SONY DCR-PC55E MINIDV PAL CAMCORDER

General

Packaged Quantity1

Product TypeCamcorder

Enclosure ColorSilver

Digital Zoom120 x

Camcorder Media TypeMini DV

Optical Sensor Size1/6"

Optical Sensor TypeAdvanced HAD CCD

Min Illumination5 lux

Analog video formatNTSC

Digital Video FormatMPEG EX

Special EffectsLuminance Key,

Flash Motion,

Monotone,

Old Movie,

Negative Art,

Mosaic,

Sepia,

Solarization,

Still,

Low Shutter Speed (LSS),

Pastel,

Trail

Image StabilizerElectronic (Super Steady Shot)

Digital Scene TransitionOverlap fader,

Random,

White fader,

Wipe fader,

Monotone fader,

Black fader,

Mosaic fader

Min Shutter Speed1/2 sec

Max Shutter Speed1/3500 sec

Shooting modesDigital photo mode

Shooting ProgramsSunset & moon,

Beach & ski,

Sports mode,

Spotlight,

Portrait mode,

Landscape

White BalanceAutomatic,

Presets,

Custom

White Balance PresetsOutdoor,

Indoor

Exposure ModesProgram,

Automatic

Exposure MeteringMatrix,

Spot

Camera FlashNone

Image Recording FormatJPEG

AV InterfacesS-Video,

Composite video

Lens System

TypeCarl Zeiss 10 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.2

Lens apertureF/1.7-2.2

Optical Zoom10 x

Lens system typeZoom lens

Min focal length2.3 mm

Max focal length23 mm

Auto FocusTTL contrast detection

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera44 - 440 mm

Focus AdjustmentManual,

Automatic

Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive

Additional Features

Low Lux / Night ModeYes

DV inputYes

Additional FeaturesProgressive shutter system,

Analog to digital conversion with pass through,

Accessories hot shoe ,

Built-in speaker,

Backlight compensation,

Digital noise reduction,

Touch-screen control

Remote controlRemote control - Infrared

SoftwareSony Picture Package,

Drivers & Utilities

Included AccessoriesIR remote control,

Docking station,

Wrist strap,

USB cable,

SCART adapter,

Power adapter,

Audio / video cable

Display

Type3 in LCD display

Connections

Connector Type1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK),

1 x USB,

1 x Composite video/audio (input/output),

1 x Docking station,

1 x S-Video output,

1 x DC power input

Memory / Storage

Media typeMini DV

Memory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo card

Image StorageFine JPEG 640 x 480,

Standard JPEG 640 x 480

Video Capture320 x 240,

160 x 112

System Requirements for PC Connection

Peripheral DevicesUSB port,

CD-ROM drive,

IEEE 1394 port

Battery

Supported BatterySony NP-FA50

Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )

Audio Input

Audio input typeMicrophone

Microphone typeBuilt-in

Microphone Operation ModeStereo

Microphone technologyElectret condenser

Viewfinder / Display

Display FeaturesRotating

Physical Characteristics

Width1.8 in

Depth2.8 in

Height3.9 in

Weight0.7 lbs