DCR-SX83
Ultra-compact camcorder w/ 16GB flash memory
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The ultra-compact DCR-SX83 is the first standard definition camcorder to feature the advanced “Exmor R” CMOS
sensor, which delivers stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and reduced noise. In addition,
16GB of embedded flash memory give you room to capture and store up to 44 hours of video, while a 25x
optical/300x digital zoom lens helps capture close-ups from far away.
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1/4" back-illuminated "Exmor R"
CMOS sensor:
Experience stunning low-light
sensitivity with improved image
clarity and drastically reduced
grain with the newly developed,
back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor.
Designed for compact cameras
and camcorders, the "Exmor R"
sensor relocates the photo diodes
above the support circuitry,
maximizing the light gathering
area per pixel so you can shoot
with better results in lower lighting
conditions.
16GB embedded memory:
16GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to almost 12
hours of video footage (SD LP
mode).
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25X Optical / 300X Digital Zoom:
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or
distance shooting, 25X optical
zoom brings you closer to the
action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from
far away. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 300X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
with SteadyShot™ :
The DCR-SX83 features a
professional-quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® lens designed
specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground
optics help maintain the
sharpness and contrast of larger
lenses.
SteadyShot™ image stabilization
with Active Mode
SteadyShot™ image stabilization
with Active Mode helps reduce
blur caused by camera shake.
2x faster Quick AF
With the new and improved
autofocus (AF) system, Quick AF,
the focusing speed is twice as fast
compared to previous models.
Whether in bright daylight or in
dimly lit environment, Quick AF
ensures fast, accurate, and
consistent focus lock, enabling
users to shoot in a wide range of
scenes without missing any
important moment. Especially
when shooting night scenes where
conventional AF might struggle to
focus, thanks to the much
improved AF algorithm in Quick
AF, users can now capture crisp
images, fast.
Face Detection technology w/
Face Priority
With Face Priority, your camcorder
optimizes focus, color, exposure,
for the face you prioritize. Just
touch the preferred face on the
LCD display and the camcorder
will assign it priority, even if it
leaves and returns to the frame.
Smile Shutter™ technology for still
and dual capture:
Smile Shutter® technology lets the
camcorder automatically take still
photos when your subject smiles,
even while shooting high definition
video. You can also set the
sensitivity and choose child, adult,
or auto priority.
Direct Copy to external HDD w/o
PC
Store your memories in a whole
new way with the ability to copy
videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk
drive
(sold separately), all
without a computer. Your
camcorder can also access videos
stored on the external hard drive
for playback on your HDTV, allowing
you to utilize the camcorder’s
handy playback features.
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Direct connection to DVDirect®
Express DVD burner (sold
separately):
The DCR-SX83 supports a direct
connection to the VRD-P1
DVDirect® Express DVD burner
(sold separately), which allows you
to burn DVDs directly from your
camcorder without the need for a
PC. And because the VRD-P1 is
powered by your camcorder, you
only need to plug in your camera
to AC power.
2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K)
display
The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230
K) display provides exceptional
viewing clarity with 230K pixels
resolution. The display rotates up
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to
menus and additional functionality
such as spot focus and spot
metering.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Intelligent Auto (9 iAuto modes)
Power On by opening LCD display:
Dolby® Digital stereo recording
with Built-in Zoom Mic:
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software:
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
Hybrid Recording to 16GB
memory or Removable flash
media (sold separately):
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Media Card Slot
USB 2.0 interface:
