Sony DCR HC 38E MiniDV Handycam Review and Features
Main Features of Sony DCR HC 38E MiniDV Handycam –
- Fader Effects
- Battery Information
- Picture Motion Browser Software
- Multi-Language Menu
Standard Accessories with Sony DCR HC 38E MiniDV Handycam –
- Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
- InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH30)
- Stereo AV Cable
- Application Software
- Enjoy Handycam DVD
Technical Specifications for Sony DCR HC 38E MiniDV Handycam –
Imaging Device – 1/6″ CCD
Pixel Gross – 680K
Recording Media – MiniDV Cassette
Recording and Playback Times – SP: 60min., LP: 90 min.
Video Actual – 340K Pixels
Still Actual – 340K Pixels
USB Streaming – Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization – Yes ( Super; Electronic)
Accessory Shoe – N/A
White Balance – Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility – N/A
Still Image Mode(s) – N/A
Minimum Illumination – 5 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Plus Infrared System)
Low Light Capability – NightShot Plus system
Easy Operation – Yes
Fader Effects – Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
Multiple Language Display – Yes
Remote Control – N/A
Slide Show Mode – N/A
Titling – No
Light/Flash – N/A
Movie Mode(s) – N/A
Picture Effect(s) – Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Solarization
Digital Picture Effect(s) – N/A
PictBridge Compatible – N/A
LANC Terminal – N/A
Analog Audio/Video Indput(s) – N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) – Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s) – Yes (via i.LINK)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) – Yes (via i.LINK)
USB Port(s) – Yes (1.1 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface – Yes
S-Video Output(s) – Yes (optional accessory)
LCD – 2.5″ (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen LCD Display
Lens Type – Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Viewfinder – Color (123K Pixels)
Microphone – Yes (Built-in; Stereo)
35mm Equivalent – 36-1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode) 39-1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture – f1.8 – 4.1Â
Exposure – Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter – 30mm
Focal Distance – 1.9 – 76mm
Focus – Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed – Auto, 1/60 – 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom – 40X
Digital Zoom – 2000X
Supplied Software – Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0
Video Recording System – 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
Weight – 15 oz (450 g) with Tape and Battery
Dimensions – 2 1/2″ x 3 3/8″ x 4 5/8″ (63 x 85 x 115mm)