Used Sony HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam (NTSC) Camcorder, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 10x Optical/20x Digital Zoom Lens, 2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD

SKU: US1488528

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2011-03-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camcorder

Quality of the camcorder is excellent using the HD mini dv tapes according to my daughter and son-in-law. They also wanted to view mini dvs from a camcorder they no longer have. They are VERY impressed with this camcorder!

theil22

2009-12-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Get one if you can

I moved from the HC1, to the HC7, and now the HC9. WOW what a camera. The picture quality on the TV is amazing. Camera has taken a tripod fall and acted like nothing happened. Would recommend the UV filter to protect the lens. Yes they really do protect it. Replaced the filter and looks like nothing ever happened. It is sad to see Sony quit making the Mini DV camera for the consumer line. Now you have to move to the PRO line to get it. That should say something by itself. The PRO's still use tape. Quality is much better and you have the tape as a backup. In addition this camera offers less to break because it does not have a harddisk to deal with. Hate to get disk errors on that vacation and not be able to record the memories.

filmingrocks

2009-06-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Consumer Camcorder

This is one of the best consumer video cameras available. The mini-dv format provides far superior quality than using a hard drive camera. The menu system is easy to use. Connection to a computer via firewire is a snap. The Sony software for capture works well. But you can also capture with many other video editing programs that support firewire. The still pictures are very good. You can take a still photo while you are shooting video. Buy this camera now as Sony may discontinue.

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Sony HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD (NTSC) Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1488528 Specifications

  • Imaging Device

    1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology)

  • Pixel Gross

    3200K

  • Recording Media

    MiniDV / HDV

  • Video Actual

    1710K Pixels (4:3),2280K Pixels (16:9)

  • Recording and Playback Times

    SP: 60min/80min., LP (DV only): 90min/120min.

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

  • Still Actual

    3040K Pixels (4:3), 2280K Pixels (16:9)

  • Still Picture Resolution

    6.1 megapixel

  • 35mm Equivalent

    49 - 490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 - 400mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

  • Aperture

    F1.8-2.9

  • Exposure

    Dial + Touch Panel

  • Filter Diameter

    37

  • Focal Distance

    37mm

  • Focus

    Full range auto / Manual

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)

  • Optical Zoom

    10x

  • Minimum Illumination

    5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • Digital Zoom

    20x

  • Video Signal System

    NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Format(s) Supported

    HDV (MPEG2) / DV (AVI)

  • Audio Format

    Stereo MPEG1 Audio Layer2

  • Microphone

    Yes

  • LCD Screen

    2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display (211k pixels)

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Auto

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD

    Yes

  • Assignable Dial

    Yes

  • LANC Terminal

    LANC

  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal

    Video/S Video/Audio/LANC

  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s)

    Yes (via i.LINK)

  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s)

    Yes

  • i.LINK Interface

    Yes

  • USB Port(s)

    Yes (ver 1.1)

  • S-Video Output(s)

    Included in A/V Jack

  • Easy Operation

    Yes

  • Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility

    Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

  • Multiple Language Display

    Yes

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    JPEG

  • Slide Show Mode

    Yes

  • PictBridge Compatible

    Yes

  • Active Interface Shoe

    Yes

  • Microphone Input

    Yes

  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization

    O.I.S

  • Headphone Jack

    Yes

  • Dual Record

    Yes (up to 3 Photos)

  • HDMI Connection Output(s)

    Yes

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Still only), Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, Beach, Snow

  • Digital Picture Effect(s)

    Still, Flash Motion, Trail, Old Movie, Cinematic effect

  • x.v.Color

    Yes

  • Low Light Capability

    S-NS

  • Picture Effect(s)

    SkinTone, Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel

  • White Balance

    Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)

  • Film Roll Index

    Yes

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    Yes

  • Fader Effect(s)

    Black, White

  • Power Consumption

    HDV: 4.2W / 4.5W, DV: 4.0W / 4.3W (VF/LCD)

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)

  • Power Requirements

    7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

  • Dimensions (Approx.)

    3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch (82 x 82 x138 mm)

  • Weight (Approx.)

    1 lb 3oz (550g) without Tape and Battery, 1 lb 6oz (650g) with Tape and Battery

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts & 90 days labour warranty

About Sony HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD (NTSC) Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1488528

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Get one if you can

By filmingrocks

I moved from the HC1, to the HC7, and now the HC9. WOW what a camera. The picture quality on the TV is amazing. Camera has taken a tripod fall and acted like nothing happened. Would recommend the UV filter to protect the lens. Yes they really do protect it. Replaced the filter and looks like nothing ever happened. It is sad to see Sony quit making the Mini DV camera for the consumer line. Now you have to move to the PRO line to get it. That should say something by itself. The PRO's still use ...

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Excellent Consumer Camcorder

By JDSport

This is one of the best consumer video cameras available. The mini-dv format provides far superior quality than using a hard drive camera. The menu system is easy to use. Connection to a computer via firewire is a snap. The Sony software for capture works well. But you can also capture with many other video editing programs that support firewire. The still pictures are very good. You can take a still photo while you are shooting video. Buy this camera now as Sony may discontinue.

Record your memories in HD brilliance. The HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam Camcorder delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, 10x optical/20x digital zoom and a 3.2 megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images.

Use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time, while Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images. View everything you shoot on the 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel technology.

Even save your still images directly to a Memory Stick PRO Duo media card (sold separately) to easily transfer and share your photos.

Sony HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD (NTSC) Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1488528 Features

  • 1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor 3.2 Megapixel (Gross): Sony's original ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video performance (up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution in HD format, or 530 lines of horizontal resolution in SD format)
  • 10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom
  • 2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels): The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles
  • Dual Record-2: While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately)
  • Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording: Record and play back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes (sold separately)
  • Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones
  • Active Interface Shoe-2: Sony's proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder
  • HDMI Connection: HDMI connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable
  • i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394): Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connection
  • USB 2.0 Interface: The USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing
  • InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you're free to charge the battery at any time
  • Stamina Battery Power Management System: When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM Battery, the Stamina Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge
  • Assignable Buttons: For ease of recording, three buttons on the exterior of the camcorder are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized
  • 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. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left
  • Built-in Intelligent Flash: For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows
  • Cinematic Mode: Perfect for creating your own movie masterpieces, Cinematic mode lends a 24 frame film-like effect to your recordings
  • Easy Handycam Button: Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Slot: Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices (sold separately)
  • Multi-Language Menu: Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
  • On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons: For additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows for 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: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia
  • PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI Output: With direct HDMI output to your BRAVIA HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail
  • Progressive Shutter System: A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition
  • 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
  • Smooth Slow Record: By increasing the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, you can capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. The Smooth Slow Record mode is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight
  • Super NightShot Infrared System: With the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away
  • Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization System: The Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization System from Sony reduces blur caused by camera shake and vibration, so your images stay crisp and clear
  • x.v. Color Technology: x.v.Color technology can capture or display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB color standard. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience

What's in the box:

  • HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam Camcorder
  • Lens Hood
  • USB Cable
  • 4x MiniDV Cassette
  • Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
  • Power Cord
  • Battery (NP-FH60)
  • Remote Commander (RMT-831)
  • Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
  • Canon Vintage Shoulder Strap Bag
  • Item Note: Missing Component Video Cable; CD-ROM; Canon Logo Is Slightly Peeling; Few Metal Parts Are Corroded