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DCR-DVD850
The Sony® DCR-DVD850 Handycam® camcorder combines powerful features with maximum flexibility. A Carl Zeiss®
60x optical zoom lens and SteadyShot™ image stabilization make capturing sharp images a snap, and Hybrid
Plus technology gives you the option to record to DVD, 16GB of internal memory, or removable Memory Stick Duo™
or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
16GB embedded memory:
16GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to almost 11
hours of video footage (SD LP
mode).
Hybrid Plus offers flexible
recording and transfer options:
Hybrid Plus recording technology
delivers a new level of flexibility for
transferring your video footage and
digital photos from the camcorder
to compatible viewing devices.
Record to your choice of 3" DVD
media , 16GB embedded flash
memory, or removable Memory
Stick PRO Duo™ media (all media
sold separately). You can even
select from various dubbing
functions to easily copy video from
Memory Stick® media or built in
flash memory media to DVD --
without using a PC. Images
recorded or transferred to DVD
media can then be played directly
in most DVD Players (SD) ,
computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players,
and even PLAYSTATION®3 video
game consoles to share your
memories with friends and family.
60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or
distance shooting, 60X optical
zoom brings you closer to the
action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from
far away. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
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Hybrid DVD camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
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Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
with SteadyShot™ image
stabilization:
The DCR-DVD850 features a
professional-quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® lens designed
specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground
optics help maintain the
sharpness and contrast of larger
lenses, and SteadyShot™ image
stabilization helps reduce blur
caused by camera shake.
1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager:
A 1/8" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
with 410K (effective) pixel
resolution delivers stunning detail
and clarity for exceptional video
and still image performance.
DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible:
The DCR-DVD850 is compatible
with a variety of DVD formats (DVD-
R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer), allowing you to take
advantage of the ease-of-use and
simplicity found in DVD media.
With DVD+RW media, there is no
need to finalize the disc (minimum
recording required); simply
remove and insert the media into
a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™
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player .
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2.7" wide touch panel LCD
display (123k pixels):
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The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD
display provides exceptional
viewing clarity with 123K pixels
resolution. The display rotates up
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to
menus and additional functionality
such as spot focus and spot
metering.
Power On by opening LCD display:
Quickly power on your camcorder
by simply opening the LCD display.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording
with Built-in Zoom Mic:
Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel
recording captures active sounds
coming from all directions, so you
can experience your home movies
the way you experienced them
while recording. The Built-In Zoom
Mic focuses audio recording on
your subjects in sync with the
camera's zoom lens.
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software:
Sony Picture Motion Browser
software offers a simple, intuitive
way to transfer, sort, and view your
video and still images on your
compatible PC. In addition,
multiple output options let you
burn your memories to DVD (sold
separately), as well as take
advantage of one click upload to a
number of popular video and
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photo sharing sites .
Color Viewfinder (123k pixels):
The DCR-DVD850 features a 123k
pixel resolution color viewfinder
that lets you record and review
video and still images.
One Touch Disc Burn:
Easily burn a DVD copy of your
footage using the supplied PMB
(Picture Motion Browser)
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software . Simply connect the
camcorder to your compatible PC
via a USB cable and press the One
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Touch Disc Burn Button.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Easy Handycam® Button:
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
Playback Zoom:
USB 2.0 interface:
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(123k pixels) Hardware Media Card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com Hybrid DVD camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Optics/Lens 35mm Equivalent: 39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm (4:3) Aperture: F1.8-6.0...