Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 1.44 lb.
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Mini DV Camcorder

When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD™ CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO™ up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution.

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wsmunch
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Good Quality, Easy to Use, Though Not for Budget-Minded (Part 5)

bywsmunch Aug 21, 2004
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use, manual focus ring, large 3.5" LCD screen, high resolution
Cons Weak on manual controls, expensive, there are alternatives with Canon or Panasonic for...
Recommended it? Yes

Part 5 in reviewing Sony's HC series camcorders.

I don't sell many DCR-HC85 camcorders at my work, but it happens every once in awhile. Typically, the people purchasing the HC85 want the best resolution camera available from Sony. Not all the camcorders I sell are Sony, so it's definitely... Read full review »

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Whats the Real Deal

bykharin Sep 1, 2005
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Decent Consumer level digital ,color,nightshooting
Cons Exposure problems,only 10x zoom
Recommended it? No

This is my third edit and I think I understand the discrepancy of views on this camera or I thought I did. After two weeks I am going to change my mind permanently and I don't like it. Its good in low light and bright sunlight, everything else has problems with exposure. Its hard to get good... Read full review »

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This camera has been great

byspoonieluvv Dec 27, 2004
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ease of use. Picture Quality, photo and video. 3.5" LCD
Cons Some streaking with very bright pinpoint type lights. Battery life is average.
Recommended it? Yes

The picture is awesome on my big screen tv and other tv's. The Digital camera feature is fantastic, enough for all my digital and printed picture needs. The colors are excellent and the large 3.5" LCD screen is so easy to operate. All the features are easy to find and change using the LCD screen... Read full review »

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Sony DCRHC85 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

When image quality matters most, choose the DCR-HC85 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder from Sony. It features a 1/3.6" advanced HAD CCD imager which captures up to 2 megapixels of video information, translating into 530 lines of crisp, clear horizontal resolution. It even allows still image capture on Memory Stick DUO up to a huge 1600 x 1200 resolution. Combined with the new glare-reducing Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, the DCR-HC85 gives you video that is larger and more vivid than any other camcorder in its class. Digital Still Memory Mode Professional Quality Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Sonnar T* Lens Easy Handycam Button Super NightShot Plus Infrared System i.LINK Interface MPEG Movie EX Mode 2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager 1/3.6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize unprecedented digital still images with 1920K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos (530 lines of horizontal resolution) and digital photography performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close 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. 3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective- Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DCR-HC85#US

Key Features

Recording System NTSC
Camcorder Type Digital
Recording Media Mini DV
Optical Zoom 10x
Weight 1.44 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size 1/3.6"
Number of Pixels 2110K pixels
Sensor Quantity 1

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size 3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom 10x
Focal Length 4.5 - 45 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 37 mm
Digital Zoom 120x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds SP • LP
Low Lux 7 Lux
Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot With Night Shot

Audio

Audio Format 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1.92 Megapixels
Memory Card Support Memory Stick Duo
MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size 1600 x 1200

Interfaces

Microphone Type External/Optional
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life Up to 1.33 Hours

Dimensions

Weight 1.44 lb.
Depth 6.5 in.
Height 3.5 in.
Width 2.44 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony Handycam
UPC 027242646780
Product ID 21769407
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap

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