Sony HXR-MC1
HD POV Camera & Record Unit

Product Highlights

The Sony HXR-MC1 is a unique HD camcorder designed for point of view (POV) camera work. Often referred to as a "crash cam," the HXR-MC1 is ideal for extreme sports, live relay/recording, shooting small animals or insects, or any other situation that would be difficult for conventional video cameras to capture. The HXR-MC1 comes equipped with an off-board tethered LCD panel that allows for instant framing and footage review. The camera's housing is splash-proof, making it capable of operating under adverse conditions without a problem.

Specs

General
Image Device 1/5" Exmor CMOS Sensor with ClearVid Array
Signal System 1080/60i, NTSC
HD: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
SD: MPEG-2 (aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3)
Video Bitrates HD (AVCHD)
FH mode: Approx. 16Mbps(1920 x 1080, 60i)
HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps(1440 x 1080, 60i)
SP mode: Approx. 7Mbps(1440 x 1080, 60i)
LP mode: Approx. 5Mbps(1440 x 1080, 60i)
SD (MPEG-2)
HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps(720 x 480, 60i)
SP mode: Approx. 6Mbps(720 x 480, 60i)
LP mode: Approx. 3Mbps(720 x 480, 60i)
Photo Format Exif v2.2
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10x Optical Zoom
f/3.2 32mm (35mm Equivalence 43-507mm)
30mm Filter Diameter
Horizontal Resolution 1080 Lines
Sensitivity Not Specified By Manufacturer
Minimum Illumination 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Built-in Filters None
LCD Monitor 2.7", 211,000 Pixels
Viewfinder None
Image Resolution

Still Mode
Approx. 4 megapixel 4:3(2,304 x 1,728)
Approx. 3 megapixel 16:9(2,304 x 1,296)
Approx. 1.9 megapixel 4:3(1,600 x 1,200)
Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3(640 x 480)
Movie Mode
Approx. 2.3 megapixel 16:9 (2,016 x 1,134)
Approx. 1.7 megapixel 4:3 (1,512 x 1,134)

Playback Mode
Approx. 2.1 megapixel 16:9(1,920 x 1,080)
Approx. 0.3 megapixel 4:3(640 x 480)
Approx. 0.2 megapixel 16:9(640 x 360)
nput and Output Connectors Component Video: 3-Pin A/V Cable (x1 Output)
Composite Video: 3-Pin A/V Cable (x1 Output)
Analog Audio 3-Pin A/V Cable (x2 Output)
HDMI
USB 2.0: MiniB
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
(1GB or larger)
Remote Control Optional
Power Requirements 6.8, 7.2VDC (with Battery)
8.4VDC (with AC Adapter)
Power Consumption 3.8W
Operating Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C)
Cable Length 9.2' (2.8m)
Dimensions (WxHxD)

Control Unit
3.3 x 4.8 x 1.8" (8.1 x 12.2 x 4.7cm)

Camera Head
1.5 x 1.9 x 3.5" (3.7 x 4.3 x 8.7cm)
Weight 1.1 lbs (500g)