occasions.
Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony HDR-HC3E will satisfy your needs..
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The Sony HDR-HC3E, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony HDR-HC3E is a great companion to have.
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HDR-HC3E is an easy recommendation for this.
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HDR-HC3E.
Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Sony HDR-HC3E for aquatic photos is a treat.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder |
Camera Type | Camcorder |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Minimum Illumination | 5 lx |
Progressive Scan | Yes |
White Balance | Outdoor, Auto, Indoor, Onepush |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Focus | Full Range Auto, Manual |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2 - 1/425 s |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/425 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick DUO, Memory Stick PRO DUO |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1440 x 1080 pixels |
Speakers | 1 |
Video Formats Supported | HDV, MPEG2 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1440 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | MPEG1, PCM |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 80 x |
Filter Size | 30 mm |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 41.3 - 485 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 5.1 - 51 mm |
Lens System | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Maximum Aperture Number | 2.9 |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 485 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 41.3 mm |
Optical Zoom | 10 x |
Storage | |
Camcorder Tape Type | HDV |
Disc Types Supported | N |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Diagonal | 2.7 |
Display Resolution | 211200 pixels |
Flip-out Screen | Yes |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
Viewfinder Resolution | 123200 pixels |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/3 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 4.80 x 3.60 mm |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/3 " |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 2.1 MP |
Other Features | |
Media Types Supported | Memory Stick DUO |
PictBridge | Yes |
Power Consumption (typical) | 8.1 W |
Resolution | 2304 x 1728 pixels |
Ports & Interfaces | |
DV Port | Yes |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
I/O Ports | Audio InAudio Outi.LINK (DV) Ini.LINK (DV) Outi.LINK (MICROMV) Ini.LINK (MICROMV) OutS-Video InS-Video OutUSBVideo InVideo Out |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 |
Packaging Content | |
Bundled Software | USB Driver |
Cables Included | AV, USB |
Hand Strap | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 139 mm |
Height | 78 mm |
Weight | 500 g |
Width | 82 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 2304 x 1728 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1296, 640 x 480 |