Sony DCR HC90 Digital Camcorder
October 23, 2009
Sony puts forward the new Sony DCR HC90 Digital Camcorder. The
unit has compact dimensions of 6.6 x 11 x 9.1cms and weight of 400 grams. This excellent recording device captures and stores the most special occasions in your life. It has advanced HAD CCD optical sensor with a size of 1/3 inches. The system has a sensor resolution of 3.3 megapixels. Video resolution of the system is 2 megapixels.
This Sony digital camcorder has a digital zoom of 120x. Mini DV is the recording media and it has SP, LP recording speeds. MPEG EX is the digital video format and JPEG is the still image format. It has an electronic super steady shot image stabiliser. The digital scene transition modes included are Random, Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader and Monotone fader. It has special effects Sepia, Still, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key and Low Shutter Speed (LSS). This camcorder has digital photo and frame movie shooting modes. The shooting programs included are Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode and Sunset & moon. Custom, automatic white balance modes and indoor, outdoor white balance presets are provided. It has program, automatic and manual exposure modes and spot, matrix exposure metering. The system has a pop-up flash with auto flash mode. Effective flash range of 1 ft to 8 ft is ensured.
The lens of the system is zoom lens and has a focal length of 5.1 to 51mm. the aperture of the lens is F/1.8-2.9. The optical zoom of the system is 10x. Carl Zeiss is the lens manufacturer and the filter has a size of 30mm. The maximum shutter speed of the system is 1/3500sec and the minimum shutter speed is 1/2sec. The minimum illumination supported is 0 lux. It has automatic as well as manual focus and motorised drive zoom adjustment. The system has TTL contrast detection auto focus. The display of the system is of type TFT active matrix colour display with a 2.7 inches size. The display is rotating and has a resolution of 123,200 pixels.
This efficient camcorder has a built in electrets condenser microphone with stereo operation mode. It has DV input, auto dubbing function, time code, low lux/ night mode and digital still camera function. Additional features are built-in speaker, demonstration mode, 16:9 widescreen mode, accessories hot shoe, touch-screen control, backlight compensation, digital noise reduction, RGB primary colour filter, progressive shutter system, 5.1 channel surround sound and analogue to digital conversion with pass through. An infrared remote control is also provided for the system.
The connector types included in Sony DCR HC90 3.3MP Digital Camcorder are Composite video/audio (input/ output), S-Video input / output, USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) and DC power input. An expansion slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo is also included. MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later are the operating systems supported by this camcorder. USB port, CD-ROM drive and IEEE 1394 port are the peripheral devices required. A USB cable, A/V cable and a camcorder shoulder strap are included. Drivers & Utilities and Sony Picture Package are the software included. The battery supported is lithium ion rechargeable battery with a capacity of 680mAh.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Sony DCR HC90 Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 400 grams |
| Dimensions | 6.6 x 11x 9.1cms |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 3.3 megapixels |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes |
| Media Type Supported | Mini DV |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/3 inches |
| Min Illumination | 0 lux |
| Digital Zoom | 120x |
| Recording Speed | SP, LP |
| Shooting Modes | Digital photo mode, frame movie mode |
| Special Effects | Sepia, Still, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key and Low Shutter Speed (LSS) |
| Image Stabiliser | Super steady shot electronic image stabiliser |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3500 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/2 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Program, automatic, manual |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Indoor, outdoor |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG EX |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Microphone Type | Electrets condenser |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Battery Supported | Lithium ion |
| Memory Type | |
| Flash Memory | Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Focal Length | 5.1 mm – 51 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8-2.9 |
| Optical Zoom | 10 x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive |
| Filter Size | 30 mm |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Touch-Screen Control | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Demonstration Mode | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Format | 123,200 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | Composite video/audio (input/ output), S-Video input / output, USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) and DC power input |
| Expansion Slots | Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| USB cable | Yes |
| A/V Cable | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | Yes |
Sony HDRCX7E Digital Camcorder
October 21, 2009
The new Sony HDRCX7E Digital Camcorder attracts you with its user
friendly interface, compact design and exceptional quality. This elegant black camcorder is light in weight enabling you to easily hold and capture as many pictures as you want. It measures 69mm in width, 67mm in height and 129mm in depth. It weighs 450 grams.
This 3.2 mega pixels digital camcorder provides you 10x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom that enables you to get as close as possible to your subject. It consists of a stunning 2.7 inches wide hybrid touch panel clear photo LCD Plus display with 211 Kpixels format for viewing your videos instantly. This smart device is provided with Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens that enables you to capture every minute detail in your pictures. It consists of ClearVid CMOS sensor.
The sleek Sony HDRCX7E 3.2MP Digital Camcorder features optical image stabilizer that helps preventing blurs and shakes in your videos. This diligent model supports rechargeable li-ion battery for backup. In addition, it provides you scene selection modes to make your videos and images attractive and interesting. It supports switchable HD/SD format recording.
