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• Aspherical Ground Glass Lens Advanced HAD CCD
  3x 1/3" Advanced HAD CCD's (380,000 pixels) high quality HAD design CCD imager reduces noise in the video signal to improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
• PCM Stereo Audio
  Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) recording for an incredible 96db dynamic range.
  Provides two recording modes: 12 and 16-bit audio. 12-bit creates two sets of stereo tracks, and 16-bit mode offers one pair of stereo tracks.
• Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Pass-Through
  The camcorder's analog inputs feature a built-in Analog-to-Digital converter that will convert your analog video/audio to a digital signal that can either be recorded to tape or passed through the i.Link interface to a compatible computer.
• Optical Super Steady Shot Picture Stabilization
  Eliminates high frequency shake and vibration without compromising any picture quality. Uses motion sensors and a floating lens for better performance, even in difficult shooting situations.
• LCD Screen
  The enhanced LCD provides excellent viewing clarity with 211,000 pixels. The hybrid system allows for increased visibility in challenging lighting situations, such as bright sunlight.
• Precision Color Viewfinder
  With the incorporated 180,000 pixels, you will have a clear full color view of video subjects. The viewfinder, eyecup and window size of the magnifier have been enlarged for a more comfortable viewing experience.
• Interval Recording
  Allows the user to record video in preset intervals that range from every 30 sec, 1, 5, 10 minutes for selectable lengths of .5, 1, 1.5 or 2 seconds.
• Frame Recording
  Allows the recordings of any individual frame of the 30 frames that make up one second of video.
• Digital Still Camera
  DSC function allows you to capture VGA (640 x 480) resolution JPEG file digital still images, and store them onto the Memory Stick digital media.
• Progressive Shutter System
  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.
• 16:9 Widescreen Recording
  Allows the user to record in a widescreen or letterbox aspect ratio. When used with a 16:9 widescreen compatible TV, the camcorder is able to display a similar aspect ratio to that of popular films - without having to crop off the top and bottom and losing important data and resolution.
• Intelligent Accessory Shoe
  Provides power, on/off and special operational commands to a variety of Sony intelligent accessories via an 8-pin interface.
  This enables easy synchronized operation between the camcorder and accessories such as video lights, infrared lights and microphones, without additional batteries or cables.
• Handle Mounted Controls
  The handle is ergonomically designed for the one-handed operation of a filmmaker who needs mobility and control when recording at challenging angles. By enlarging and adding zoom and record/stop buttons directly to the handle - in addition to identical buttons on the body - the camcorder is effective for capturing low angled shots and can be easily manipulated in tight shooting spaces.
• Protect The Optics
  The lens hood is supplied and integrates a built-in lens cap. By using the lever on the side of the hood, the lens cap can be easily opened or closed when rushing to the next location.

Specifications

• System PAL
• Format Mini DV (6mm Digital)
• CCD 3 x 1/3" CCD 450,000 Pixels - 400,000 Effective Pixels Advanced HAD CCD Technology
• Audio PCM Digital Stereo, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch, 16-bit/48kHz/2ch
• Zoom 12x Optical, 24x or 48x Digital
• Lens Aspherical Lens 6.0-72.0mm f/1.6-2.4, 43.2 - 518.4mm (Camera / Memory Mode)
• Filter Size 58mm
• Optical Image Stabilization Optical Super Steady Shot
• Lux 1 lux
• Viewfinder Large Precision Color Viewfinder with 180k Pixels
• LCD Monitor 2.5" Precision LCD with 211,000 Pixels
• Manual Controls:
  Focus (ring)
  Exposure (19 steps dial)
  White Balance
  Zoom (ring)
  Shutter Speed (1/4-1/10,000)
  Iris
  Mic. Level.
• Date & Time
• Time Code
• Edit Protocol Control-L (Lanc)
• A/V Dubbing Audio Dub in 12-bit Mode
• Inputs:
  Digital - IEEE-1394
  Analog - S Video or Audio Video Input (RCA)
• Output Uses the same jacks as inputs
• Digital Still Mode Allows the capture of still images onto a Memory Stick
• Card Slot Memory Stick
• Special Effects:
  6 Mode: Slim, Stretch, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, and Negative Art
• Digital Effects:
  5 Mode: Old Movie, Luminance Key, Flash Motion, Still, and Trail
• Fader
  Black, Overlap, Wipe
  Monotone and Random Dot
• Titler 8 Preset & 2 Custom Titler
• Built-in Mic
• Microphone Input (Mini Stereo)
• Headphone Jack (Mini Stereo)
• Built-in Speaker
• Accessory Shoe Intelligent (Hot Shoe)
• Tape Loading Side - Top Loading
• Power Consumption 7.2w, AC 110-240v 50/60Hz
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 4-3/4 x 6-3/8 x 15-1/2" (120 x 159 x 393mm)
• Weight 3 lbs. 6 oz. (1.5kg)
• Specialties
  Color Bar Generator
  2-Position Neutral Density Filter
  Digital Program Editing allows you to select 20 scenes (you can easily select and rearrange up to 20 scenes)
  5 Mode Program AE
  Zebra pattern 100%/70%
• Step-up from DCR-VX2000
  Enlarged Handle with Mounted Zoom and Recording Control
  Larger Viewfinder, Larger Eyecup
  Enhanced LCD Monitor with 211k pixels
  Built in Lens Cap
  1 Lux Low Light