Sony Handycam DCR TRV480E - camcorder - Digital8 (discontinued)

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Experience all of your memories digitally with Sony's DCR-TRV480E camcorder. It is fully equipped with the latest Sony technology. Providing the bright lens (37mm filter) with a 20X optical zoom, which ensures a clear, high quality image throughout zooming in on the subject. The 2.5-inch LCD display also has a Touch Screen, which can be used in conjunction with Sony's Active Menu, a logically structured graphical user interface for camcorder controls. With Memory Stick you can also easily shoot and store digital still images for sending over the Internet to friends. Sony's unique Easy Handycam menu gives one-button access to basic camera operation and recording settings. The Sony DCR-TRV480E is backwards compatible with both Hi8 and 8mm videocassettes, providing an ideal upgrade path to digital for experienced video enthusiasts with sizeable tape stocks. Additionally those wishing to preserve their video memories on these older formats can take advantage of digital connectivity and ease of use offered by the Sony DCR-TRV480, including Picture Package software. This camcorder features both digital i.LINK IN and OUT, as well as Analog IN and OUT for archiving analog tape recordings. USB provides connectivity to a PC, while Audio IN and OUT ports are ideal for easy dubbing to and from the tape and playing back with TV. Low-level light recording technology is incorporated in the form of Night Shot Plus, which can record in more natural color in low-light environments. The Super NightShot plus function on the Sony DCR-TRV480E uses a slow shutter speed to allow color video under very dark conditions. The USB Streaming facility allows fulfill an additional function as a Webcam, an increasingly popular method of Internet communication.

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Sony Handycam DCR TRV480E - camcorder - Digital8 specifications

• General
• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 990 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6 in
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 0.0 lux
• Analog Video Format PAL
• Digital Video Format MPEG EX
• Special Effects Sepia , Slim , Chroma Key , Negative Art , Old Movie , Stretch , Trail , Monotone , Low Shutter Speed (LSS) , Flash Motion , Solarization , Mosaic , Luminance Key , Pastel , Card Mix
• Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Monotone fader , White fader , Random , Wipe fader , Overlap fader , Mosaic fader , Black fader
• Min Shutter Speed 0.33333334 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 0.00025 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode , Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Portrait mode , Sunset & moon , Landscape , Beach & ski , Spotlight , Sports mode
• White Balance Automatic
• Exposure Modes Program , Automatic
• Exposure Metering Spot , Matrix
• Camera Flash None
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Main Features
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240 , MPEG - 160 x 112
• Memory / Storage
• Flash Memory None
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480
• Media Type Digital8
• Recording Speed SP , LP
• Lens System
• Type Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 50.0 mm - F/1.6-2.4
• Focal Length 2.5 mm - 50.0 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.4
• Optical Zoom 20 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.5 mm
• Max focal length 50.0 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Filter Size 37.0 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera -798.0 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic , Manual
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Additional Features
• DV input Yes
• Self Timer Yes
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Search Modes End search , Edit search
• Additional Features PictBridge support , Built-in speaker , Digital noise reduction , Backlight compensation , Touch-screen control , DPOF support , Analog to digital conversion with pass through
• Built-in Light Yes
• Time Code Yes
• Software Sony Picture Package , Drivers & Utilities
• Included Accessories Lens cap , Camcorder shoulder strap
• Viewfinder
• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Resolution 90000.0 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 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1.0 x DC power input , 1.0 x USB , 1.0 x Composite video/audio (input/output)
• Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 x Memory Stick Pro
• Audio Input
• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Miscellaneous
• Carrying Case None
• Cables Included USB cable , A/V cable
• Power
• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery
• Supported Battery Sony NP-FM30
• Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700.0 mAh ( Included )
• Viewfinder / Display
• Display Form Factor Rotating (270°)
• Display Format 123000.0 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Black & white
• Physical Characteristics
• Width 3.3 in
• Depth 5.9 in
• Height 3.9 in
• Weight 1.8 lbs