Note: this camcorder was first sold in
Mar 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
Sony HDR-HC9
HQ Grade: D
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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Editors' Comments
The Sony HDR-HC9 is designed with the advanced user in mind with a host of manual features found only up to now in it's professional big brothers. With spot metering and focus, manual focus to infinity, peaking and center marker features, the HDR-HC9 takes these more advanced shooting tools and applies them to popular consumer features like dual... read more
Specifications
- 6-megapixel photo capture with 3-megapixel Sony ClearVid CMOS sensor technology
- New manual functions as found in professional models, including spot meter and focus, peaking, center marker, color bar, and focus (infinity)
- Simultaneous dual record mode (movie and 4.6-megapixel photos) and slow motion video (240 fps) with audio
- Multi-mode down conversion to 1080i and others
- Incorporates Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
- Microphone and headphone jacks as well as supplied lens hood
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Answered Questions for the HDR-HC9
- Q: Does it plays back the tape recorded by sony hvr z7 in 1080 25p mode?
- A: There's a good chance it'll play, but my experience has been that going from one camera to another has it's... read more
- Q: deffer between sony cybershot dsc-w170 & dsc-w300
- A: W170: 10.10 Megapixels ~ Zoom: 5.00xW300: 13.60 Megapixels ~ Zoom: 3.00xNow, let me tell you why both have WAY too... read more
- Q: recording format
- A: AVCHD is Sony's variation of Apple's H.264 video codec for high definition video. It's used largely in Hard Disk and... read more
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Open Questions for the HDR-HC9
- Q: compare with sony camcorder hdr-hc7e and hdr-hc9e
- 1 reply
- Q: Can it shoot 720X480 if I need it to?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: does it record in 1080p ?
- 2 replies
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony HDR-HC9
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1454 Store Reviews |
Amazon
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$865.96 |
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71876 Store Reviews |
J&R Music and Computer World
via Amazon.com |
$849.00 |
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1358 Store Reviews |
Calumet
via Amazon.com |
$999.99 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$1,495.95 |
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