Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital-8 Camcorder with 2.5" Swivel LCD Screen, 20x Optical Zoom, 990x Digital Zoom, SteadyShot Stabilization

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MODEL- DCR-TRV280 VENDOR- SONY CONSUMER FEATURES- Digital8 Handycam Camcorder 1/6 inch CCD Imager with 290K effective pixels; 20X optical zoom lens with 990X digital zoom; 2. 5 inch SwivelScreen LCD display; SteadyShot picture stabilization system; NightShot Plus infrared system. Go digital. Capture high-quality digital audio and video with Sonys DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam camcorder. The DCR-TRV280 features Digital8 recording for 3X the color bandwidth of VHS, providing you with stunning video performance. The CCD imager captures clear and detailed images for consistently outstanding image quality. With Sonys NightShot Plus infrared system you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Do not let its compact design fool you, the DCR-TRV280 carries great power with the Stamina battery power management system, which allows you to continuously record for up to 12 hours on a single full charge. Editing and sharing hours of video is easy with the i. LINK DV interface, which allows you to easily connect your camcorder to your TV or PC. Includes Camcorder, AC-L15 Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, A/V Cable, Lens Cap, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package Software Ver. 1. 5 for Sony). Digital8 Recording The Digital8 recording format delivers 3X the color bandwidth of VHS with significantly less video noise providing stunning video performance. Digital8 records digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV on affordable Hi8 tapes. 1/6 inch CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross 1/6 inch CCD Imager with 290K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity along with outstanding digital video performance. 20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. 2. 5 inch SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. USB Streaming Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder s tape. It is like having your own video conferencing system. I. LINK DV Interface A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sonys rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening memory effect. Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Multi-Language Menu Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean or Traditional Chinese. Easy Dubbing Connect the Handycam camcorder to a VCR to effortlessly make VHS copies of your home videos. The camcorder can control up to 59 brands of VCRs. NightShot Plus Infrared System With Sonys NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. Stamina Battery Power Management System Using the optional NP-QM91D InfoLithium Battery, the DCR-TRV280 can continuously record for up to 12 hours on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. Picture Effects Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sonys Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and Mosaic. End Search Automatically advances the video tape to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene. This prevents accidentally recording over previously recorded videos. Fader Effects Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe. Titling Add professional looking titles to your video. Select from 8 presets, or customize 2 titles with up to 22 characters. Battery Information At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10 increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Photo Mode Using Sonys Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on the videotape. Built-In White LED Light Brighten your video, and reduce shadows when shooting in low-light situations. The LED light uses considerably less power than bulb-based light systems, with the same light output. Manual Focus Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the dial. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder s auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. Easy Handycam Button Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational. -- SPECIFICATIONS -----------------------------------Imaging Device: 1/6 inch, 460k Gross Pixels CCDVideo Actual: 290K PixelsStill Actual: n/aF: 1. 6 2. 4Focal Distance: 2. 5 50 mm35mm Conversion: 42 840 mmFilter Diameter: 37mmOptical Zoom: 20xDigital Zoom: 990xFocusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial)Min. Illumination: 4 Lux (0 lux with NightShot Plus Infrared System)NightShot Infrared: NightShot PlusShutter Speed: 1/60 1/4,000 sec. (AE Mode)Viewfinder: Black & White, 90K PixelsLCD: 2. 5 inch Color (123K)Accessory Shoe: n/aVideo Input/Output: No/Yes (Special)Audio Input/Output: No/Yes (Stereo, Special)USB Terminal: YesUSB Streaming: YesLANC Terminal: n/aHeadphone Jack: n/aMic Input: n/aWhite Balance: AutoExposure: Yes, Dial (24 steps)ACCESSORIES- ACSQ950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick Batteries ACVQ850D AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger PCVM50 Portable AC Charger DCCL50 Car Battery Adaptor Cable LCSVA2 Carrying Case LCSVA1 Carrying Case NPFM30 Rechargeable Battery NPFM50 Rechargeable Battery NPQM71D Rechargeable Battery NPQM91D Rechargeable Battery ACCKITFM50 Handcam Camcorder Starter Kit VCL0637H Wide Angle Lens VCLHG0737X High Grade Wide Angle Lens VCLES06A Wide Angle Lens VCLES20A Telephoto Lens VCLR2037X High Grade Telephoto Lens VFR37K Natural Density Filter Kit VF37PK Polarizing Filter KitPOWER- (VF/LCD/VF LCD): 2. 5W/3. 4W/3. 6WSIZE - 3 3/8 inch x 3 7/8 inchh x 6 inchd WT. - 1 lb. 11 oz. W/o batt. Www. 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