- 1/3 Primary Colour 3Mega CCD
- Carl Zeiss Vario Sonna T
- Zoom (10x Optical, 120x Digital)
- 113k Colour view finder
- 2.7 Wide Hybrid LCD Monitor
- Touch Panel function w/Active menu
- Memory Stick Duo slot
- Intelligent Accy shoe
- Surround Ready
- Built in Flash
- Auto Lens Cover
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The unique Sony Primary Colour Filter on the 3 Megapixel CCD is comprised of RGB filters for more accurate colour reproduction. The DCR-HC90E provides true 16:9 widescreen recording, taking advantage of the full width of the 3Megapixel CCD, results in a wider angle of view than 4:3 methods. This is ideal for playback on today's popular widescreen TVs and for widescreen playback on the camera itself the camcorders also feature a 2.7-inch Wide Hybrid LCD monitor.
The DCRHC90 is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, equipped with 10X Optical Zoom. The DCR-HC90E and DCR-PC1000E are also ready to record in 5.1-channel Surround sound, when a Sony microphone is attached to the Active Interface Shoe. Both camcorders can serve as digital still cameras when Sony Memory Stick Duo is used, providing clear, richly coloured pictures. With a built-in flash on the body, you'll now only need your camcorder for shooting still or moving images under any conditions.
The advanced multi-layer T* coating within the Carl Zeiss lenses minimizes reflections, reduces flare and increases contrast. This results in brilliantly vivid images, natural colour saturation and precise renditions of subtle tones. A 10X Optical Zoom lens ensures high quality during zooming and close focussing.
Both new models feature a 2.7-inch Wide Hybrid LCD monitor to display true 16:9 images. A Wide Select button is situated on the monitor frame, ensuring that the camcorders are always ready to change the video mode from 4:3 and back to 16:9 again. Start and stop record and a secondary zoom control are conveniently placed on the LCD frame. An Active Menu featured on the touch screen LCD display provides a logically structured, graphical interpretation of the most common camera functions. The full menu is also available in multiple languages. 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.
Both models have capability of 5.1-channel Surround sound, making it even more ideal for owners of home theatre systems. Video can be recorded with surround audio when the Active Interface Shoe is fitted with a Sony High quality surround microphone. The resulting audio is automatically converted to 5.1-channel Surround when your footage is authored to DVD using Click to DVD software with VAIO through a compatible home cinema set-up.
Movies can be enhanced using the supplied Picture Package software. This can apply soundtracks and video effects to your captured footage and create a result in three easy steps.
Product Description
The DCR-HC90E is really what you want! The new DCR-HC90E DV camcorder, featuring a 3 Megapixel CCD with Primary color filter and the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens system, realizes maximum light and color sensitivity as well as precise capture of moving i
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
This is my first ever camcorder, but as I am already on my 7th digital still camera, I know a few things about digital imaging. I bought the Sony after a very favourable review in the most reputable German computer magazine. I am very impressed with size, functionality and connectivity of this camcorder. Movie quality is excellent.
The "Steady Shot" electronic stabilizer does an excellent job. It also works very well together with the "TeleMacro Mode", which for example allowed me to take some full-size scenes of a butterfly feeding on my garden flowers from about 1 meter away. I also managed to record in perfect quality my way to work through the beautiful English country side and villages with the camcorder mounted on a tripod wedged into the front passenger's legroom. Hardly any wobble.
I like the 16:9 option very much. As in most camcorders, the maximum wide angle aspect of the lens is not that great for panoramic views. As I am about spend the next 5 weeks between Alaska's mountains and glaziers I am planning to purchase a wide angle converter.
This camcorder also allows to convert analog video to digital on his DV-Out, which allowed me to digitalise some cherished VHS video recording to DVD.
The main controls on this camcorder are via the large touchscreen, with customisable menues, which works very well for me.
In NightShot mode recording in very low light is possible, but you get rather ghost-like palish-green images. I am thinking about buying the combined Infrared and Video Light.
What I found pleasently surprising was that everything worked out of the box as expected, with very good results. This may be the case with all camcorders, but I'm certainly not used to that from my computer.
Just make sure you get a decent Video Editor to work with your recordings as the software provided Sony is not likely to get you very far.
The "Steady Shot" electronic stabilizer does an excellent job. It also works very well together with the "TeleMacro Mode", which for example allowed me to take some full-size scenes of a butterfly feeding on my garden flowers from about 1 meter away. I also managed to record in perfect quality my way to work through the beautiful English country side and villages with the camcorder mounted on a tripod wedged into the front passenger's legroom. Hardly any wobble.
I like the 16:9 option very much. As in most camcorders, the maximum wide angle aspect of the lens is not that great for panoramic views. As I am about spend the next 5 weeks between Alaska's mountains and glaziers I am planning to purchase a wide angle converter.
This camcorder also allows to convert analog video to digital on his DV-Out, which allowed me to digitalise some cherished VHS video recording to DVD.
The main controls on this camcorder are via the large touchscreen, with customisable menues, which works very well for me.
In NightShot mode recording in very low light is possible, but you get rather ghost-like palish-green images. I am thinking about buying the combined Infrared and Video Light.
What I found pleasently surprising was that everything worked out of the box as expected, with very good results. This may be the case with all camcorders, but I'm certainly not used to that from my computer.
Just make sure you get a decent Video Editor to work with your recordings as the software provided Sony is not likely to get you very far.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Having previously had one of the old bulky camcorders, I was really impressed with the sleak design of this handycam. The camera is the perfect size and weight for me to hold in one hand and walk around taking shots, whilst directing my clients with the other hand. The image quality when plugged into my tv is also excellent, and the camera's auto focus is also really good.
I was slightly disappointed with the 'Nightshot' mode, which made the picture go a greenish colour. Also the camera cannot take batteries any bigger than the NP-FA70 which will only give you about 2.5 hours recording time.
You will need to purchase some mini DV cassette tapes with your order, as none are included in the camera pack, and if you intend on transfering your movieclips from the cassette tapes to your computer, you will also need to purchase a firewire or iLink cable, as the USB cable only allows transfer of still images.
This is an excellent camera both for video and still images, but for those of you who already have a digital camera for taking still shots and want to save money, I would recommend buying the Sony DCR-HC39 as I can see no visible difference in the video quality having tested both cameras and the DCR-HC39 can take bigger batteries for longer recording times.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
This feature-filled camcorder is small and light. It has a touch-screen LCD for most of the controls - which could be a draw-back in some situations. Also the record button is a bit light and mis-placed. Don't look for lots of manual overrides on this one. Otherwise it has a nice quality feel, super images and I look forward to more happy filming.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
its a pleasure to watch video in widescreen mode
I wonder if anyone has been able to make any vcd by using the ridiculously complicated software(picure package). I have been trying since I have bought this camera and failed. Read more
Published on 31 May 2006 by A. Khan
Sony HC90 camcorder
This feature-filled camcorder is small and light. It has a touch-screen LCD for most of the controls - which could be a draw-back in some situations. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2005 by K. Martinez
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