Sony DCR-HC62 1MP MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Sony
Buy New: $259.99
New (9) Used (1) from $251.66
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 648
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 25
Digital Zoom: 50
Connectivity: IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 62.5
Minimum Focal Length: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 690000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.2 x 4.8
MPN: DCR-HC62
Model: DCR-HC62
UPC: 027242727397
EAN: 0027242727397
ASIN: B00123UGTO
Release Date: February 6, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New, Open Box
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| Features:
| • | 1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager | | • | 25X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom | | • | Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens | | • | 2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) | | • | Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System |
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Product Description
The DCR-HC62 miniDV Handycam(R) camcorder is a high quality, versatile, and highly capable device. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses. Powerful 25x optical, 2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action, and the 2.7" touch panel Swivel Screen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips. 1/6" Advanced HAD(TM) (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K effective pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution and still image performance. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the Internet using USB interface. When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM Battery, the Stamina(R) Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge. 35mm Equivalent - 43 - 1075mm (4 - 3 Camera Mode), 41 - 1189mm (16 - 9 Camera Mode) Aperture - F1.8 - 3.2 Filter Diameter - 30mm Focal Distance - 2. - 62.5mm Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/2 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode) Minimum Illumination - 8lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Video Signal System - NTSC color, EIA standards White Balance - Auto, outdoor, indoor, and One Push (Touch Panel) Picture Effects - Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, and Pastel Dimensions - 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 (63x85x115mm) with Battery Weight - 1 pounds (455 grams) with tap
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Great camera, excellent time lapse feature June 26, 2008
Adam D. Shomsky (Detroit, MI USA)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3PRFAYV4K81ZL A big part of the reason I bought this camera was for its smooth interval recording (time-lapse) feature. Strangely, Sony's higher end high definition camera HDR-SR5 does not have this feature. I have been quite satisfied with this feature's flexibility and user-friendliness. For some reason, the smooth interval recording has a 12 hour time limit, so if you want to do time lapses longer than 12 hours you have to stop the recording a couple times a day and re-start it and it will go for another 12 hours.
For regular video usage it's a good camera. The 2000x digital zoom, if you haven't guessed, is comically useless (not that I expected anything more). The tele-macro capabilities are pretty impressive.
As others have mentioned, it does not come with a firewire (IEEE 1394) cable that is required if you want to download video to your computer. I knew that before buying it and picked up a standard 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire cable from Amazon through a third party seller (Phoenixgold) for under $[...] plus shipping, so not a big deal. I could see how that would have been annoying had I been unaware that this cable was not included.
P.S.
The "audio sample in an outdoor environment" clip was shot with an Opteka .43x fisheye converter not included with the camera. Also, the audio was significanly compressed after I uploaded the video so it's not quite what you would hear straight out of the camera.
Edit:
I added a low-light performance test video to youtube (search for "Sony DCR-HC62 low light test"). There is also a higher quality version of that video at http:// albums.phanfare.com/4434655/2011492#imageID=43138119.
Great camcorder! March 1, 2008
Greg L. Kinney (Bloomington, IL)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Although this is my first camcorder, i am very impressed with this model. For $300, you get a lot, night shot plus, image stabilize, 25x zoom, many available accessories that will make your productions profession looking. The video quality is really good, along with audio, the colors are true and the camcorder focuses well. The battery they give you lasts a while, but i would recommend the FH70, it lasts a lot longer. Overall i am pleased with my purchase, it got here on standard shipping in 2 days, thanks amazon!
No video cable to transfer to computer February 19, 2008
Srinivas Kasal
9 out of 20 found this review helpful
USB is only for still pictures, for video need to buy other cable (i-link also known as FireWire). Sony should have included this cable.
Other wise it's pretty simple and good camcorder.
I really don't see any difference between HC-48 and this one.
Good point and shoot April 4, 2008
J. Steinbach (Madison. WI)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
We wanted a compact, easy to use camera with a reasonable optical zoom and this camera is just that. No bells and whistles (no audio inputs, no manual controls) but easy, nice pictures, and most important it's small. You must get a longer-life battery.
Great Camera April 21, 2008
M. Padilla (Visalia, California)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The video quality is great as is the audio. I use this camcorder for blogging and drum videos and it has not disappointed. Importing footage via firewire (sold separately for 10 bucks on Amazon) is seamless via Windows Vista.
Other than a minimal battery life that comes with the camcorder, it's great.
Cheers
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