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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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2 channels of audio with the 48 kHz/16-bit or 32 kHz/12-bit mode
2:1 interlaced 525 Lines, 60 fields/sec for video, 480 progressive for still images
EIA standard NTSC color system
Record Maximum 180 minutes with DVCAM or 270 minutes with standard DV
28.2mm/sec (DVCAM)
18.8mm/sec (DV SP mode)
Prism Mounted 3 chip 1/3" Interline transfer 380,000 pixels (effective 340,000 pixels)
24x
48x digital
12x Variable speed zoom
Auto/Manual (ring)/Infinity/One push auto
1/4 to 1/10,000
2 lux min.
58mm
1.5" CRT Black and White viewfinder, 600 TVL
2.5" TFT 200,000 dots
RCA pinx1, Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75ohms, unbalanced, sync neg.
Audio RCApinx2 245mv,out impedance with<2.2kohms, input impedance with>47kohms
8-Video: miniDV 4pinx1, L 1Vp-p 75ohms, unbalanced, C 0.286 Vp-p
Audio XLR 3pin fem. x 3 -60dBu,6.6ohms,+4 dBu,8.8ohms
DV 6pinlock
External DC: 12V, XLR 4pin fem.
RCA pinx1, Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75ohms, unbalanced, sync neg.
BNC pinx1, Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p 75ohms unbalanced, sync. neg.
Audio RCApinx2 245mv,out impedance with<2.2kohms, input impedance with>47kohms
8-Video: miniDV 4pinx1, L 1Vp-p 75ohms, unbalanced, C 0.286 Vp-p
DV 6pinlock
DC 12V 4pin
JPEG Still Image Recording
Directional monaural microphone (ECM-NV1)
Stereo mini jack .35mm x 1
no, DC out for light 12V max 30W
12V DC (11 to 17V)
WHD 241.7 x 251.2 x 508.8mm (9 6/8 x 10 x 20 1/8") inc. mic.
10lb approx. without battery
MemoryStick up to 64 Mbs, up to 988 JPEG Images
LANC Stereo minijack .26mmx1
The DSR-250 incorporates three 1/3-inch CCDs with 380,000 pixels (effective 340,000 pixels). The 1/3-inch size also contributes to the high sensitivity and signal-to- noise ratio. These CCDs are capable of both interlace scan, for moving images, and progressive scan, for still images or shooting a moving subject and exporting a frame of the image as a still picture to a PC.
This developed 12x lens with a 58 mm filter diameter allows the DSR-250 to achieve high picture quality as a 1/3-inch CCD camcorder. The DSR-250 also employs the Super SteadyShot system. Horizontal and vertical movements are detected independently by sensors. The prism system, located in the front of the lens, adjusts and optically compensates for unsteadiness, while maintaining high image quality.
The DSR-250 incorporates the DXF-801 1.5-inch Black/White viewfinder for greater resolution. This durable, yet lightweight viewfinder enables easier manual focusing with its high resolution. A directional microphone is supplied with the DSR-250. The input can be selected from LINE/MIC/MIC with +48 V power supply.
The VTR portion of the DSR-250 is designed to accommodate both DVCAM and DV format standard and mini-size cassette tapes. This allows you to record up to 184 minutes with a standard-size DVCAM cassette and the freedom to record on any size DV cassette.
The DSR-250 records two channels of audio with the 48 kHz/16-bit or 32 kHz/12-bit mode. On a pre-recorded tape with two channels recorded in the 32 kHz/12-bit mode, it can dub an additional two channels through the external mic input (XLR connectors or RCA pin jacks, DVCAM recorded tape only).
The DSR-250 uses the DVCAM format to offer professional video and audio quality as well as high reliability. For professional editing, an audio lock mode is used to synchronize the audio and video. It is also capable of recording and playing back DV format tapes (SP mode only).
In addition to the front XLR input, the DSR-250 comes with two XLR audio input connectors for connecting professional microphones.