Sony HDRCX6EK Digital Camcorder
September 6, 2008
Memories become sweeter when you recollect them. To save your most
memorable moments, to make them a treasure, Sony brings forward Sony HDRCX6EK Digital Camcorder, one of the best, with its outstanding characteristics.
It is very stylish in appearance and so is its performance. The compact, attractive device is quite easy to handle. Steady shots are an unproblematic task with the image stabilisation feature supported by the unit. You can simply give a professional touch to the photographs and videos. The device weighs just 370g so that it is really handy. Editing can be done as well by adding, deleting, moving and dividing.
High definition recording of 1080i is easier in Sony HDRCX6EK Digital Video Camcorder. It supports ClearVid CMOS Sensor for optimum picture quality and x.v.Colour mode for more vivid, lively and true colour. The gross resolution of the unit is 3200 KPix. In 16:9 camera mode number of pixels is 2280 and 1710 in 4:3 mode.
For manual focus there is a focus key. Focal distance is 5.4 and the filter diameter 37mm. Optical zoom can be extended up to 10x and digital zoom ratio is 20x. Auto Slow shutter and colour slow shutter provides better convenience. Sony HDRCX6EK makes smooth slow recording and interval recording possible.
The 2.7 inch LCD screen has start/stop button for easy operation along with an Accessory Shoe. 4.3 W power will be consumed by the LCD screen. The battery supplied enables to do continuous recording up to 95 minutes with the LCD back light off.
Scene selection has wider scope with Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Still Image), Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach and Snow. Auto, Outdoor, Indoor and One-push white balance can be done and there is back light compensation too. Monotone, Sepia and Pastel effects can be added to the images.
The handy cam has built-in microphone to capture the sounds with maximum perfection and surround recording is possible. There is a 3 channel built- in speaker too.
The small, compact design has the dimensions 67 x 69 x 129 cm (W x D x H). It has USB output with handy cam station and Hi-speed USB 2.0. There is HDMI output as well as External microphone input. Connectivity has better options with AV, S-video and component video.
Supplied accessories include AC adaptor, AC-L200, AC Cable and memory stick of 4GB. It contains a NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack too.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | HDRCX6EK |
| Weight | 370g |
| Dimensions | 67 x 69 x 129 cm (W x D x H) |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 3.2MP |
| Supported Colour | Colour |
| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Digital Zoom | 20x |
| Special Effects | Monotone, Sepia, Pastel |
| Image Stabiliser | Yes |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2-1/960 |
| White Balance | Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Onepush |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Microphone Type | Built-in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Surround |
| Power Device | Rechargeable battery |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 1.8-2.9 |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Filter Size | 37mm diameter |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
| Extra Features | |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Touch-Screen Control | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Demonstration Mode | Yes |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Format | 211200 pixels |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | HDMI, AV, S-video, USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| AC adaptor | Yes |
| AC-L200 | Yes |
| AC Cable | Yes |
| Memory stick of 4GB | Yes |
| NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack | Yes |
Sony HDR-SR10E Digital Camcorder Review
August 30, 2008
Sony DCR-HC46E Camcorder Review
August 15, 2008
Sony is an established name in the business domain. Be it home appliances or digital entertainment, Sony is creating innovative products, which are being widely accepted and recognised. One of the products that is creating waves is the handycam camcorder.
With Sony DCR-HC46E Digital Camcorder, you can capture and transfer video images with ease. It comes with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens that captures brilliant images and the Advanced HAD CCD imager provide detailing and clarity. Via USB, you can easily connect to your TV or PC which allows you to share your images. The Progressive Shutter System gives sharpness and definition to the images. You can take the captured images wherever you go, thanks to the Memory Stick Duo media compatibility.
Sony DCR-HC46E Digital Video Camcorder is a compact handycam and comes with a Handycam Station, Memory Stick Duo, touch screen LCD and true 16:9 widescreen recording mode. To ensure highest quality during zooming and close focusing, the camcorder makes use of its 12x digital zoom. The handycam is designed with a large 2.7” wide LCD screen for easy viewing.
Other features of this Sony DCR HC46E Camcorder include 14 bit DXP, PictBridge support, wide select button, spot metre, spot focus, night shot and Advanced USB streaming. The image stabiliser is an attempt to sense the vibrations, if any, and to rectify them at source. The dimensions of the camcorder are 113 x 79 x 65mm (D x H x W) and it weighs 380g.
Sony DCR-DVD410E Digital Camcorder
August 14, 2008
Capture your favourite snaps and movies and soon transfer them to DVDs
without a PC for easy sharing. Sony presents DCR-DVD410E Digital camcorder which is much easier to handle and at the same time gives a very impressive performance.
Quick and Easy Operation: It has an 8GB Flash memory and the DVD disc makes the device most convenient as it makes sharing and archiving easier. Super Steady Shot is another characteristic which makes it possible to have improved stability and quality for the pictures and videos. There is no chance of missing any snaps, because the quick ‘ON’ button enables fast start up from the sleep mode.
