Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 Mini DV Camcorder

Capture and transfer video images quickly and easily with Sony’s DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens captures brilliant images with life-like color and tones while the Advanced HAD™ CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity. The Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness. The DCR-HC46 makes transferring data a cinch via the included Handycam® Station docking device. Now you can easily connect to television for viewing and to a USB-compatible1 PC for editing and sharing digital images and video. Memory Stick Duo® media compatibility2 makes it simple for you to take your images with you wherever you go.

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  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
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  • Home Movies (1)

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A slightly missed opportunity.

bywades77 Mar 4, 2006
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Pros good image quality, acceptable lowlight shooting, ease of use. quality look and build.
Cons lack of improvements over DCR-hc42, warranty, no accessory shoe, missing a/v in, dock.
Recommended it? Yes

Choosing a camera
As a man with a wife and 3 kids I was looking for a camcorder, (minidv) which has reasonable indoor filming capabilites, good value for money, quick and easy to grab and start shooting. Also it needs to produce a bright sharp looking image, with natural tones. Digital... Read full review »

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Great Camcorder!

bylmcgilli Jul 18, 2006
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros size, video quality, low light capability for the price
Cons zoom is awkward and over-sensitive with the small size
Recommended it? Yes

I am not a super user, but I am really happy with this camcorder so far. I bought it to video indoor horseback riding. So, I was concerned with low light environments. This camcorder outperformed my expectations. After reading most of the reviews on the lower end camcorders, I figured the video... Read full review »

111

Easy to video, hard to view later

bywhitepeapod Mar 11, 2010
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Pros Lightweight, Compact, Good Value
Cons Short Battery Life
Recommended it? Yes

I was given this camera as a gift so that I could take video of my babies growing up.  I've taken tons of video of them, but cannot get them to save onto my computer.  I am a complete novice, so perhaps there is a simple fix to my problem, but I've yet to figure it out.
I like the... Read full review »

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Sony DCR-HC46 MiniDV 1MP Digital Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Includes Handycam Station)

Capture more video in greater detail with the DCR-HC46 MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. Performance is enhanced with the 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD&Digital stills Shoot like a pro w/ a Carl Zeiss® Vario- Tessar®Lens 2.7" wide SwivelScreen&800x Digital Zoom Memory Stick Duo® Plus INFRARED System for low-light Compatible with Click To DVD® Vario-Tessar® Lens: An advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased Contrast, resulting in vivid image brilliance. 2.7" wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DCR-HC46

Key Features

Recording System NTSC
Camcorder Type Digital
Recording Media Mini DV
Optical Zoom 12x

CCD

Sensor Size 1/5.5"
Number of Pixels 1070K pixels
Sensor Quantity 1

LCD / Viewfinder

Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in.
Display Type With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom 12x
Focal Length 3 - 36 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 25 mm
Digital Zoom 800x

Video Modes

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

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1 Megapixels
Memory Card Support Memory Stick Duo
MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size 1152 x 864

Interfaces

Microphone Type Internal
Output Interfaces Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB
Input Interfaces FireWire / DV / iLink

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Depth 4.45 in.
Height 3.11 in.
Width 2.56 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony Handycam
UPC 027242688742
Release Date 17 February, 2006
Product ID 28848408
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Cradle / Docking Station • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap

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