Other features include x.v.color, one touch disc burn, colour slot shutter, super night shot, Telemacro function, active interface shoe, dual record, smooth slow record, built in intelligent flash, fader effects and picture effects. This digital camcorder comes complete with AC adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, remote commander, component video cable, AV cable, application software, USB driver, CD ROM, Handycam station and 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Sony HDRCX7E Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 450 grams |
| Dimensions | 69 x 67 x 129mms |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 3.2 megapixels |
| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Min Illumination | 0 Lux |
| Digital Zoom | 20x |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical |
| Battery Supported | Li-ion |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Touch-Screen Control | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Format | 211 Kpix |
| Connectivity | |
| Expansion Slots | Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Accessories | |
| AC adaptor | Yes |
| Rechargeable battery pack | Yes |
| Remote commander | Yes |
| Component video cable | Yes |
| AV cable | Yes |
| USB driver | Yes |
| 4 GB memory stick pro duo | Yes |
| CD ROM | Yes |
Sony Handycam DCRTRV480E Digital Camcorder
October 21, 2009
Express your passion for photography capturing amazing pictures and
recording rare videos by the latest Sony Handycam DCRTRV480E Digital Camcorder. This light weight gadget measures 8.5cm in width, 15.1cm in depth and 9.8cm in height. It weighs all just 0.8 kgs. At a competitive price range, this device sure gives other leading models a run for their money.
This stylish Sony digital camcorder provides you web cam capability. It consists of a 1/6 inches CCD sensor with 0Lux minimum illumination. Further, it provides you 990x digital zoom and 20x optical zoom enabling you to magnify your images. The recording speeds include SP and LP. This diligent gadget supports digital photo mode and frame movie mode. The shooting programs include Spotlight, Sunset & Moon, landscape, portrait mode, Beach & Ski and sports mode while the Special Effects include still, solarisation, Sepia, Mosaic, Trail, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Negative Art and Low Shutter Speed (LSS). The faders include Wipe fader, overlap fader, white fader, random, monotone fader, mosaic fader and black fader.
The elegant Sony Handycam DCRTRV480E 20x Digital Camcorder features electronic image stabilization hat helps preventing blurs and shakes in your pictures and videos. It is provide with a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. In addition, it supports spot and matrix exposure metering. The exposure modes include programme and automatic. It has only automatic white balance mode. This reliable camcorder supports MPEG EX digital video format and JPEG still image format. It provides you an infrared remote control for easy operation.
This trendy gadget is provided ith a powerful zoom lens with 42 to 840mm focal length and F1.6 to 2.4 aperture. It supports motorized drive zoom adjustment. In addition, it supports both auto and manual focus adjustments. The filter size is 37mm. It consists of a 2.5 inches colour LCD display with TFT active matrix technology and 123,000 pixels format along with a Black and White LCD viewfinder with 90,000 pixels. A built in mic is also available for audio capture. The connectors include 1 x composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input and 1 x Memory Stick PRO slot.
Other features include self timer, DV input, Low Lux/Night Mode, digital still camera functions, built in light, TTL contrast detection, Touch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, analog to digital conversion with pass through and PictBridge support. This device comes complete with software, shoulder strap, lens cap, AV cable and USB cable. Ti supports rechargeable li-ion battery for backup.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Sony Handycam DCRTRV480E Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 0.8 kgs |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 15.1 x 9.8cms |
| Key Features | |
| Media Type Supported | Digital |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/6 inches |
| Min Illumination | 0 Lux |
| Digital Zoom | 990x |
| Recording Speed | SP, LP |
| Shooting Modes | Digital photo mode, frame movie mode |
| Special Effects | Still, solarisation, Sepia, Mosaic, Trail, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Negative Art, Low Shutter Speed (LSS) |
| Image Stabiliser | Electronic |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Automatic, programme |
| White Balance | Automatic |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG EX |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Microphone Type | Built in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Battery Supported | Li-ion |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Focal Length | 2.5 to 50 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto, manual |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Lens Aperture | F1.6 to 2.4 |
| Optical Zoom | 20x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorized drive |
| Filter Size | 37 mm |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Touch-Screen Control | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Format | 230,000 |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | 1 x composite video/audio (input/output) 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) 1 x USB 1 x DC power input |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x Memory Stick PRO |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| AC Adaptor | Yes |
| A/V Cable | Yes |
| Lens Cap | Yes |
| Rechargeable Battery Pack | Yes |
| USB Cable | Yes |
| Shoulder Strap | Yes |
| 21 Pin Adaptor | Yes |
Sony DCRHC1000 Digital Camcorder
October 20, 2009
Sony DCRHC1000 Digital Camcorder is an amazing gadget which has
elegant looks and enhanced features and settings for capturing high quality images and videos. It has 3 CCD optical sensors with a size of 1/4.7” each and resolution of 1MP. It has a rotating LCD display of size 2.5 inch and resolution of 123,200 pixels for viewing the images taken.
