Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder Review

by David Kender

Published on Feb 25, 2008 3:31 PM
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What’s in the Box?
The Sony HDR-HC9 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $0.00) ships with the following items:

- AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- Wireless Remote Commander
- A/V Connecting Cable
- Component Video Cable
- i.LINK Cable
- USB Cable
- NP-FH60 Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Lens Hood

MiniDV Tapes and a backup battery will be good items to pack in your camera bag, along with a Memory Stick PRO Duo if you plan on capturing still images. You’ll have to buy your own HDMI cable, though.

Other Features (4.0)

Smooth Slow Record - The Smooth Slow Record is a Sony-only feature that allows for three seconds of recording. This gets slowed down by a factor of four, to create a 12-second clip.

Super NightShot - The Super NightShot gives that distinctive “stolen celebrity tape” look to your video. The tool is great for recording in zero light because the camcorder creates its own infrared light, even though the video is green monochrome.

Fades - The HDR-HC9 can be set to add a fade effect every time you press the record button. The options are White Fader, Black Fader, Mosaic Fader, and Monotone.

 

 

 

 



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