Sony DCR-PC330 Review

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February 22nd, 2004


Summary

Sony has announced a new compact Handycam featuring a single 3.3Mega pixels CCD - and what it claims to be a world first for consumer camcorders. Aimed at the semi professional or home video enthusiast looking for the next leap in quality, the DCR-PC330 is designed to deliver what Sony describes as the "best colour reproduction in the world" of consumer video.The DCR-PC330 is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens for perfect images with almost no distortion and a new CCD filter technology for highly accurate colour reproduction. With up to nine hours battery life as standard and the ability to record in true 16:9 widescreen mode, the DCR-PC330 is set to take the lead in the consumer camcorder stakes.

Specs

 
 
 
Detailed Specifications

Description:
DCR-PC330 MiniDV Digital Camcorder (3.3MP, 10x Opt, 120x Dig, 2.5'' LCD)
Manufacturer: Sony
Min Focal Length: 5.1 mm
Max Focal Length: 51 mm
Power Source: Lithium
Min Focus Distance: 5.1 mm
Additional Features: Built-in Speaker, Date Code, Fader Function, PC Connection, Slow Shutter
CCD Quantity: 1
CCD Size: .33 in
Digital Zoom: 120 X
Exposure Settings: Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure
Flash Characteristics: Built-in Flash
Focus Features: Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Image Stabilization: Digital
Included Components: AC Adapter, Battery, Battery Recharger, Cables, Editing Software, Recording Media, Remote
Interface Type: A/V Input, A/V Output, Headphone Jack, i.Link, Mic, S-Video, USB - Universal Serial Bus
LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in
Lens Mount: Fixed
Max Aperture: 2.1 1/f
Max Horizontal Image Resolution: 2016 pixels
Max Vertical Image Resolution: 1512 pixels
Min Aperture: 1.8 1/f
Number of CCD Pixels: 3300000
Number of Resolution Modes: 2
Optical Zoom: 10 X
Recording Media: Mini DV
Resolution: 320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA)
White Balance: Auto, Preset Modes
Maximum Shutter Speed: .00025 sec.
Minimum Shutter Speed: .25 sec.
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 2.375 in
Depth: 4.5 in
Weight: 540 g
Reference
URL: Manufacturer Link


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