DCR-SR300
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 40GB2
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The DCR-SR300 will change the way you take home videos. The 40GB stores up to 28 hours of video
(LP) and easily transfers it to your PC. And you’re sure to be impressed by the quality of the 3
Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor viewed through a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens.
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3.0 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor
1/2.9" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with
3040K (effective) pixels provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (up to 530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image
performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital
videos and digital still (3040K)
photography performance.
10X Optical/20X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, the Digital Zoom
interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating for
increased contrast. This results in vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation and perfect renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T coating
on the lens further reduces unwanted
glare and flare.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-SR300 will record in Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a
built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1
channel surround sound you can now
experience your home movies with
active sounds coming from all
directions. Enjoy your personal home
movies the way you experienced them
while recording.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo™ Plus LCD (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The high resolution
211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270
degrees for multiple viewing angles
providing sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback, and the
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
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Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60
fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3
seconds allowing you to capture 3
seconds of fast motion and play the
video back in 12 seconds. This is great
for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing
a bird in flight. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen during the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2848x2136
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® media
devices.
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Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Sony's
SteadyShot Image Stabilization system
that controls an even higher range of
shake and vibration frequencies. This
optical stabilization system achieves
an even higher level of smoothness
without degradation of video like
some digital stabilization systems.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the
camcorder, the DCR-SR300 features
Zoom and Record buttons on the frame
of the LCD screen. This allows the user
more flexibility when holding the
camcorder, especially in overhead or
low angle shots.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios for shooting, with just the
touch of a button.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way
to connect your Hard Disk Drive
Handycam camcorder to the computer
for fast transfer of video and still
images to your computer for editing.
The camcorder can also be used as an
external DVD burner, convenient for
making copies of your DVDs or burning
edited movies.
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Handycam® Station
Simply placing the camcorder on the
supplied Handycam Station provides
quick connections to a TV fro viewing
or a PC for editing and sharing, all
while charging the battery so your
camcorder is always ready to go.
DVDirect® Compatibility
The DVDirect system allows for easy
transfer to a stand-alone DVD Burner via
USB 2.0. The VRD-VC30 allows for easy
trasnfer of video for DVD Burning, while
the VRD-MC3 allows for seamless
transfer of both Video and Still images
for archiving on a DVD.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that
provides progressive scan performance
while utilizing an interlaced scanning
system. Digital still images will be
sharp and clear with excellent
definition.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
One Touch Disc Burn
Easy PC Backup
HDD Smart Protection
Active Interface Shoe
Super NightShot® Infrared System
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Manual Focus
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effect(s)
