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Sony HDR-PJ340 16GB Full HD Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Projector, Bundle With LowePro Carrying Case, 16 GB Cl10 Micro SDHC Memory Card, Spare NP-FV70 Battery, Cleaning Kit, Slinger Memory Card Case, Table Top Tripod, Card Reader,

SKU: SOHDRPJ340BB

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2015-05-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Outstanding Camcorder, but...

This Camcorder is an excellent product, including capabilities you might expect only on migh higher-end products. Pros: The video and audio are excellent. The many set-up options are useful and easy to set. Videos are easy to review on the built-in screen and also using the built-in projector, which will not subsitiute for a full-up projector but is still surprisingly good. This camera also simultaneously records HD (M2TS format) and MP4 video/audio, and can even take snapshots while doing so. Plenty of internal memory plus you can add up to 64 GB more. Cons: It comes with an "operations" manual which tells you what the controls do, but there is no user's manual to explain how to actually use the camcorder, and the online aids are equally poor. I expected a tutorial to educate me on all the camera has to offer, but have been very disappointed. You also need a free downloadable tool called PlayMemories Home to be able to get all the videos off the camcorder, but all other capabilities of this tool are only basic and not satisfactory. On both counts, I expected much better of Sony. Bottom line: I heartily recommend this camera, but it's a struggle to figure it out, and you need a third-party editor to do anything significant with the videos.

Bruce2001

2014-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good Camcorder for the money

I have used the projector feature only a couple of times, so it is not a feature that I need. I would have preferred to have a jack for an external microphone as I have to use a Sony PCM recorder for CD-quality sound, which the camcorder does not produce. Lighting should be good as lower light conditions confuses the autofocus. Within its limitations, the camcorder is good.

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Sony HDR-PJ340 Specifications

  • Camera Type

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder with Projector

  • Imaging Sensor

    1/5.8" (4.6mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

  • Processor

    BIONZ X image processor

  • Pixel Gross

    Approx.2510K pixels

  • Effective Picture Resolution

    Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)/Approx.1710K pixels(4:3)

  • Color Filter System

    RGB primary color filters

  • Media Type

    Internal Memory, Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG

  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution

    9.2 megapixels

  • Still Image Size 16:9

    Movie Mode: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272); Photo Mode: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272)

  • Still Image Size 4:3

    Photo Mode: 6.9megapixels 4:3(3024x2272)

  • Video Mode

    HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Video Resolution

    HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP)

  • Video Actual (Pixel)

    Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)

  • Video Signal

    HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Recording and Playback Times

    (in Internal Media)(2ch)
    HD PS: 1h15m; HD FX: 1h15m; HD FH: 1h40m; HD HQ: 2h40m; HD LP: 3h55m; (Times are approximate; max time)

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    2.1megapixels16:9 (1920x1080)

  • Dual Record

    Yes

  • Audio Format

    Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator;MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker

  • Dual Video Recording

    Yes

  • Internal Media

    Flash Memory 16GB

  • Mic Level Control

    Yes(2steps)

  • Movie Recording Rate(Avg. Bit Rate/VBR)

    HD PS:Approx.28Mbps/FX:Approx.24Mbps/FH:Approx.17Mbps/HQ:Approx.9Mbps/LP:Approx.5Mbps
    MP4: Approx.3Mbps

  • Still Image File Format

    DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

  • Lens Type

    G Lens

  • Lens Stabilization

    Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)

  • Aperture

    F1.8-F4.0

  • Optical Zoom

    30x

  • Digital Zoom

    350x

  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

    Movie Mode: 26.8-804.0mm (16:9); Photo Mode: 26.8-804.0mm (16:9), 32.8-984.0mm (4:3)

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx.1cm(Wide),Approx.80cm(Tele) (13/32inch-31 1/2inch)

  • Clear Image Zoom

    60x

  • LCD Type

    2.7" Clear Photo LCD display (230K)

  • Angle Adjustment

    Opening Angle: max.90 deg., Turning Angle: max.270 deg.

  • Brightness Control

    Yes (Menu)

  • Coverage

    100%

  • Grid Display

    Grid Line

  • Projector

    Lumen: 13 lumen

  • Focus System

    Contrast AF

  • AF Modes

    Auto/Manual

  • Focus Area

    Full range Focus

  • Metering Modes

    Multi-segment

  • Exposure Settings

    Auto, Manual (Menu)

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow

  • D-Range Optimizer

    Yes

  • Noise Reduction

    Yes

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor

  • Minimum Illumination

    Standard: 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • Auto Iris Control

    F1.8 - F10

  • Backlight Compensation

    Yes (Auto)

  • Gain Control

    Auto

  • LOW LUX Mode

    Yes

  • Drive Mode

    Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer

  • Self-timer

    Approx. 10sec. (Still Image)

  • Shutter Speeds

    Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range) 1/8 - 1/100000; Shutter Speed(Manual lris Control) 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed(Manual Shutter) 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed(Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Manual

  • Self Timer

    Yes

  • Red-Eye Reduction

    Yes (On/Off)

