Sony HXR-MC1P POV Camera

Digital HD POV Camera with optional accessory kit

The HXR-MC1P is an easy to use HD camera system, consisting of a small camera head and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function. This tiny all-in-one camera system (often called a lipstick camera or bullet camera) needs no extra equipment - simply take it out and start shooting. Also, the camera unit is splash-proof, allowing safe use in tough outdoor conditions, such as rain or when you are shooting near water. Furthermore, the unique style of the HXR-MC1P enables users to record HD video in unusual conditions and from interesting angles, such as shooting a sports scene from the participant's point of view or a motor sport event from onboard a vehicle. Thanks to the built-in LCD panel on the main unit, users can play back and review their material immediately after it has been shot. The HXR-MC1P camera and recorder opens up a whole new range of creative HD shooting possibilities. N.B. Extreme shock or vibration may lead to malfunction. When mounting the HXR-MC1P it is advisable to use commercially available shock absorbing tools.

Features

• 1080i Compact HD camera, splash-proof specification suited to outdoor use
• All-in-one recording unit expanding the shooting field with battery operation
• Remote monitoring and control
• Sports shooting
• Motor sports
• Live relay/ Recording
• Ideal for shooting small animals and insects
• Images from operators' sightlines
• Exmor CMOS Sensor - Cutting edge image sensor technology
• Records to Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo

Specifications

Camera Head

• Imaging Device: 1/5" Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array
  • Pixel Gross: Approx. 2,360K
  • Video Actual: Approx. 1,430K (16:9)
• Optics/Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
  • Optical Zoom: 10x (Digital Zoom: 120x)
  • f/3.2 - 32.0mm
  • 35mm Equivalent: 43 - 507mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
  • F1.8 - 2.3
  • Filter Diameter: 30mm
• Microphone: Stereo Microphone
• Splash-proof performance: IEC60529 IPX2*
  * Only the camera head conforms to IEC60529 IPX2. Never use the camcorder under water. The control unit is not designed for splash-proof performance.
  Do not get the main body of the camera wet.

Control Unit

• Video Signal: PAL colour, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification
• LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel ClearPhoto LCD Plus display (211K Pixels)
• Minimum Illumination: 5 lx (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/25 Shutter Speed )
• White Balance: AUTO, INDOOR (3,200K), OUTDOOR (5,800K), ONE PUSH
• Video Format(s) Supported:
  • HD: AVCHD, Video codec: MPEG 4 AVC / H.264, Audio codec: Dolby Digital 2ch
  • SD: MPEG 2-PS, Video codec: MPEG 2, Audio codec: Dolby Digital 2ch (Video aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3)
• Video recording average bitrate/VBR (Resolution, Frame rate)
  • HD - AVCHD:
    • FH mode: Approx. 16Mbps (1920x1080, 50i)
    • HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps (1440x1080, 50i)
    • SP mode: Approx. 7Mbps (1440x1080, 50i)
    • LP mode: Approx. 5Mbps (1440x1080, 50i)
  • SD: MPEG 2-PS
    • HQ mode: Approx. 9Mbps (720x576, 50i)
    • SP mode: Approx. 6Mbps (720x576, 50i)
    • LP mode: Approx. 3Mbps (720x576, 50i)
• Still Format Supported: Exif Ver.2.2* *Exif is a metadata format for still images, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camera's setting information at the time of recording.
• Still 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)
• Supported Media: Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (1GB or larger)

Inputs/Outputs

• A/V R*:
  • COMPONENT OUT: Component A/V cable > Pin plug x 3 (576i or 1080i)
  • AUDIO OUT: Component A/V cable > Pin plug x 2
  • COMPOSITE OUT: A/V connecting cable > Pin plug x 1 (576i or 1080i)
  • AUDIO OUT: A/V connecting cable > Pin plug x 2
• HDMI OUT: HDMI Connection x 1
• USB Port: Mini B / USB2.0 Hi-Speed

*Only one A/V R terminal exists. Optional remote commander, supplied Component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable can be attached to this terminal. It is impossible to use these simultaneously.

Remote Control Terminal

A/V R*:  When using optional remote commander, it is possible to control via this terminal. If used as COMPONENT or COMPOSITE output, control is not available.

General

• Power Requirements: DC6.8V,7.2V battery pack,DC8.4V AC Adaptor
• Power Consumption: 3.8W AVCHD recording, LCD back light ON, Recording mode: Initial condition
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: 20 to 60°C
• Dimensions (w/h/d):
  Including the projecting parts (excluding cable bush):
  • Control unit: 81 x 107 x 42mm
  • Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm
  Including the projecting parts and supplied battery and controller hook attached (excluding cable bush):
  • Control unit: 81 x 122 x 47mm
  • Camera head: 37 x 42.5 x 86.5mm
• Cable Length : 2.8m (between control unit and camera head, non-detachable)
• Mass : Approx. 500g (Including control unit, camera head and cable. Excluding battery, controller hook and recording media)
• Mass (with accessories): Approx. 580g (including supplied battery, controller hook and recording media)

Kit includes: Sony HXR-MC1P camera Sony 16Gb Memory Stick Pro Duo 2 x Sony NP-FH70 Batteries Sony AC-VQH10 AC adapter / Charger Sony VC-HG0730A 0.7x Wide Angle Conversion Lens Sony RM-AV2  Remote Controller Mains power cord DC power cord USB cable Sony VMC-15FS Video Audio Out cable Carry Case