Name: HDR-HC3
Brand: Sony
SKU: 272147
Rating: 3.8 (4 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

reach an enthusiastic audience of students
enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
HC3 is crisp and clear for an onboard mic

scroll wheel is hard to toggle when the LCD is in use
Def image appears really large compared to your regular video

Sensor type: CMOS
Optical sensor size: 1/3 in
Maximum aperture: 2.9
Display diagonal: 2.7 in
Touchscreen: yes

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Sony HDR-HC3 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Total megapixels	2.1 Mpx

Optical zoom	10.0 x
Digital zoom	80.0 x
Minimum aperture	1.8
Maximum aperture	2.9
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	5.1 - 51
Focus adjustment	Auto
Filter size	1.18 in

Camera shutter speed	1.0 s
Built-in flash	yes

Colour of product	Black

Storage types	Videotape

Maximum image resolution	2304 x 1728 px
White balance modes	Outdoor Indoor Auto
Supported image file formats	JPG
Image stabilizer	no

Built-in display	yes
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	2.7 in
Touchscreen	yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic

Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speaker(s)	yes

Height	3.07 in
Width	3.23 in
Depth	5.47 in
Weight	17.64 oz

HDMI	yes
PictBridge	yes

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Sony HDR-HC3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.0

Based on 5 reviews

Good Gear Guide

Sony HDR-HC3

4.0

A great entry to the camcorder market that's perfect for those with HD televisions.

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Published: 27.08.2008

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Published: 01.11.2006

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