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Sony Handycam DCR-PC109

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: DCR-PC109

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Sony Handycam DCR-PC109

price range: $780.00

This pocket MiniDV camcorder excels outdoors, and back home, you'll love the Handycam Station dock.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: DCR-PC109

General
Product Type Camcorder
Enclosure Color Silver
Digital Zoom 120 x
Effective Sensor Resolution 1.0 megapixels
Total Pixels 1.0 megapixels
Progressive scan Yes
Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Min Illumination 0 lux
Analog Video Format NTSC
Digital Video Format MPEG EX
Special Effects Sepia, Still, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Card Mix, Monotone, Old Movie, Chroma Key, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
Digital Scene Transition Random, Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader, 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
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 8 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
Floppy Drive None
Image Storage Fine JPEG 1152 x 864 - With 8MB card - 15 MB, Standard JPEG 1152 x 864 - With 8MB card - 37 MB, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 - With 8MB card - 50 MB, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 - With 8MB card - 120 MB
Media Type Mini DV
Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.3
Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.3
Optical Zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 3.2 mm
Max focal length 32 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Filter Size 25 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 46 - 460 mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
DV input Yes
Self Timer Yes
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Title Generator Yes
Search Modes End search, Date search
Additional Features DPOF support, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation, Progressive shutter system, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
Time Code Yes
Flash Terminal Hot shoe
Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Software Picture Package, Drivers & Utilities
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Docking station, Memory Stick Duo adapter
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 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 IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Docking station, 1 x Control-L (LANC)
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
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, A/V cable, USB cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) 110 min
Battery
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 month parts and labor limited warranty
Viewfinder / Display
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 123,200 pixels
Viewfinder Color Support Color
Expansion / Connectivity
Wireless Connection No
Physical Characteristics
Width 2 in
Depth 3.8 in
Height 3.9 in
Weight 1.1 lbs

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Product series

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Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.3 lbs
Sony DCR-PC330

Price: $1,699.99

Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Digital video camera, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs
Sony Handycam DCR-PC109

Price: $780.00

Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.0 megapixels, 1.1 lbs
Sony Handycam DCR-PC350

Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 2.04 megapixels, 0.9 lbs
Sony DCR-PC55 (white)

Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 3.4 megapixels, 0.7 lbs
Sony DCR-PC55 (black)

Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 3.4 megapixels, 0.7 lbs
Sony DCR-PC55 (red)

Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 3.4 megapixels, 0.7 lbs
Sony DCR-PC55 (silver)

Price: $999.90

Manufacturer: Sony

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 0.7 lbs