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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCRTRV38
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"Beware of Sony Camcorder Products!"
by runstevierun on June 18, 2005
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by mschmielewski on October 16, 2006
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by chisbo on June 18, 2005
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"Easy to use and lots of features"
on January 12, 2005
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"Quality video, indoors and outdoors"
on January 7, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCRTRV38
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Localization English
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.7"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG EX
- 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)
- Digital Scene Transition Random, Black fader, Bounce fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader, Vertical wipe, Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot, Matrix
- Camera Flash None
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240 - 80 sec - With 8MB card, MPEG - 160 x 112 - 320 sec - With 8MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 8 MB Flash - Memory Stick
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 1152 x 864 : 15 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1152 x 864 : 37 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 50 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 120 - With 8MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
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
- Max focal length 37 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- 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
- Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes End search, Date search, Edit search, Zero search, Photo search
- Additional Features DPOF support, Built-in speaker, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction, Progressive shutter system, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Time Code Yes
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Cleaning cloth, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 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
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 95 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating (270°)
- Display Format 184,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 6.3 in
- Height 3.6 in
- Weight 1.5 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



