- 1 MP CCD with Memory Stick Duo media compatibility.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 25x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom.
- 2.7-inch widescreen touchpanel LCD screen.
- Connects to compatible TV and/or PC via the included Handycam Station.
- Night Plus technology and Super Steady picture stabilization system.
From the Manufacturer
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The DCR-HC48 contains a 1-megapixel CCD for enhanced
detail and clarity along with exceptional analog video
performance. Capture high-quality video and easily transfer it
via Memory Stick Duo media slot on your PC or the included
Handycam Station. Its never been easier to share all your
moments.
DCR-HC48 Highlights
1-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD imager 1/6-inch Advanced HAD (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K effective pixels provides
stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 520
lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The
Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital
still photography performance.
MiniDV Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution,
3x the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal-to-noise
ratio, to provide spectacular video performance.
25x optical/2000x digital zoom The optical zoom helps to bring
the action close up from far away. In addition, the digital zoom
interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with
less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario- Tessar lens Carl Zeiss
lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers
less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in
vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.
2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Hybrid LCD display Provides
excellent viewing clarity for both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios,
with improved resolution. The high-resolution 123K pixel LCD
screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, and
provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.
One-touch wide-angle shooting Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios for shooting with just the touch of a button.
Super Steady picture stabilization system Picture
stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and
compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture
quality like some other digital stabilization systems.
Handycam Station included The supplied Handycam Station cradle
provides quick and easy connections to a compatible TV for
viewing or to a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing
the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly makes the
connections. No need to search for cables or wires when charging
or playing back.
InfoLithium battery with AccuPower meter system Charge the
battery at any time, because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subject to a life shortening "memory effect." Sony's exclusive
AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes,
in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
i.LINK DV interface A digital, high-speed bi-directional
interface which provides communication between two compatible A/V
devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between
devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders,
digital VTRs, capture cards, and PCs.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo media Capture
still images up to 1152 x 864 resolution, directly onto Memory
Stick Duo media and easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing
or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices.
Tele Macro function Useful for shooting close up s, but
without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject.
Images in the Tele Macro mode will have the subject properly
focused with the background unfocused so that the subject stands
out.
Manual focus Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the
camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in difficult situations where either
the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's
auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a
window or in a crowded environment.
Super Night Plus infrared system With Sony's Super Night
Plus infrared system, you can capture natural-looking video, even
when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away
using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall
monochrome color common with earlier low-light systems.
On-screen zoom and record controls For additional control of the
camcorder, the DCR-HC48 features zoom and record buttons on the
frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility
when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle
s.
Stamina Battery Power Management System Using the optional
NP-FH1000 InfoLithium Battery, the DCR-HC48 can continuously
record for up to 10 hours (viewfinder) or 9 hours (LCD) on a
single full charge, providing extra long battery life.