Sony 40 Gb Hdd Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-SR65 - camcorder - Carl Zeiss - hard disk drive, storage: flash card

Key Features and Benefits:InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter SystemUnlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sonys rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so youre free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.Progressive Shutter SystemA mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.Battery InformationAt 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.Stamina Battery Power Management SystemWhen 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.Manual FocusManually 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 camcorders auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.Picture EffectsGet creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sonys Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.Fader EffectsEnhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.Multi-Language MenuChange the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian PortugueseEasy Handycam ButtonUsing 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.Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar LensCarl 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.Active Interface ShoeSonys proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.On Screen Zoom and Record ButtonsFor additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows for more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.Super NightShot Infrared SystemWith the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away.Scene Selection ModesScene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.Quick OnMissing 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 youll always be ready to capture special moments.Built-in zoom microphoneFeaturing Dolby Ditigal 2 channel recording focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the cameras zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.Memory Stick PRO Duo Media SlotCapture 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).Face IndexFace Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When its time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.Film Roll IndexLike chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).25X Optical / 2000X Digital ZoomThe 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.1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross)1/6" 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.2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels)The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, aswell as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.Hybrid Recording to Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick MediaHybrid 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 the camcorders internal hard disk drive, 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 hard disk drive to Memory Stick media - without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to Memory Stick media can then be played directly on a PS3 or PC to share your memories with friends and family.USB 2.0 InterfaceThe USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.One Touch Disc BurnEasily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.Whats Included:Sony Handycam DCR-SR65Sony NP-FH40 BatteryPower adapter, USB cable, audio / video cable, IR remote control