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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-PC109


Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-PC109 Digital Camcorder
Sony Handycam DCR-PC109 

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Technical Details for Sony Handycam DCR-PC109

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General
Product TypeCamcorder
Width5 cm
Depth9.7 cm
Height9.8 cm
Weight0.5 kg
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution1.0 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution690 Kpix
Webcam CapabilityYes
Media TypeMini DV
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Optical Sensor Size1/5"
Min Illumination0 lux
Analogue Video FormatNTSC
Digital Zoom120 x
Recording SpeedSP, LP
Shooting ModesDigital photo mode, frame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsSpotlight, Sunset & Moon, landscape, portrait mode, Beach & Ski, sports mode
Special EffectsStill, solarisation, Sepia, Mosaic, Trail, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Negative Art, Low Shutter Speed (LSS), Card Mix, Chroma Key
FadersWipe fader, overlap fader, white fader, random, monotone fader, mosaic fader, black fader
Image StabiliserElectronic (Super Steady Shot)
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/4 sec
Exposure MeteringSpot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIndoor, outdoor
Digital Video FormatMPEG EX
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlRemote control - infrared
Video CaptureMPEG - 320 x 240 - 80 sec - with 8MB card
MPEG - 160 x 112 - 320 sec - with 8MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory8 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
Image StorageFine JPEG 1152 x 864 - with 8MB card - 15 MB
Standard JPEG 1152 x 864 - with 8MB card - 37 MB
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 - with 8MB card - 50 MB
Standard JPEG 640 x 480 - with 8MB card - 120 MB
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - f/1.8-2.3
Focal Length3.2 mm - 32 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera46 - 460mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Lens ApertureF/1.8-2.3
Optical Zoom10 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Filter Size25 mm
Lens ManufacturerCarl Zeiss
Additional Features
DV inputYes
Self TimerYes
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
Digital Still Camera FunctionYes
Title GeneratorYes
Search ModesDate search, end search
Time CodeYes
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesTouch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, DPOF support, analog to digital conversion with pass through, progressive shutter system, PictBridge support
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Colour SupportColour
Viewfinder Resolution123,000 pixels
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format123,200 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
1 x USB
1 x S-Video input / output
1 x composite video/audio (input/output)
1 x microphone
1 x DC power input
1 x docking station
1 x Control-L (LANC)
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Picture Package
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesDocking station, cleaning cloth, Memory Stick DUO adapter
Cables IncludedA/V cable
USB cable
Power
Power DevicePower adapter - external
Battery
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
 
Sony Handycam DCR-PC109