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Sony DCRTRV19 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and Remote

Sony DCRTRV19 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and Remote

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Features:
  • Compact MiniDV digital camcorder
  • 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
  • 2.5-inch touch-panel color SwivelScreen LCD display for easy access to the entire camcorder menu
  • NightShot O Lux infrared system for recording in total darkness


Description:

Although boasting a chassis that is 28 percent smaller and lighter than Sony's previous camcorders, the DCR-TRV19 does not compromise powerful optics and audio performance. The camcorder's features include a 10x optical zoom, 1/4-inch CCD for clean imaging, a 2.5-inch LCD with touchscreen control, and a color viewfinder.

Step-up Value
Here's a Sony feature that adds value to this digital camcorder and differentiates it from the competition.

product image SteadyShot: There's a world of difference between experiences that are moving and the ones that are simply shaky. To encourage the first and prevent the second, Sony invented SteadyShot picture stabilization. It smoothes and steadies your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with motion sensors--a more accurate system than many other camcorders on the market.

Image Stabilization
Sony's SteadyShot picture stabilization keeps your images smooth and steady without degrading picture quality. The technology uses motion sensors, which tend to be more accurate than most other systems used in the camcorder market.

Optics
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens ensures images will be clear and with good contrast. The 1/4-inch CCD sensor records the images accurately in vibrant color and with sharp resolution. The TRV19 has a robust 10x optical zoom that fits most purposes, but for extra distance the camera can reach 120x through the digital zoom. Several autoexposure modes allow for automatic operation--while achieving ideal images for the situation.

More Features
You can also record video in low- to no-light situations with Sony's NightShot system, which uses infrared light to capture images invisible to the human eye. With the function on, subjects up to 10 feet away can be seen in total darkness.

Sony's Stamina power management system and InfoLithium battery give the TRV19 a long operating time. To keep you informed of current battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of minutes remaining right in the viewfinder.

The TRV19 features a 2.5-inch color LCD and a color viewfinder. The menu is accessed via a touchscreen display on the LCD, reducing the clutter of buttons on the camera. The USB streaming feature can turn the TRV19 into a video-conferencing tool or a Webcam, and the standard IEEE 1394 connection can be used for digital video editing on a computer.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 20 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

Contents
This package includes the TRV19 camcorder, power adaptor and in-camera charger, InfoLithium rechargeable battery, wireless remote, AV cable, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, two AA batteries, and USB drivers.

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