MiniDV Handycam DCRHC52

40x Optical Zoom Lens
The DCRHC52 features a high-magnification 40x optical zoom lens. Now you can shoot faraway subjects such as buildings and bridges that are difficult to capture with conventional lenses. Using Optical zoom allows you to get much closer to your shooting subject, without sacrificing overall image quality.

2.5" Touch Screen LCD
DCRHC52 features an LCD Touch Screen for easy on-screen menu navigation. Sony's Touch Screen system does away with confusing buttons and dials on your Handycam and provides an intuitive way to use your camera. Powerful features such as Spot Focus and Spot Metering allow you to adjust the focal and exposure points of your scene at the touch of a fingertip.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens (30mm)
Carl Zeiss lenses are widely regarded by professional photographers as some of the best in the world. The DCRHC52 is fitted with a 30mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, capable of capturing superior resolution, contrast, illumination and colour from the centre of the picture to the very end of the frame.

InfoLITHIUM Battery System
The powerful InfoLITHIUM battery supplied with the DCRHC52 is fitted with several advanced technologies ensuring your shooting time is maximised. Sony InfoLITHIUM batteries contain an integrated circuit that allows for real time communication between the power cell and the Handycam – meaning the remaining recording time is displayed on screen (accurate within 3 minutes!). Your remaining battery power can even be checked while the camera is off!

Wide Editing Software Compatibility
Editing footage created with the DCRHC52 couldn't be easier. Simply connect the Handycam to your PC or Mac (using an optional i.LINK cable) and your movies can be transferred to your computer in real time. DCRHC52 is compatible with Windows Movie Maker & Apple iMovie, meaning you can usually begin editing your footage straight away using the software already installed on your PC.

 MiniDV Handycam DCRHC52

MEDIA

• Primary Video Recording Medium: Mini DV
• Additional Video Recording Medium(s): -
• Movie Dubbing (Between Mediums): -

LENS

• Carl Zeiss Lens Type: Vario-Tessar
• Filter Diameter: 30mm
• Zoom: 40x Optical (2000x Digital)
• F: 1.8 - 4.1
• f (Focal Distance): 1.9 - 76mm
• f (35mm Conversion) in 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec position: 39 - 1560mm (36 - 1440mm 4:3)

SENSOR

• Sensor Size & Type: 1/6" CCD
• No. of Pixels (Approx. Gross): 800K
• No. of Pixels 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec (Effective): 400K (4:3 Mode)
• Bionz Processor: -
• Exmor Technology: -
• D-Range Optimiser: -

CAMERA

• Max. Video Resolution: 720 x 576 (Standard Definition)
• Video Format: Mini DV
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• x.v. Colour: -
• Super Steady Shot: Electronic
• Focus System: Auto / Manual (via Touch Screen)
• Spot Focus: Yes (via Touch Screen)
• Spot Meter: Yes (via Touch Screen)
• Minimum Illumination: 11lux (1/50 Shutter Speed)
• White Balance: Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One Touch (via Touch Screen)
• Shutter Speed: 1/3 - 1/3500
• NightShot: Yes
• Colour Slow Shutter: -
• Exposure Control: Yes (via Touch Screen)
• Smooth Slow Recording (with audio): -
• Iris Control / Gain Control: Auto Only
• Zebra Pattern: -
• Guide Frame: Yes
• Histogram: -
• Fader Functions: Fade to Black / White / Monotone (via Touch Screen)
• Picture Effects: Mosaic / Solarization / Monotone / Sepia / Neg. Art / Pastel
• Digital Picture Effects: -
• Tele Macro: -
• Viewfinder: Colour
• Active Interface Shoe: -
• Easy Handycam: Yes

TOUCH SCREEN

• Size: 2.5" (4:3)
• No. of Pixels / Resolution: 123,200 dots (560 x 220)
• LCD Type: Standard

AUDIO

• Zoom Mic: -
• Recording: 2ch Stereo (PCM)
• Playback (via camera): 2ch Stereo (PCM)
• Recording Media: -

STILL IMAGE

• Max. Image Size (Still Mode): -
• Max. Image Size (Dual Record): -
• Compression: -
• PictBridge: -
• Photo Capture from Movie Playback: -
• Built-in Flash (with Red-Eye Reduction): -

SIZE

• Weight Without Battery: 380g
• Dimensions Without Battery (W x H x D): 65x85x114mm

CONNECTION

• SD Video / Audio Out (via Multi AV RCA Cable): Yes
• HD Video Out (via Component RGB RCA Cable): -
• HDMI Out: -
• Mic. / Headphone Jack: -
• i.LINK: Yes
• USB Terminal: -
• DC In: Yes

MAX HDD / FLASH RECORDING TIME

• HD FH 16Mbps (1920x1080): -
• HD HQ 9Mbps (1440 x 1080): -
• HD SP 7Mbps (1440 x 1080): -
• HD LP 5Mbps (1440 x 1080): -
• SP HQ 9Mbps (720 x 576): -
• SP SP 6Mbps (720 x 576): -
• SP LP 3Mbps (720 x 576): -

BATT REC. TIME (LCD ON)

• NPFH30 : 95mins (supplied)
• NPFH40: -
• NPFH50 (Actiforce): 155 mins
• NPFH60: -
• NPFH70 (Actiforce): 330 mins
• NPFH100 (Actiforce): 685 mins

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

• AC Adaptor: AC-L200
• InfoLITHIUM Battery: NP-FH30
• Handycam Docking Station: -
• AV Cable (Stereo RCA): Yes
• Component Y/Pb/Pr Cable (RCA): -
• USB Cable (Mini --> Full Sized): -
• i.LINK Cable (mini Jack both ends): -
• Remote Commander: -
• CD-ROM: Picture Motion Browser 3.0: -
• CD-ROM: Sony Vegas Platnium (30 Day Trial): -
• Enjoy Handycam DVD: Yes