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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Sony DCR-VX2100 3CCD MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom


Technical Details

* Digital MiniDV Handycam camcorder with a 58mm aspherical lens and 380,000-pixel CCD

* 12x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 48x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
* 2.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder
* Manual controls for shutter and exposure, Stamina Power Management, and intelligent accessory shoe
* NP-F330 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer Take Control of Sound and Vision with the DCR-VX2100, offering the brightest video results of all Sony MiniDV models. With its new Advanced HAD progressive scan CCD technology, illumination is improved dramatically, delivering superior low-light performance without the use of infrared technology. By increasing the CCD's sensitivity to light, clearer, brighter video with more lifelike color can be captured, even when recording in dimly lit environments.

Its 58mm aspherical lens and duel-position neutral density filter minimize distortion from standard spherical lenses and compensate for varying lighting situations such as studio lights or direct sunlight. Additionally, the VX2100 includes a built-in lens cap to protect the enhanced optics package, manual audio control and PCM Digital Stereo Audio in 12 and 16-bit modes, a manual focus and manual zoom ring, built-in color bar generator, 16:9 wide screen recording capability, intelligent accessory shoe, both 12x optical and 48x digital zoom, advanced optical SteadyShot picture stabilization and up to seven hours1 of operation with the optional NP-F960 InfoLithium battery.

Product Description
Take control of sound and vision with the DCR-VX2100. With its new Advanced HAD progressive scan CCD technology, illumination is improved dramatically, delivering superior low-light performance without the use of infrared technology. By increasing the CCD's sensitivity to light, clearer, brighter video with more lifelike color can be captured, even when recording in dimly lit environments.Its 58mm aspherical lens and duel-position neutral density filter minimize distortion from standard spherical lenses and compensate for varying lighting situations such as studio lights or direct sunlight.

Additionally, the VX2100 includes a built-in lens cap to protect the enhanced optics package, manual audio control and PCM Digital Stereo Audio in 12 and 16-bit modes, a manual focus and manual zoom ring, built-in color bar generator, 16: 9 wide screen recording capability, intelligent accessory shoe, both 12x optical and 48x digital zoom, advanced optical SteadyShot picture stabilization and up to seven hours1 of operation with the optional NP-F960 InfoLithium battery.

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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Sony Webbie MHS-CM1 HD Camcorder (Silver)


Technical Details

* 5-megapixel still photos
* HD MP4 1440 x 1080 video resolution
* 2.5-inch swivel screen; only weighs 7 ounces
* 5x optical, 20x digital zoom
* Memory Stick PRO Duo media recording

From the Manufacturer

Say hello to the Webbie HD camera. When fun happens, Webbie is there. The pocket-sized Webbie HD camera is your perfect companion, ready to record antics at a moment's notice. Not only does it record HD MP4 video that plays nicely with sites like YouTube, it also snaps off sharp, 5-megapixel still shots with ease.

Sony Webbie HD camcorder highlights
Only about 1.7 inches wide and 2.4 inches tall, this is one ridiculously small camera. Inside, you'll find an integrated 5 MP CMOS sensor that lets the Webbie capture razor-sharp stills in addition to great-looking HD MP4 video. The HD MP4 format is highly versatile, making your media files small enough to easily transfer them to your PC or Mac via USB.

Cram up to 8.5 hours of HD video footage or thousands of photos (based on 16GB media) on ultra-small Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately). What's more, Memory Stick slots are featured on many Sony VAIO notebooks, and most compatible card readers. Transferring files couldn't be easier.

Meet the brightest new movie stars: You and your friends. Take the Webbie along on your next road trip or just start filming yourself. Like to post videos to your blog? The 2.5-inch screen swivels 270 degrees, making "self-shooting" a cinch.

What's in the Box

* Webbie HD camera
* AC adaptor
* Component Video Cable
* Composite Video Cable
* USB Cable
* Lens Cap
* Wrist Strap
* Picture Motion Browser software CD-ROM

The new Sony® Webbie HD™ camera is an ultra-portable camera that lets you capture brilliant high-definition MP4 video and crisp 5MP JPEG still photos. The Webbie HD™ camera comes with Sharemark and pre-installed PMB Portable software, making it easy to pre-select images and videos in the camera to later upload directly to your compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites. The Webbie HD™ camera also features 5x Optical and 20x Digital zoom that lets you focus in on the action, as well as dual capture capability that lets you simultaneously film video and take still pictures without the need to switch modes. A 2.5" LCD screen provides a generous viewing area while filming, and when the screen is opened the Webbie HD™ camera almost instantly powers on so you can immediately begin filming and never miss an important moment.

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