Sony DCR-HC48 First Impressions Review

by John Neely
Published on Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs/Ratings  
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Still Features   
The DCR-HC48 captures stills in Digital Still Memory Mode to Memory Stick Duo cards in JPEG format. Memory Stick Duo cards are loaded into a spring-loaded slot in the LCD cavity.  The still photo resolution settings appear to be unchanged from the HC46 (Review, Specs, $419.99), and include 640 x 480 (0.3MP), 1152 x 864 (4:3 at 1.0MP), and 1152 x 648 (16:9 at 0.7MP). Stills can be compressed at either Fine or Standard JPEG qualities. The camcorder can record VGA quality stills while video is being recorded, which equals 640 x 480 in 4:3 mode, and 640 x 360 (0.2MP) in 16:9 mode.

Unfortunately, the Memory Stick Duo card counts as an optional accessory; no card ships in the HC48 box.







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