Sony NSC-GC1 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on Jul 20, 2007 3:23 PM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features/Conclusion
Photo Gallery
Specs
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Core Specs
Year 2007
Low Price 199.00
Format Flash
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/2.5
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 5000000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 0.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 4590000.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 5000000.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2592x1944
Lens
Optical Zoom 0.00
Digital Zoom 4.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 0.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 6.95
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 6.95
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 48.30
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 48.30
F-stop Minimum 3.50
F-stop Maximum 3.50
Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
Image Stabilization EIS
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type None
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 9
Manual Aperture
Manual Aperture Max (f/) 0.00
Manual Aperture Min (f/) 0.00
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/250
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2000
White Balance Modes Beach, Candle, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Ports
Firewire
USB
Composite (RCA) In
Composite (RCA) Out
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Component In
Component Out
HDMI
Microphone In
Headphone Out
XLR In
Control L
Body
Body Type Upright, Pistol Grip
Weight (gram) 141.75
Width (mm) 30.16
Height (mm) 104.77
Length (mm) 57.15
Body Color(s) Black
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.40
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 0
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media MemoryStick Duo / PRO Duo
Other
Included Battery Internal Litium Ion
Included Battery Life (min.) 90
Recording Quality Options VGA, QVGA
Max Recording Time (min.) 0.00
Webcam
Included Software Picture Motion Browser (CD-ROM), Camera-loaded PMB Portable
Included Remote Control
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 0.00 4
Video Resolution 0.00 1.5
Low Light Performance 0.00 4
Stabilization 0.00 1
Wide Angle 0.00 0.8
Compression 0.00 0.75
Media 0.00 1
Editing 0.00 0.6
Front 0.00 0.2
Back 0.00 0.25
Left 0.00 0.2
Right 0.00 0.3
Top 0.00 0.15
Automatic Controls 0.00 0.5
Overall Manual Controls 0.00 0.6
Zoom 0.00 0.75
Zoom Power/Ratio 0.00 0.5
Focus 0.00 0.7
Exposure and Aperture 0.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 0.00 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Controls 0.00 0.5
Still Features 0.00 0.8
Still Performance 0.00 1.2
Still Resolution 0.00 1
Ease of Use 0.00 1
Handling 0.00 1.25
Menu 0.00 1
Portability 0.00 0.8
LCD and Viewfinder 0.00 0.6
Battery Life 0.00 1
Audio 0.00 1
Playback 0.00 0.3
Connectivity 0.00 0.8
Other Features 0.00 0.5
Value 0.00 1.25
 



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