DCR-SR220 | DCR-SR220 60GB Handycam® Camcorder | Sony

DCR-SR220 60GB Handycam Camcorder

Model number: DCR-SR220

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Advanced imaging technology for video and still photos in a compact body.

Series highlights: Hybrid recording, 2.3 MP ClearVid ™ CMOS sensor , 4 MP still image capture, built-in zoom mic, Quick On button , Dynamic Range Optimizer, Dual Record capability

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2.3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and BIONZ™ Image Processor

Sony's newly designed CMOS image sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 4 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor™ technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.

Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos

Made possible by the BIONZ™ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.

Hybrid Recording to Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick® Media

Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to the camcorder's internal hard disk drive, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the hard disk drive to Memory Stick media -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to Memory Stick media can then be played directly on a PS3 or PC to share your memories with friends and family.

Quick On

Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you'll always be ready to capture special moments.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Powered by the exclusive Sony's BIONZ™ high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing "whiteout" in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing "blackout." As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.

Active Interface Shoe

Sony's proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.

Stamina® Battery Power Management System

When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.⁷

Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

Exmor™ Imaging Sensor

Exmor™ technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.

2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot

Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices (sold separately).

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording

Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the camcorder's built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses.

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you're free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Fader Effects

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.

BIONZ™ Image Processor

The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.

15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

Dual Record

While recording video you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately).

Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording

Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

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.

USB 2.0 Interface⁶

The USB 2.0 interface⁶ provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

Battery Information

At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD screen or viewfinder, the display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Product Specifications

Convenience

Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie
Dubbing Button : Yes (Camera body & Handycam Station)
Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
Easy Operation : Yes
Exposure : Touch Panel
Face Index : Yes
Film Roll Index : Yes
Hybrid : Yes
Hybrid Plus : N/A
Low Light Capability : Super NightShot®
Picture Effect(s) : Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Slide Show Mode : Yes
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
USB Streaming : N/A
White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push (touch panel)

Exposure System

Minimum Illumination : 8 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30)

Imaging Sensor

Processor : BIONZ™ image processo

LCD Display

LCD Type : 2.7" wide¹ (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels)

Recording

Dual Record : Yes
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Video Actual (Pixel) : 1120K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9)

Video

Format : SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Advanced Features

Assignable Dial : N/A
Face Detection : Yes
Image Stabilization : O.I.S.
x.v.Color™ : N/A

Convenience Features

BRAVIA® Sync™ : N/A
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Quick On : Yes
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

General

Imaging Device : 1/5" ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology)
Pixel Gross : 2300K
Recording Media : 60GB⁹ Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Recording and Playback Times : Approximately - HQ: 14 hours, SP: 21 hours, LP 41 hours When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 325 min.
Still Actual : 1990K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9)
Still Picture Resolution : 4 megapixel
Video Resolution : 720 x 480

Inputs and Outputs

Active Interface Shoe : Yes
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Yes
S-Video Output(s) : Available via A/V Remote (cable not included)
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent : 49 - 735mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 - 600mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture : F1.8-2.6
Digital Zoom : 180x
Filter Diameter : 30mm
Focal Distance : 3.1 - 46.5mm
Focus : Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
Optical Zoom : 15x
Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Video Features

PhotoTV HD : N/A

Audio

Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone : Yes (Built-in Zoom)

Display

Viewfinder : N/A

Hardware

Light/Flash : Yes
Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Interface

Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 3.0W (VF/LCD)
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Software

Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista
Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 1/4 x 3 x 5 1/8 inch (81 x 76 x 129mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 3 oz (560g) with Battery

In the Box

Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
Application CD-ROM w/ Driver

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Enjoy Handycam DVD

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
USB Cable

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Mini Plug to USB Cable

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Handycam Audio Video Cable

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DCR-SR220 2.7 5 6 6

Convert to mac with free software I transfer film and video for a living. This camera is not mac ready, find mpeg streamclip... it will convert for you. July 3, 2010

Bad Screen Connection I purchased 5 of these camera and everyone went bad. The problem is the connection between teh screen and the camera, after just 6 months the connection went bad and now, although the camera still records, I can not see what I am recording so it is basically useless. I would not recommend this camera for that specific reason. MAKE SURE YOU PURCAHSE A CAMERA WITH A VIEWFINDER AND NOT JUST A VIEWSCREEN. April 26, 2010

Amazing camera!!! Sooo easy to use! I debated over so many models before a landed on the DCR-SR220 and I'm glad I did. I bought this camcorder almost 2 years ago and it has been wonderful to me. I film everything with it. It's a great camera for someone starting out with video productions or just for a person who wants to capture priceless family moments. The interface is so easy to use. Taking the footage off this camera is so simple too, all you have to do is plug it in to the usb on your computer and then drag and drop - or use the software it comes with. The touch screen is awesome and there's a lot of tinkering you can do with it if you don't just want the auto focus/white balance/expoure to do it all for you :) It's nice having the choice. It's a great video camera and I would suggest anyone looking for the best "affordable" camcorder to get THIS ONE! December 21, 2009

NOT compatible with MACs I purchased this camera 1.5 years ago to tape my son playing football and baseball. great video quality. but when it came down to editing, I can only do it on PC based computers, MACs do not work with this camera at all. Very disappointing.... December 9, 2009

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD™ format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.

3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station® cradle and HDTV. All sold separately.

5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

8. Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.

9. 60GB means 60 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner's manual to determine compatibility.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander, SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

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