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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-PC5


Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-PC5 Digital Camcorder
Sony Handycam DCR-PC5 


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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-PC5

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General
Product TypeCamcorder
Width5.4 cm
Depth9.7 cm
Height10.1 cm
Weight0.5 kg
Enclosure ColourBlack, metallic silver
Body MaterialMagnesium alloy
LocalisationEnglish
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution800 Kpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution400 Kpix
Media TypeMini DV
Colour SupportColour
Horizontal Resolution500 lines
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Optical Sensor Size1/4"
Min Illumination0 lux
Analogue Video FormatPAL
Digital Zoom40 x
Head Qty2 head(s)
Recording SpeedSP, LP
Shooting ProgramsSpotlight, Sunset & Moon, landscape, portrait mode, Beach & Ski, night mode, sports mode
Image StabiliserElectronic
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/4 sec
Exposure ModesAutomatic, manual
White BalanceAutomatic, presets
PCM Digital Sound16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 4 channels simultaneously)
Digital Video FormatDV
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlRemote control - infrared
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory1 x 4 MB Flash - Memory Stick
Image StorageNormal 640 x 480 - VGA
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - f/1.7-2.2
Focal Length3.3 mm - 33 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera42 - 420mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Full Range Auto FocusYes
Lens ApertureF/1.7-2.2
Optical Zoom10 x
Zoom AdjustmentAutomatic
Filter Size30 mm
Lens ManufacturerCarl Zeiss
Additional Features
Clock / TimerYes
Edit FunctionsAssemble, A/V insert, audio dubbing
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
16:9 ModeYes
Digital Still Camera FunctionYes
Photo PreviewYes
Title GeneratorYes
Search ModesEdit search, index search, end search
LP RecordingYes
Time CodeYes
Additional FeaturesDemonstration mode, TBC
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeLCD monitor
Viewfinder Colour SupportColour
Viewfinder Resolution180,000 pixels
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format200,640 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN )
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 PIN FireWire )
1 x composite video/audio (input/output) ( RCA phono x 3 )
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x serial
1 x Control-L (LANC)
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick
Software
SoftwarePicture Gear
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesLens hood, lens cap
Cables Included1 x A/V cable
1 x serial cable
Power
Power DevicePower adapter - external
Voltage RequiredAC 110/220 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Run Time (Up To)4.3 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - parts and labour - 3 months
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
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