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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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1-Chip 1/2.5" CMOS
Yes
RGB
8.57 MP
8.29 MP (16:9 Video)
8.29 MP (16:9 Photo)
6.22 MP (4:3 Photo)
4.44 to 88mm
26.8 to 536mm at 16:9
32.8 to 656mm at 4:3
f/2 to f/3.8
0.4" (1cm)
No
Optical: 20x
Clear Image Zoom: 30x 4K
Clear Image Zoom: 40x (in HD)
Digital: 250x (in HD)
55 mm
NTSC
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
3840 x 2160p at 24/30 fps (100, 60 Mb/s XAVC S)
1920 x 1080p at 24/30/60 fps (50 Mb/s XAVC S)
1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD)
1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD)
1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD)
1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD)
1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD)
1440 x 1080i at 60 fps (9 Mb/s AVCHD)
1440 x 1080i at 60 fps (5 Mb/s AVCHD)
1280 x 720p at 30 fps (3 Mb/s MP4)
16:9
JPEG: 16.6 Megapixel, 5440 x 3056 (16:9)
JPEG: 12.5 Megapixel, 4080 x 3056 (4:3)
JPEG: 8.3 Megapixel, 3840 x 2160 (16:9)
JPEG: 6.2 Megapixel, 2880 x 2160 (4:3)
JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
JPEG: .3 Megapixel, 640 x 480
5.1-Channel
AAC-LC
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital 5.1
LPCM
LPCM: 48.0 kHz
LPCM: 16.0-Bit
3" (7.5cm) (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD display (921 600 dots) Wide (16:9)
10,000 - 8 Second (Photo)
1 Second
2 Second
5 Second
10 Second
30 Second
60 Second
10 Sec
Optical
Preset: Yes
1.8 (4K: Low Lux, 1/30 shutter speed)
9 (4K: Standard, 1/60 shutter speed)
1.2 (HD: Low Lux, 1/30 shutter speed)
6 (HD: Standard, 1/60 shutter speed)
0 (NightShot)
Auto
Indoor
Onepush
Outdoors
Yes
Yes
Yes
Light - No
Flash - No
Yes
1x Multi Interface Shoe
1/4" - 20
1x Micro-HDMI (Type D)
1x Multi-Terminal micro-USB
Yes
Yes
Brazilian Portuguese
English
French
Spanish
AC Adapter
100 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60Hz
In LCD Operation: 4.9 W
In Viewfinder Operation: 4.9 W
32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 6.8 VDC, 1960 mAh
13.328 Wh
Required, included
Lithium ion
NPF
1
6.8 x 3.2 x 2.9" (173 x 80.5 x 73mm) (With battery attached)
22.05 oz (625g) (With battery attached)
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