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Last Updated: 06/21/2010
DCR-DVD850
Hybrid DVD camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD
sensor
Pixel Gross:
680K
Recording Media:
16GB Embedded Flash
memory
3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-
RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Recording and Playback Times:
16GB Embedded
Flash Memory: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to
340 min., LP = up to 655 min.
3" DVD media: Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP:
30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP:
55 min., LP: 110 min.
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media (sold separately): Standard Definition:
HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP =
up to 655 min.
Still Actual:
250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution:
720 x 480
Still Picture Resolution:
680K
Audio
Recording Format:
Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone:
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Hybrid Plus:
Yes
Scene Mode(s):
Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Face Index:
Yes
Film Roll Index:
Yes
Easy Operation:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes
Exposure:
Yes (Touch Panel)
Removable Flash Media Compatibility:
Memory
Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Convenience Features
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover:
Manual
Quick On:
Yes
S/S & Zoom button on LCD:
Yes
Fader Effect(s):
Black, White
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
USB Port(s):
Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
S-Video Output(s):
Sold separately (via A/V
Remote jack)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal:
Video / S
Video / Audio
Display
Viewfinder:
Yes (color 123k)
LCD Display
LCD Type:
2.7” wide touch panel LCD display
(123k pixels)
Hardware
Media Card slot:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
3
1
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm
(4:3)
Aperture:
F1.8-6.0
Filter Diameter:
30mm
Focal Distance:
1.8 - 108mm
Focus:
Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection
Mode)
Optical Zoom:
60x
Digital Zoom:
2000x
Resolution:
680K
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Power
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FH30)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V
(AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation):
1.9W / 2.1W
(VF/LCD)
Software
Supplied Software:
PMB Ver.4.2.00 9. Supports
Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)
(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS
Video
Format:
SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Advanced Features
Image Stabilization:
SteadyShot™ image
stabilization
Exposure System
Minimum Illumination:
6 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Recording
Video Actual (Pixel):
410K pixels (16:9), 340K
pixels (4:3)
Photo Capture from Movie:
Yes
Dimensions
Weight:
13oz (390g)
Measurements:
2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55 x 89 x
130mm)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
Limited Warranty --- 1 Year
Parts; 90 Days Labor
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
A/V Connecting Cable
Clock Lithium (Installed) (ML621/MS621FE)
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM )
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-
FH50/FH70/FH100)
Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L)
Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-
VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Video Light (HVL-10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)
GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA)
UPC Code:
027242763104
1. 16GB equals 16 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system
management and/or application files. Available capacity is
approximately 15.5GB.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
6. Not all DVD media types are compatible with all DVD players.
9. Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4?SP4?, Windows
XP Service Pack3?SP3??32bit?
Windows Vista Service Pack1?SP1??32bit/64bit?. Not supported by
Mac OS.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible
PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).
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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam,
Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and Windows
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