Samsung SC-HMX10 8GB Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (SDHC compatible)

Price 2008-07-06 $397.01 at amazon.com

Customer Reviews at amazon.com

unbiased review
I am very annoyed by all the negative reviews that are not the cameras fault but USER DEFAULT. That's not to say the camera is perfect but it comes close esspecially for the price $397.00!

I want to clear up some of the problems other people were having based on them just not reading directions or their tvs, pcs etc. having issues.

First of all you have to have a HD tv with a HDMI cable. It does not come with the HDMI cable! They can be very expensive and but if you have HDTV you should already have one to be able to view your cable, sattelite or bluray in HD so rest assured.

Hooking up the video camera to the HDMI cable was so easy... you just unplug your HDMI cable from whatever it is in (cable box, dvd player) and plug it into the port, put it on the right input & turn on the camera! voila! very simple and easy.

Like someone else reviewed they are VERY specific on the specifications the computer has to have in order to run the software it comes with! And even if your computer meets those standards if it is bogged down with lots of programs, pictures, games etc. it is not going to work correctly!
This is pretty easy to get around though you can edit your videos on the camera and just hook up your camera and burn it to a dvd (which you should already have on your computer if you have a dvd burner) that way you dont have to have the software on your computer if it is slower or doesnt meet the standards.

I do not reccomend this camera for anyone who wants to record in low light situations! It is not terrrible but it is not good. As far as recording in dark situations I would rate it a 5 out of 10. But I do not plan on using it in the dark much if ever so this isnt a issue for me. I do plan on tweeking the settings more though to get it to look better in low light but it might also just be easier to turn a light!

Another complaint is the zoom and focus. It is only 10x zoom... This is fine for everyday use but if you plan on using this for concerts or anything far away this may annoy you. Also I hate how it sometimes takes a little bit to focus this might be something I can get in there and fix with the advance settings and you can always edit that scene out which I have already done directly on the camera.

Now with the complaints out of the way I want to rave about the camera!

First the Clarity! It is unreal and even my husband was shocked. I couldnt belive the detail it could focus in on on our daughters Elmo stuffed animal... You could see the details of the fuzz and stiching it was amazing! It was raining when I got the camera and I sat inside and opened up the door and focues in on the rain dropping and for a distance it was crystal clear! I am going to try and upload still pictures of this to share on this review later.

I love the touch screen it isnt the kind where you barley touch it you actually have to tap it which I like because a overly sensitive touch screen can be very annoying and cause problems.

The size is perfect... it's very small but not annoyingly small. It comes with a soft pouch and it fits perfect in my purse and I look foward to being able to keep my digital & video camera in my purse when I leave the country in 2 months.

The swivel grip is a nice touch and we have already used it when taping our infant on the floor.

I reccomend this camera to anyone who has HD in their home and want something cheap & easy to use. It isnt anything professional and isnt perfect but it is very close and for $397.00 you cant beat that. I had the choice between this camera and a few other standard cameras for the same price... why not get the HD camera that is capable of standard recording and hd? It is also very trendy looking so for all you starbucks artsy people this will definitly impress your friends with it's cool design and touch screen.

I think for the $397.00 price tag this is the best camera you could get. If you want to shell out $1000 for a HD camera then go for it but if you cant afford that and were already looking to just get a normal camera for under $500 then this is the camera for you. I also wanted to add there are 3 recording resolutions HD, Standard and below standard... Standard looks almost as good as HD & below standard looks pretty darn good too! the only diference is you get more recording time on the 8gb drive and like 5 minutes more battery time.

I do plan on getting a 8 or 16gb SD card but only because I am going to the Bahamas and I want to make sure I can take lots of HD videos of the beach :-) I think the average person can get away with the 8gb hard drive and a 2-4 gb card. It does come with a card that tells you how much time you will get out of the hard drive in all the modes & how much time you will get with a 2, 4, 8 & 16gb sd card which I think is nice they included that information.

I am sure I will update this review as I use the camera more and hopefully get a good still image of my HD recordings to share with all of you.

I was worried about buying this camera because of the mixed reviews but I went through and read all of them and when I saw most of them were user default I figured this was the best option for the price and boy was I right!!

~Oh one more thing I gave it 5 stars based on the price. If I had payed full price I would have given it a 4

Hard on Macs... but I love the camera.
I love this camera, the picture, the size and all. But its definitely not too Mac friendly. If you get one DO NOT try to import using imovie, or you'll get a whole slew of problems (it'll try to convert the files to an AIC format, and then usually will crash). You can easily drag the files directly over from the camera though, onto your computer. And Quicktime handles the files really well, especially if you have Quicktime Pro.

