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Question posted by sjmrfreeland on May 7th, 2012

Dcr-hc85 Mac Os Driver

Does a DCR-HC85 Mac OS driver exist?

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Answer #1: Posted by bargeboard on June 13th, 2012 11:46 AM
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You can find the Mac OSX driver/software update at the Sony support site here:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=DCRHC85&upd_id=2158&os_group_id=3

 

Related Sony DCR-HC85 Manual Pages

Computer Applications Guide - Page 2

...8226; For camera operations, read the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied...OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) Standard installation is required. • Application: QuickTime 4.0 or later (this must be installed to play back movies.) • Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), disc drive For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to create a Video...
Computer Applications Guide - Page 3

Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in this manual are from CDs... or approval of each case in the United States and / or other countries. • Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS, iBook and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc...
Computer Applications Guide - Page 28

... separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station,...camcorder/To eject the "Memory Stick" 1 Quit all applications running on the computer. 2 Drag and drop the "Memory Stick" or drive icon on the model. b Note • When you are using Mac OS X, turn off your camcorder. • If you connect your camcorder...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 1

Camera Operations Guide [US] 3-090-178-11(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC65/HC85 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Camera Operations Guide - Page 3

...; This product contains mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your camcorder. Cassettes with . Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are...camcorder is for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Declaration of the FCC Rules. For customers in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC85...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 4

.... Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other materials may be damaged, or this manual • The images of the sun only in color) that appear constantly on the screen. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Flash (DCR-HC85) 4 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 5

...photo recording 29 Selecting image quality or size 31 Using the flash (DCR-HC85 31 Using the self-timer 33 Recording a still image on a..."Memory Stick Duo" only. Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 ,continued 5 Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for breaking into still images - Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85 28 Recording still images - Read ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 13

... under strong light, such as under the sun. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you may appear on the screen. See page 127 for details. Lens hood (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to the camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 141 on how to...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 16

...time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210 For DCR-HC85: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 80 40 (supplied) NP-FP70... time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210 For DCR-HC85: With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 28

..., press REC START/ STOP. To cancel the count down indication begins from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min STBY SELF-TIMER: OFF 0:00:00 OFF ON 4 Press REC... START/STOP 1 Touch . 2 Touch [SELF-TIMER]. The recording starts. To enjoy as sports. Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85) This feature is recorded only every 1/30 of about 10 seconds (The count down Touch [RESET] or press REC...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 30

... time, date, and the camera settings data are adjusted. To cancel deleting, touch [NO]. 60min 101 1600 FINE P-MENU A Recording folder B Image size For DCR-HC65: (1152 × 864) or For DCR-HC85: 1600 (1600 × 1200...playback by selecting [DATA CODE] in a time interval of the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 30 Recording Touch to return to standby. To record still images continuously - 3 ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 31

...215; 864 15 30 61 120 245 445 640 × 480 50 96 190 390 780 1400 900 2850 For DCR-HC85: The image size of 1600 × 1200 is 960 kB, that of 640 × 480 is 150 kB....120 240 485 980 1970 3550 2050 7200 For DCR-HC85: The image size of 1600 × 1200 is 420 kB, that can record on a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending on your camcorder. Your camcorder is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to the ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 32

...to use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at all. Digital effect - m (No flash): Always records without using the flash. b Note • Remove the dust from the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67). • When the focus is selected, the flash...optional) may be automatically activated when you do not want to "Adjusting the focus manually" (p. 41) for DCR-HC85).
Camera Operations Guide - Page 43

...START/STOP to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. [TRAIL] You can record a movie with the still image to be superimposed and a tape in your camcorder is left. ,continued Recording...], the image on the "Memory Stick Duo" - Digital effect - [FRAME REC] (Frame recording) - [INTERVAL REC] (Interval recording) for DCR-HC85 Fading in your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch to start recording. [M....
Camera Operations Guide - Page 110

... "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on the power. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of your camcorder, then connect your camcorder and printer using PictBridge compliant printer, even if you do not have a computer. disappears from the image. Just set the connection...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 126

... accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to this type of cassette. Your camcorder can be recorded. The functions using the Cassette Memory require successive signals recorded on using a digital video camera recorder that contains copyright control signals for use the mini DV format cassette only. If there is...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 135

... Technology Industries Association). The pre-installed button-type battery is always charged while you do not use your camcorder. Files in about 3 months if you are not recording the date. Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2 *1 *1 "Exif" is a file format for...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 139

... * (p. 37) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation(zmark). ,continued Quick Reference 139 To remove an accessory, ...camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. MTF stands for details. B For DCR-HC85: Flash (p. 31) C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can be turned on or off as a video...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1

... in minutes on the camcorder. ® DCR-HC85 Digital Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-HC85 offers 2.0 Megapixel resolution in the MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder that provides Progressive Scan ... Duo™ Media. Easy Handycam Button Using a camcorder can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via USB. Analog NTSC video can be sharp and clear ...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2

.... DCR-HC85 Digital Handycam® Camcorder ADDITIONAL FEATURES 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo Digital Audio/Video Fader Digital Program...OS X (10.1.5 or later)** Dimensions (WHD): 2 3⁄4 x 3 5⁄8 x 6 7⁄8" (68 x 89 x 172mm) Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (630g) without Tape and Battery Supplied Accessories: AC-L25 Power Adaptor/ In Camera...Driver (Picture Package™ Software v.1.0 ...

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