Main Features High Definition 1080i & DV (Standard Definition) recording on tape 1/3" 3 Clear Vid CMOS Sensor with Exmor™ derived technology for superb picture quality plus enhanced dynamic range & sensitivity High sensitivity: minimum illumination 1.5 lux 1080 25p progressive shooting mode for film-like motion reproduction Cinema Tone Gamma™ & Cinema Tone Colour™ for cinematic colour reproduction Premium quality Sony G lens with 29.5mm (35mm equivalent) wide angle, 20x optical zoom & 1.5x digital extender Optical Steady Shot image stabilisation for enhanced video & stills stability, especially in low light x.v. Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours Dual Rec (simultaneous 1.2 megapixel still photo during video recording) 3.2" 16:9 Xtra Fine (921k dot) high contrast LCD with wide viewing angle 0.45" 16:9 Xtra Fine (1227k dot) high contrast colour viewfinder Dedicated manual controls including triple focus, zoom & iris rings; focus, gain, WB & shutter speed switches 4-position ND filter switch Interfaces for HDMI™, i.LINK, A/V remote, external mic & headphone input Technical Specifications Audio Audio System: HDV ; MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 Stereo / DV ; PCM Audio Dubbing 12bit: NO Built in Microphone: Stereo Built in Speaker: YES Surround Recording: NO Camera Image Device:
Size: 1/3" 3 Clear Vid CMOS Sensor Image Device: System: Progressive 14bit DXP: NO Exmor technology: YES Advanced HAD technology: NO Image Processor: Enhanced Imaging Processor x.v.
Colour: YES Number of Pixels Gross (K): 1120 x 3 Number of Pixels Act Camera mode (K): 16:9 Mode ; 1037 x 3 / 4:3 Mode ; 778 x 3 Number of Pixels Act Memory mode (K): 16:9 Mode ; 1037 x 3 / 4:3 Mode ; 778 x 3 Focus: Full Range Auto: YES Focus: Manual: YES Manual Focus Key: Ring Spot Focus (Touch Panel): NO Spot Meter: NO Minimum Illumination (lux): 1.5 Steady Shot (Image Stabilisation): YES, Optical Face Detection: NO D-range Optimiser: NO Camera Noise Reduction: NO Shutter Speed: 1/3-1/10000 White Balance: Auto / Outdoor / Indoor/ Onepush (A/B) Scene Selection: NO Program AE: NO Auto Slow Shutter: NO Colour Slow Shutter: NO Backlight Compensation: YES Smooth Slow Rec: YES Interval Rec.: YES Fader: YES (MENU, Assignable) Telemacro: NO
Dimensions Depth (mm): 349 Height (mm): 178 Width (mm): 169 Weight without Tape/ Battery (g): 2100 Flash / Light Flash: NO Flash Automatic Pop Up: NO Hologram AF: NO Jacks Audio Input: YES Audio Output: YES Video Input: NO Video Output: YES S-Video Input: NO S-Video Output: YES i.LINK (DV) Input: YES i.LINK (DV) Output: YES USB (Universal Serial Bus) Terminal: NO Component Video Output: YES HDMI Output: YES External Microphone Input: YES Headphone Jack: YES Lens / Zoom Lens: G Lens F: 1.6-3.4 f (Focal Distance) (mm): 4.1-82 f (35mm conversion): Camera mode (mm): 16:9 Mode ; 29.5
- 590 / 4:3 Mode ; 36.1
- 722 Filter Diameter (mm): 72 Zoom Ratio (Optical): 20 Precision Digital Zoom: NO Zoom Key: Seesaw / Handle seesaw / Ring Still Image Recording Still image recording on Memory Stick: YES Compression of still image: JPEG Recording Media: Memory Stick DUO Memory Stick PRO Compatibility: YES Progressive Scan: NO Progressive Shutter System: NO Image
Size: Max: 16:9 Mode ; 1440 x 810 / 4:3 Mode ; 1080 x 810 Image
Size: VGA: 640 x 480 Burst Record Auto Exposure Bracketing: NO Burst Record Multi 9 Pictures: NO Index Playback: YES Memory Mix: NO Pict Bridge compatibility: YES Still Recording during Movie (Dual Rec): YES Others Quick ON: NO 16:9 Wide (Full) Recording: YES Wide Select Button: NO Start / Stop Rec button on LCD: NO Zoom button on LCD: NO BRAVIA Sync: NO Accessory Shoe: YES Battery Info: YES Built in Light: NO Demonstration Mode: YES Info LITHUM System: YES Power Consumption: VF (W): 6.5 Continuous Recording Time with Supplied Battery & Viewfinder (min): 145 Max. Continuous Recording Time with Optional Battery & Viewfinder (min): 450 Progressive Recording Mode: YES USB (Universal Serial Bus) Streaming: NO Supplied Accessories AC Adaptor: AC-L100 AV Cable: Multi AV Cable, Component Video Cable Lens Cap: YES Rechargeable Battery Pack: NP-F570 Handycam Station: NO i.LINK Cable: NO USB (Universal Serial Bus) Cable: NO USB (Universal Serial Bus) Drive: NO Editing Software: NO Stylus Pen: NO Shoulder Strap: NO Wrist Strap: NO Tape / Cleaning Tape: NO Wireless Remote Commander: RMT-831 21 Pin Adaptor: NO View Finder / LCD Monitor LCD Type: Xtra Fine LCD Hybrid LCD Screen: YES LCD: Size (inch): 3.2 LCD: Pixels (dots): 921600 Touch Panel: NO Viewfinder: Colour, wide Viewfinder: Pixel (K dots): 1.126 Recorder/ Player Movie Format: High Definition, HDV (1440 x 1080) / Standard Definition, DV Recording Media: mini DV tape HYBRID (Movie rec on Memory Stick): NO HYBRID Plus (Movie rec on internal memory & Memory Stick): NO Movie Quality: SP / LP (Standard Definition only) Visual Index: NO Face Index: NO Film Roll Index: NO One Touch Disc Burn Button: NO Dubbing Button: NO Hi 8/ Video 8 Playback: NO LP Recording: YES Cassette Memory: NO NTSC Playback on PAL TV: NO Playback Zoom: NO Signal Convert Function: NO