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Handycam camcorders help you experience a revolutionary new technology that delivers all the advantages of digital recording with all the convenience and familiarity of today's analog cassettes. There's nothing quite like it. 12-bit/16-bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio Recording offers a choice of either a single 16-bit/48kHz stereo audio track for DAT-quality recording, or two 12-bit/32kHz stereo tracks for CD sound quality. 2.5-inch LCD Viewscreen makes recording a snap by allowing you to see your recordings as you make them. It also makes recording events from difficult angles much simpler. Plus, you can watch your masterpiece after you've recorded it. Hole Accumulation Diode CCD reduces noise in the video signal to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB. Built-in Digital Still Camera with Memory Stick allows you to store still images in digital format at 640x480 resolution in Sony's new Memory Stick memory. World renowned for high quality optical applications, the Carl Zeiss Varrio Sonnar zoom lens provides exceptional image quality. Digital Video The Digital Video format offers more precise image detail and color accuracy than previously possible with analog camcorders. The DCR-PC5 employs a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery power system which let's you know the amount of power remaining in the battery to within 1 minute of accuracy. Another thing you don't need to worry about is holding the camcorder perfectly still. Sony's SteadyShot system uses sophisticated motion sensors to remove unwanted picture shake. With Sony's Hyper-Precision CCD image sensors, you're not sacrificing image size or picture quality. Super NightShot enables you to shoot subjects up to 10 feet away in total darkness. 6 Picture Effects let you add creative enhancements to your video productions. Choose Slim, Stretch, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, or Negative Art. Using Sony's unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual stills to the tape.
