I predict it will be a huge success for Sony, and anyone who buys one is going to love it.Item: 141289165268 Tripod LANC Zoom Controller Remote A/V R Replacement for Sony RM-1BP. For my needs, the HC3 is an amazing camera.
Hrd hc3 pro#
I had considered buying one of the few remaining HC1's or upping for the pro A1, but I'm so glad I didn't go that route. While the HDR-HC7 (1,299 MSRP) is the flagship HD camcorder, the HC5 is priced at 999, just below that magical 1,000 point at which consumers can still credibly consider the purchase. I've even used Compressor to downconvert my HDV edited sequences to SD DVD, and the results are suprisingly good. The Sony HDR-HC5, a high definition camcorder using the tape-based HDV format, is a key model in the company’s lineup. Shooting HDV, capturing in FCP 5 for edit, then printing back to HDV tape to watch on an HDTV is easy. Buy SONY HDR-HC3 High Definition Camcorder 10X Optical Zoom 80X Digital Zoom 1/3' 2.1MP ClearVID CMOS 2.7' 211K LCD with fast shipping and top-rated customer service.
Hrd hc3 manual#
The tiny zoom control is a bit touchy - I haven't quite gotten the hang of reliably feathering zoom speed, and there are no manual zoom/focus rings. The top loading cassette drive makes it easy to change tapes when the camera is mounted to a tripod. There is no external mic jack which currently limits pro use, although it's rumored that an input block for the accessory shoe on the top of the camera is coming. I use manual functions quite a bit, and there are enough manual controls on the HC3 to satisfy my needs. The automatic lens caps is a welcome feature, as is the variable function manual control dial on the lens barrel. The low light capabilities are surprisingly good - better than the HC1 so I'm told. The red CHG LED of the headphones lights whenever the headphones are charging on the transmitter. 8 Function LANC Remote Control FOR THE Canon VIXIA HF20, HF11, HF100, HF10 Flash Memory Camcorders This accessory bundle is compatible with all the following Canon models: ELURA GL2 XH A1 ZR10 ELURA 10 OPTURA XH G1 ZR25MC ELURA 2 OPTURA 100MC XL1 ZR30MC ELURA 20MC OPTURA 200MC XL1S ZR40 ELURA 2MC OPTURA Pi XL2 ZR45MC ELURA 40MC ULTURA XL2.
Hrd hc3 full#
The camera is small enough to fit into your jacket pocket or cargo shorts/pants pocket. The green POWER LED of the headphones will light up whenever the headphones power switch is turned from OFF to ON, and has enough of a charge to function (i.e., partial charge or full charge).The green LED flashes, dims, or remains off if the headphones need charging. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. But the quality of the video would surprise them, as it does me. The small and light HC3 is a stealthy camera, and I've been able to get away with shooting behind the scenes HDV videos on a big studio project I'm working on without so much as a grumble from protective unions or studio execs. The HDR-HC3 features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and Sony's new ClearVid CMOS Sensor technology, which has been engineered to boost picture resolution and clarity. The HDR-HC3 is 26 percent more compact than its HDR-HC1 predecessor.
Hrd hc3 1080p#
I'm an editor on a network series shot in 1080p Sony HD CAM, so my eyes are quite used to look at pretty HD pictures. Sony has introduced the HDR-HCi Handycam, a small and light HDV 1080i camcorder. Color accuracy is great, considering the limitations of the HDV format's color space. It's the best looking single chip camera I've ever seen, and HC3 pictures intercut nicely with footage I shot on a 3 CCD Z1. It's hard to believe a tiny camera like the HC3 could possibly produce HD video that looks as good as it does. I've been having some serious fun with my HC3 for the last few weeks, and have very few reservations about it. The days are running out to be able to buy a HC1 and I'm still on the fence. More people have now probably tried the HC3 and can compare quality etc. Promotion Description Receive 500.00 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a Sony HVR-A1U HDV product. There's still one here in San Diego at the Best Buy in Oceanside. The HDR-HC1 was discontinued so it wouldn't cannabalize sales of the HVR-A1U and was replaced by the HDR-HC3, which definitely won't hurt HVR-A1U sales. If you want to get the HDR-HC1 you'd better get-a-move-on. Promotion Description Receive $500.00 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a Sony HVR-A1U HDV product.Ĭustomer Service (866) 881-1114 or Email Customer Service Promotion Name Sony HVRA1U HDV Camcorder $500 Rebate I copied this information from the Sony HVR-A1U Rebate Site: The HDR-HC1 was discontinued so it wouldn't cannabalize sales of the HVR-A1U and was replaced by the HDR-HC3, which definitely won't hurt HVR-A1U sales. Looks like there's plenty of time to get the HVR-A1U.