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2011-03-01T19:00:00
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
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
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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1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology)
3200K
MiniDV / HDV
1710K Pixels (4:3),2280K Pixels (16:9)
SP: 60min/80min., LP (DV only): 90min/120min.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
3040K Pixels (4:3), 2280K Pixels (16:9)
6.1 megapixel
49 - 490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 - 400mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
F1.8-2.9
Dial + Touch Panel
37
37mm
Full range auto / Manual
Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
10x
5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
20x
NTSC color, EIA standards
HDV (MPEG2) / DV (AVI)
Stereo MPEG1 Audio Layer2
Yes
2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display (211k pixels)
Auto
Yes
Yes
LANC
Video/S Video/Audio/LANC
Yes (via i.LINK)
Yes
Yes
Yes (ver 1.1)
Included in A/V Jack
Yes
Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Yes
JPEG
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
O.I.S
Yes
Yes (up to 3 Photos)
Yes
Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Still only), Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, Beach, Snow
Still, Flash Motion, Trail, Old Movie, Cinematic effect
Yes
S-NS
SkinTone, Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel
Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Yes
Yes
Black, White
HDV: 4.2W / 4.5W, DV: 4.0W / 4.3W (VF/LCD)
InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch (82 x 82 x138 mm)
1 lb 3oz (550g) without Tape and Battery, 1 lb 6oz (650g) with Tape and Battery
Sony 1 year parts & 90 days labour warranty
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.