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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest in Pre-Owned Gear & Peace of Mind!

Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Extended Protection

Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Failure Protection

Failure Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

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.

Sony DCR-SX45 Specifications

  • Drive Mode

    Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer

  • Shutter Speeds

    Auto Control Range: 1 / 4 - 1 / 4000; Self-timer: 10sec. (Still Image); Standard: 1 / 60-1 / 500; Auto: 1 / 60 - 1 / 500; Scene Selection: 1 / 60 - 1 / 4000 1 / 4 - 1 / 500 (Candle mode / "MOVIE" position only); Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON): 1 / 30 - 1 / 500; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF): 1 / 60 - 1 / 500

  • Focus System

    Contrast AF

  • AF Modes

    Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

  • Focus Area

    Full range Focus / Spot Focus

  • AF Illuminator

    Yes

  • Camera Type

    Digital STD Video Camera Recorder

  • Quick On

    Yes (Power On by LCD)

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Auto

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD

    Yes (Touch Panel)

  • Fader Effect(s)

    White / Black

  • Date / Time Stamp

    Yes (Rec Date / Time, Camera info)

  • Erase/Protect

    Yes / Yes

  • Media/Battery Indicator

    Yes / Yes

  • Power Save Mode

    Auto Shut-off (5 minutes)

  • Still Image Playback Options

    Slide Show; Playback Zoom (1.1 x -5x) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)

  • Built-in USB Cable

    Yes (USB Charge Available)

  • Built-in Video Light Coverage

    Approx. 30cm-150cm

  • Menu Customization

    Yes

  • Multiple Language Display

    English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish

  • One Touch Disc Burn

    Yes (Menu)

  • View & Index

    Data Index / Film Roll / Face

  • Media Type

    Optional Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG

  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution

    470K pixels

  • Video Format

    MPEG2-PS

  • Video Mode

    HQ: 9Mbps / SP: 6Mbps / LP: 3Mbps

  • Video Resolution

    720 x 480/60i

  • Video Actual (Pixel)

    Approx. 410K pixels (16:9), Approx. 470K pixels (4:3)

  • Video Signal

    NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    307K pixels 4:3 (640 x 480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640 x 360)

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker

  • Mic Level Control

    Yes

  • Still Image File Format

    DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.21 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

  • Still Image Size(Photo Mode)

    307K pixels 4:3 (640 x 480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640 x 360)

  • Wind Position

    Yes (Auto)

  • Battery Type

    Lithium-ion type NP-FV30, Manganese Dioxide Lithium type ML621

  • Battery Capacity

    Typical: 3.6Wh (500mAh), Minimum: 3.6Wh (500mAh)

  • Power Requirements

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

  • LCD Type

    3.0" Touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus (230K pixels)

  • Angle Adjustment

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

  • Brightness Control

    Yes (LCD Backlight Level, LCD Bright)

  • Coverage

    1

  • Live View

    Yes

  • Grid Display

    Guide Frame

  • Touch Panel

    Yes

  • Supplied Software

    Picture Motion Browser Ver. 5.3

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7. PMB software is not Mac compatible

  • Metering Modes

    Multi-segment / Spot

  • Exposure Settings

    Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)

  • Scene Mode(s)

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

  • Noise Reduction

    Yes

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor

  • Minimum Illumination

    Auto Slow Shutter: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • Auto Iris Control

    F1.8-F26

  • Backlight Compensation

    Yes (Auto)

  • Gain Control

    Auto

  • Face Detection

    Yes

  • Image Stabilization

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

  • Intelligent Auto

    Portrait / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro

  • Imaging Sensor

    1/8" (2.25mm ) Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager

  • Processor

    Sony Imaging processor

  • Pixel Gross

    Approx. 680K pixels

  • Effective Picture Resolution

    Approx. 470K pixels (4:3)

  • Color Filter System

    YeCyMgG mosaic filters

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

  • Aperture

    F1.8 - F6.0

  • Optical Zoom

    60x

  • Digital Zoom

    2000x

  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

    Photo Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3); Movie Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3)

  • Filter Diameter

    37mm

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 150cm (Tele), Approx. 38cm (Tele Macro)

  • Extended Zoom

    70x

  • Focal Distance

    f = 1.8mm - 108mm

  • Steady Shot Mode

    Active: 46mm - 2760mm (16:3)

  • Memory Card Slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC media compatible

  • SD Output

    Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video)

  • USB Port(s)

    TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)

  • DVDirect

    Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported)

  • Remote Jack

    A/V Remote terminal

  • Direct Copy

    Yes

  • A/V Remote Terminal

    Video /S Video /Audio / Remote

  • DC IN

    Yes

  • Dimensions

    2 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 4 7/8" / 52.5 x 57 x 123.5 mm

  • Weight

    Main unit only: 8.1 oz / 230 g

About Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder, Black

The Sony DCR-SX45/L SD Flash Memory Camcorder is an entry-level camera that goes beyond the realm of the pocket cam. Providing you with a plethora of shooting controls and functions the SX45 gives you customization options and the freedom to let the camera do the heavy-lifting for you. Simply pop in a compatible media card: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, or SDHC. The SX45's 1/8" CCD image sensor works together with the processor, Carl Zeiss lens, features like image stabilization and 70x Extended zoom and the 3.0" touch screen LCD to help you record your memories right to the memory card of your choosing.

Of course, the aforementioned shooting controls do a fair amount of the work as well. Intelligent Auto, for instance, automatically selects the right setting for your shot from seven different scene modes, taking the guesswork out of recording. Other features like an LED video help you to take your best shots at night or in low light settings.

When you're all done shooting and ready to share there's no need to fret. The SX45 comes with Sony's Picture Motion Browser software for editing with Windows based machines. PMB helps you to trim, add titles and otherwise customize your footage. It also helps you to upload your movies to your favorite social media sites.

Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder, Black Features

  • Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 60x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining image quality
  • Steadyshot image stabilization with Active Mode allows for a greater degree of image stabilization over the well known, Sony developed, SteadyShot stabilization that has been used for years, giving you more stable video even when on the move or in low light circumstances
  • Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural
  • Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your TV
  • 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
  • The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake
  • Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from seven distinct scene modes (36 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Macro, Portrait, Tripod
  • The DCR-SX45 features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving you more flexibility when capturing your video
  • Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort and view your video and still images on your compatible PC
  • For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the DCR-SX45 accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC media (sold separately)
  • The 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback
  • The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering
  • 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
  • The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it
  • The automatic lens cover protects the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens from scratches during transport or while not in use by closing the lens cover automatically when the camera is shut off

What's in the box:

  • Sony DCR-SX45 SD Flash Memory Camcorder
  • AC Adapter
  • Aftermarket Battery
  • Item Note: Missing A/V Connecting Cable; Power Cord; USB Cable