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Capture the moment with new high-zoom Handycam® models Light, easy to carry Handycam® DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E
Legendary Handycam® video quality is made brilliantly accessible with two great value new Standard Definition camcorders from Sony.
Light, compact and easy to use, the Handycam® DCR-SX15E shoots crisp, clear video and stereo sound onto removable flash memory. Just slip in a Memory Stick™ or SD card (not supplied) and capture the moment for easy transfer to your PC after shooting.
If you’re looking for extra-long record times, Handycam® DCR-SR15E stores up to 61 hours of Standard Definition video on its 80GB built-in hard disk drive. With no need to carry spare tapes or discs, there’s plenty of space for a long weekend of non-stop shooting.
Whether you choose flash memory or HDD, both models are packed with smart features for sharing and enjoying your footage.
The high-power 50x optical zoom lens by Sony pulls distant subjects nearer for frame-filling close-ups. SteadyShot image stabilisation keeps things crisp and clear, reducing the effects of camera shake when you’re shooting handheld. If you’re shooting portraits of friends and family, Face Detection automatically fine-tunes exposure for more natural looking faces.
Menus and settings are adjusted via a thumb-operated joystick next to the flip-out 6.7cm (2.7”) Clear Photo LCD. A conveniently-placed button switches on the built-in video light to illuminate indoor get-togethers, parties or night-time scenes. For extra convenience there’s also an Auto mode that switches the video light on when natural light levels are low.
After shooting, Direct Copy enables easy, PC-free transfers of video footage direct to an external hard disk drive (optional USB adapter is required). Compatibility with the optional VRD-P1 DVDirect Express by simplifies PC-free burning of video footage onto blank DVD discs for storing, sharing and archiving.
The compact new Handycam® DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E Standard Definition camcorders from Sony are available from the beginning of October 2010.
Model Name | DCR-SR15E | DCR-SX15E |
Image Sensor | 2.3mm (1/8 Type) | 2.3mm (1/8 Type) |
Gross Resolution (Pixels) | 800K approx. | 800K approx. |
Still Image Resolution (Pixels) | 410K approx. | 410K approx. |
Lens | Sony Lens | Sony Lens |
Optical Zoom | 50x | 50x |
Image Stabilisation | SteadyShot | SteadyShot |
HDD/Internal Memory | 80GB HDD | - |
External Recording Media | Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2,High Speed), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card (Class2 or higher is recommended) | |
Audio system | Stereo, built-in zoom mic | Stereo, built-in zoom mic |
LCD Panel Size | 6.7cm / 230k pixels | 6.7cm / 230k pixels |
LCD Type | Clear Photo LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
Direct Copy | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Video Light | Yes | Yes |
Accessory Shoe | - | - |
Interface | A/V USB | A/V |
Supplied Battery | NP-FV30 | NP-FV30 |
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