Sony Showcases New HD Camcorder

February 21, 2006 By Digital Trends Staff

Sony Showcases New HD Camcorder

The HD-HC3, available in April, offers slow motion and dual mode video and digital image recording, among other features.

Sony yesterday announced a new high definition video camcorder which is over a quarter more compact then its predecessor and costs less. The new HDR-HC3 HDV 1080i Handycam camcorder is priced at $1,699.99 and should be available in April.

The HD-HC3, said Sony, sports a Carl Zeiss Vario- Sonnar T* lens and Sony CMOS sensor technology to deliver what the company says is more vivid colors and precise image detail. Other features of this new Handycam include a four megapxiel still image capture capability, a dual record function to capture video and photos at the same time, storage of still images on an optional Memory Stick Pro Duo memory card, slow motion video record, a user assignable dial to access more regularly used options, a 2.7

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fungku at 10:16am 22nd February 2006 $1700 isnt bad for a HD camera, but there are some other HD cameras, with less features, selling for about $800. I think Sharp has one they announced at CES 2006.
Matt at 9:50am 22nd February 2006 Ouch. High definition = huge budget required. I've got less chance of getting this than of getting a 60" HDTV.

Still, could be worth a try I suppose.

Matt
http://gadgets.candyham.com