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Sony DCR-SR68 "PAL" 80GB HDD Handycam Camcorder, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 60x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom Lens, 2.7" Touch Panel LCD - Red Specifications

  • Format

    SD (MPEG2)

  • Video Signal

    Pal color

  • Imaging Device

    1/8" Advanced HAD CCD sensor

  • Pixel Gross

    680K

  • Video Actual

    410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

  • Video Resolution

    720 x 480 (4:3)

  • Still Actual

    250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

  • Still Picture Resolution

    680K pixels

  • Recording Media

    80GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)

  • Recording and Playback Times

    Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1220 min., SP = up to 1750 min., LP = up to 3660 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.

  • Recording Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch

  • Microphone

    Built-in Zoom Microphone

  • Multiple Language Display

    Yes

  • BRAVIA Sync

    No

  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal

    Video / S Video / Audio

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s)

    Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

  • USB Port(s)

    Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

  • S-Video Output(s)

    Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV30)

  • Power Requirements

    7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    2.0W

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

  • 35mm Equivalent

    39 - 2340mm (16:9 ), 44 - 2640mm (4:3)

  • Aperture

    F1.8-6.0

  • Digital Zoom

    2000x

  • Filter Diameter

    30mm

  • Focal Distance

    1.8 - 108mm

  • Focus

    Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto (Slow Shutter ON) 1/30 - 1/500; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF) 1/60 - 1/500

  • Minimum Illumination

    3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

  • Optical Zoom

    60x

  • Exposure

    Yes (Touch Panel)

  • Resolution

    680K pixel

  • Supplied Software

    PMB Ver.5.0 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit), Windows 7, 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Not supported by Mac OS.

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7

  • Assignable Dial

    No

  • Light/Flash

    LED Video Light

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Manual

  • Memory Stick slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD

    Yes

  • Memo

    Future 2010 Model, U2 added, copy added

  • Face Detection

    Yes (Exposure Only)

  • Image Stabilization

    SteadyShot image stabilization

  • Low Light Capability

    Minimum 3 lux

  • Quick On

    Yes

  • x.v.Color

    No

  • Memory Stick Pro Media Compatibility

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)

  • Face Index

    Yes

  • Film Roll Index

    Yes

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    JPEG

  • Hybrid

    Yes

  • Fader Effect(s)

    Black, White

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    Yes

  • PictBridge Compatible

    No

  • Easy Operation

    No

  • Slide Show Mode

    Yes

  • Direct Copy

    Yes

  • LCD Screen

    22.7" Clear Photo LCD3 (230 K) display

  • Dimensions (Approx.)

    2-1/4 x 2-5/8 x 4-1/4 inch (56 x 65 x 105mm)

  • Weight (Approx.)

    w/o battery: 9oz (280g), w battery 11oz (320g)

About Sony DCR-SR68 "PAL" 80GB HDD Handycam Camcorder, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 60x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom Lens, 2.7" Touch Panel LCD - Red

Capture and store your memories directly to the 80GB hard disk drive or optional Memory Stick PRO Duo media cards with the Sony DCR-SR68 Handycam camcorder. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens delivers high-resolution images, while a 60X optical / 2000X digital zoom lets you record close-up action from a distance.

Equipped with Face Detection technology, capturing faces is a cinch. In addition to built-in video light, this camcorder has a vibrant 2.7" touch panel display (measured diagonally) which rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles.

Sony DCR-SR68 "PAL" 80GB HDD Handycam Camcorder, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 60x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom Lens, 2.7" Touch Panel LCD - Red Features

  • 80GB hard disk drive: A built-in 80GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 61 hours of video footage in SD LP mode. In addition, "HDD Smart Protection" gives you peace of mind by preventing any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.
  • 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display: The 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback
  • LED Video Light: The DCR-SR68 features a light that can assist in low-light situations.
  • 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Imager: A 1/8" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager provides stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance.
  • Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort and view your video and still images on your compatible PC.
  • Film Roll / Face Index: With Film Roll Index, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and creates scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes). Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene.
  • 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: 60X optical zoom help you capture close-up action while keeping your distance. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
  • Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC: Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive10 (sold separately), all without a computer
  • Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo media: Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices
  • Dolby Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic : The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
  • Record and zoom controls on LCD: The DCR-SR88 features an additional set of record and zoom buttons on the LCD screen, giving you more control and flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.
  • Media Card Slot: For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.
  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot: The DCR-SR68 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders.
  • Face Detection: Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically adjusts exposure to help capture faces brightly and clearly.
  • Power On by opening LCD display: Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.
  • Direct connection with DVD burner (sold separately): The DCR-SR68 supports a direct connection with the VRD-P1 DVD burner (sold separately), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC
  • One Touch Disc Burn: Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button
  • USB 2.0 interface: A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.