The codec the camera shoots on is weird and hard for the computer, so if you want to edit, or even make a DVD of your video you'll need to convert the files (you can edit in Quicktime without converting... if just want simple edits). I work in TV production and have a whole slew of conversion tools, my favorite is Compressor, but you can also convert the files using Quicktime export...

Conversion takes a while, but when its done... you end up with really nice footage. I really love the camera. Was a little bugged by the fact it wouldn't just import using imovie (especially since it looks like it'll work when you try), but love the picture and everything else about the camera. The photo function takes great photo's, and they import just the same as any camera with iphoto. And hooked up to my HD screen, the picture is great. I have the little base station connected to my TV at all times so setting up takes less than 2 seconds. And using cards as a sort of DVD-medium between the computer and my TV has been nice.

Its a nasty process to get it too DVD or editing, but the codec it shoots too is relatively new, so I imagine it won't take much longer for an update to Mac owners that want to use imovie or Final Cut. After that... I absolutely love the camera.

This camera is small, sweet, works with Mac just fine
I've never seen a camera this small. It works great! Hook up the USB cable to the Mac, there are the files, they play in Quicktime and iMovie uses them as-is (it does scan them on import to generate thumbnail images, but otherwise it's a native format on Mac, it would seem).

This is exactly what I needed - HD, H.264 (MP4) format so I don't have to convert the files... just copy over and use. Great price now too. $400 - can't beat that.

Product Reviews :

Manufacturer Description

The SC-HMX10 high-definition camcorder packs a 10x optical zoom with 20x digital zoom and 1.5-megapixel CCD with an Electronic Image Stabilizer for remarkably clear pictures, viewed in the 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD display. It also features 8GB built-in flash memory which can be expanded via the SDHC/MMC card slot. The USB port allows for easy uploading of MPEG4 movie clips and JPEG still images to your PC.

SC-HMX10 Highlights

10x optical zoom/20x digital zoom With its high quality 10x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom lens you can get close to the action from a safe distance. And for those ultra long distance shots, the 20x digital zoom will let you see it all in perfect detail.

4:3 and 16:9 playback By offering a choice of shooting in two different aspect ratios - 4:3 and 16:9 - Samsung ensures the entire image is captured for playback on everything from older TVs to your newest, wide-format HDTV screen.

Print directly from your camcorder Give your PC a rest. Thanks to the Pictbridge function of your camcorder, you no longer have to first download your pictures onto your PC before printing. Save your valuable time and energy. Simply connect a USB 2.0 cable to your Pictbridge-compatible printer and watch your photos appear.

SDHC/MMC memory card slot The memory camcorder's external memory slot accepts both high-capacity SD (SDHC) and MMC. Play videos, transfer images, music and documents quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice. In addition to this slot the SC-HMX10 has 8GB built-in flash memory.

Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Minimizes unwanted picture shaking caused by hand movement during recording.

1.5-megapixel video CCD Delivers high resolution video images with superior color resolution and detail.

USB 2.0 interface The SC-HMX10 with its USB port allows for easy uploading of MPEG4 movie clips and JPEG still images to your PC.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #629 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: SC-HMX10
• Dimensions: 5.00" h x 5.00" w x 7.00" l, 6.00 pounds
• Display size: 2.7

Product Features

• Capture high-definition video to SDHC and MMC memory cards
• 10x optical zoom; 20x digital zoom
• Electronic image stabilization
• PictBridge compatible; print directly from your camcorder
• USB 2.0 interface for easy file transfer

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Canon DC330 1.07MP DVD Camcorder with 48x Optical Zoom

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Date 2008-07-04 Price $310.61 at amazon.com your save $68.39 (18%)
Canon Price $379

Customer Reviews at amazon.com

Great Zoom - Sharp Focus
This is an amazing camera. I don't know the picture quality of an HD camcorder, but in comparison this camera is an excellent buy for the price. Perhaps I'll buy an HD in a few years when the price drops.
Only warning about buying from Amazon - be careful with recommended accessories - make sure you purchase mini DVD's and not regular DVD's as I mistakenly did.
I have not taken single frame pictures with it yet and suspect that the 1 MP quality will not be great, but I have an excellent digital camera and do not need the multiple capability. I purchased the camera primarily for wildlife video and think it will do an excellent job.

GREAT LITTLE CAMCORDER
NICE ZOOM, GOOD VIDEO, I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. HAS A CUTE LTTLE REMOTE CONTROL THAT WORKS! REAL EASY TO USE.

