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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV900 - camcorder - Mini DV (01/20/2003)

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV900 - camcorder - Mini DV

Entered CNET Catalog: 01/20/2003

SKU: 0027242547025

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.

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The Sony DCR-TRV900 can handle up to eight hours recording. The 12X Optical Zoom lets you move in or pull back for wide shots, while the Precision 48X Digital Zoom uses a Hyper-Precision CCD to maintain superior image detail. There's an Optical Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization System, a Memory Mode for Still Image Capture and even picture effects to help you get the look you want. You'll never run out of ways to use this Sony.

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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV900 - camcorder - Mini DV specifications

  • General
  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Black
  • Localization English
  • Digital Zoom 48.0 x
  • Camcorder Media Type Mini DV
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Min Illumination 4.0 lux
  • Digital Video Format DV
  • Special Effects Negative , Strobe , Old Movie , Sepia , Solarization , Slim , Stretch
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Video head qty 2.0
  • Min Shutter Speed 0.016666668 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 0.00010 sec
  • Slow shutter modes 1/4sec
  • Shooting modes Normal movie mode , Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Sunset & moon , Block shot (10 seconds) , Shutter-priority , Sports mode
  • White Balance Automatic , Presets
  • Image Recording Format JPEG
  • Camera Flash None
  • AV Interfaces HD-SDI , SD-SDI
  • Lens System
  • Type 12.0 x x Zoom lens - 4.3 mm - 51.6 mm - F/1.6-2.8
  • Lens aperture F/1.6-2.8
  • Optical zoom 12.0 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.3 mm
  • Max focal length 51.6 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Filter Size 52.0 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera -451.0 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic , Manual
  • Min Focus Range 0.5 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual
  • Additional Features
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Additional Features Demonstration mode , Backlight compensation , LCD color/brightness/tint control , Built-in speaker
  • Included Accessories Memory storage adapter , Audio / video cable , IR remote control , Carrying strap , Lens hood , Clock battery , Lens cap , Power adapter with battery charger
  • Display
  • Type 3.5 in LCD display
  • Connections
  • Connector Type 1.0 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin FireWire ) , 1.0 x Composite video/audio (input/output) ( Sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm ) , 1.0 x Control-L (LANC) ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) , 1.0 x Headphones ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) , 1.0 x Microphone ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( RCA phono x 3 )
  • Viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.55 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 180000.0 pixels
  • Memory / Storage
  • Media type Mini DV
  • Included Memory Card CompactFlash Card
  • Video Recording Modes SP , LP
  • Battery
  • Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 750.0 mAh ( Included )
  • Audio Input
  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Viewfinder / Display
  • Display Features Rotating
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 months , Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
  • Physical Characteristics
  • Width 7.6 in
  • Depth 4.1 in
  • Height 3.7 in
  • Weight 2.0 lbs