Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DCR-IP55
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 9.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony DCR-IP55 (Bluetooth)
price range: $699.00
This Sony is a tiny, very cool camcorder for the well-heeled video hobbyist who doesn't mind some compatibility limitations.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
on July 17, 2004
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"Update on Movieshaker and compatibility issues"
on April 16, 2003
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Compact, Easy to Use, Great Video Quality"
on February 1, 2005
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"Try Canon Elura40 before you buy microMV"
on April 5, 2003
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"Overall Good, but has its draw backs."
on December 29, 2002
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCR-IP55
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Gray
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Localization English
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.7"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 7 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Sepia, Still, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- PCM digital sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, Bounce fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader, Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Night mode, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Flash ON mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camera remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 144 x 96 - 300 sec - With 8MB card, MPEG - 352 x 240 - 60 sec - With 8MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 8 MB Flash - Memory Stick
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1152 x 864 : 25 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 1152 x 864 : 51 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1152 x 864 : 75 - With 8MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 40 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 81 - With 64MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 122 - With 64MB card
- Media Type Micro MV
- Recording Speed SP
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 8 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.7 mm - 37 mm - F/1.8-2.0
- Focal Length 3.7 mm - 37 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.0
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.7 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Max focal length 37 mm
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 50 - 500 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- 16:9 Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes End search, Date search, Index search, Photo search
- Built-in Light Yes
- Additional Features LANC port, DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, NightShot system, USB compatibility, Demonstration mode, Multi-picture burst, PRINT Image Matching, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation
- Remote control Camera remote control - Infrared
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer 1.0
- Included Accessories Stylus, Lens cap, Software kit
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 USB, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
- 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
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 70 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( 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
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless Connection Yes (Bluetooth)
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 5 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 0.9 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
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