Sony Unveils Petite MiniDV Camcorder
May 06, 2003
San Diego, CA - Sony Electronics will deliver its new DCR-PC105 Mini DV Handycam camcorder next month.
Weighing in at about 16 ounces, the compact camcorder combines a one-megapixel imager with Carl Zeiss optics to produce video with 520 lines of horizontal resolution that has crisp detail and color clarity, the manufacturer describes. The new camcorder also incorporates a pop-up flash to ensure still images (1152 X 864) are captured in bright and vivid resolution even in tough lighting situations.
It offers a touch panel 2.5" SwivelScreen hybrid LCD display with full menu access. The hybrid LCD, a new feature for Sony's Mini DV camcorders, allows for increased visibility in challenging outdoor lighting situations such as bright sunlight. The touch panel also compliments a spot focus mode that overrides the auto mode by focusing in on an object with a touch of the LCD screen.
The DCR-PC105 also comes equipped with MPEG Movie EX, which allows it to capture mini-movies with audio onto Memory Stick media up to the length of the media's capacity. Video clips can either be captured directly onto Memory Stick media, or recorded on tape and later converted in-camera to MPEG-1. These clips can be easily shared with friends as an e-mail attachment or included on Web sites and office presentations. With USB Streaming, users can stream live or recorded video of their day at the beach by connecting the camcorder using a USB connection to a PC with Internet access, and employing video conferencing software such as the Microsoft Windows NetMeeting.
The new Handycam camcorder also features:
InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery With AccuPower Meter System
i.LINK DV
10X Optical/120X Precision Digital Zoom
Super NightShot 0 Lux/Color Slow Shutter Recording System
Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization
The new camcorder comes in a two-tone finish of silver and metallic blue.
The DCR-PC105 model will be available in June for about $1,000.
For more information, visit
www.sony.com
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