  • Fader Effect(s)

    White / Black

  • Date / Time Stamp

    Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)

  • Erase/Protect

    Yes / Yes

  • Media/Battery Indicator

    Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)

  • Power Save Mode

    Yes

  • Still Image Playback Options

    Slide Show

  • Video Playback Options

    Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)

  • Built-in USB Cable

    Yes (USB Charge Available)

  • Multiple Language Display

    English; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French; Spanish

  • Picture Effects

    Yes

  • Self Recording

    Yes

  • AGC Limit

    Yes

  • Airplane Mode

    Yes

  • Face Detection

    Yes

  • Image Stabilization

    Yes

  • Intelligent Auto

    Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light

  • Smile Shutter technology

    Dual Capture / Always On / Off

  • Wi-Fi

    Built-In (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)

  • Wi-Fi Functionality

    Remote control with mobile device, send to smartphone, send to PC

  • x.v.Color

    Yes

  • Memory Card Slot

    Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

  • NFC

    Yes

  • SD Output

    Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))

  • HD Output

    HDMI Out (micro)(supplied)

  • USB Port(s)

    Type A (built-in) / USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)

  • BRAVIA Sync

    Yes

  • PhotoTV HD

    Yes

  • Headphone Jack

    Stereo Minijack

  • Microphone Input

    Stereo Minijack

  • Direct Copy

    Yes

  • DC IN

    Yes

  • HDMI Terminal

    Yes (HDMI micro)

  • Projector Input

    Yes (HDMI micro)

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    LCD: HD:2.1W

  • Power Requirements

    3.6V (battery pack); 5.0V (AC Adapter)

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)

  • Operating System Compatibility

    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. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

  • Supplied Software

    PC: PlayMemories Home and Music Transfer (via download); MAC: Music Transfer, PlayMemories Online Uploader, Wireless Auto Import (by download)

  • Dimensions (Approx.)

    2.4 x 2.34 x 4.68" (60.9 x 59.4 x 118.8mm)

  • Weight (Approx.)

    7.6oz (215g) Main Unit Only

  • UPC Code

    840014114351

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  • Batteries & Power Supply (2)
  • Camera Grips (1)
  • Adapters & Mounts (2)

About Sony HDR-PJ340

The Sony HDR-PJ340 16GB Full HD Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Projector captures Full HD 1920x1080 video at 60p and 9.2MP still images. It features a 1/5.8" Exmor R CMOS sensor and a wide-angle Sony G zoom lens with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom and provides 16GB of internal flash memory. SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode delivers smooth video and 3-Way-Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother results.

The HDR-PJ340 also includes a built-in 13 lumen projector that allows you to project video at up to a 100" diagonal size without having to connect to a playback device. Another convenient feature is built-in Wi-Fi and NFC support, which lets you use your smartphone or tablet to control the camera, as well as wirelessly transfer files to your mobile device for sharing and back up data on your computer.

Monitor and playback footage from the camcorder on the 2.7" Clear Photo LCD display with 230K dot resolution. Dual recording lets you simultaneously capture both high-quality AVCHD and web-optimized MP4 files. A built-in USB 2.0 cable provides a connection to your computer for charging or file transfer and fits conveniently into the hand strap, so it's out of the way until you need it.

Sony HDR-PJ340 Features

  • Create cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 60p and high quality 9.2MP still images. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.
  • Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.
  • Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode is an advanced optical image stabilization technology that corrects camera shake to capture scenes with phenomenal smoothness and stability.
  • Intelligent Active Mode analyzes video frames and provides compensation with assistance from the new BIONZ X image processing engine.
  • Enjoy your favorite memories virtually anywhere with the high-contrast 13 lumen projector built-in to the LCD panel. The HDMI multi-terminal allows you to connect external devices that have an HDMI output and use the camcorder's projector to enjoy other forms of entertainment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi/NFC makes for easy one touch connection to compatible mobile devices.
  • Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 26.8mm focal length in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.
  • Get amazingly close with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in unsharp images
  • With Clear Image Zoom the powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for closer photos and video.
  • The 2.7" (16:9) Clear Photo LCD (230K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily.
  • The built-in 16GB embedded Flash memory can record and store up XX hours XX minutes of high definition video footage (HD LP mode).
  • Shoot HD video in the AVCHD and MP4 formats for highest quality or easy transfer & 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 & other moments you want to treasure for a lifetime
  • Picture Effects add a new level of expression and creativity to video and photos. Seven picture effects (Toy Camera, Pop Color, Soft High Key, Partial Color, Retro Photo, High Contrast Monochrome and Posterization) are available in both photo and video modes.

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDR-PJ340 16GB Full HD Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Projector
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50)
  • USB AC Adapter
  • HDMI (Micro) Cable
  • USB Connection Support Cable
  • Operating Guide
  • Sony 1 Year Parts & 90 Days Labor Limited Warranty
  • LowePro Carrying Case
  • 16 GB Micro SDHC Memory Card
  • Spare NP-FV70 Battery
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Slinger Memory Card Case
  • Table Top Tripod
  • Card Reader