Sony HXR-MC1 : Be Prepared!

Finally, Sony reveal their new HXR-MC1 HD Video Recorder. Yup HD! This one should be perfect for outdoor use and for bike junkies like us. It'll be available somewhere in this month and the price would be estimate of whooping RM6,000.00.

The HXR-MC1 is an easy-to-use HD camera system, consisting of a small camera unit and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function. This all-in-one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, take it out and just start shooting. Also, the camera unit is splash-proof, allowing easy usage under tough conditions, such as outdoor shooting or water-side shooting. The range of HD shooting will expand using this one-and-only camera. Moreover, the unique style of the HXR-MC1 enables shooting in unordinary conditions and angles, such as shooting sports scenes from the user’s point of view and onboard shooting in motor sports. Thanks to the LCD panel equipped main unit, once the shot is taken, the user can check the material immediately. The possibility is up to the creators.

Among of it's awesome features :

1. 10x Optical Zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens.
2. Records FullHD (1920x1080i)
3. Battery could last up to 405 minutes (6 hours +) with optional high capacity battery.
4. 2.7" Touch Screen TFT LCD monitor, 210,000 pixels - They should use higher pixel LCD actually for that price tag, but should be the same as you viewing on your Sony camcorder now.
5. Support live relay recording!
7. Memory Stick Pro Duo and HG-Duo as recording media. 4Gb on SD HQ would last 55 minutes and LP last 160 minutes.
8. 4MP still picture snap, Exmor CMOS sensor.
9. 580g.
10. Component Out, Composite Out, HDMI, USB 2.0 and card slot. No in!

Sony didn't bundle any hardware mount together in the box. The standard tripod receptacle should do fine. A camera strap is easily available at bicycle stores or camera accessories shop. I'll not bore you with the technical details. But this one, if you're a gadget freak and quality is always your priority, you should get one!


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