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1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
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CA6472W
general
Imaging Device
1/3" ClearVid
™
CMOS sensor
Technology
Exmor™ derived technology
Processor
EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor)
Imager Pixel Gross Size
3x 1,120K each (Red, Green, Blue)
optics and lens
Lens Type
G-Lens
35mm Equivalent 16:9
29.5 - 590mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3
36.1 - 722mm
Aperture
F1.6-3.4
Filter Diameter (mm)
72mm (G-Lens)
Focal Distance (mm)
4.1 - 82mm
Focus System
Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring),
One Push Auto
Shutter Speed
1/4 - 1/10000 (60i/30p)
1/3 - 1/10000 (24p)
Minimum Illumination
1.5 lux (at 1/30 fixed shutter speed with
auto iris and auto gain)
Optical Zoom
20x
Digital Zoom
30x approx. (When Digital Extender “ON”)
Video
Video Effective 16:9
3x 1,037K each (Red, Green, Blue)
Video Effective 4:3
3x 778K each (Red, Green, Blue)
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)
1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30p
Video Signal System
NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Format(s) Supported
HD: HDV (MPEG2) / SD: DV (AVI)
Media Type
HDV / MiniDV
Record Time
SP: 60min/80min.,
LP (DV only): 90min/120min.
Audio
Audio Recording Format
HD: HDV (MPEG1 Audio Layer II) / SD: DV
(12/16 bit PCM Digital Stereo)
Microphone
Built-in Stereo Microphone
photo
Still Effective 16:9
1,440×810 (16:9)
Still Effective 4:3
1,080×810 (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution
1.2 megapixel
Media Type
Memory Stick PRO Duo
™
media
(sold separately)
Display
Display
3.2" Xtra Fine LCD
™
(16:9) LCD
™
display
1
(921K pixels)
View Finder
0.45" Xtra Fine (16:9) Wide
1
LCD
(1,227K pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo
™
media slot
Manual / Auto Lens Cover
Manual
S/S & Zoom Button On Handle
Yes (Zoom Seesaw/ Ring/ Handle seesaw)
inputs & outputs
Audio/Video Remote Terminal
Component/ Video/ S Video/ Audio
Analog Audio/Video Output(s)
Multi AV (video/audio out)
LANC Terminal
Yes (Stereo Mini)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)
Yes (via i.LINK
®2
)
i.LINK
®2
Interface
Yes (4pin)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Output(s)
Yes (via multi AV)
S-Video Output(s)
Yes (via multi AV)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
Microphone Input
Yes
Active Interface Shoe
Cold Shoe
Convenience Features
Image Stabilization
Optical SteadyShot
™
image stabilization
(Active Lens System)
x.v.Color™
Yes
White Balance
Auto / outdoor / indoor / One-push (A/B)
Fader Effects
Black, White
Picture Profile
Yes (up to 6 picture profiles)
Scene Selection Mode(s)
Picture Profile (up to 6 pre-set conditions)
Still Image Mode(s)
JPEG
Multiple Language Display
Yes
Smooth Slow Record
Yes (6 sec. at 240fps NTSC)
power
Power Consumption
6.5W
Supplied Battery Type
InfoLITHIUM
®
Rechargeable Battery
(NP-F570)
Power Requirements
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
mass
Dimensions (Approx.)
6 3/4 x 7 x 13 7/8 inch (169 × 178 × 349mm)
3
including protrusions w/o gripbelt
Weight (Approx.)
4 lb 9 oz (2.1kg) w/ Lens hood with
lens cover
3
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
AC-L100
AV Connecting Cable
Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack
InfoLITHIUM
®
Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)
Remote Commander
Wireless Remote Commander
®
Remote
Control (RMT-831)
Component Video Cable
Yes
Lens Hood
Lens hood with lens cover
Media
Operation Manual
Service
Warranty information
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Specifications
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