3-CCD DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE CAMCORDER
- Digital Video (DV) System
- Three CCD Camera System (410,000 pixels each) with Dichroic Prism
- Super SteadyShot™ Picture Stabilization
- Photo Mode with Adaptive Frame Interpolation Technology
- Digital Video Interface (1)
- Magnesium Alloy Body
- Audio Digital Signal Processing
- Precision 20X Digital Zoom
- Time Code and Extended Data Code
- Precision Color Viewfinder (180,000 Pixels)
- 4 Lux Minimum Illumination (2)
- Available: currently
- Suggested Retail Price: $4,199
FEATURES
Digital Video (DV) System- DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING for over 500 lines of horizontal resolution
- COMPONENT VIDEO RECORDING dramatically improves color reproduction
- PCM STEREO DIGITAL AUDIO 12-bit, 32 kHz
- 60 MINUTES RECORDING on cassette 1/12 the size of VHS videocassette
- CCD IMAGING DEVICE: 3-CCD camera system with Dichroic Prism separates the image into Red, Green, and Blue signals, each captured by its own 410,000-pixel CCD imaging chip for excellent color fidelity and better signal-to-noise ratio
- 4-CAPSULE MIC AND AUDIO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING: superior wind noise reduction, clear stereo sound (4)
- PRECISION 20X DIGITAL ZOOM, 10X OPTICAL ZOOM
- SUPER STEADYSHOT PICTURE STABILIZATION: Sony's new Super SteadyShot system reduces hand shake without compromising picture quality. Using a proprietary motion sensing system with Variable Prism technology, the Super SteadyShot system excels at reducing even difficult high frequency shake (e.g. while shooting from a moving vehicle)
- FULL-RANGE AUTO FOCUS from macro to infinity
- DIGITAL CAMERA SIGNAL PROCESSING
- 4 LUX MINIMUM ILLUMINATION (2)
- ZEBRA-PATTERN indicates overexposure area
- PRECISION COLOR VIEWFINDER (180,000 pixels) with INFORMATION SUB-PANEL
- LITHIUM ION BATTERY: No memory effect
- READYCHARGE™ BATTERY SYSTEM: convenient recharging in camcorder
- SELF-ILLUMINATING FUNCTION BUTTONS
- EXTENDED DATA CODE: automatically stores Date/Time/Shutter Speed/Gain/Iris/F No. for easy recall
- CONTENT LIST: on-screen list of Record Dates and Photos (with Sony DV tape which has cassette memory)
- 2-SPEED EDIT SEARCH™ FEATURE
- SQUARE LENS HOOD: reduces external light flaring effect
- A/V DIGITAL FADER AND OVERLAP TRANSITION: lets you fade to/from black or from previous still picture
- PHOTO MODE:Adaptive Frame Interpolation technology allows you to capture high quality still images
- INTERVAL AND FRAME RECORDING for single frame recording and time-lapse effects
- MAGNESIUM ALLOY BODY: rugged and lightweight
- PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE (3-MODE AE): Shutter Priority, Iris Priority and Natural Night Mode
- MANUAL EXPOSURE: Iris and Gain (20-step), Shutter Speed (16 speeds, 1/4 to 1/10,000 sec.)
- MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
- CUSTOM PRESET controls Auto Exposure Shift, White Balance Shift, Color Level Control, Gain Shift and Sharpness Control
- MANUAL FOCUS RING with accurate focus indicator
- DV INTERFACE for direct input and output, digital-to-digital audio and video editing (1) with virtually no quality loss (A/V and control)
- TIME CODE for hour, minute, second, and frame; identifies and locates scenes for editing
- CONTROL L (LANC)
SPECIFICATIONS
IMAGING DEVICES: Three 1/3" Color CCDs, each 410,000 pixels (gross)
LENS: 10:1 power zoom lens (4.1-20 sec); f = 5.9-59mm, F1.6, Filter diameter 52mm
FOCUSING: Full range inner focus system (auto/manual)
WHITE BALANCE: Auto, One Push Manual, Outdoor (5800°K), Indoor (3200°K)
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION: 4 lux (2)
EXPOSURE: Auto, Manual with adjustable Iris/Gain (20 levels), Shutter Speed (16 steps)
SHUTTER SPEEDS: Slow with digital memory: 1/4, 1/6, 1/10, 1/30; 1/60-1/10,000 sec
VIEWFINDER: Precision color LCD, 180,000 pixels
FORMAT: DV Digital Video
VIDEO SIGNAL: NTSC Standard (3)
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM: Helical scanning system
AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM: Helical scanning system; 12-bit, 32kHz
AUDIO PLAYBACK SYSTEM: 12-bit, 32kHz; 16-bit, 32/44.1/48kHz
DV INTERFACE: DV connector (1)
VIDEO ANALOG OUTPUT: S-Video, Phono Jack
AUDIO ANALOG OUTPUT: Stereo Phono Jacks (4)
HEADPHONE JACK: Stereo Minijack with level control
CONTROL L (LANC) TERMINAL: Stereo Minijack
MICROPHONE: 4-Capsule Electret condenser stereo, with Audio DNR
EXTERNAL MIC INPUT: Stereo Minijack, low impedance, plug-in power
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 6V DC (battery pack); 7.5V DC (AC power adaptor)
POWER CONSUMPTION: 9.5W
DIMENSIONS (WHD): 43 3/8 x 53 3/4 x 13Ó (110 x 144 x 329 mm)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs, 4 oz (1.46kg); without tape and battery
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES:
AC-V515 AC Adaptor, NP-720 Rechargeable Battery CR2025 Lithium Battery (built-in) , AA Batteries (x2) RMT-803 Wireless Remote Control, Shoulder Strap, A/V Cable S-Video Cable, Lens Cap, Sony DVM60 ME 60 minute Mini DV Videocassette
HVL-F7 Video Flash, LCH-VX1000 Hard Carrying Case, VMC-20V DV Cable, Sony DVM60 ME 60 minute Mini DV Videocassette, Sony DVM30 ME 30 minute Mini DV Videocassette
