Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] This puts a new and fun spin on family movie night, game day and adds convenience to the traveling professional who can project presentations on the fly. Combined with advanced Clear Phase stereo speakers, you can enjoy a true cinematic experience with your camcorder.
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
On standard SteadyShot camcorders a single “shift lens” is moved in the optical block to offset camera shake. Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode moves the entire optical block at once, maintaining the integrity of the optical path and improving shake reduction by up to 13X. [. . . ] The assignable dial allows for control of focus, exposure, white balance, iris, and shutter speed.
5. 1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic surround sound.
Dolby® Digital 5. 1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording.
Attach an array of accessories via Multi-Interface shoe
Sony’s Multi-Interface shoe is specifically designed to offer a common interface across all of Sony’s Digital Imaging products. Quickly and easily attach a vast array of accessories compatible with this interface, including optional video lights, microphones and even Sony’s new Wi-Fi module4, and dramatically increase the quality of your videos.
Wireless control, transfer, data backup via Wi-Fi®14
Handycam® camcorders with Multi-Interface shoe are compatible with a myriad of powerful accessories, including Sony’s new optional Wi-Fi adapter ADP-WL1M1. Turn compatible smartphones and tablets into a remote control for your camcorder (remote functions include zoom, REC start/stop, and changing recording modes). Instantly share your videos and photos online using your smartphone or tablet. Conveniently backup all your videos and photos on your PC without any wires.
Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video
Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and sharing. AVCHD provides premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal for capturing precious memories at special occasions, family vacations and other moments you want to treasure for a lifetime. MP4 is great for those moments that you want to quickly share on your social networks or store on the cloud. MP4 produces smaller files optimized for web viewing and makes wireless transfer a breeze (on select Handycam camcorder’s with Wi-Fi feature and optional accessory ADP-WL1M).
Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what you want
Experience the pinnacle of Sony® lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.
Intelligent Auto (180 different scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. There are 180 different combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod , Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, Low light, Auto Wind Noise Reduction. The camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated noise reduction algorithms to reduce wind noise by up to 10db compared to other models. In addition to reducing low frequency noise, iAuto also suppresses mid- and upper-frequency noise, resulting in clearer, more enjoyable sound.
Record sequential still photos with Golf Shot
Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite “sequence shot” image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.
Built-in Flash
The built-in flash will assist in shedding light on your subject when shooting still photos.
Specifications
Camera
Camera Type Digital HD Video Camera Recorder w/ Projector
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor Processor Pixel Gross Effective Picture Resolution Color Filter System 1/3. 91’’ (4. 6mm) back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS Sensor BIONZ® image processor Approx. 5430K pixels Movie: Approx. 5020K pixels(16:9) Still:Approx. 5020K pixels(16:9) ClearVid™ array
Recording
Media Type Still Image Mode Still Image Max Effective Resolution Still Image Size 16:9 Still Image Size 4:3 Video Mode Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) Dual Record Audio Format Microphone/Speaker Internal Media Mic Level Control Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(5. 1ch) Still Image File Format Wind Noise Reduction Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2);Memory Stick PROHG Duo™;Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™;SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher) JPEG 20. 4 megapixels Movie Mode: 8. 9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240 Photo Mode: 8. 9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240) Movie Mode: 15. 3 megapixels 4:3 (4512x3384); Photo Mode: 15. 3 megapixels 4:3 (4512x3384) HD: MPEG4-AVC/H. 264 AVCHD 2. 0 format. compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG4 AVC/H. 264 HD:1920x1080/60p(PS), 60i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ, LP); STD:720x480/60i; MP4: 1280x720 30p Approx. 5, 020K pixels(16:9), Approx. 3, 760K pixels(4:3) HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards HD PS: 2h20m; HD FX: 2h45m; HD FH: 3h45m; HD HQ: 6h40m; HD LP: 11h40m; STD HQ: 7h00m (Times are approximate; max time); MP4: 9hr55min 20. 4 megapixels 16:9(6016x3384); 10. 0 megapixels 16:9(4224x2376); 2. 1 megapixels 16:9(1920x1080) Dolby® Digital 5. 1ch, Dolby® Digital 5. 1Creator; Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator;MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch Built-in Zoom Microphone; Clear Phase Stereo Speaker Flash Memory 32GB Yes(31steps) HD PS:Approx. 28Mbps/FX:Approx. 24Mbps/FH:Approx. 17Mbps/HQ:Approx. 9Mbps/ LP:Approx. 5Mbps HD PS: 2h15m; HD FX: 2h40m; HD FH: 3h40m; HD HQ: 6h30m; HD LP: 11h15m; STD HQ: 6h45m (Times are approximate; max time) DCF Ver. 2. 0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2. 3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible Yes(On/off)
Optics/Lens
Lens Type Lens Stabilization Aperture Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm equivalent) Minimum Focus Distance Extended Zoom Focal Distance G™ Lens Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) F1. 8-F3. 4 12x 160x Movie Mode: 26. 8-321. 6mm(16:9), 32. 8-393. 6mm(4:3); Photo Mode: 26. 8321. 6mm(16:9), 32. 8-393. 6mm(4:3) Approx. 1cm(Wide), Approx. 80cm(Tele), Approx. 25cm(Tele Macro) 20x f = 2. 9-34. 8mm; f = 1/8-1 3/8inch
Viewfinder
Type Field of View Touch Panel 0. 2" (0. 5cm) / Color 201, 600dots equivalent 1 Yes
LCD Display
LCD Type Angle Adjustment Brightness Control Coverage Grid Display
3. 0" Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) touch screen Opening Angle:max. 90 deg. , Turning Angle:max. 270 deg. Acc) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately)) HDMI Out(micro)(supplied) TypeA(built-in)/USB2. 0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP) Yes Yes Stereo Minijack Stereo Minijack Yes Yes(Multi Interface Shoe) Yes Yes (HDMI micro) Yes Yes (HDMI micro) Yes
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx. ) Weight (Approx. ) Approx. 2 3/4inch x 2 7/8inch x 5 3/8inch (67mm x 72. 5mm x 134mm) (Including Lens hood) Approx. 15oz (450g) Main Unit Only)
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation) Power Requirements MP4:2. 7W 6. 8V/7. 2V (battery pack); 8. 4V (AC Adaptor)
Battery Type
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series)
Software
Supplied Software PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download) Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2. 0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. [. . . ] Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
Operating System Compatibility
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx. ) Weight (Approx. ) Approx. 2 3/4inch x 2 7/8inch x 5 3/8inch (67mm x 72. 5mm x 134mm) (Including Lens hood) Approx. 15oz ((450g) Main Unit Only); Approx. 1lb3oz(NP-FV50(supplied battery); Approx. 1lb4oz(NP-FV70); Approx. 1lb8oz(NP-FV100)
Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) (1) AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1) Power Cord (1) HDMI(micro) Cable (1) USB Connection Support Cable (1) Lens Hood (1) Step Down Ring (1) Remote Commander(RMT-835 with Battery(CR2025)) (1) Operating Guide (1)
Supplied Accessories
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