The handy size and lightweight HDV1080i High Definition Handycam® with ClearVid CMOS Sensor, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens and a HDMI connection. It now comes with i.LINK cable to be editing-ready.
Sony HDR-HC5 Specifications:
- HDV 1080i Format
- Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
- ClearVid CMOS Sensor for optimum image quality
- x.v.Colour mode for more vivid lively and true colour
- HDV editing package supplied i.LINK cable/ HDV editing software
- STAMINA up to 7 hours 20 minutes (with optional battery)
- 4 Megapixel still image recording and 2.3 Megapixel Dual Rec while recording movie
- 10x optical zoom / 80x digital zoom
- Super SteadyShot
- Enhanced Imaging Processor
- 2.7″ Wide “Clear Photo LCD plus” screen with touch panel
- Wide Colour Viewfinder
- HDMI output for HD ready TV
- i.LINK input / output for HDV and DV
- USB 2.0 (Full-speed)
- HDV / DV recording switchability
- Smooth Slow Rec mode for advanced slow motion footage
- Usage Guide function on LCD
- Battery Info
- Auto Lens Cover
- Weight 530g
- Dimensions Depth (mm) 134.0 Height (mm) 82.0 Width (mm) 82.0
Short Review:
The HDR-HC5 sports a 2.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and digital image stabilization, and can record both standard-definition and high-definition 1080i video using MiniDV cassettes. In addition, JPEG stills can be saved to Sony’s Memory Stick Duo cards. Other features include a 10x Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* zoom lens, a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in flash, and an accessory shoe. Other useful features include Sony’s Super NightShot infrared mode for capturing images in very low light, PictBridge support for sending photos directly to a printer via USB, and a Dual Record mode, which simultaneously captures video and stills. All of the new Handycams also use Sony’s x.v.Color instead of the usual sRGB standard, which Sony claims will improve color fidelity and range
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