Amazon.com: Sony Handycam DCR-DVD200 - Camcorder - 1.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x

Technical Details

Media Type: 3" DVD
Optical zoom: 10 x
Display Size: 2.5 inches
Optical Sensor Resolution: 1.0 MP
Optical Sensor Technology: Advanced HAD CCD

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's new DCR-DVD200 Handycam camcorder advances the simplicity of making and sharing videos. The camcorder produces DVD recordings record on 3-inch DVD-R and DVD-RW media that play back in most current home and PC DVD players, as well as most later releases of PlayStation2 game consoles.

The disc-based recording system allows for quick access to favorite scenes and pictures without the fuss of rewinding and fast-forwarding. Thumbnail images of video are created from the start of every recorded scene.

When recording on a DVD-RW disc, users have the flexibility to do some simple in-camera editing. Additionally, when in VR (video recording) mode, you can design a playlist of video clips and rearrange the order of the scenes and images without modifying the video.

You can also shoot JPEG still images for viewing on either your PC or TV. The DCR-DVD200 incorporates a 1.0-megapixel imager to produce higher-quality video and still image resolution (up to 1,152 x 864 pixels). The 3-inch DVD disc will store thousands of still shots at the highest resolution.

Other features include:

Carl Zeis Vario-Sonnar lens with 10x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom
2.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD monitor.
Ultrafast USB 2.0 connectivity (works seamlessly with USB 1.1 interface as well).
Super NightShot uses an advanced infrared system and automatic slow-shutter control to deliver brighter, sharper images with more detail when shooting in the dark.
Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization uses motion sensors to compensate for camera shake, eliminating high-frequency vibration without compromising picture quality.

From the Manufacturer

1/4.7" 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD Imager
1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution in HQ Mode) and still image performance. Realize great looking digital still images with 1,000K (effective) pixels.

DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital video and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV. Playback of the DVD media is simple and convenient. After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the DVD disc will playback in most compatible DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

2.5" SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixels LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.

Color Viewfinder
Provides a clear, color view of subjects and makes spotting and/or following subjects easier. Digital Still Memory Mode
Digital Still Memory Mode captures high quality still images at 1152 x 864, or 640 x 480 resolution directly to DVD-R or DVD-RW media. Images are stored in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with family and friends.

Visual Index Screen
Shows thumbnail images of movies and still images when playing back on your camcorder or DVD player, making scene selection easier.

USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of video and still images for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies.

Super NightShot Infrared System and Color Slow Shutter
With Super NightShot infrared system capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase brightness and clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed.

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance, while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

AE (Auto Exposure) Bracketing
The camcorder shoots 3 images at different exposure levels with a press of the photo button.

Burst Mode
Capture up to 4 images at 1152 x 864 resolution, or 12 images at 640 x 480 resolution consecutively, perfect for capturing fast action.

Analog Inputs
Record any analog NTSC source to digital video via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving analog tape recordings. This recorded video can then be edited on your computer.

InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect". Sony’s exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Battery Information
Battery Information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery’s status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes, on either the LCD screen or viewfinder.

Intelligent Accessory Shoe
Conveniently gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes and microphones to the camera, which can communicate with the camera and also draw power from the camera.

Additional Features