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High Definition Handycam® – ultimate quality and convenience
The dramatic uptake of HD television across Europe is driving demand for
better-looking High Definition content. As recent Sony research reveals,
picture quality and ease of use are now prime factors for consumers
considering their next camcorder purchase.
Six compact, beautifully styled new HD Handycam® models offer the perfect
complement for your personal needs and shooting style – whether you’re
capturing holidays, special celebrations or those unforgettable moments with
family and friends. Pick HDD models for super-long record times, Disc for
convenience and simple dubbing (HYBRID Plus) or the familiarity and rich
manual functions of HDV tape.
Highest ever picture quality
The entire Sony AVCHD range (HDD and Disc models)
now offers highest-ever 1920x1080 resolution to assure
stunning Full HD pictures. Still image quality has also
been enhanced up to 10 megapixels, rivalling the quality
of top-flight digital cameras.
This amazing picture quality has been achieved through Sony’s leading
imaging expertise. The ClearVid CMOS sensor now features Exmor™
technology that adds a column A/D converter to the sensor, realising ultra
high resolution with high sensitivity and lower noise.
The powerful BIONZ image processor that made its
debut in Sony’s Alpha and Cyber-shot digital
cameras is now incorporated into Handycam® range. This high-performance
imaging engine supports the high-speed signal processing that’s required for
many new features. In addition, the premium Carl Zeiss lens now offers a
maximum 15x zoom range, with Super SteadyShot Optical Image
Stabilisation for all models.