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2.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager

1/3.6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD

Imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels
provides excellent detail and clarity, for
exceptional digital video performance. Realize
unprecedented digital still images with 1920K
(effective) pixels. the Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos 

(530 lines of

horizontal resolution)

and digital

photography performance.

MiniDV Recording

Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution,
3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly
higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video
performance.

10X Optical /120X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action up
close 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.

3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The
123K pixel LCD display makes

images sharp and detailed during playback or
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common
with traditional LCD Screens.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media

Capture digital still images at 
1600 x 1200 or 640 x 480
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick

Duo™ media for easy transfer to PC’s for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

®

Vario-Sonnar

®

T* Lens

Carl Zeiss T* lens coatings are
among some of the most advanced
multi-layer coating systems in the

world, resulting in even less glare and flare
with increased contrast. This results in vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

Progressive Shutter

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.

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people, so
with a press of the Easy Handycam

button, most of the advanced functions of the
camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.

Super NightShot Plus Infrared System

An advanced version of Sony’s
NightShot

®

Infrared system that

allows users to record natural

color images in low-light conditions, but
without the blurring common with other 
low-light recording systems.

Analog To Digital Conversion with 
Pass-Through

Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a
PC via the i.LINK

®

interface in real-time for

easy PC editing of your analog footage.

Battery Information

Battery information is momentarily
displayed without having to power
on the camcorder. Quickly access

the battery’s status by pressing the Battery Info
button. The Recording Time Available is
displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.

InfoLithium

®

Battery with AccuPower™

Meter System

Charge the battery at any
time because unlike NiCad

(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”.
Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Super SteadyShot Image 
Stabilization System 

An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot

®

system that controls an

even higher range of shake and

vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher
level of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.

i.LINK

®

* DV Interface (IEEE1394)

A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped

with an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs.

MPEG EX Movie Mode

Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies,
MPEG EX Movie Mode will allow
you to record uninterrupted to the

capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media.
These movies are perfect for emailing to
friends and family.

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Program AE modes make
recording easy even when filming
in challenging situations. Choose

from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson,
Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.

Picture Package™ Software

Easily create fun music videos with the
supplied software.

®

DCR-HC85

Digital Handycam

®

Camcorder 

The DCR-HC85 offers 2.0 Megapixel resolution

in the MiniDV Handycam

®

Camcorder that

allows for up to 530 lines of horizontal video

resolution, outstanding 1600 x 1200 still image

resolution, and Networking Capability via USB.

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