The analogue video format of the device is NTSC and the digital video format is MPEG EX. The still image format supported is JPEG. It supports minimum illumination of 5lux. The camcorder comes with Super steady shot optical image stabiliser. It has a minimum shutter speed of ¼ sec and a maximum of 1/10000 sec. The special effects included are Slim, Still, Pastel, Stretch, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Luminance Key and Low Shutter Speed (LSS), while the faders included are Random, Stripe, White fader, Window wipe, Bounce fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader and Monotone fader. The shooting programs available are night mode and super night mode. This digital camcorder has custom, automatic and presets white balance modes. Indoor and outdoor are the included white balance presets. It has manual, program and automatic exposure modes. The media type of this camcorder is Mini DV. It has 8MB flash memory. LP and SP are the recording speeds of the unit. It has progressive scan and webcam capability too.
This camcorder has zoom lens with a focal length of 3.6 mm - 43.2 mm and aperture of F/1.6 - 2.8. The optical zoom ability of the lens is up to 12 x, while it supports digital zoom up to 150x. It features TTL contrast detection auto focus. The device supports manual and automatic focus adjustments and motorized drive zoom adjustment. Additional features are low lux/night mode, digital still camera function, title generator, auto power save, date/time stamp, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, Display brightness control, Progressive shutter system and analogue to digital conversion with pass through. An infrared remote control is also provided in the package. The unit also has a built in electrets condenser microphone with stereo operation mode.
Control-L (LANC), USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), Composite video/audio (input/output), Microphone, Headphones, DC power input and S-Video input / output are the connectivity interfaces included in Sony DCRHC1000 Mini DV Digital Camcorder. An expansion slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo is also included. Battery included is rechargeable lithium ion type with a life of 135 minutes. This camcorder has dimensions of 4” x 6.2” x 3.1” and a weight of 1.8 lbs. Accessories included are lens cap, lens hood and cleaning cloth. A USB cable and an A/V cable are also included.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Sony DCRHC1000 Digital Camcorder |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs |
| Dimensions | 4” x 6.2” x 3.1” |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 1MP |
| Media Type | Mini DV |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/4.7” |
| Min Illumination | 5lux |
| Digital Zoom | 150 x |
| Recording Speed | SP, LP |
| Shooting Modes | Night mode and super night mode |
| Special Effects | Slim, Still, Pastel, Stretch, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Luminance Key and Low Shutter Speed (LSS) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical super steady shot |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | ¼ sec |
| Exposure Modes | Program, automatic, manual |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Indoor, outdoor |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG EX |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Microphone Type | Electrets condenser |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Power Device | Battery |
| Battery Supported | Lithium ion |
| Battery Details | Rechargeable |
| Memory Type | |
| Flash Memory | 8 MB |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens |
| Focal Length | 3.6 mm-43.2 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.6-2.8 |
| Optical Zoom | 12 x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorized drive |
| Filter Size | 37 mm |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Touch-Screen Control | Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Yes |
| Auto Power Save | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Format | 123,200pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | Control-L (LANC), USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), Composite video/audio (input/output), Microphone, Headphones, DC power input and S-Video input / output |
| Expansion Slots | Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Lens cap | Yes |
| Lens hood | Yes |
| Cables | Yes |
| Cleaning cloth | Yes |
Sony CX505VE Handycam
October 20, 2009
Sony CX505VE Handycam AVCHD format has a high bit rate and full HD 1920×1080 video recording. It has about 13GB of internal memory which supports HD recording till13hrs. The optional memory stick supports HYBRID recording. For brilliant picture quality the handycam uses Exmor R CMOS sensor that has sensitivity up to 2x increase. Even in dim lighting conditions the camcorder has reduced image noise. For enhanced image quality and a neat performance, the BIONZ high speeding image processor is used. The 12x optical zoom premium Sony G lenses has been optimized with advanced imaging feature for superior optical performance.
The Sony CX505VE SteadyShot active mode with 3 way shake cancelling ensures static images even while on the move. For clear and natural looks, the enhanced face detection and face touch priority is used. Still photo images of 12 megapixels can be stored in the internal memory or removable memory stick. The advanced dual recording is coincident with movie and still image recording. Geotagging with map index helps you to locate the position of the clips that were shot, on the map. To enable quick search the face index and film roll index can be made use of.
The handycam produces clear dialogue and sound of the foreground subject with zoom mic attached with the 5.1 surround sound recording. It can shoot up to 9.4 hrs continuously. The appliance comes with an HDMI connector to enjoy HD video. For smooth cinematic playback on TV, the full HD 1920×1080/50p is used. The fun summary of movie highlights with soundtracks and transition will be automatically created by the highlight playback. With all these exciting features, no doubt, Sony CX505VE Handycam will satisfy all your demands.
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