Sony has a camcorder to match your personal video-making style with its new line of DVD and Mini DV tape Handycam® camcorders.
“Our new models feature enhancements and sophisticated technologies across the line to deliver benefits to satisfy the varying recording, sharing and archiving needs of different customers, depending on their preferences,” said Linda Vuolo, director for camcorder products at Sony Electronics.
Double the Recording Time and Double the Fun with DVD
Sony is introducing four new DVD camcorders for busy people who can appreciate the advantages of recording directly to disc, easy playback on DVD players, effortless sharing of home movies on a disc, and instant archiving of video footage.
In addition to –R/-RW/+RW disc compatibility, all models are newly-compatible with three-inch, +R dual layer discs. A standard, three-inch DVD with 2.66 GB dual layer capacity can nearly double the camcorders’ recording times. Now users can continuously record close to two hours of DVD footage, depending on the recording mode.
The new DCR-DVD508 model is at the top of the DVD camcorder line, designed to appeal to those who prefer the convenience of having one imaging device. This model features Sony’s three-megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor technology and Enhanced Imaging Processor, which produces vibrant, detailed video as well as six-megapixel digital still photos.
Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization further enhances this model’s hybrid capabilities, producing clear, blur-free photos and smooth, crisp video.
More of What You’re Looking for in a Camcorder
With built-in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound, all the new DVD camcorders can provide an at-home cinematic experience. These models are compatible with Sony’s ECM-HW1 Bluetooth® wireless microphone, which amplifies the center channel sound in the camcorders’ surround sound system and lets you wirelessly capture audio up to 100 feet away.
The DCR-DVD108 model’s ultra-versatile 40x optical zoom can fill the frame with distant subjects with minimal loss of picture quality. Another benefit of this powerful lens is a wider image [36 mm], which help include everyone in group portraits.
A Memory Stick Duo™ flash memory card slot has been incorporated into all three DVD models to facilitate easier management of photo and video libraries. And they all feature a USB jack for effortless connection and transfer of video footage to a PC for editing and storing.
The DCR-DVD108 camcorder will ship in February for about $400.
All of the new camcorders will be available online at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail) around the country, and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders will begin online on Jan. 8 at www.sonystyle.com/handycam. Sony’s +R dual layer DVD discs are available now for about $12.