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HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam? Camcorder

Professional grade lens for stunning HD video results and spectacular 6.1MP still images.

Series highlights: 3.2 MP ClearVid? CMOS sensor , 6.1 MP still image capture, 10x optical zoom / 20x digital zoom, 2.7″ touch panel

1/2.9” ClearVid? CMOS Sensor 3.2 Megapixel (Gross)
Sony’s original ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video performance (up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution in HD format, or 530 lines of horizontal resolution in SD format). Additionally, the megapixel technology enhances your digital still photography experience with the ability to shoot high-resolution (6.1 Megapixel) still images. Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power, providing improved battery performance.
10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
2.7″ Wide1 (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus? Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7″ Wide1 (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo? media (sold separately).
Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording
Record and play back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes (sold separately).
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss? Vario-Sonnar? T Lens
Carl Zeiss? Vario-Sonnar? T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color.
Active Interface Shoe
Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.
HDMI? Connection
HDMI? connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable.
i.LINK? Interface (IEEE1394) 5
Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface5, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connection.
USB 2.0 Interface6
The USB 2.0 interface6 provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.