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SONY PJ230 8GB PAL CAMCORDER

Sony PJ230 8Gb Pal Camcorder

Product Code: SO-PJ230 Product ID: 21472
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$ 355

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Product Specifications

Recording

Media Type : Internal Flash Memory;Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2);Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™;Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™;SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Still Image Mode : JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 8.9 megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 : Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240)
Still Image Size 4:3 : Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240)
Video Mode : HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Video Resolution : HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i; MP4: 1280x720 30p
Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx.2150K pixels(16:9),Approx.1610K pixels(4:3
Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : HD PS: 35m; HD FX: 45m; HD FH: 1h00m; HD HQ: 1h45m; HD LP: 3h10m; STD HQ: 1h50m (Times are approximate; max time); MP4: 2hr40min
Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels 16:9 (640x360)
Dual Record : 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio Format : Dolby^® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby^® Digital Stereo Creator; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
Internal Media : Flash Memory 8GB
Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)
Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) : HD PS: 28Mbps / FX: 24Mbps / FH:17Mbps / HQ:9Mbps / LP: 5Mbps (Approx); STD HQ:9Mbps; MP4: Approx.6Mbps
Still Image File Format : DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Wind Position : Yes(Off/On)

Focus Control

Focus System : Contrast AF
AF Modes : Auto/Manual(Menu)
Focus Area : Full range Focus

Projector

Endurance (Battery Life) : Approx. 50min(Supplied Battery)
Light Output : Up to 13 lumens
Resolution Output : 640 x 360
Screen Coverage : Up to 100" (diag)
Throw Distance : Approx. 0.5m( 1.6feet ) or over

Interface

Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
SD Output : Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
HD Output : HDMI Out(micro)(supplied)
USB Port(s) : TypeA(built-in)/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
PhotoTV HD : Yes
Direct Copy : Yes
DC IN : Yes
HDMI Terminal : Yes (HDMI micro)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal : Yes

Software

Supplied Software : PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)
Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

Camera

Camera Type : Digital HD Video Camera Recorder w/ Projector

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Carl Zeiss^® Vario-Tessar^® Lens
Lens Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Aperture : F1.9-F4.0
Optical Zoom : 27x
Digital Zoom : 320x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Movie Mode: 29.8-953.6mm(16:9),36.4-1164.8mm(4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8-804.0mm(16:9), 36.4-984.0mm(4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance : Approx.1cm(Wide) ,Approx.80cm(Tele) ,Approx.37cm(Tele Macro)
Extended Zoom : 32x
Focal Distance : f=2.1-57.0mm; f=3/32-2 1/4inch

Exposure System

Metering Modes : Multi-segment
Exposure Settings : Auto; Manual(Menu)
Scene Mode(s) : Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
D-Range Optimizer : Yes
Noise Reduction : Yes
White Balance Mode : Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Minimum Illumination : Standard:6 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux:3 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed)
Auto Iris Control : F1.9 - F10
Backlight Compensation : Yes(Auto)
LOW LUX Mode : Yes

Convenience Features

Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
Fader Effect(s) : White/Black
Date / Time Stamp : Yes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
Erase/Protect : Yes/Yes
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)
Power Save Mode : Yes
Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show
Video Playback Options : Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share(Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario(Save/Playback/Erase); Hightlight BGM(Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
Built-in USB Cable : Yes(USB Charge Available)
Multiple Language Display : English; Spanish; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French
Self Recording : Yes
View & Index : Event

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx.2 3/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 5/8inch (58mm x 57mm x 117mm)
Weight (Approx.) : Approx.7.4oz ((210g) Main Unit Only)

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : 1/5.8'' (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor^® R CMOS Sensor
Processor : BIONZ^® image processor
Pixel Gross : Approx.2390K pixels
Effective Picture Resolution : Movie: Approx.2150K pixels(16:9) Still: Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

LCD Display

LCD Type : 2.7'' (6.7cm) Clear Photo LCD™ (230K) Wide (16:9)
Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Brightness Control : Yes(Menu)
Coverage : 100%
Grid Display : Grid Line

Drive System

Drive Mode : Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer
Self-timer : Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
Shutter Speeds : Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range)

Advanced Features

Face Detection : Yes
Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto : Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light
Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority
Smile Shutter™ technology : Dual Capture/Always On/Off
x.v.Color™ : Yes