F E A T U R E S
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S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager
1/5" Advanced HAD™
(Hole Accumulation Diode)
CCD imager with 690K
effective video pixels provides excellent detail
and clarity, for exceptional digital video
(up to
520 lines of resolution)
and still image
performance. Realize great looking digital still
images with 1,000K effective pixels.
1.0 Megapixel Still Image Capture
With a maximum resolution of
1152 x 864, you can capture
over 6,000 images on a
single disc, plenty for any vacation or event.
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology
Enhanced CCD design allow more light to
reach the imager which reduces video noise to
improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB
(2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly
effective when shooting in dark situations.
DVD
2
Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital
picture and sound quality comparable to that
of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs
couldn’t be simpler. After finalizing the disc in
the camera, the disc plays back in compatible
DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation
®
2 video game consoles.
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.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss
®
Vario-Tessar
®
Lens
Carl Zeiss lens have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating offering
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 System
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance, while utilizing an
interlaced scanning system. Digital images will
be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
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3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The
123K pixel LCD rotates up to
270-degrees for multiple viewing angles,
providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback. The Hybrid LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common
with traditional LCD screens.
Visual Index Screen
Shows thumbnail images of
movies and still images when
playing back on your camcorder
or DVD player, making scene selection easier.
Burst Mode
Capture up to 4 images in
1152 x 864, or 12 images at
640 x 480 consecutively, perfect
for capturing fast action.
Analog Inputs
Record any analog NTSC source to digital video
via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving
analog tape recordings. This recorded video
can then be edited on your computer.
Dolby Digital
®
AC-3 (2-Channel) Stereo
Audio Recording
An advanced form of Digital
Audio recording, with
sophisticated noise reduction
technology, that provides outstanding, lifelike
sound quality in any situation.
Color Viewfinder
Provides a clear, color view of
subjects and makes spotting
and/or following subjects easier.
Super SteadyShot
®
Picture 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.
Intelligent Accessory Shoe
Conveniently gives you the
option of adding accessories
such as lights, flashes and microphones to the
camera, which can communicate with the
camera and also draw power from the camera
USB 2.0
3
Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an
easy way to connect your DVD
Digital Handycam camcorder to
computers 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.
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 approximate battery time remaining in
minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
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.
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DCR-DVD301
DVD Handycam
®
Camcorder
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