Sony HXR-MC1 - Manual (Page 3)

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1080i Compact HD Camera. Splash-proof Specification Suited for Outdoor Use
Even though it is equipped with a full HD shooting (1920x1080i), 10x optical zoom
and built-in microphone, the camera is compact, measuring only 1 1/2 x 1 11/16
x 3 1/2 inch (37 x 42.5 x 86.5 mm). It can take 1080i HD or SD images and sound in
places that no ordinary camcorder can access.
It is possible to attach it to various devices such as helmets or arms by utilizing the
screw hole at the bottom of the unit
*1 , and you can obtain HD or SD images from
angles that you have never experienced before.
And the camera is splash-proof, making it suitable for outdoor use as well. It can
be used at the water’s edge.
*2
*1 Sony does not provide any special mounting hardware.
*2 Only the camera unit conforms to IEC60529 IPX2. Under no circumstances must it be used in water.
That will cause problems. Do not allow the control unit to get wet, as it has no splash-proof features.
All-in-one Recording Unit Expanding the Shooting Field with Battery Operation
Recording and playback are possible within the control unit of the HXR-MC1.
You don’t need any external recording facility. Maximum battery operation of
up to 405 minutes* is available thanks to the use of the Exmor CMOS sensor and
various low-power consumption technologies. You can shoot anytime, anywhere
without having to worry about power supply.
* Continuous recording with the optional NP-FH100 battery (LCD
backlight =OFF). It becomes about 200 minutes under the ordinary
use with frequent recording start/stop, zooming etc,
Remote Monitoring & Control
As the control unit has a 2.7-inch (16:9), 210,000 pixels LCD panel that uses
ClearPhoto LCD plus, the images captured by the camera are at your fingertips
to be checked. All the menu settings can be done using the touch screen LCD
panel. The control unit is also equipped with a recording button, zoom lever, and
manual control dial. So you can control the camera remotely while watching
the images. With the HXR-MC1, it is easy to shoot in a way that is impossible with
ordinary camcorders. No special equipment such as external monitors or remote
control devices are needed.
HXR-MC1 Features