DCR-HC96
MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
A 3.0 Megapixel Imager on the DCR-H96 records brilliant stills and spectacular video, while the 2.7" wide (16:9) Touch Panel LCD
lets you see more in greater detail while providing fingertip control. With the built-in flash, vivid detail and color can be
captured in the most difficult lighting conditions.
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3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager
1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD with 2048K (effective) pixels
provides stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (up to 530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image
performance. The Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos and digital
still photography performance.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal
resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a
significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to
provide spectacular video performance.
10X Optical/120X 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.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer 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. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
2.7" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™
Hybrid LCD Display (123K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen 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, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-
Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC
video source to digitalvideo via the analog
inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be
passed through the digital Handycam
Camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK
interface in real-time for easy PC editing of
your analog footage.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images at 2016x1512 (3.0
Megapixel) resolution, directly onto
Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy
transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
sharing with other compatible Memory
Stick™ devices.
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Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
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.
Handycam Station
The supplied Handycam Station cradle
provides quick and easy connections to a TV
for viewing or to a PC for editing and sharing
video. Just placing the camcorder on the
Handycam Station instantly makes the
connections. No need to search for cables or
wires when charging or playing back.
i.LINK® DV Interface
A digital high-speed bi-directional 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.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect
ratios for shooting with just the touch of a
button.
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
where either the environment or the
subject does not allow the camcorder's auto
focus to perform optimally, such as when
shooting through a window or in a crowded
environment.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Tele Macro Function
Active Interface Shoe
USB Streaming
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
On Screen Zoom and Record Controls
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Picture Effects
Digital Effects
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Picture Package™ Software
InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
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