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ClearVid array
Approx. 2230K pixels (16:9)
1/3.91" (4.6mm) Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Approx. 5430K pixels
BIONZ Image processor
Movie mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240)
HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD HQ: 9Mbps
Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator; Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
8.9 megapixels 16:9(3984x2240); 4.5 megapixels 16:9(2816x1584); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Flash Memory 16GB
Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Yes (2steps)
Built-in Zoom Microphone; Clear Phase Stereo Speaker
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels pixels 16:9 (640x360)
HD PS: Approx. 1h0m (Approx. 1h0m); HD FX: Approx. 1h15m (Approx. 1h15m); HD FH: Approx. 1h40m (Approx. 1h40m); HD HQ: Approx. 3h0m (Approx. 2h15m); HD LP: Approx. 5h15m (Approx. 4h20m); STD HQ: Approx. 3h10m (Approx. 2h55m)
DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
8.9 megapixels
JPEG
Movie mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240)
Approx.2,230K pixels(16:9), Approx.1,670K pixels(4:3)
HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS
HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 24p, 60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); STD: 720x480/60i
NTSC color, EIA standards
Yes (Off /On)
Movie Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm-1095mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm-1095mm (4:3)
F1.8-3.4
350x
55x
f = 2.1mm - 63.0mm; f =3/32inch - 2 1/2inch
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
G Lens
Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 44cm (Tele Macro)
30x
33.1-1820mm
Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Yes (Menu)
1
Guide Frame
3.0" Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide(16:9)
Yes
F1.8 - F10
Yes (Auto)
Yes
Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
Auto
Yes
Multi-segment / Spot
Standard: 6 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Yes
Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard); Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000
Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
10sec.(Still Image/Golf Shot)
Yes
Yes (Current Position Display (Your Location))
Yes
Yes
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction
Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
Dual Capture / Always On / Off
Yes
Yes
Yes (USB Charge Available)
Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates)
Yes / Yes
White / Black
Auto
Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
Yes (Menu)
Yes (Power On by LCD)
Yes (On / Off)
Yes (Touch Panel)
Slide Show
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)
Event / MAP
Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Tracking Focus
Contrast AF
Approx. 85mim(Supplied Battery)
640 x 360
16ft (5m) (for 100"diagonal)
Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately))
Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
Yes
Video / Audio / Remote
HDMI Out (mini) (supplied); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied))
Yes (mini)
Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
Stereo Minijack
TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
HD: 2.6W; STD: 2.4W (in Operation)
HD: 3.0W; STD: 2.8W (in View Finder Operation)
Info LITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV50)
6.8V/7.2 (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
2.13 inch x 2.25 inch x 4.87inch (52.5mm x 55mm x 122.5mm)
11.28oz (320g)
The Sony HDR-PJ260V High Definition Handycam Camcorder (Black) shoots Full HD 1920 x 1080 video and can also project your home movies up to 100" diagonal. The camcorder can take 8.9 megapixels still images as well. It features 16GB of embedded flash memory, which provides up to three hours of recording. The camcorder is equipped with a back-illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor that's ideal for low-light situations. Plus, it features a wide angle Sony G Lens that supports 30x optical zoom and 55x extended zoom. There's also a 3.0" touch screen Clear Photo LCD display for easy recording and instant playback.
The HDR-PJ260V comes outfitted with several video enhancing features. It has face detection with voice enhancement and noise reduction. There's a Tracking Focus function that follows selected subjects as you record. The microphone features 5.1 channel surround sound for dynamic and vivid surround audio. The camcorder also has Intelligent Auto, which supports 120 different scene combinations. There's even a wind noise reduction function that provides clear voice recording.
Sony added a few playback and connection conveniences as well. The HDR-PJ260V features Event Browse, which groups video and stills by each particular recording session automatically. It also has a Highlight Playback function that creates movies with transitions and soundtracks for you automatically. With the HDR-PJ260V, you can use the Direct Copy feature to transfer your HD footage directly to a hard drive without even using a PC. However, if you do want to upload videos onto Facebook and YouTube, the camcorder comes with a built-in USB cable, as well as editing and application software.