| | CCD sensor (in pixels) | 1/6" CCD sensor - 800,000 pixels | The CCD sensor captures a digital image pixel by pixel. The higher the number, the more the image can be enlarged without losing image quality. There are Tri-CCD (a sensor for each colour) sensors and CMOS sensors (consume less power). |
| Media | MiniDV | This indicates the type of media that the camcorder is compatible with: cassette MiniDV, DVD, 8cm DVD or even memory cards. Some camcorders record directly onto an integrated hard drive. |
| Viewfinder | 0.3" colour optical viewfinder
123,000 pixels | A viewfinder can be in black and white or in colour and it allows you to see exactly what you are filming. Some models lack a viewfinder; however, an LCD screen acts in a similar vein. |
| LCD Screen | 2.5" (6.35 cm) LCD screen
112,000 pixels
Rotation angle: 90° + 720° (+ mirror mode) | LCD or Liquid Crystal Display is a technique used to produce flat screens. The screen is measured in inches or in centimetres along the diagonal; the resolution quality can then be determined from these measurements. |
| Sensitivity (lux) | Information not provided | This measurement determines the sensitivity of the object to light; the unit of sensibility is the lux. This index is important for filming at night or in poor lighting conditions. You can film in total darkness with a sensitivity of 0 lux. |
| Optical Zoom | 34x | The optical zoom uses the internal lens of your objective to get closer or to move away from the subject being filmed without losing image focus. |
| Digital Zoom | 1,200x | A digital zoom enlarges images electronically; therefore, it can produce loss in image quality if the zoom is too large. |
| Image Stabiliser | DIS Digital Image Stabiliser | Images are often blurry when a zoom is being used. An image stabiliser produces sharper zoom images, by attenuating the level of shaking movement. NB. Optical stabilisers are more efficient than digital stabilisers. |
| Focus | Auto and manual | The focus can be automatic or manual and is the component that provides a sharp image of the subject being filmed, in the fore- or background |
| Photo Mode | Photo Mode | No | Some camcorders have a memory card slot just like a digital camera. |
| Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) | No | This value indicates the maximum number of pixels (horizontal pixels x vertical pixels) available for a fixed image |
| Memory Card | No | The type of card that can be used with your camera: SD Card, miniSD, CompactFlash, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Duo or even MMC and MMC pro. A camcorder is rarely compatible with more than one card. |
| Supplied Media | - | Size of card with camcorder |
| Sound | Audio PCM stereo recording signal (12/16 bits)
0.3W Audio power
In-built stereo microphone
Audio SP doubling
Windbreaker Plus function
Voice+ function | |
| Webcam Function/ mini films | No | |
| Connectivity | Audio Output | Composite audio output | |
| Audio Input | No | |
| Video Output | Composite video output | |
| Video Input | No | |
| DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) | No | |
| DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) | Yes | |
| Computer Interface | No | |
| Wireless Function | No | |
| Compatible Platforms | Windows 98, XP, Vista
Mac | |
| Supplied Software | None | |
| Misc | Possible power supply | Lithium battery | |
| Accessories included | Rechargeable battery SB-LSM80, Mains charger, mini-jack/AV cable, shoulder strap, lithium battery | |
| Weight (in grams) | 240 | |
| Dimensions | 55 x 94 x 119 mm | |
| Other Functions | Focale : f=2.29 - 75.57
Filter diameter: 27 mm
Macro mode: 10 cm
8 shutter speeds: 1/5~1/10,000 sec
Shutter: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25
White Balance: auto, outdoors, indoors, blocked
AE exposure modes: auto, sport, portrait, quick shutter mode, spot, sand/snow
Digital special effects: art, mosaic, relief, mirror, pastel, sepia, negative, black & white
A/V fade: in, out
Backlighting compensation
16:9 Recording |
