Sony Vtg Sony Handycam HDR-HCI Camcorder

Sony HDR-HC1 Handycam Camcorder, originally released in 2005 with an initial manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,999.99. The Sony HDR-HC1 was a milestone release, recognized as the world's first compact, consumer-grade camcorder capable of recording high-definition 1080i video. It significantly shrank the size and cost of HD video production by utilizing a single CMOS sensor instead of a bulky 3-CCD layout. Standard MiniDV cassettes (recording in HDV or standard DV formats). 1/3-inch CMOS sensor capturing 2.8 Megapixel still images.Lens: Premium Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with a 10x optical zoom.Display: 2.7-inch widescreen hybrid touch-panel LCD alongside a color viewfinder. Built-in Super SteadyShot electronic/optical stabilization. Comes with everything pictured. I opened one of the 3 cassettes just to check that the camera is in working condition. Vintage rare video camera