Getting a toy not a camcorder
I read the product description and liked it a lot but when I got it I found that it looked like a toy rathar than being a reliable camcorder. I returned it the first minute I got it as that was not encouraging at all.

Great package for the price
The steadycam feature works well; it's instinctive to use; the sound is reasonably good; it needs a light; the still camera feature is not good, in comparison with $100 cameras nowadays

Product Reviews

Manufacturer Description

From the #1 brand in photography and networked imaging solutions for business and home comes the DC-series DVD camcorders. These affordable and feature-focused camcorders offer the ease-of-use and convenience of DVD recording all within a stylishly compact body. Preserving life's precious memories has never been this fun and easy to do.

Canon DC330 Highlights

DVD-R/-RW/-R DL Format Only 8cm (3 inches) in diameter, these discs can store up to 80 minutes of video (up to 108 minutes on a dual layer disc) and are compatible with most old and new DVD players.

Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom Capture the action from even farther away when using Canon's exclusive Advanced Zoom. By utilizing Genuine Canon Optics and the DIGIC DV II Image Processor, Canon has developed a new way to extend beyond the optical zoom, both wide and telephoto, while continuing to maintain optimal image quality. With Canon's Advanced Zoom, you can now enjoy stunning video from any distance.

1/6-inch, 1.07-megapixel CCD image sensor Whether you're shooting video or photos, you will benefit from the camcorder's razor-sharp CCD Image Sensor.

Quick Start Instead of powering off your camcorder between shots, simply press the Quick Start button to put the camcorder in stand-by mode. Quick Start considerably reduces the power consumption of the battery and allows the user to return to recording mode in less than a second, so you'll never miss another special moment.

Widescreen HR Recording The DC330 records true widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon's image processing system uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing a big picture in true 16:9 widescreen so no one and nothing is left unseen. And Canon camcorders take advantage of more pixels to give you amazing quality.

2.7-inch widescreen LCD A widescreen LCD lets you see exactly what your camcorder is recording, and what your TV will display later.

Image stabilizer Shoot rock-steady video -- even when you're at maximum telephoto without a tripod. It is even effective while panning or zooming.

LCD video light Shooting in low light situations has never been easier with Canon's new LCD video light. The next time you are using your DC330 in a dimly lit room, simply flip over the LCD screen to face your subject and activate the video light function. A soft light emanating from your LCD illuminates the area in which you are shooting allowing you to get high quality video even in less than ideal lighting conditions.

Joystick The joystick makes using the camcorder easier than ever. Extra buttons have been eliminated, allowing you to control playback, focusing, exposure, and menu options from one convenient place.

Multi-Angle Remote Control Canon gives you even more control and versatility by mounting the remote control sensor on the DC330's LCD screen. Now you can activate numerous camcorder functions, when using the remote control, from any angle that the LCD turns.

Lower Battery Consumption The DC330 consumes less battery power giving you longer operation time.

DIGIC DV II image processor DIGIC DV II is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology. Even though video and still images have different color requirements, DIGIC DV II digital signal processing ensures optimal image quality for both video and still images. Thanks to DIGIC DV II image processing, the DC330 produces video with improved color reproduction -- especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction -- for images that are crystal clear.

Smooth zoom control With this innovative feature, you can always be sure of smooth, steady, professional looking zoom shots. Simply select one of three pre-set zoom speeds. You can also select variable so you can control the speed manually.

Level Shot and Grid Markers It's easy to keep your DC330 level for more professional-looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder. Then line up any horizontal lines in your shot to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. The Grid marker is also very convenient for setting up the special balance in your shots. And since background colors vary, you can select from two line colors to make the lines easily visible.

Built-in lens cover A built-in lens cover means no dangling lens cover to lose.

Still image recording Capture stunning photos in 4:3 aspect ratio to an SD card.

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Terminal The DC330 features a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Terminal which allows for ultra-fast transfer of movies and photos. Additionally, the DC330 can connect directly to any PictBridge compatible printer.

SDHC Memory Card Slot Capture your photos and short movie clips directly to either a standard SD card or a high-capacity SDHC card. This allows you to use cards with a capacity of 2GB or larger.

Advanced Photo Features A variety of features allow you to capture great photos.

• 9 Point AiAF: Bring off-center subjects into sharp focus.
• Histogram display: With just one push of a button, the brightness information of a still image is revealed. This allows you to monitor image quality, so you can make adjustments to improve the next shots.
• Simultaneous Photo Recording: Capture e-mail ready digital photos to a memory card while you record video.
• Image Effects: Choose from the following effects to add a creative flare to your photos: Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, and Soft Skin Detail.
• Drive Modes
• Special Scene Modes: A wide selection of automatic exposure modes makes it easy to capture great video or photos under any condition. Choose from Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks.
  
