This premiere surround sound format delivers realistic digital audio via 5.1 discrete channels. The three front channels (Left/Center/Right) deliver crisp, clean dialogue and accurate placement of on-screen sounds, while twin surround channels (Left Surround/Right Surround) wrap around the audience and immerse them in the action. The LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel delivers real impact for explosions and other effects that can, literally, be felt as well as heard.The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, or an A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a Digital TV.

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Direct TVs have secured stock of this stunning HD camcorder at only £399, this model has now been replaced by a the HDR-HC5E although the spec of this one is almost identical. Grab yourself a bargain!

The new HDR-HC3E features the ability to record movies with higher sensitivity and higher picture quality. This is made possible by a ClearVid CMOS sensor entirely new and unique to Sony. The combination of the ClearVid CMOS sensor with the new Enhanced Imaging Processor from Sony is formidable, facilitating the recording of high quality images with both high resolution and heightened sensitivity. The Enhanced Imaging Processor is capable of processing large amounts of pixel data while capturing bright and dark areas of the image for the most realistic effect and colour reproduction yet.

• Product Type - Camcorder
• Megapixels - 2.1 MP
• Optical Zoom - 10x
• Media Type - Mini DV (HDV)
• Viewfinder - Electronic
• Optical Sensor Type - ClearVid CMOS
• Lens System - Zoom lens
• Viewfinder - LCD display - 2.7 in
• Camera Flash - Built-in flash
• Colour - Black
• Dimensions (WxDxH) - 8.2 cm x 13.9 cm x 7.8 cm
• Weight - 500 G