Main Features of Sony DCR HC 96E MiniDV Handycam –

• MiniDV Digital Video Recording
• 1/3″ CCD Imager and 3.3 Megapixels Gross 2.7″ 16:9 Wide Hybrid, Touch Panel, LCD
• Intelligent Accessory Shoe
• 14-bit DXP
• infrared light Function
• Memory Stick Duo media slot
• MPEG Movie EX
• Progressive Shutter System
• PictBridge compatible
• Analog Digital Signal Conversion
• Digital editing solution
• USB Streaming
• Easy Handycam button
• InfoLITHIUM battery system with battery meter
• Manual Focus
• Multi-Language Operation: English, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Korean

Standard Accessories with Sony DCR HC 96E MiniDV Handycam –

AC-Adaptor – AC-L25
P series Rechargable Battery – NP-FP50
Handycam Station – DCRA-C151
Remote Commander – RMT-831
AV Cable
Clock Lithium (installed)
Picture Package / Image Mixer VCD2 / USB Driver
USB Cable

Technical Specifications of SONY DCR HC 96E MiniDV Handycam –

Imaging Device – 1/3″ CCD
Pixel Gross – 3310K
Recording Media – MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Recording and Playback Times – SP: 60 min., LP: 90 min.
Video Actual – 2057K Pixels
Still Actual – 3048K Pixels
USB Streaming Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization – Yes ( Super; Electronic)
Accessory Shoe – Active Interface Shoe
White Balance – Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Still Image Mode(s) – JPEG
Minimum Illumination – 5 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Infrared System)
Low Light Capability – Super NightShot
LANC Terminal – Yes (Stereo Mini)
Analog Audio/Video Input(s) – Yes (Multi A/V)
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 on Handycam Station)
i.LINK® Interface – Yes (on Handycam Station)
Headphone Jack – N/A
Microphone Input – Yes (thru Active Interface Shoe)
S-Video Input(s) – Yes (optional accessory)
S-Video Output(s) – Yes (optional accessory)
LCD – 2.7″ (123K Pixels Wide 16:9 Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display)
Lens Type – Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar
Viewfinder – Color (123K Pixels)
Docking Station – Yes (Handycam Station)
Microphone – Yes (Built-in)
Aperture – f1.8-2.9
Exposure – Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter – 30mm
Focal Distance – 5.1-51mm; 370mm (Telemacro)
Focus – Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode – Yes
Shutter Speed – Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
Optical Zoom – 10X
Digital Zoom – 120X
Power Consumption – 3.0W/3.4W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type – InfoLithium® with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FP50)
Power Requirements – 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor) 
Supplied Software – Picture Package ver. 1.5
Video Recording System – 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
Analog-to-Digital Converter – Yes (with Pass Through)
Weight – 1 lb. 2 oz. (525g) with Tape and Battery
Dimension – (W x H x D) 72 x 91 x 120mm