Sony HDR-HC9 6MP MiniDV High Definition Handycam Camcorder 10x Optical Zoom
The HDR-HC9 delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 10x optical/20x digital zoom, and a 3.2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images. Use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time, while Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images. View everything you shoot on the 2.7-inch widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel technology. Even save your still images directly to a Memory Stick Pro Duo media card (sold separately) to easily transfer and share your photos.
HDR-HC9 Highlights :
- 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor, 3.2 megapixels.
- 10x optical/20x digital zoom.
- 2.7-inch widescreen (16:9) touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display.
- Dual record.
- Switchable HDV/DV format recording.
- Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.
- Active Interface Shoe.
- HDMI Connection.
- Link interface (IEEE1394).
- USB 2.0 interface.
- InfoLithium battery with AccuPower meter system.
- Stamina Battery Power Management System.
- Assignable buttons.
- Battery information.
- Built-in Intelligent Flash.
- Cinematic Mode.
- Easy Handycam button.
- Memory Stick Pro Duo Media slot.
- PhotoTV HD viewing with HDMI output.
Technical Details :
* Capture high-definition video to MiniDV.
* 3.2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor.
* 10x optical zoom, 20x digital zoom; Digital Zoom Interpolation.
* Capture still images up to 6.1 megapixels.
* HDMI connection; USB 2.0 terminal.
Customer Feedback :
The Sony HDR-HC9 is a great camera in a small package. The HDV footage is stunning in clarity. The Super SteadyShot really works well as long as fast zooms and pans aren’t in the plan. The NightShot is super fun to use at dimly lit parties and events. Smooth Slow Record is a blast! Tape something with lots of motion (volleyball serve, trampoline flip) and dissect it. Connectivity is great with component video, AV, and HDMI outputs. All this functionality in a camera that fits in your pocket (almost) is awesome! most of the time…
Some of the buttons are too small and hard to reach if the LCD screen is out. Also, the manual focus control is difficult to use. It is a scroll wheel which is hard to control. A focus ring would have made this camera much better.
