16:9 - 2.7" LCD - Touchscreen: Yes - CMOS - HDV - 10x Optical Zoom - Optical IS - MPN: HDRHC9
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HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam Camcorder 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 video with up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution in HD format, or 530 lines of horizontal resolution in SD format, and 6.1 megapixel still images. Use Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time. Save still images onto a Memory Stick PRO Duo Media card to transfer and share your photos. Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording allows you to record and play back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes . 2.7 wide Clear Photo LCD Plus screen has 211K pixels, touch panel technology and 270 degree rotation for multiple viewing angles. Camcorder features HDMI connectivity, i.LINK Interface , USB 2.0 interface and Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization.
Bestcovery experts have rated the Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 MiniDV Camcorder as the #5 Best HD Camcorder. Bestcovery's experts recommend the best products and services for a particular need based on extensive research and evaluations. Click below to see Bestcovery's full review of this product.
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Video is Good according to 12 Camcorder experts. -- "The 1/3-inch CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video"-ireviewelectronics.com -- "the image and audio were very impressive."-videomaker.com -- "very nice color saturation"-videomaker.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.
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Testseek.com has collected 14 expert reviews for Sony HDR-HC9 and the average expert rating is 72 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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The Handycam HDR-HC9 is the upgrade to Sonys 2007 miniDV camcorder, the HC7. With this 2008 offering Sony provides minor improvements over the award winning HC7. The camera retains its barrel-shaped form factor that houses the Carl Zeiss lens with 10x optical zoom. HDV footage with a resolution of 1440x1080 is recorded onto the miniDV tapes, standard definition DV footage can also be captured...
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Sony's new HC9 looks and feels a lot like last year's HC7, all in all a good thing. The design proves to be solid and usable, and it captures good images. For some users, the very best feature is one you can take out and hold in your hand: tape. <p>The onboard mic works about as well as most small onboard mics. It captures nearby sounds (within about eight feet) pretty well. As always, serious...
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Great HD Quality In Daylight
Strengths: * Great HD picture quality * Flexible HDV Format * Nicely shaped, great looks, auto lens cover * Terrific still shots * Still shots while video recording * Plenty of connection options
Weakness: * Taking still pictures while video recording often result in stuttering in the video * Low light picture quality is pretty bad * There is no light to help with the low-light conditions
I've been using this camcorder almost everyday for just over a month now. I have to say that I am impressed with almost everything about it. Most of all, I am thrilled with the ease with which I can import and view the videos on my Vista PC for no additional software! I am also ecstatic that I cam stream this from my PC over to my Xbox 360, where the videos appear in stunning hi-def on my...
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