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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Sony
Mfg Part#: DCRSX85/S
Buy.com Sku: 219619270
UPC: 027242819931
UPC 14: 00027242819931
Buy.com Sales Rank: 85139
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| Model Highlights: 16GB embedded Flash memory, 70x extended zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, 3.0" touch-screen LCD, Intelligent Auto, SteadyShot® image stabilization, built-in mic and LED video light
Record your memories in style with the ultra-compact DCR-SX85 standard definition Handycam® camcorder. Featuring 16GB of embedded Flash memory, you can capture up to 12 hours of video (LP mode). A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high-resolution images while a powerful 70x extended zoom lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. Additional features include a 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K) for framing and reviewing your footage. There's also built-in LED video light which is perfect for low light situations. |
Features
| 16GB Embedded Flash Memory | |
| 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K) | |
| Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic | |
| Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge | |
| Auto Lens Cover | |
| 70x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action | |
| SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode | |
| Face Detection | |
| Direct Copy to external HDD without PC | |
| Film Roll / Face Index | |
| Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens | |
| Intelligent Auto (36 different scene combinations possible) | |
| Built-in LED video light | |
| Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software | |
| Dual Media card slot | |
| In the Box | |
| Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) | |
| A/V Connecting Cable | |
| "Operating Guide" | |
| AC adaptor (AC-L200) | |
| USB Connection Support Cable | |
| Power Cord | |
| CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) |
Tech Specs
| Drive System: | |
| Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer | |
| Shutter Speeds : Auto Control Range: 1 / 4 - 1 / 4000; Self-timer: 10sec. (Still Image); Standard: 1 / 60-1 / 500; Auto: 1 / 60 - 1 / 500; Scene Selection: 1 / 60 - 1 / 4000 1 / 4 - 1 / 500 (Candle mode / "MOVIE"position only); Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON): 1 / 30 - 1 / 500; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF): 1 / 60 - 1 / 500 | |
| Focus Control: | |
| Focus System : Contrast AF | |
| AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) | |
| Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus | |
| AF Illuminator : Yes | |
| Camera: | |
| Camera Type : Digital STD Video Camera Recorder | |
| Convenience Features: | |
| Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD) | |
| Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto | |
| S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel) | |
| Fader Effect(s) : White / Black | |
| Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date / Time, Camera info) | |
| Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes | |
| Media/Battery Indicator : Yes / Yes | |
| Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off (5minutes) | |
| Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show; Playback Zoom (1.1x-5x) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever) | |
| Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available) | |
| Built-in Video Light Coverage : Approx. 30cm-150cm | |
| Easy Handycam/Help Function : -/- | |
| Menu Customization : Yes | |
| Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish | |
| One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu) | |
| View & Index : Data Index / Film Roll / Face | |
| Recording: | |
| Media Type : 16GB Internal flash memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™, optional Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, optional SD, optional SDHC | |
| Still Image Mode : JPEG | |
| Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 470K pixels | |
| Video Format : MPEG2-PS | |
| Video Mode : HQ: 9Mbps / SP: 6Mbps / LP: 3Mbps | |
| Video Resolution : 720x480/60i | |
| Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx. 410K pixels (16:9), Approx. 470K pixels (4:3) | |
| Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards | |
| Recording and Playback Times : HQ: Approx. 3h55m; SP: Approx. 5h40m; LP: Approx. 11h55m | |
| Photo Capture from Movie : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360) | |
| Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creater | |
| Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker | |
| Internal Media : Flash Memory 16GB | |
| Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps) | |
| Still Image File Format : DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.21 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible | |
| Still Image Size(Photo Mode) : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360) | |
| Wind Position : Yes (Auto) | |
| Weights and Measurements: | |
| Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 8.1 oz (230g) | |
| Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 2 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 4 7/8" (52.5mm x 57mm x123.5mm) | |
| Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : Approx. 8.1 oz (230g) | |
| Power: | |
| Battery Type : LITHIUM ION type NP-FV30, Manganese Dioxide Lithium type ML621 | |
| Battery Capacity : Typical: 3.6Wh (500mAh), Minimum: 3.6Wh (500mAh) | |
| Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor) | |
| Service and Warranty Information: | |
| Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor | |
| LCD Display: | |
| LCD Type : 3.0" Touch-screen Clear Photo™ LCD (230K pixels) | |
| Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. | |
| Brightness Control : Yes (LCD Backlight Level, LCD Bright) | |
| Coverage : 1 | |
| Live View : Yes | |
| Grid Display : Guide Frame | |
| Touch Panel : Yes | |
| Software: | |
| Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3 | |
| Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7. PMB software is not Mac® compatible. | |
| Exposure System: | |
| Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot | |
| Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel) | |
| Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Twilight / Candle / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Sports / Beach / Snow | |
| Noise Reduction : Yes | |
| White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor | |
| Minimum Illumination : Auto Slow Shutter: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) | |
| Auto Iris Control : F1.8-F26 | |
| Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto) | |
| Gain Control : Auto | |
| Advanced Features: | |
| Face Detection : Yes | |
| Image Stabilization : Electrical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w / Active mode (Wide to Tele) | |
| Intelligent Auto : Portrait / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro | |
| Imaging Sensor: | |
| Imaging Sensor : 1/8" (2.25mm)Advanced HAD® (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager | |
| Processor : Sony® Imaging processor | |
| Pixel Gross : Approx. 680K pixels | |
| Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 470K pixels (4:3) | |
| Color Filter System : YeCyMgG mosaic filters | |
| Optics/Lens: | |
| Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® | |
| Aperture : F1.8-F6.0 | |
| Optical Zoom : 60x | |
| Digital Zoom : 2000x | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3); Movie Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3) | |
| Filter Diameter : 37mm | |
| Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx.150cm (Tele), Approx.38cm (Tele Macro) | |
| Extended Zoom : 70x | |
| Focal Distance : f = 1.8mm - 108mm | |
| Steady Shot Mode:Active : 46mm - 2760mm (16:3) | |
| Interface: | |
| Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible | |
| SD Output : Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately)) | |
| USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage) | |
| DVDirect : Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported (sold separately)) | |
| Remote Jack : A/V Remote terminal | |
| Direct Copy : Yes | |
| A/V Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Remote | |
| DC IN : Yes |
Product Attributes
| Silver | ||
| Silver | ||
| Electronic | ||
| 60 | ||
| Handycam | ||
| 640 x 480 | ||
| CCD |

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