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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-IP55


Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-IP55 Digital Camcorder
Sony Handycam DCR-IP55 

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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-IP55

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General
Product TypeCamcorder
Width6 cm
Depth12.8 cm
Height7.3 cm
Weight0.4 kg
Enclosure ColourGrey, black
LocalisationEnglish
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution1.0 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution690 Kpix
Webcam CapabilityYes
Media TypeMicro MV tape
Colour SupportColour
Horizontal Resolution520 lines
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Optical Sensor Size1/4.7"
Min Illumination7 lux
Digital Zoom120 x
Recording SpeedSP
Shooting ModesDigital photo mode
Shooting ProgramsSpotlight, Sunset & Moon, landscape, portrait mode, Beach & Ski, night mode, sports mode
Special EffectsStill, solarisation, Sepia, Mosaic, Trail, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Negative Art, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
FadersOverlap fader, bounce fader, monotone fader, mosaic fader, black fader
Image StabiliserElectronic (Super Steady Shot)
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/4 sec
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic
White BalanceAutomatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIndoor, outdoor
PCM Digital Sound16bit (48KHz / 2 channels)
Digital Video FormatMPEG-2
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlCamera remote control - infrared
Video CaptureMPEG - 144 x 96 - 300 sec - with 8MB card
MPEG - 352 x 240 - 60 sec - with 8MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory1 x 8 MB Flash - Memory Stick
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 1152 x 864 : 25 - with 8MB card
Fine JPEG 1152 x 864 : 51 - with 8MB card
Standard JPEG 1152 x 864 : 75 - with 8MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 40 - with 8MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 81 - with 64MB card
Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 122 - with 64MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Flash ModesFlash ON mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.3 m - 2.5 m
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 3.7 mm - 37 mm - f/1.8-2.0
Focal Length3.7 mm - 37 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera50 - 500mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Full Range Auto FocusYes
Lens ApertureF/1.8-2.0
Optical Zoom10 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Filter Size30 mm
Lens ManufacturerCarl Zeiss
Additional Features
DV inputYes
Clock / TimerYes
Self TimerYes
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
16:9 ModeYes
Digital Still Camera FunctionYes
Title GeneratorYes
Search ModesDate search, photo search, index search, end search
Wireless ConnectionYes (Bluetooth)
Built-in LightYes
Additional FeaturesUSB compatibility, multi-picture burst, LANC port, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, demonstration mode, backlight compensation, date/time stamp, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, NightShot system
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeLCD monitor
Viewfinder Colour SupportColour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.44"
Viewfinder Resolution180,000 pixels
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format211,200 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x S-Video input / output
1 x composite video/audio (input/output)
1 x Control-L (LANC)
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick
Software
SoftwarePIXELA Image Mixer 1.0
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesLens cap, software kit, stylus
Cables Included1 x USB cable
1 x A/V cable
Power
Power DevicePower adapter - external
Battery
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Run Time (Up To)70 min
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 1 year
 
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