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| Digital Handycam® Camcorder |
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| those looking for great video and stills in a |
| compact camcorder. Offering a 1.0 Megapixel |
| CCD imager, this high quality camcorder |
| delivers 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom and |
| Carl Zeiss® optics for incredible picture clarity. |
F E A T U R E S
➤1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager



1/5" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, with exceptional video performance
(up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution). Realize great looking digital still images utilizing 1000K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video performance.
10X Optical /120X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes
images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
➤Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Capture digital still images at
1152 x 864 or 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™
media for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
Picture Package™ Software
Easily create fun music videos with the supplied software.
➤S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance,
Stamina® Battery Power Management System 6 Hours (Using Optional
The Sony
on a single charge with the optional
Progressive Shutter
Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam
button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.
Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
An advanced version of Sony’s NightShot® Infrared system that allows users to record natural
color images in
Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK® interface in
Battery Information
Battery information is momentarily
displayed without having to power
on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery’s status by pressing the Battery Info
button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad
(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s rechargeable
Super SteadyShot Image
Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot® system that controls an even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.
i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed
an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs.
12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo
MPEG EX Movie Mode
Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG EX Movie Mode will allow
you to record uninterrupted to the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media. These movies are perfect for emailing to friends and family.