Sony HDR-HC9E

Features:
ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor for low picture noise, wide dynamic range and smear free images with vibrant colours
· Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
· Super SteadyShot Optical for stable recording and superior image quality for both video and still images without loss of data quality
· 2.7inch Wide Clear Photo LCD Screen with Touch Panel
· HDV/DV Compatible
· x.v.Colour a new international colour standard delivers true to life colour reproduction*. *requires compatible x.v.Colour display to view xvYCC colour standard
· Easy Handycam mode to simplify operation for first time users
· Active Interface Shoe for easy connection of accessories
· 6.1 Mega Pixel still photo capable
· Memory Stick Duo slot for Still Photo storage
· Dual Record feature enables simultantous recording of high resolution photos without interupting your video recording.
· Smooth Slow Record with audio to capture motion that is faster than the human eye. Ideal for sports training and action shots captures 3 seconds and plays it back over 12 seconds
· HDMI connection for highest quality HD video and audio transfer
· Picture Motion Browser software and i.LINK cable included
· Assignable Dial
Handycam
Model HDRHC9E HDV Handycam

Lens & Zoom
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Optical zoom 10x
Digital zoom 2x (20x)
Precision digital zoom No
F F1.8-2.9
f (focal distance) 5.4-54mm
f (35mm conversion) (video) 40-400mm 16x9 (49-490mm 4x3)
f (35mm conversion) (still photo) 40-400mm 16x9 (37-370mm 4x3)
Filter diameter 37mm
Lens Cover Auto
NightShot Mode Super NightShot
Colour slow shutter (camera mode) Yes
Super NightShot (camera mode) Tape Mode

Camera
Focus system Full range Auto/Manual
Spot focus Yes
Image device 1/2.9 inch (6.3mm) 2,848H ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Progressive No
Interlace -
Advanced HAD technology No
xv Colour (xvYCC) Yes
Number of pixels Gross:Approx 3,200K pixels
Number of pixels (camera mode) Effective: Movie pictures (16x9: 2280K pixels, 4x3: 1710K pixels), Still Images (16x9:2280K pixels, 4x3: 3040K pixels)
Minimum illumination (w/NightShot) 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/25 Shutter Speed)
White balance Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Shutter speed 1/3 - 1/425
Auto shutter Yes
Program AE 11 modes
14 bit DXP Yes
Exposure control Yes
Backlight compensation Yes (No/Tact)
Spot meter Yes
Interval record No
Frame record No
Zebra pattern Yes
Histogram Yes
Guide Frame Yes
Fader 4 modes
16:9 wide -
Date/time display no
SteadyShot Optical Super SteadyShot
Tele Macro Yes
View finder B/W or colour CVF (123K dots)
Other Smooth Slow record with Audio

Audio
Audio Format DV Yes / HDV MPEG1 Audio Layer II Stereo
Audio dub No
Built-in microphone Yes (Stereo Electric Condenser)
Rec. level control (mic.) Yes
Built-in speaker Yes

VTR
Video Format HDV / DV
Frame advance Yes (DV only)
Search No
On screen display Yes (line out/LCD)
Signal convert function No
Playback zoom Yes
NTSC playback on PAL TV No

Recording media
Video MiniDV Tape
Still Photos Memory Stick PRO Duo

Still image
Image size 4:3 (6.1M 2848 x 2136, 3.1 2048 x 1536, VGA 640 x 480) Wide 16:9 (4.6M 2848 x 602)
Compression JPEG
Tape to Memory Stick rec Yes
Memory Stick to tape rec No
Burst record No
PictBridge Yes
Slide show Yes
Dual Rec (photo and video simultaneously) Yes

MPEG movie
Format -
Resolution -
Audio -

Jacks
Video Jack -
S-video Jack -
Audio Jack -
Multi AVJack (Video/Svideo/Audio) Yes (Video/S Video/Audio out only)
Component Video Jack Yes
HDMI connection Yes
i.LINK port Yes (HDV/DV)
USB connection Yes
Interface connector (for cradle) No
External mic. input 3.5mm jack or Active Interface Shoe
Headphone jack Yes
LANC terminal Yes
Accessory shoe Active Interface Shoe
DC in Yes
Other -

LCD monitor
Size 2.7 inch/6.9cm (16:9)
Pixels 211K dots
LCD Type Clear Photo Plus
Touch panel LCD Yes

Others
Built in light No
Photo flash Bulit-in
Digital effects 5 modes
Picture effects 7 modes
USB streaming No
Direct access to Click to DVD (with VAIO laptops) Yes
Direct access to VCD burn No
Weight (excluding battery/accessories) 550g
Dimensions (WxHxD) 82 x 82 x 138mm
Operating Languages English, T/Chinese, S/Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Portugese, Greek, Arabic, Persian, Thai, Indonesian, Malay
Other -

Battery
Supplied Battery Stamina 105 minutes (NPFH60)
Optional Battery Stamina 80 minutes (NPFH50)
Optional Long Life Battery Stamina 170 minutes (NPFH70)
Optional Ultra Long Life Battery Stamina 395 minutes (NPFH100)

Supplied accessories
AC adaptor ACL200
Rechargeable battery pack NPFH60
Wireless remote commander +AA battery RMT831
Lens cap Auto
Software Picture Motion Browser
Cables AV, i.LINK, USB, Component
Instruction Manual on disc