  9 selectable languages English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese
  
  One-year parts and labor limited warranty Canon's camcorder limited warranty provides protection long after other manufacturers' warranties expire.

Specifications

Digital Video
Power Consumption	TBA
Image Sensor	1/6-inch CCD
Total Pixels	Approx. 1,070,000 pixels
Effective Pixels	disc: 16:9 - approx. 550,000 pixels (ADV.Z off) 16:9 - approx. 710,000 pixels (ADV.Z on, wide) 16:9 - approx. 410,000 pixels (ADV.Z on tele) card: approx. 800,000 pixels
Maximum recording time	Single Layer: 1.4GB - XP: 20min., SP: 30min., LP: 60min. Dual Layer: 2.8GB - XP: 36min., SP. 54min., LP: 108min.
Lens	Zoom Ratio: 48x Advanced Zoom 37x Optical/2000x Digital Focal length: f=2.6 - 96.2mm Zoom Speed: Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop: f/2.0 - 5.2
Minimum Illumination	2 lx (Night Mode)
Recommended Illumination	More than 100 lx
Viewfinder	0.35-inch widescreen EVF (approx. 114,000 pixels)
LCD Screen	2.7-inch widescreen LCD (approx. 112,000 pixels)
Recording Media	DVD-R/-RW/-R DL
Audio	Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch)
Dimensions	(WxHxD) 2.6 x 3.5 x 5 in. (66 x 90 x 126mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack)	13.4 oz. (380g) (camcorder body only)

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Sony DCR-DVD610 DVD Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom

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Date 2008 - 07 -02 Price $319 at amazon.com

Customer Reviews at amazon.com :

Excellen Camera For the Price
I bought the camera a few weeks ago for to use on a trip to Disney Land. The camera was delivered the day before the trip so there was not much time to learn how to use it.I breezed through it and was on my way. If you own a GPS and or a computer you should have no problems sorting things out. I put in a Sony disk, pushed the Easy button and during the trip took two hours of pictures that are excellant. There is a format for fireworks that I used at Epcot that came out just great. Pictures that I took inside I was very happy with and are much better then the old VHS. I would advise buying a larger battery as well as the small sony battery charger. The charger that comes with the camera is so you can charge the battery through the camera is a rather long piece of wire with a box. My luggage was opened twice for inspection and I believe that was the reason.The 40x telephoto is nice but if you push it to far you will not be able to hold the camera steady enough. At least I can't. The only complaint I have is the same as the first review. If you put in a disk that is not Sony, Disney does not sell Sony, it reminds you of that fact every time you open the camera. All in all for the money i would highly recomend it.

A Great Gift for a New Parent!
When my oldest daughter had her first child (it was also my first grandchild) two years ago I bought her a digital camera and printer. I have been since rewarded by receiving many photos of my favorite (and only) grandchild.

Now, for my granddaughter's second birthday, I bought her this video camera. After reading many of the reviews for this and other camcorders on Amazon I picked the Sony DCR-DVD610 because met all of the needs that I had for a camcorder that I would give as a gift:

1. POPULAR. Almost everyone who purchased this item was very happy with it. This was not so with all of the best-selling camcorders, even those at twice the price.

2. EASY. I wanted to get her one that was fairly easy to use. I read the instruction book on-line and felt that this fit the bill.

3. DVDs. It was important to me that it used some sort of DVD as the primary recording media since I feel that it is more archival than tape and more secure than a hard drive only.

4. PRICE. Even though would have been willing to spend more, I was hoping for something under $400.

I also purchased an accessory kit (which included a bag, an extra battery and 2 DVDs) and then some extra Sony brand DVDs (after reading some of the reviews I decided to stick with the Sony brand in order to avoid the message that pops up when you use a different brand of DVDs).

So far my daughter and her husband have been VERY happy with this gift and I am hoping see some great videos of my beautiful granddaughter who lives several states away.

Sony ACC-DVDH2 Accessory Starter Kit for Handycam, DVD, Camcorders

Great Camera - Hybrid is the key
Have had this camera for two weeks now and it has surpassed my own expectations, which were fairly high. Picture quality and ease of use are superb, but I can't overestimate the hybrid feature. Being able to record to memory stick and then dub copies to mini-DVD all within the camera when you're on the road is fantastic. This allows you to make copies for people on the fly. The memory stick makes editing a cinch too. Just pop it in your memory card reader and load the converted mpg files into Vista Movie Maker, then have some fun!

poor performer
very dissapointed with the performance of this camcorder... my old sony tvr250 had much better picture and performance.. stay away
it does not focus well... the video looks slightly pixelated

I tried multiple recodings, media, and lighting situations without improved performance...

