Compact and feature rich, the Sony DCR-PC109 MiniDV Handycam (PAL format) is the perfect camcorder for people who demand quality and convenience. Featuring a large 2.5 hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display, Super NightShot Plus infrared recording system, Super SteadyShot image stabilization, and a big 1.0 megapixel Advanced HAD imaging device, the DCR-PC109 provides all the punch of a camera twice its size. Combined with Memory Stick DUO media, it even doubles as a digital camera, able to take pictures as large as 1152 x 864 pixels. What really sets it apart from the competition, though, is its innovative Handycam Station, which provides quick and easy connection between the camcorder and your TV, VCR, or computer. Now, viewing your footage is easier than ever before. Plus, it provides power to the camcorder and charges the battery while you wait, assuring you a full charge whenever you use it.
Special Note: This camcorder was made for use outside the U.S. (it uses the PAL video format), and it is not covered by any U.S. warranty. It requires a PAL format monitor for playback.
The MiniDV Format offers more precise image detail and color accuracy than previously possible with analog camcorders. The superior quality of digital video results from:
- Higher Resolution -- up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, on select models for sharper picture detail.
- Component Color Sampling -- preserves three times more color information than analog VHS and S-VHS video, for brighter and truer colors.
- Time Base Correction -- stabilizes the picture, eliminating video jitters.
- Error Correction -- fills in missing video data, providing seamless, professional-looking video.
Features of the DCR-PC109 include:
- 1.0 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager: 1/5" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, with exceptional video performance (up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution). Realize great looking digital still images utilizing 1000K (effective) pixels. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance.
- 10X Optical/120X 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.
- Handycam Station: Placing the DCR-PC109 on the supplied Handycam Station provides a quick and easy connection between the camcorder and a TV/VCR for easy viewing, or a USB or i.LINK supported computer for video and still image editing. It also supplies power to the camcorder for charging the battery.
- 2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels): Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens.
- Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media: Capture digital still images at 1152 x 864 or 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo media for easy transfer to PC's for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices.
- Progressive Shutter: Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
- Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through: Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.
- InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony's rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
- Super SteadyShot Image 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.
- 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo: 16-Bit offers the same outstanding sound quality as compact disc. 12-Bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK interface compatible computers.
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What's in the box:
DCRPC109 MiniDV Digital Handycam, AC-L25 Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger, NP-FF51 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-830 Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control, USB Cable, Handycam Station, MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo Adapter, CR2025 Battery, Multi A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM USB Driver (Picture Package Software v.1.0 for Sony).