DCR-DVD650
Hybrid DVD camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom Shooting high quality video is easy with the Sony DCR-DVD650 Handycam camcorder. The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you close to the action, while SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur. And with Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD, or to removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
1/8 Advanced HAD CCD Imager: A 1/8 Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance. 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization: The DCR-DVD650 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss VarioTessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible: The DCR-DVD650 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats (DVD-R/RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)6 , allowing you to take advantage of the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media, there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required); simply remove and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc player. Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory Stick PRO Duo media: Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to DVD media6 or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media (all sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video from the Memory Stick PRO Duo media to -without using a PC. 2.7 wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels): The 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spotfocus and spot metering. Power On by opening LCD display: Quickly power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display. Built-in zoom microphone: The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds. Color Viewfinder (123k pixels): The DCR-DVD650 features a 123k pixel resolution color viewfinder that lets you record and then review video and still images. Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites9. One Touch Disc Burn: Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button in the menu.12 Easy Handycam Button: Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording. Film Roll Index: Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes). ADDITIONAL FEATURES Face Index function: Playback Zoom: USB 2.0 interface:

Specifications

General
Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD CCD sensor Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVDR/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: 3" DVD media: Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 109 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min. Video Actual: 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3) Still Actual: 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3) Video Resolution: 720 x 480 Still Picture Resolution: 680K Focal Distance: 1.8 - 108mm Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000 Optical Zoom: 60x Digital Zoom: 2000x Resolution: 680K Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Minimum Illumination: 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Hybrid DVD camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
Power Consumption: 2.2W / 2.4W (VF/LCD) Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH30) 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
Recording Format: Dolby Digital 2ch stereo Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone

Software

Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 9. Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3) (32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1) (32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS

Convenience

Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Hybrid: Yes Quick On: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: w/o battery: 13oz (390g) w battery: 15oz (440g) Measurements: 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55 x 89 x 130mm)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Multiple Language Display: Yes Slide Show Mode: Yes Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film Roll Index: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization

Supplied Accessories

AC Adaptor (AC-L200) Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH30) A/V Connecting Cable Application Software / USB Driver / (CDROM ) USB Cable

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NPFH50/FH70/FH100) Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L) Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6) AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-VQH10) Travel Charger (BC-TRP) Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A) Tripod (VCT-80AV) Video Light (HVL-10NH) Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE) GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA) UPC Code: 027242763111
Format: SD (MPEG2) Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio

Display

LCD Screen: 2.7 wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels)

Hardware

Viewfinder: Yes (color 123k) Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 6. Not all DVD media types are compatible with all DVD players. 9. Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4?SP4?, Windows XP Service Pack3?SP3??32bit? Windows Vista Service Pack1?SP1??32bit/64bit?. Not supported by Mac OS. 12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately). 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, Advanced HAD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. *Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 39-2340mm (16:9), 442640mm (4:3) Aperture: F1.8-6.0 Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel) Filter Diameter: 30mm
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