Sony MiniDV 1.07 Megapixel Compact DV camcorder DCR-HC46E

MiniDV Camcorder DCR-HC46E

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DCR-HC46E
04-01-2006
Extremely compact Megapixel MiniDV Handycam® with Memory Stick Duo™, Handycam Station, DV In, Zeiss® lens, Touch Screen LCD and true 16:9 widescreen recording mode

The DCR-HC46E is a 1.07 Megapixel Compact DV camcorder with a 2.7-inch Wide Hybrid LCD monitor. The 1.07 Megapixel CCD is ideal for the clear and precise image capture demanded by such a wide format, as well as providing for 1 Megapixel still image capture. A Wide Select button is situated on the monitor frame, offering a quick and easy way to change the video mode from 4:3 and ensuring that the DCR-HC46E is always ready to shoot and playback in True 16:9. Additionally the LCD display has a special Hybrid coating that ensures that a bright, clear picture can be viewed anywhere, even at high contrast locations such as the beach or in the snow. The Handycam Station is a powered cradle that features an i.LINK™ connection for digital video editing on a PC or to copy footage to a DVD recorder, as well as USB for Web streaming purposes. Audio Video is also featured for playing back movies or still images on a TV. Throughout connection, the camcorder’s InfoLithium battery is powering up, ensuring that the Handycam is charged and ready to be picked up and used at any time.

Features:

Handycam Station
1.07 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD
14 bit DXP
True 16:9 widescreen recording mode
Carl Zeiss® Lens

Storage

Camcorder tape type 
Mini-DV

Video

Video formats supported 
MPEG1

Technical details

Interface 
USB
Weight 
380g
Cable type 
Stereo AV, USB
Focal length range (f-f) 
3 - 36 mm
Audio system 
PCM (12 bits / 16 bits)
Bundled software 
Picture Package<br />
Camera shutter speed 
1/2-1/3500s
Display 
LCD
Optical sensor size 
1/0.217 mm (1/5.5")
Optical zoom 
12x
Sensor type 
CCD
Shooting modes
Super (electronic)
Total megapixels 
1.07 MP
Viewfinder type 
Color
I/O ports 
i.LINK (DV) In, i.LINK (DV) Out, Audio Out, S-Video Out, USB, Video Out.
Shooting programs
Beach & Ski / Landscape / Portrait / Sports Lesson / Spotlight / Sunset & Moon

Ports & interfaces

S-Video out 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
DV port 
Y
S-Video in
N
S-Video outputs quantity 
1

Performance

Auto focus 
Y

Display

Display resolution 
123200 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Lens system

Digital zoom 
800x

Camera

Photo effects 
Still, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Slow Shutter, Trail, Old Movie
Minimum illumination 
7 lx
Playback zoom (max)
Y

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
2.5 cm
Width 
6.5 cm
Depth 
11.3 cm
Height 
7.9 cm

Other features

Fader
Black, White, Mosaic, Overlap, Wipe, Monotone, Random Dot
Lens system 
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar