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DVD Handycam Camcorder

Model number: DCR-DVD850
Series highlights: 16GB embedded memory, hybrid plus, 60x optical / 2000x digital zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, 1/8" advanced HAD™ CCD imager, DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) compatible.

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

  • 16GB Embedded Memory

    Record and store up to almost 11 hours of video footage (SD LP mode) via 16GB of embedded memory.

  • Hybrid Recording Plus

    Never run out space in the middle of the moment. Enjoy multiple options of capturing video and photos with Sony's hybrid technology plus. You can choose to record to either DVD, 16GB internal flash drive or to removable media.

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  • 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.

  • Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround with Built-in Zoom Mic.

    Capture audio the way it's heard in real life–from all around you. This camcorder supports 5.1 channels of surround sound so that playback on your home theater will sound as realistic as possible. The built-in zoom mic records the audio of your faraway subject as you zoom in on them.

  • Easy On by Opening LCD

    Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

  • Scene Selection

    Make the most of your memories even when filming in challenging situations. This camcorder offers multiple scene modes for beautiful video results in just about any environment.

Approximate recording times

HD Picture Quality Mode

AVCHD 16M (FH) (1920x1080i)

AVCHD 9M (HQ)

AVCHD 7M (SP)

AVCHD 5M (LP)

SD Picture Quality Mode

9M (HQ)

6M (SP)

3M (LP)

4GB Memory Stick (supplied)

25 min

55 min

1 hour 5 min

1 hour 25 min

4GB >Memory Stick (supplied)

55 min

1 hour 20 min

2 hours 40 min

8GB Memory Stick

55 min

1 hour 55 min

2 hours 20 min

3 hours

8GB Memory Stick

1 hour 55 min

2 hours 50 min

5 hours 25 min

16GB Memory Stick

1 hour 50 min

3 hours 50 min

4 hours 40 min

5 hours 55 min

16GB Memory Stick

3 hours 50 min

5 hours 40 min

10 hours 55 min

Enjoy those priceless moments over and over with the DCR-DVD850 DVD Handycam® camcorder. It combines maximum flexibility with powerful features like a Carl Zeiss® 60x optical zoom lens and SteadyShot™ image stabilization that makes capturing sharp images a snap. Hybrid Plus technology gives you the option to record to DVD, 16GB of internal memory, or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately).

16GB embedded memory:

16GB1 of embedded memory can record and store up to almost 11 hours of video footage (SD LP mode).

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShot™ image stabilization:

The DCR-DVD850 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 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.

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 spot focus and spot metering.

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.

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.

Playback Zoom:

Playback Zoom lets you zoom in up to 5x closer on your videos during playback or in the playback pause mode.

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.

DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible:

The DCR-DVD850 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats (DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer), 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™ player6.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic:

Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording. The Built-In Zoom Mic focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom lens.

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. 12

Face Index function:

Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it’s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

Hybrid Plus offers flexible recording and transfer options:

Hybrid Plus 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 your choice of 3” DVD media6, 16GB1 embedded flash memory, or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (all media sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video from Memory Stick® media or built in flash memory media to DVD -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to DVD media can then be played directly in most DVD Players (SD)1, computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even PLAYSTATION®3 video game consoles to share your memories with friends and family.

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.

Power On by opening LCD display:

Quickly power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

Color Viewfinder (123k pixels):

The DCR-DVD850 features a 123k pixel resolution color viewfinder that lets you record and review video and still images.

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).

USB 2.0 interface:

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

Product Specifications

Convenience

  • Easy Operation : Yes
  • Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Face Index : Yes
  • Film Roll Index : Yes
  • Hybrid Plus : Yes
  • Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
  • Slide Show Mode : Yes
  • Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

Exposure System

  • Minimum Illumination : 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

Inputs and Outputs

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

Power

  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.9W / 2.1W (VF/LCD)
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

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

Advanced Features

  • Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization

Convenience Features

  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  • Multiple Language Display : Yes
  • Quick On : Yes
  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

General

  • Imaging Device : 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor
  • Pixel Gross : 680K
  • Recording Media : 16GB Embedded Flash memory 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
  • Recording and Playback Times : 16GB Embedded Flash Memory: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min. 3" DVD media: Single Layer - HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min. Dual Layer - HQ: 35 min., SP: 55 min., LP: 110 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min.
  • Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
  • Still Picture Resolution : 680K
  • Video Resolution : 720 x 480

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 2.7” wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels)

Recording

  • Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

Video

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

Audio

  • Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
  • Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1

Display

  • Viewfinder : Yes (color 123k)

Hardware

  • Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1

Optics/Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : 39-2340mm (16:9), 44-2640mm (4:3)
  • Aperture : F1.8-6.0
  • Digital Zoom : 2000x
  • Filter Diameter : 30mm
  • Focal Distance : 1.8 - 108mm
  • Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Optical Zoom : 60x
  • Resolution : 680K
  • Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)

Service and Warranty Information

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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inch (55 x 89 x 130mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 13oz (390g)

In the Box

  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • USB Cable
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200)
  • Clock Lithium (Installed) (ML621/MS621FE)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
  • Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM )

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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. 16GB equals 16 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Available capacity is approximately 15.5GB.

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).

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