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DCR-HC38 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
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DCR-HC38
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Make each video picture perfect with DCR-HC38 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. Simple controls and crystal clear quality let you call the shots like a pro.
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1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 680K Pixels Gross
1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder's tape. It's like having your own video conferencing system6.
NightShot® Plus Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot Plus Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems.
Stamina® Battery Power Management System
Using the optional NP-FH1000 InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the DCR-HC38 can continuously record for up to 14 hours (viewfinder) or up to 12 hours (LCD) on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life2.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.
Picture Motion Browser Software
Easily organize still images and video, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software.
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display4 (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subject to a life shortening "memory effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-HC38 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Mosaic and Pastel. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Negative Art, Sepia and Solarize.
Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance.
Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.
i.LINK® DV Interface1
A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
Scene Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
Fader Effect(s)
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Monotone, Mosaic and White.
Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese.
Product Specifications
Hardware
- Light/Flash : N/A
- Docking Station : N/A
Audio
- Microphone : Yes (Built-in; Stereo)
Convenience
- Image Stabilization : Yes (Electronic)
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : N/A
- Still Image Mode(s) : N/A
- Scene Mode(s) : Beach, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset and Twilight
- USB Streaming : Yes
- Accessory Shoe : N/A
- White Balance : Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Display
- LCD Screen : 2.5" (123K Pixels) SwivelScreen™ LCD Display4
- Viewfinder : Color (123K Pixels)
Video Specs
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Video
- Analog-to-Digital Converter : N/A
- Video Recording System : 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
General
- Imaging Device : 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD
- Pixel Gross : 680K
- Video Actual : 340K Pixels
- Still Actual : 340K Pixels
- Recording Media : MiniDV Cassette (sold separately)
- Recording and Playback Times : SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to 90 min.
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Convenience Features
- Low Light Capability : NightShot® Plus system
- Digital Picture Effect(s) : N/A
- Fader Effect(s) : Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
- Picture Effect(s) : Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia and Solarization
- Movie Mode(s) : N/A
- PictBridge Compatible : N/A
- Easy Operation : Yes
- Multiple Language Display : Yes
- Slide Show Mode : N/A
- Remote Control : N/A
- Tilting : N/A
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Multi A/V)
- Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : N/A
- Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)1
- Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)1
- USB Port(s) : Yes (1.1 compliant)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : N/A
- Headphone Jack : N/A
- Microphone Input : N/A
- i.LINK® Interface : Yes1
- LANC Terminal : N/A
- S-Video Input(s) : N/A
- S-Video Output(s) : Yes (optional accessory)
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : 15 oz (450g) with Tape and Battery
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/2" x 3 3/8" x 4 5/8" (63 x 85 x 115mm)
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
- Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.8W/2.1W (VF/LCD)
Marketing
- B2B Marketing Information : Powerful capture and versatile use makes the DCR-HC38 the perfect camcorder for all occasions. A Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens makes every frame picture, SteadyShot® built-in image stabilization keeps it clear and the 2.5"4 Touch Panel LCD Monitor lets you see it all.
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- 35mm Equivalent : 36 - 1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 39 - 1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
- Aperture : f1.8 - 4.1
- Digital Zoom : 2000X
- Filter Diameter : 30mm
- Focal Distance : 1.9 - 76mm
- Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)
- Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A
- Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)
- Minimum Illumination : 5 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Plus Infrared System)
- Optical Zoom : 40X
- Exposure : Touch Panel (24 steps)
- Resolution : N/A
Software
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional
In the Box
- Stereo AV Cable
- Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
- Application Software
- InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH30)
- Enjoy Handycam DVD
Camcorder Cable
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4.9" i.LINK™ Cable (4-pin to 6-pin)
$39.99
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High Grade Multi-connect A/V Cable
$39.99
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Handycam® Audio Video Cable
$19.99
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4.9" i.LINK™ Cable (4-pin to 4-pin)
$39.99
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1.4 Meter Mini Plug to USB Cable
$19.99
Camcorder Case
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Carrying Case
$49.99
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Camcorder Carrying Pouch
$34.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$249.99
Camcorder Flash/Light
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Infrared Light
$99.99
Camcorder Kit
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MiniDV Camcorder Starter Kit
$79.99
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
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Accessory Value Kit
$114.99
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
Camcorder Power
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Portable Handycam® AC Adaptor
$49.99
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DC Car Battery Adapter
$69.99
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BC-TRP InfoLithium® H and P Series Portable Battery Charger
$59.99
Camcorder Water Housing
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Camcorder Waterhousing
$249.99
Camcorder Battery
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InfoLithium® H Series Battery Pack
$59.99
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InfoLithium® H Series Super Battery Pack
$159.99
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InfoLithium® H Series Battery Pack
$99.99
Camcorder Wide Angle Lens
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Wide Angle Camcorder Lens
$99.99
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Wide Angle Conversion Lens
$49.99
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0.7x Wide Conversion Lens for 30mm
$199.99
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Wide Angle Conversion Lens
$49.99
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30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Conversion Lens
$49.99
Lens & Filters
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0.7x Wide Angle Converter Lens - 30/37mm
$199.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Conversion Lens
$29.99
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REFURBISHED - NP-FH70 InfoLITHIUM® H Series Stamina Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH70
$49.95
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REFURBISHED - NP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM® H Series Standard Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH50
$29.95
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REFURBISHED - ACC-FH70 Accessory Value Kit ACC-FH70
$82.79
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REFURBISHED - NP-FH100 Info LITHIUM® H Series Super Stamina Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FH100
$79.95
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REFURBISHED - ACC-DVH MiniDV Camcorder Starter Kit ACC-DVH
$63.99
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REFURBISHED - Camcorder Accessory Kit
$59.99
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REFURBISHED - VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7X High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens
$129.99
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REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod
$26.49
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REFURBISHED - LCS-BBA Camcorder Carrying Pouch LCS-BBA
$26.49
Camcorder Telephoto Lens
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1.7x Telephoto Conversion Lens
$199.99
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33mm 2.0x Telephoto Conversion Lens
$109.99
Camcorder Lens Filters
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30mm Polarizing Filter Kit
$69.99
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30mm Neutral Density Filter Kit
$29.99
Tripod/Remote Control
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Tripod
$129.99
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Tripod
$79.99
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VCT-R100
$34.99
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Tripod with Remote
$99.99
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Portable Tripod Kit
$19.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
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Tripod
$179.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
MiniDV Media
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MiniDV Cleaning Cassette
$14.99
Product Reviews
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Reviewer: madcustomer2 (California)
Date: Jul 25, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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broken after a few hours
Pros: relatively cheap
Cons: breaks after a few uses
Ok so i bought this camcorder a few months ago and have used it for maybe 3 hrs of recording time, maybe. Just look on google for the error code c32: 11 and you will see this is a common problem. Do not buy it will break soon and you wont be able to use it!!!!!!!!!!
- A broadband connection is required along with third party services, which may require a subscription fee and/or other service fees.
- i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
- Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander, Stamina, SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
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