Sony DCR-SX40/L - Palm-sized Camcorder W/ 60x Optical Zoom Specifications

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DCR-SX40/L Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoomThe ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX40 Handycam® camcorder can record video to 4GB of embeddedmemory or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. A professional-qualityCarl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x optical zoom helpsyou capture extreme close-ups from far away.14GB embedded memory:4GB of embedded memory canrecord and store up to approximately 2hours 55 minutes of video footage (LPmode).160X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, ordistance shooting, 60X optical zoombrings you closer to the action, so youcan capture extremely tight shots, evenfrom far away. In addition, DigitalZoom Interpolation means that extremedigital zooming (up to 2000X) isclearer, with less distortion thanprevious types of digital zooms.Professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens:The Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens isdesigned specifically for compactcamcorders, and utilizes precisionground optics to maintain thesharpness and contrast found in largerlenses.Hybrid Recording to 4GB memory orMemory Stick PRO Duo™ media (soldseparately):Hybrid recording technology delivers anew level of flexibility of capturing andtransferring your video footage anddigital photos from the camcorder tocompatible viewing devices. Record to4GB embedded flash memory orchoose instead to record to removableMemory Stick PRO Duo™ media (soldseparately). You can even select fromvarious dubbing functions to easilycopy video or still images from theembedded flash media to the MemoryStick PRO Duo™ media -- without usinga PC.111/8” Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager:A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (HoleAccumulation Diode) CCD imager with410K (effective) pixel resolution deliversstunning detail and clarity forexceptional video and still imageperformance.Direct connection to DVD burner (soldseparately):The DCR-SX40 supports a directconnection to the VRD-P1 DVD burner(sold separately), which allows you toburn DVDs directly from yourcamcorder without the need for a PC.And because the VRD-P1 is powered byyour camcorder, you don't need anadditional AC power cable.2.7” wide touch panel LCD display(123k pixels):The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD displayprovides exceptional viewing claritywith 123K pixels resolution. The displayrotates up to 270 degrees for multipleviewing angles, as well as providessharp, detailed images for monitoringor playback. The convenient touchpanel allows easy access to menusand additional functionality such asspot focus and spot metering.33Power On by opening LCD display:Power on your camcorder by simplyopening the LCD display.Built-in zoom microphone:The built-in zoom microphone focusesaudio recording on your subjects withthe camera's zoom lens, helpingmemories ring true with clear dialogueand crisp, discrete sounds.Includes Sony® PMB (Picture MotionBrowser) software:Sony Picture Motion Browser softwareoffers a simple, intuitive way to transfer,sort, and view your video and stillimages on your compatible PC. Inaddition, multiple output options letyou burn your memories to DVD (soldseparately), as well as take advantageof one click upload to a number ofpopular video and photo sharingsites .9One Touch Disc Burn:Easily burn a DVD copy of yourfootage using the supplied PMB (PictureMotion Browser) software . Simplyconnect the camcorder to yourcompatible PC via a USB cable andpress the One Touch Disc Burn Button.912Easy Handycam® Button:Using a camcorder can be intimidatingfor some people. With a press of theEasy Handycam Button, most of theadvanced features of the camcorderare "locked out," letting you focus onlythe buttons essential for recording.Film Roll Index:Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Indexhelps you easily find desired scenes invideo footage. When using this feature,the camcorder previews the beginningof scenes and can create scene indexesset at specified display intervals (3, 6,or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).ADDITIONAL FEATURESFace Index function:USB 2.0 interface:

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