Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC1
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC1 Sony is proud to present a stunning HD camera to put the last piece of the HD video production puzzle. The HXR-MC1 is an easy-to-use HD camera system, consisting of a small camera unit and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function. This all-in-one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, take it out and just start shooting.
HXR-MC1 Features 1080i Compact HD Camera. Splash-proof Specification Suited for Outdoor Use Even though it is equipped with a full HD shooting (1920x1080i), 10x optical zoom and built-in microphone, the camera is compact, measuring only 1 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 3 1/2 inch (37 x 42.5 x 86.5 mm). It can take 1080i HD or SD images and sound in places that no ordinary camcorder can access.
Applications Sports Shooting If you’re shooting while taking part in extreme sports such as skydiving, paragliding or skateboarding, it is hard to check the images you’re recording. With the HXR-MC1, even if you attach the camera to your helmet, you can easily check the angles using the LCD panel of the control unit and adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever.
Devices and Recording Methods Exmor™ CMOS Sensor – Cutting Edge Image Sensor Technology “Exmor” CMOS sensor, which is also used in professional camcorders and high-end D-SLR cameras, is used in the HXR-MC1. It achieves low noise by multiple micro A/D (analog to digital) converters. The image sensor in the HXR-MC1 is also using ClearVid pixel array which has 45-degree rotated pixels. This unique layout offers high picture quality while keeping low-light sensitivity.
Other Functions of HXR-MC1 Still Picture Recording Still picture approximately 4M pixels (2304x1728) can be recorded (when recording at 4:3). Dual Recording The dual recording function allows high-resolution still picture recording even when shooting a movie. A high-resolution still picture of approximately 2.3M pixels can be recorded simply by pushing the PHOTO button of the control unit during movie shooting.
Editing AVCHD > Or you can edit after copying to a recorder that has an HD-SDI input, such as the HDCAM or XDCAM HD. AVCHD can record high-resolution HD images with a smaller file size compared to the conventional compression method, by using an efficient compression method. But in order to be able to play back and edit on the computer, the load on the CPU becomes larger due to the complicated calculation. So, currently, methods such as MPEG-2 are superior in terms of convenience for editing.
Accessories ACC-H1BP: Accessory kit Optimal accessories for shooting with the HXR-MC1 have been assembled into a kit. Contents of the kit •NP-FH70: Rechargeable Battery Pack Compact large-capacity battery that supports extended shooting •AC-VQH10: AC Adapter/ Charger A quick charger that can sequentially charge two rolls of H-series batteries •RM-AV2:Remote Commander A remote controller that puts zoom, Rec start/stop at your fingertips. •VCL-HG0730A: Wide Conversion Lens A roughly 0.
