Model:
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- 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS Sensor
- Optical 10x zoom by Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T lens
- Super SteadyShotTM (Optical) Image Stabilizer
- Shoulder-mount design
- Full Compatibility with your Current DV System
Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 10x (optical), f = 5.4 to 54 mm, filter diameter: 37 mm |
Focal length |
16:9 video mode: 40 to 400mm (equivalent to 35mm film) 4:3 video mode: 49 to 490mm (equivalent to 35mm film) 16:9 photo mode: 40 to 400mm (equivalent to 35mm film) 4:3 photo mode: 37 to 370mm |
Imaging system |
1/2.9-inch, ClearVid CMOS Sensor system |
Maximum still image recording |
MAX. 6.1M (2848 x 2136) (4:3) |
Picture elements |
Approx. 3200K pixels |
Effective pixels |
16:9 video mode: Approx. 2280K pixels 4:3 video mode: Approx. 1710K pixels 16:9 photo mode: Approx. 2280K pixels 4:3 photo mode: Approx. 3040K pixels |
Recording format |
HDV1080/50i, DV/DV(LP)576/50i (PAL) |
Play out/Down conversion format |
HDV1080/50i, DV/DV(LP)576/50i (PAL) |
Playback/Recording time |
HDV/DV SP: Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette DV LP: Max. 94.5 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette |
Component video output |
RCA Pin x3 |
Composite video output |
RCA Pin x1 |
S Video output |
mini-DIN 4-pin x1 |
Digital video output |
HDMI connector |
HDV/DV input/output |
i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector) |
Audio output |
RCA Pin x2 (L,R) |
Audio input |
Stereo mini jack (φ3.5 mm), ECM-PS1 external shot-gun stereo microphone is supplied. |
Headphones |
Stereo mini jack (φ3.5 mm) |
LANC |
Stereo mini-mini jack (φ2.5 mm) |
DC Input |
AC-L100 AC adaptor is supplied. |
LCD viewfinder |
0.27-inch type*2, approx. 123,200 dots, 16 : 9 aspect ratio |
LCD monitor |
2.7-inch type*2, Clear Photo LCD plus, approx. 211,200 dots, hybrid type, 16 : 9 aspect ratio, touchscreen |
Mass |
2.7Kg (6 lb 0 oz) (w/o Tape,Battery,etc) |
Power requirements |
8.4V / 7.2V (AC adaptor/Battery) |
Power consumption |
HDV Approx. 4.6W / 5.0W (VF/VF+LCD) DV Approx. 4.4W / 4.8W (VF/VF+LCD) |
Operating temperature |
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) |
Storage temperature |
-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) |
AC Adaptor |
AC-L100 AC adaptor |
Battery |
NP-F570 Rechargeable Battery Pack |
Lens protection |
Lens Cap (small), Lens Hood |
Microphone |
Microphone Windscreen |
Viewfinder accessories |
Large size eye cup |