Product Feature :

Shooting and sharing video is easy with the DCR-DVD610 Handycam® camcorder. The simple controls and powerful features let you record your favorite events without a hassle. Compose your shots on the 2.7" widescreen (16:9) touch panel LCD display, then close in on the action using the powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom. Gain even more control over your images with Super Steady Shot® image stabilization, as well as Super NightShot® Plus technology for excellent quality in low light. With Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.

1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross)

1/8" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance

40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses.

DVD Format Video Recording

The DVD recording format in MPEG2 (SD) delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs couldn't be simpler (depending upon the playback device used). After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.

DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible³

Compatibility with a variety of DVD formats³ allows the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required); simply remove the finalized disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ Player.

Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory Stick® Media

Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to DVD media, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the Memory Stick media to DVD -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to DVD can then be played directly most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even PlayStation® 3 video game consoles to share your memories with friends and family.

Quick On

Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you’ll always be ready to capture special moments.

Built-in zoom microphone

Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot

Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices (sold separately).

Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization System

An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® Image Stabilization 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.

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you’re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Manual Focus

Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System

The Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System uses a slow shutter mode to let you shoot video with improved color and contrast, even in total darkness (0 lux).

Stamina® Battery Power Management System

When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.

Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Monotone, Sepia and Pastel

Fader Effects

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.

Visual Index Screen

Shows thumbnail images of video clips and still images when playing back on your camcorder or DVD player, making your selection easier.

Battery Information

At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.

Easy Handycam® Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.

Multi-Language Menu

Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese

Product Specifications :

Video

• Format(s) Supported : SD (MPEG2)


• Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55.0 x 89.0 x 130.0mm)


• Weight (Approx.) : 15 oz (450g) with Battery

Hardware

• Assignable Dial : N/A


• Flash : N/A


• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual


• Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media


• Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone


• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes


• Viewfinder : Color (123K Pixels)

General

• Imaging Device : 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager


• Pixel Gross : 680K


• Processor : N/A


• Recording Media : 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL), Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media


• Recording and Playback Times : Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 110 min. When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 325 min.


• Still Actual : 340K Pixels (4:3), 250K Pixels (16:9)


• Still Picture Resolution : 640×480 (VGA)


• Video Actual : 340K Pixels (4:3), 410K Pixels (16:9)


• Video Resolution : 720 x 480

Power

• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH40)


• Power Consumption : 2.7W / 2.9W (VF/LCD)


• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Audio

• Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2 channel

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience

• Dual Record : N/A


• Face Detection : N/A


• Hybrid : Yes


• Hybrid Plus : N/A


• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.


• Minimum Illumination : 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30)


• Quick On : Yes


• SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : S-SS


• Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG


• USB Streaming : N/A


• White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push (touch panel)

Convenience Features

• BRAVIA® Sync™ : N/A


• Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie


• Dubbing Button : N/A


• Dynamic Range Optimizer : N/A


• Easy Operation : Yes


• Face Index : Yes


• Fader Effect(s) : Black, White


• Film Roll Index : Yes


• Low Light Capability : S-NS plus


• Multiple Language Display : Yes


• Photo Capture from Movie : Yes


• PhotoTV HD : N/A


• PictBridge Compatible : N/A


• Picture Effect(s) : Monotone, Sepia, Pastel


• Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow


• Slide Show Mode : Yes


• x.v.Color™ : N/A

Optics/Lens

• 35mm Equivalent : 48- 1920mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 41 - 1640mm (16:9 Camera Mode)


• Aperture : F1.8 - 4.1


• Digital Zoom : 2000x


• Exposure : Touch Panel


• Filter Diameter : 30mm


• Focal Distance : 1.9 - 76mm


• Focus : Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)


• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®


• Optical Zoom : 40x


• Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A


• Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)

Display

• LCD Screen : 2.7" wide¹ (16:9) touch panel LCD display

Inputs and Outputs

• Active Interface Shoe : N/A


• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)


• Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video/S Video/Audio/LANC


• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A


• Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : N/A


• HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : N/A


• Headphone Jack : N/A


• LANC Terminal : Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal


• Microphone Input : N/A


• S-Video Output(s) : Included in A/V Remote


• USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)


• i.LINK® Interface : N/A

Software

• Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista


• Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00

Accessories Supplied

• Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
• InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH40)
• Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
• USB Cable
• Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
• Enjoy Handycam DVD

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