1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross):
1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 680K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance
25X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses.
DVD Format Video Recording:
The DVD recording format in MPEG2 (SD) delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs couldn't be simpler (depending upon the playback device used). After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.
DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible3:
Compatibility with a variety of DVD formats3 allows the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required); simply remove the finalized disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ Player.
Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory Stick® Media:
Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to DVD media, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the Memory Stick media to DVD -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to DVD can then be played directly most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even PlayStation® 3 video game consoles to share your memories with friends and family.
Quick On-2:
Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you’ll always be ready to capture special moments.
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1 ch recording:
Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
2.7" Wide1 (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels):
The 2.7" Wide1 (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot:
Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices (sold separately).
Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization System:
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® Image Stabilization 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.
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System:
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you’re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Manual Focus:
Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System:
The Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System uses a slow shutter mode to let you shoot video with improved color and contrast, even in total darkness (0 lux).
Stamina® Battery Power Management System:
When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.
Scene Selection Modes:
Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow
Picture Effects:
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Monotone, Sepia and Pastel
Fader Effects-2:
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.
Visual Index Screen:
Shows thumbnail images of video clips and still images when playing back on your camcorder or DVD player, making your selection easier.
Battery Information:
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.
Easy Handycam® Button:
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.
Multi-Language Menu:
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager
Pixel Gross: 1070K
Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL), Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Video Actual: 690K Pixels (4:3), 670K Pixels (16:9)
Recording and Playback Times: Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 110 min. When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 325 min.
Video Resolution: 720 x 480
Still Actual: 1000K Pixels (4:3), 750K Pixels (16:9)
Still Picture Resolution: 1 megapixel
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
35mm Equivalent 43 - 1075mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 41 - 1189mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture: F1.8 - 3.2
Exposure: Touch Panel
Filter Diameter: 30mm
Focal Distance: 2.5 - 62.5mm
Focus: Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom: 25x
Minimum Illumination: 8lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30)
Digital Zoom: 2000x
Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards
Format(s) Supported: SD (MPEG2)
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1
Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
LCD Screen: 2.7" wide (16:9) hybrid touch panel LCD display (123k pixels)
Viewfinder: Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
LANC Terminal: Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video/S Video/Audio/LANC
USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
S-Video Output(s): Included in A/V Remote
Active Interface Shoe: Yes
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Hybrid: Yes
Quick On: Yes
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
SteadyShot Image Stabilization: S-SS
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow
Low Light Capability S-NS plus
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
White Balance Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push (touch panel)
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Power Consumption: 2.9W /3.3W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH40)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00
Dimensions: (Approx.) 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55.0 x 89.0 x 130.0mm)
Weight (Approx.): 15 oz (450g) with Battery
Warranty: Sony 1 year parts & 90 days labour warranty
