sony dcr-hc21 minidv handycam camcorder w 20x optical zoom
from the manufacturer the dcr-hc21 from sony gives you a full-featured compact minidv camcorder at an entry-level price . highlights include the advanced had ccd imager which captures stunning detail and clarity and the digital zoom which focuses on distant subjects providing clear close-up images with less distortion . the carl zeiss vario-tessar lens offers less glare and increased contrast for vivid more life-like color and tones . make your personal videos complete with additional customization features such as picture and fader effects for creative and professional looking enhancements . photo mode allows you to capture and store hundreds of individual still images and picture package software helps you easily organize and edit still images and video . features of the sony dcr-hc21 1 6-inch advanced had ccd imager 680k pixels gross 1 6-inch advanced had hole accumulation diode ccd with 340k effective pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution and still image performance . the dcr-hc21 s small size makes it a perfect traveling companion . minidv recording offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution three times the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal noise ratio to provide spectacular video performance . 20x optical 800x 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 . super steadyshot 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 . 2.5-inch touch panel swivelscreen lcd display 123k pixels provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution . the high-resolution 123k pixel lcd screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback . usb streaming stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the usb interface . you can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder s tape . it s like having your own video-conferencing system . i.link dv interface a digital high-speed bidirectional interface which provides audio video communication between two compatible devices . this connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an ieee1394 interface such as camcorders digital vtrs capture cards and pcs . infolithium battery with accupower meter system charge the battery at anytime -- unlike nicad nickel cadmium batteries sony s rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are not subjected 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 . accessory shoe provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories . picture package software easily organize still images and video and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software . stamina battery power-management system using the optional np-fp90 infolithium battery the dcr-hc21 can continuously record for up to nine hours on a single full charge providing extra-long battery life . program ae auto exposure modes program ae modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations . choose from portrait beach amp ski sports lesson landscape spotlight or sunset amp moon modes . nightshot plus infrared system with sony s nightshot 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 recording systems . professional quality carl zeiss vario-tessar lens carl zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multilayer 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 . end search automatically advances the videotape to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene . this prevents accidentally recording over previously recorded videos . fader effects enhance your personal videos by adding professional-looking fader effects . choose from black mosaic white monotone and stripe . photo mode using sony s adaptive frame interpolation for better image quality you can store hundreds of individual still images with seven seconds of audio on the videotape . battery information at the touch of a button battery information is displayed on the lcd screen when charging or when the camcorder is turned off . the display will show how much the battery is charged in 10 increments and the recordable time left when using the lcd screen or in the viewfinder . 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 in which either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder s autofocus to perform optimally such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment . easy handycam button using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people so with a press of the easy handycam button most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational . picture effects get creative when recording or playing back your videos with sony s picture effect modes . effects available in camera mode negative art sepia monotone solarize pastel and mosaic . effects available in playback mode negative art sepia monotone and solarize . what s in the box sony dcr-hc21 minidv handycam camcorder ac-l25 power adapter in-camera charger np-fp30 infolithium rechargeable battery rmt-830 remote commander remote control stereo av cable usb cable lens cap shoulder strap cd-rom with usb driver picturepackage software version 1.5 for sony