Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCR-IP220
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
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Design: 5.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony DCR-IP220
price range: $478.99
An oddly designed, overpriced camcorder with one redeeming feature: it takes good stills.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
on September 1, 2004
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"2 in 1 - Best in Still/Video"
on April 21, 2003
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on April 19, 2003
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"Best Stills and Video: Thats the reason tp buy one of these."
on March 28, 2003
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCR-IP220
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Localization English
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1,080,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 2,110,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-1
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Forced mode, Flash OFF mode
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Resolution 2.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 352 x 240 - 60 sec - With 8MB card, MPEG - 144 x 96 - 300 sec - With 8MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 8 MB Flash - Memory Stick
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 6 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 12 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 18 - With 8MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 40 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 80 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 120 - With 8MB card
- Media Type Micro MV
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 8 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 45 mm - F/1.8-2.1
- Focal Length 4.5 mm - 45 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.1
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.5 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Max focal length 45 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Low dispersion glass
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 52 - 520 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, PRINT Image Matching, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Sony MovieShaker, Drivers & Utilities, PIXELA Image Mixer 1.0
- Included Accessories Stylus, Lens cap, Hand strap, Cleaning tape, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Run Time (Up To) 130 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1350 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless Connection Yes (Bluetooth)
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.9 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Micro MV, 0.7 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Micro MV, 0.7 lbs
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Price: $699.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Micro MV, 0.9 lbs
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Price: $478.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Micro MV, 1,080,000 pixels, 1.1 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Micro MV, 0.4 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790