Wide colour viewfinder and the 2.7” Hybrid LCD touch screen (rotating) helps you for an easy preview of the images. It also allows you to clarify the defects and distortions. Its display format is 123,200 pixels. Quick and easy searches are possible with the Face index and Film Roll Index. It has an infrared remote control too.
Better Sound Recording: Sony DCR-DVD410E Digital Video Camcorder offers better sound recording for your videos. The 5.1 surround sound recording with the zoom mic picks up dialogues with maximum clarity and also sounds of foreground objects. There is a built-in speaker as well.
Other features: Back light compensation, Fader function and PictBridge support are some other features which help you to give more quality to the images and videos. In addition, auto power-save and digital noise reduction and date/time stamp are also there. White balance can be Custom, automatic, presets and the white balance presets are indoor and outdoor. Wide variety of scene selection is possible like Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach and snow. Coming to movie, Sports, Candle and Fireworks are also possible. Colour Slow Shutter and Auto Slow shutter are present.
Special Effects like Sepia, Pastel, Monotone and Old Movie can be given to make your photos and movies unique. Low Lux Night mode is another facility available.
Sony DCR-DVD410E camcorder supports Sony NP-FH40 battery. It is a Li-ion rechargeable battery with 680mAh capacity and is included in the package.
Technical points: It has Advanced HAD and 1 mega pixel CCD sensor with an optical sensor size of1/6”. The sensor resolution is 1070Kpix. Effective Video Resolution for Sony DCR-DVD410E 1 MP Digital camcorder is 690Kpix. Analogue video format supported is PAL and image storage is preferred in JPEG 1152 x 864, JPEG 640 x 480 formats. Both automatic and Programme exposure modes are possible in this device.
There is a video output, an audio output, S-video output and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed output as well. Media type preferred are DVD+R DL (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-R (8cm), DVD-R DL (8 cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm) and DVD-RW (8 cm).
Lens system: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 25x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom allows you to capture distant image clearly with utmost perfection. Focal length ranges between 2.5 and 62.5 mm. The filter diameter is 30mm. The lens Aperture is F/1.8-3.2. Maximum shutter speed is 1/3500sec and minimum is 1/3sec. Both Automatic and manual focus adjustments can be done.
The easy dimension of 89 x 55 x 130mm (H x W x D) and the weight of just 400g tells you how handy this little device is.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Model | DCR-DVD410E |
| Brand | Sony |
| Weight | 400g |
| Dimensions | 89x 55 x 130mm |
| Key Features | |
| Sensor Resolution | 1070Kpix |
| Effective Still Resolution | 1 mega pixel |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes |
| Optical Sensor Type | Advanced HAD/CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/6” |
| Min Illumination | 8 lux |
| Digital Zoom | 2000x |
| Special Effects | Sepia, Pastel, Monotone ,Old Movie |
| Image Stabiliser | Electronic(Super Steady Shot) |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3500sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/3sec |
| Exposure Modes | Automatic, Manual |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Indoor, outdoor |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-2 |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Microphone Type | Built-in |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Surround |
| Power Device | Internal |
| Battery Supported | Sony NP-FH40 |
| Battery Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Memory Type | |
| Flash Memory | 8GB |
| Image Storage | JPEG 1152 x 864 JPEG 640 x 480 |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 2.5 - 62.5 mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8-3.2 |
| Optical Zoom | 25x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive |
| Filter Size | 30mm |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar |
| Extra Features | |
| Low Lux Night Mode | Yes |
| Digital Still Camera Function | Yes |
| Touch-Screen Control | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Yes |
| Auto Power Save | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Format | 123,200 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity Type | 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x S-Video output 1 x USB |
| Expansion Slots(s) | 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| USB 2.0 Compatibility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| NP-FH40 Rechargeable Battery Pack | |
| Picture Motion Browser Editing software | |
| AC-L200 AC Adaptor | |
| Multi AV Cable | |
| USB Cable | |
| USB Driver | |
Sony DCR-SR52E Digital Camcorder
April 5, 2008
Having an own digital camcorder is convenient for capturing all your unforgettable moments at the time of happening. It is not expensive to buy a digital camcorder nowadays. Various manufacturers have launched various new models into the market with innovative features. Sony DCR-SR52E Digital Camcorder has come to the UK market packed together with a range of advanced features. It offers distinct photographic features like 25x optical zooming, CCD optical sensor, 2000x digital zoom, HDD, flash memory support, 2.7 inches display, LCD optical viewfinder etc.
• Viewfinder
A LCD optical viewfinder has been equipped to view colourful images at the time of shooting or capturing.
• Display
It has an embedded display which is 2.7 inches in size. It can offer high quality results with the support of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
• Recording Format
Users can use the compact device for recording in a supportive format named as ‘HDD’.
• Flash Memory Support
You can use additional flash memory using Memory Stick Duo memory cards.
• Optical sensor
Sony has introduced Sony DCR-SR52E Digital Camcorder with a CCD optical sensor which is measured exactly as 0. 166666666666667.
• Zooming
Users can zoom images in two ways namely optically and digitally. The device allows users to use optical zoom up to 25x and digital zoom up to 2000x.

