HDR-HC9E Camcorder Full Specification
Here is the full specification listing for the Sony HDR-HC9E Camcorder courtesy of the Sony UK web site. If you are unsure of any of these features, please drop us a line via our contact form and we'll be only too happy to help you.
Audio
| Audio System | HDV ; MPEG1 Audio Layer2 Stereo / DV ; PCM |
| Audio Dubbing 12bit | NO |
| Built in Microphone | Stereo |
| Built in Speaker | YES |
| Surround Recording | NO |
Camera
| Image Device: Size | 1/2.9 ClearVid CMOS Sensor |
| 14bit DXP | YES |
| Exmor technology | NO |
| Advanced HAD technology | NO |
| Image Processor | Real Imaging Processor |
| x.v.Colour | YES |
| Number of Pixels Gross (K) | 3200 |
| Number of Pixels Act Camera mode (K) | 16:9 Mode ; 2280 / 4:3 Mode ; 1710 |
| Number of Pixels Act Memory mode (K) | 16:9 Mode ; 2280 / 4:3 Mode ; 3040 |
| Focus: Full Range Auto | YES |
| Focus: Manual | YES |
| Manual Focus Key | Dial / Panel |
| Spot Focus (Touch Panel) | YES |
| Spot Meter | YES |
| Minimum Illumination (lux) | 5 |
| Minimum Illumination with NightShot (lux) | 0 |
| SteadyShot (Image Stabilisation) | Super (Optical) |
| Face Detection | NO |
| D-range Optimiser | NO |
| Night Shot | Super NightShot |
| Camera Noise Reduction | NO |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2-1/800 (including Scene Selection) |
| White Balance | Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush |
| Scene Selection | Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Still only) / Candle / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow |
| Auto Slow Shutter | YES |
| Colour Slow Shutter | YES |
| Backlight Compensation | YES |
| Smooth Slow Rec | YES |
| Interval Rec. | NO |
| Fader | Black / White / Mosaic / Monotone |
| Telemacro | YES |
Dimensions
| Depth (mm) | 138 |
| Height (mm) | 82 |
| Width (mm) | 82 |
| Weight without Tape/Battery (g) | 550 |
Flash / Light
| Flash | YES |
| Flash Automatic Pop Up | YES |
| Video light | NO |
| Flash Mode: Recommended Distance (Memory Mode) (m) | 0.3-2.5 |
| Hologram AF | NO |
| Night Framing | NO |
Jacks
| Audio Input | YES |
| Audio Output | YES |
| Video Input | NO |
| Video Output | YES |
| S-Video Input | NO |
| S-Video Output | YES |
| i.LINK (DV) Input | YES |
| i.LINK (DV) Output | YES |
| USB Input | YES (USB 2.0 Full-speed) |
| USB Output | YES (USB 2.0 Full-speed) |
| Component Video Output | YES |
| HDMI Output | YES |
| External Microphone Input | YES |
| Headphone Jack | YES |
Lens / Zoom
| Lens | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* |
| F | 1.8-2.9 |
| f (Focal Distance) (mm) | 5.4-54 |
| f (35mm conversion): Camera mode (mm) | 16:9 Mode ; 40-400 / 4:3 Mode ; 49-490 |
| f (35mm conversion): Memory mode (mm) | 16:9 Mode ; 40-400 / 4:3 Mode ; 37-370 |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Zoom Ratio (Optical) | 10 |
| Zoom Ratio (Digital) | 20 |
| Precision Digital Zoom | NO |
| Zoom Key | Lever / Button on LCD frame |
Still Image Recording
| Still image recording on Memory Stick | YES |
| Compression of still image | JPEG |
| Recording Media | Memory Stick DUO |
| Memory Stick PRO Compatibility | YES |
| Image Size: Max | 16:9 Mode ; 2848 x 1602 (4.6M) / 4:3 Mode ; 2848 x 2136 (6.1M) |
| Image Size: VGA | 640 x 480 |
| Burst Record Auto Exposure Bracketing | NO |
| Burst Record Multi 9 Pictures | NO |
| Index Playback | YES |
| Memory Mix | NO |
| PictBridge compatibility | YES |
| Still Recording during Movie (Dual Rec) | YES (4.6 M) |
Others
| Quick ON | NO |
| 16:9 Wide (Full) Recording | YES |
| Wide Select Button | YES |
| Start / Stop Rec button on LCD | YES |
| Zoom button on LCD | YES |
| BRAVIA Sync | NO |
| Accessory Shoe | YES |
| Battery Info | YES |
| Built in Light | NO |
| Demonstration Mode | YES |
| InfoLITHUM System | YES |
| Picture Effects | Skin Tone / Mosaic / Solarization / Monotone / Sepia / Neg.Art / Pastel |
| Digital Picture Effects | Still / Flash Motion / Trail / Old Movie / Cinematic Effect |
| Power Consumption : LCD (W) | 4.3 |
| Power Consumption : VF (W) | 4 |
| Continuous Recording Time with Supplied Battery and Viewfinder (min) | 105 |
| Max. Continuous Recording Time with Optional Battery and Viewfinder (min) | 395 |
| Progressive Recording Mode | NO |
| USB Streaming | NO |
| Easy Handycam | YES |
Supplied Accessories
| AC Adaptor | AC-L200 |
| AV Cable | Multi AV (No S-cable) |
| Rechargeable Battery Pack | NP-FH60 |
| i.LINK Cable | YES |
| USB Cable | YES |
| USB Driver | YES |
| Editing Software | Picture Motion Browser (HDV / DV) |
| Stylus Pen | NO |
| Shoulder Strap | NO |
| Wrist Strap | NO |
| Tape / Cleaning Tape | NO |
| Wireless Remote Commander | RMT-831 |
| 21 Pin Adaptor | NO |
View Finder / LCD Monitor
| LCD Type | Clear Photo LCD plus |
| Hybrid LCD Screen | YES |
| LCD: Size (inch) | 2.7 |
| LCD: Pixels (dots) | 211200 |
| Touch Panel | YES |
| Viewfinder | Colour WIDE |
| Viewfinder: Pixel (K dots) | 123.2 |
Recorder/ Player
| Movie Format | High Definition, HDV (1440 x 1080) / Standard Definition, DV |
| Recording Media | miniDV tape |
| HYBRID (Movie rec on Memory Stick) | NO |
| HYBRID Plus (Movie rec on internal memory and Memory Stick) | NO |
| Movie Quality | SP / LP (Standard Definition only) |
| Visual Index | NO |
| Face Index | NO |
| Film Roll Index | NO |
| One Touch Disc Burn Button | NO |
| Dubbing Button | NO |
| Hi8/Video8 Playback | NO |
| LP Recording | YES |
| Cassette Memory | NO |
| NTSC Playback on PAL TV | NO |
| Playback Zoom | YES |
| Signal Convert Function | NO |
High Definition Camcorder: HDR-HC9E - HDR-HC9
By now, having read all about the Sony HDR-HC9E, you have a good grasp as to why the HDR-HC9E is such a highly recommended product but if you require more information then the Sony UK web site is there to help.