Review of Sony Handy cam HDR-HC9

Sony’s previous version of Handy cam HDR-HC9 has upgraded to MiniDV camcorder in 2008. It has all those features which are needed in a professional handy cam. HDR-HC9 has improved over award-winning camcorder HC7.  High-Definition HDR-HC9 is made for home movie making. Also, its compact stylish design is delightful and easy to slip inside your bags. Professional quality video, with some amazing features, has proved this camcorder as one of best camcorders in the market. HDV format that has been embedded is recognized by almost all software’s and processes. There are number of choices that allow you to run different menu options available on its panel. Astonishing quality of video will surely catch your eye. Moreover, the lens is covered internally; hence you need not have to worry about its damage even of your HDR-HC9 slips off from your hands. The Sony Handy cam HDR-HC9 has definitely got a pat on its back for its beautiful ergonomically design body and exhilarating quality of the video it offers for all its users.

Performance:

Sony MiniDV HDR-HC9 high-definition camcorder has shown satisfactory results than its older version HDR-HC9. It has best quality 1/ 2.9–inches ClearVid CMOS sensor which will let you take picture in darker ambience. ClearVid CMOS sensor is originally made by Sony itself. This sensor gives extremely best quality video with high-resolution. Eye-catching details and picture perfect clarity is fantastically captured by this sensor. ClearVid CMOS sensor will capture 3.2 mega pixel gross video qualities. Still images are captured at 6.1 mega pixel resolution. This sensor also has ability to consume less power.

10x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom is allotted in this camcorder for capturing some excellent images. The optical zoom is used when you need to take image of remote object and 10x will enlarge tiny object to object in the frame to a great clarity. 20x digital zoom is used so as to take a close-up view of the object. 20x can capture all the details of the object with super fresh quality. HDR-HC9 has an ability to capture snaps while recording video. This feature is called as dual Record mode. Video and still image can be recorded simultaneously. Image stabilization is best of its kind in the HDR-HC9 camcorder. At worst vibrating and shaking condition also clear images are captured without any troubles.

Whenever video and still images are recorded they will directly get stored to a memory stick Pro Duo media card. Thus you can share your video with everyone just by connecting your card to the HDTV with the help of the HDMI cable. Pro Duo card has to be bought separately, as manufacturers do not give it with the camcorder.

Look and feel:

Look and feel of the HDR-HC9 camcorder is amazing. 2.7-inches wide screen will give you clear and wider viewing of the image. Screen is swivel and can rotate in a 270 degrees. Aspect ratio is about 16:9 and will capture full scene without cutting any detail of the picture. HDR-HC9 has touch screen, you can playback the video by touching play caption on the screen. Button on the screen is feather-touch type, hence you need not have to take efforts while pressing it. Display has a 211 pixel clarity which will give you high-definition view. HDR-HC9 is black in color. It weighs around 3.3 pounds which quite heavy.

Connectivity:

Advance HDV format is used for compressing video. A for still image JPEG is used for compression. HDV is recognized by almost all the software so it is compatible with all the system. IEEE1394 interface is used for quick data transferring. USB 2.0 Interface is used to connect your camcorder to a PC.

Battery:

Battery used in HDR-HC9 uses LITHUM battery. Status of the battery is displayed on the screen so that you can keep extra battery with yourself while you are on tour or something. Battery is removable and rechargeable. Adapter is given by the manufacturer for charging your camcorder battery.

Cost:

Cost of the Sony handy cam MiniDV HDR-HC9 camcorder is $1099. It is quite expensive than other camcorders of its type. Canon Vixia HF200 and Canon Vixia HV30 are cheaper than HDR-HC9.

Overview:

Over all rating of the HDR-HC9 is 3/5 as it is too much costly. It can be used only by professional photographer. Looking at the rest of the feature this camera can be treated as a best camcorder in today’s market.