Product Information
The DCR-HC26 camcorder from Sony features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. Zeiss has been making the world's finest camera lenses for over a hundred years. The DCR-HC26 is a good choice for the vidoegrapher who doesn't want all the fuss of a professional setup but still wants crystalline image quality, true color, and accurate modeling of vacation scenes and loved ones alike. In addition, the lens offers 20x optical zoom, and the camera software ads another 800x of digital zoom. The DCR-HC26 records onto MiniDV cassette tapes, which it can play back into your computer for editing or distribution. A number of other features, such as image stabilization and low-light modes, make this an excellent camcorder for the family videographer who's moving up in skill and intention.Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Lens BrandCarl Zeiss
MPNDCR-HC26
UPC0027242688698
ModelDCR-HC26
eBay Product ID (ePID)99977925
Product Key Features
Digital Zoom800x
Storage TypeRemovable (Card/Disc/Tape)
Recording DefinitionStandard Definition
ColorSilver
Media FormatMiniDV
SeriesSony Handycam
Dimensions
Weight0.9 Oz.
Height2.58in
Additional Product Features
Effective Video Resolution0.3MP
Screen DetailsLCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-2.5"-Color
Sensor TypeAdvanced Had CCD
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 Sec
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Battery Form FactorManufacturer Specific
Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic
Operating System SupportedMs Windows XP, Ms Windows ME, Ms Windows 2000, Apple Mac Os X 10.1.5 or Later
Sensor Size1/6in
Display Size2.5in
Exposure ModesProgram, Manual, Automatic
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Display RotationRotating
Screen Size2.0 in.5"
Family LineSony Handycam
Max Operating Temperature40°C
TypeStandard
Microphone TechnologyElectret Condenser
Optical Sensor Qty1
Min Shutter Speed1/60 Sec
Night ModeYes
Focal Length Range2.3mm-46mm
Display TypeLCD
Min Illumination5 Lux
Lens Filter Size25mm
Exposure MeteringMatrix, Spot
Additional FeaturesBuilt-In Speaker, 16:9 Widescreen Mode, Touch-Screen, Still Shot Capability, Backlight Compensation, Color Viewfinder
Resolution0.7MP
Recording SpeedLP, Sp
Min Operating Temperature0°C
Recording SystemNTSC
Microphone TypeMicrophone-Built-In
Connector Types1X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1X S-Video Output, 1X DC Power Input, 1X IEEE 1394 (FireWire/I.Link), 1X USB
Auto Focus TypeTTL Contrast Detection
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Battery BrandSony Np-Fp30