Sony Intros DCR-VX2100 Camcorder
October 07, 2003
San Diego, CA - Sony today announced the introduction of the DCR-VX2100 MiniDV Handycam camcorder.
This new model incorporates many of the fundamental features of its predecessor, the DCR-VX2000.
With its new Advanced HAD progressive scan CCD technology, the new video camera improves the minimum illumination, delivering the ultimate in low-light performance in a MiniDV camcorder without the use of infrared technology, the manufacturer describes.
This camcorder also has a 58-millimeter aspherical lens and a two-position neutral density filter. The aspherical lens minimizes the distortions that usually occur around the edges of video shot by a standard spherical lens, while the neutral density filter compensates for varying lighting situations such as studio lights or direct sunlight.
To protect this enhanced optics package, a new lens hood is supplied and integrates a built-in lens cap. By using the lever on the side of the hood, the lens cap can be easily opened or closed by the filmmaker rushing to the next location.
This new system offers a superior signal-to-noise ratio that produces cleaner and clearer sound. The model also offers audio recording flexibility with PCM Digital Stereo Audio in 12 and 16-bit audio modes. Sixteen-bit offers high quality stereo sound, while the 12-bit Audio Dub mode records digital video in two stereo tracks for the simple addition of background music or voice-over to the video.
The camcorder also provides the choice of automatic or manual control for all aspects of exposure, shutter and depth of field, so the budding hobbyist as well as the seasoned videographer can control as much or as little as they want to achieve professional results. A manual focus ring and a manual zoom ring further the user control and flexibility.
The unit's new handle is ergonomically designed for the one-handed operation of a filmmaker who needs mobility and control when recording at challenging angles. By enlarging and adding zoom and record/stop buttons directly to the handle -- in addition to identical buttons on the body -- the DCR-VX2100 is effective for capturing low-angled shots and can be easily manipulated in tight shooting spaces.
The viewfinder, eyecup and window size of the magnifier have been enlarged for a more comfortable viewing experience.
The new camcorder also has several other distinctive features, including a built-in color bar generator, 16:9 wide screen recording capability, an intelligent accessory shoe, both 12x optical and 48x digital zoom, advanced optical SteadyShot picture stabilization and up to seven hours of operation with the optional NP-F960 InfoLithium battery.
Other features include:
i.LINK Digital Video Interface
InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower System
2.5" Precision SwivelScreen Hybrid LCD Display
Users can capture "still video grabs" directly to Memory Stick flash media cards. The DCR-VX2100 camcorder includes an 8MB Memory Stick card and can capture up to 120 JPEG compressed images to the card in standard mode.
The new DCR-VX2100 model is expected to be available in December for about $3,000.
For more information, visit
www.sony.com
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