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Sony ® Dcr HC42 Mini Dv Camcorder

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The Sony DCR-HC42 camcorder records onto Mini DV formats. This Sony camcorder has a 12x optical zoom and its lcd screen is 7cm. The camcorder has S-Video, Composite (Video) and Audio (RCA) outputs and the battery life is 8 hours from a full-charge.

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+ Memory card slot.
+ Light weight.

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Sony ® Dcr HC42 Mini Dv Camcorder Specification

Core Features

Camcorder type	Digital.
Recording format	Mini DV.
Ccd quantity	1,
Memory still resolution	1 Megapixels.
Optical zoom	12x.

CCD

Ccd quantity	1,
Ccd size	1/5.5".
Ccd pixels	1070K pixels.

LCD / Viewfinder

Display type	LCD Panel.
Lcd panel size	2.7 in..
Color viewfinder	Color Viewfinder.

Lens

Optical zoom	12x.
Digital zoom	480x.
Lens focal length	3 to 350 mm.
Filter diameter	25 mm.

Video Modes

Recording speed	SP, LP.
Image stabilizer	Image Stabilizer.
Low lux	7 Lux.
Night shot	Night Shot.

Audio

Audio format

Stereo.

Memory Photography

Memory card type	memory Stick Duo.
Digital still shot mode	Still Shot Capability.
Memory still resolution	1 Megapixels.
Max still image size	1152 x 864.
Mpeg movie mode resolution	320 x 240 (QVGA).
Mpeg movie mode	MPEG Movie Mode.

Interfaces

Output interfaces	S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), USB.
Input interfaces	S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), USB.
Microphone type	Internal.

Power Supply

Battery type	Proprietary Lithium.
Battery lifetime	8 Hours.

Dimensions

Height	9.2 cm.
Width	5.7 cm.
Depth	11.4 cm.
Weight	0.4 kg

Warranty

1 Year.

Other Info

Included accessories	Software, USB Cable, A/V Cable, Shoulder Strap, Driver, Lithium Propriety Battery, Battery Charger, AC Power Adapter, Remote Control.
Released on	February, 2005.

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