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A next-generation digital Handycam Camcorder, the DCR-IP1 is packed with convenient, advanced features, like a 1/5.0" 1 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager. This HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K (effective) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, with exceptional digital video performance (520 lines of horizontal resolution). Realize great looking still images utilizing 1000K (effective) pixels. The 1 Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still photography performance. Other features include:
This camera can connect directly to select printers. Learn more about PictBridge. | - MICROMV Format Video Recording
The MICROMV recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on tapes that are 70% smaller. Also, with a standard 64K memory in each cassette, you get features not available on any other tape format such as thumbnail images of recorded scenes, scene searching and electronic scene titling. - MPEG2
MPEG2 (Motion Pictures Experts Group) is a compression technology that is PC friendly and provides video quality comparable to DV. MPEG2 compression is widely used in digital satellite broadcasting and DVD players. PC editing has never been easier than with the supplied MPEG2 compatible MovieShaker software version 3.1. - Automatic Lens Cover
The protective Automatic Lens Cover on the DCR-IP1 automatically opens when the power to the camcorder is turned on in the recording mode. This eliminates the need for an external lens cover and also allows the camcorder to be completely self-contained. - Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. - 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. - 2.0" Precision SwivelScreen Hybrid Touch Panel LCD Display (210K Pixels)
The 210K pixel LCD provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The Hybrid system consists of a transmissive LCD combined with a reflective LCD. By turning off the backlight, it will capture more ambient light virtually eliminating LCD wash-out. Images will be visible in the LCD even in the most challenging outdoor lighting conditions. The "On Screen" touch panel system allows you to navigate through the camera's menu system at the touch of the LCD screen. - USB Streaming
Stay connected with family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio, via the internet with the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It's like having your own web camera or video conferencing system. The USB Interface also allows easy transfer of still images and MPEG1 movies stored on Memory Stick Media to the computer. - Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Media
Digital Still Memory Mode captures high quality Megapixel still images at up to 1152 x 864 resolution directly to Memory Stick media. Images are stored in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with family and friends. 16MB Memory Stick media is supplied. - Memory Stick DUO Media Slot
With Memory Stick DUO Media being 1/3 the size of the standard-sized Memory Stickand#174; Media, Memory Stick DUO offers the same benefits and capabilities, but in a smaller size, perfect for the Ultra Compact Camcorder. - MPEG Movie AX Mode
MPEG Movie AX Mode captures high quality, 352 x 240 resolution at 30fps (frames per second), MPEG1 Movies uninterrupted up to the capacity of the Memory Stick DUO Media. For example, a 128MB Memory Stick Media can record up to 20 minutes of non-stop MPEG1 Video with Audio. - i.LINK MICROMV Interface (IEEE1394)
Allows high speed digital communication between two compatible devices equipped with a MICROMV IEEE1394 interface. - Handycam Station
Placing the DCR-IP1 on the supplied Handycam Station provides a quick and easy connection between the camcorder and an i.LINK supported TV/VCR for viewing, or a computer for video and still image editing. It also supplies power to the camcorder for charging the battery. - Cassette Memory
Each MICROMV cassette comes equipped with a built-in 64KB Memory Chip that stores Custom Titles, valuable cassette information such as cassette ID and usage dates, and thumbnail image information from the beginning of a recorded scene. Thumbnail images allow for easy access to recorded scenes. - Multi-Picture Search
Exclusive to MICROMV cassettes is the ability to provide thumbnail images of all recorded scenes, allowing quick and easy access to your favorite video memories. - Color Slow Shutter
Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed. - Super SteadyShot Picture 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.
Product Description
Experience the smallest and lightest tape-based camcorder in the world! Sony's DCR-IP1 MICROMV Handycam delivers high-quality digital video footage, digital still images, precision digital zoom, and MPEG1 compressed video and audio, within a sleek 8 oz. package slightly larger than a deck of cards. The included multi-functional Handycam Station serves as your power supply/battery charger, S-Video terminal connection to supported TV/VCRs or i.LINK interface to your computer for video editing. Impressive touch panel operation technology enables you to access the camcorder functions with a touch of a finger. The minute camcorder body accepts both Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo media. About one-third the size of standard-size Memory Stick media, a 512MB Memory Stick PRO Duo media card allows you to capture 900 one-megapixel digital images!
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