Sony DCR-TRV70 Marketing Specifications - Page 1

DCR-TRV70 Digital Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-TRV70 is the world's first MiniDV 2.0 Megapixel Handycam® Camcorder that allows for up to 530 lines of horizontal video resolution, outstanding 1600 x 1200 still image resolution, and Networking Capability via USB. F E AT U R E S ➤2.1 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager 1/3.6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 1080K (effective) video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video performance. Realize great looking digital still images with 1920K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos (530 lines of horizontal resolution) and digital photography performance. MiniDV Recording MiniDV digital recording format delivers 3X the color bandwidth of VHS and lower signal to noise ratio compared to analog formats, providing stunning video performance comparable to DVD. Network Capable via USB Connect the camera to the Internet for pc-free networking. The Network function allows you to browse the web, send and receive email messages (with attachments) or upload digital still images and MPEG1 movies stored on Memory Stick® media to Sony's ImageStation® storage site. Connect to the Internet with the supplied hardwired analog phone line to USB Network adapter (Compatible ISP required). AOL Compatible: AOL members can enjoy networking features listed above with the exception of receiving email. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. 10X Optical/120X Precision Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. ➤ STEP-UP FEATURE ➤2.5" Precision SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD Display (211K Pixels) with Stylus Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 211K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The "On Screen" touch panel LCD system allows you to navigate through the camera's menu system by touching the LCD screen using the supplied stylus. Precision Color Viewfinder (180K Pixels) Increased pixel count provides more detail and clarity of video subjects. USB Streaming Stay connected with family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio, via the Internet with the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It's like having your own web camera or video conferencing system. ➤Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick® Media Digital Still Memory Mode captures high quality Megapixel still images at up to 1600 x 1200 resolution directly to Memory Stick media. Images are stored in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with family and friends. 8MB Memory Stick media supplied. MPEG Movie EX Mode Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG Movie EX will allow you to record uninterrupted to the capacity of the Memory Stick® media. For example a 128MB Memory Stick will record up to 85 minutes of non-stop MPEG1 video. Manual Focus Ring Allows the user to adjust the camera's focus allowing for more creativity and/or effects. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the camera's focus in difficult shooting situations. ➤Expanded Focus Indicator While using the manual focus ring, the camera automatically adjusts to 2x magnification, allowing for extremely accurate focus adjustment. Progressive Shutter System A mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. ➤Intelligent Pop-Up Flash Provides the appropriate amount of flash for optimum brightness and color accuracy in virtually any lighting condition when shooting still images. i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394) A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with a IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® System that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems. Super NightShot Infrared System and Color Slow Shutter With Sony's NightShot® infrared system, capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot 0 Lux recording mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed. Page 21