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SD 16GB Flash Memory Camcorder

Model number: DCR-SX85/S
Rated 2.7 out of 5 stars
Model Highlights: 16GB embedded Flash memory, 70x extended zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, 3.0" touch-screen LCD, Intelligent Auto, SteadyShot® image stabilization, built-in mic and LED video light

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Record your memories in style with the ultra-compact DCR-SX85 standard definition Handycam® camcorder. Featuring 16GB of embedded Flash memory, you can capture up to 12 hours of video (LP mode). A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high-resolution images while a powerful 70x extended zoom lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. Additional features include a 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K) for framing and reviewing your footage. There's also built-in LED video light which is perfect for low light situations.

16GB1 Embedded Flash Memory

The built-in 16GB1 embedded Flash Memory can record up to 12 hours of footage (LP mode).

3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K)

The 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K 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.

Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic

The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge

The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it.

Auto Lens Cover

The automatic lens cover protects the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens from scratches during transport or while not in use by closing the lens cover automatically when the camera is shut off.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens

The 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.

Intelligent Auto (36 different scene combinations possible)

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from seven distinct scene modes (36 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Macro, Portait, Tripod.

Built-in LED video light

The DCR-SX85 features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving you more flexibility when capturing your video.

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.9 In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.

Dual Media card slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the DCR-SX85 accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media and SD/SDHC media (sold separately).

70x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 60x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining image quality.

SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode

Steadyshot® image stabilization with Active Mode allows for a greater degree of image stabilization giving you more stable video even when on the move or in low light circumstances.

Face Detection

Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC10

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive10 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your TV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Film Roll / Face Index

With Film Roll Index, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and creates scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes). 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.

Product Specifications

Basic Specifications

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 52.5mm x 57mm x 123.5mm
  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 9.5oz (NP-FV30 (supplied battery)); Approx.9.9oz (NP-FV50); Approx.11.5oz (NP-FV70); Approx.15.0oz (NP-FV100)

Recording

  • Media Type : 16GB Internal flash memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™, optional Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, optional SD, optional SDHC
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 470K pixels
  • Video Format : MPEG2-PS
  • Video Mode : HQ: 9Mbps / SP: 6Mbps / LP: 3Mbps
  • Video Resolution : 720x480/60i
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx. 410K pixels (16:9), Approx. 470K pixels (4:3)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : HQ: Approx. 3h55m; SP: Approx. 5h40m; LP: Approx. 11h55m
  • Photo Capture from Movie : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
  • Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creater
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker
  • Internal Media : Flash Memory 16GB
  • Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)
  • Still Image File Format : DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.21 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
  • Still Image Size(Photo Mode) : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
  • Wind Position : Yes (Auto)

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Contrast AF
  • AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
  • Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
  • AF Illuminator : Yes

Convenience Features

  • Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Fader Effect(s) : White / Black
  • Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date / Time, Camera info)
  • Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes / Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off (5minutes)
  • Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show; Playback Zoom (1.1x-5x) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)
  • Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)
  • Built-in Video Light Coverage : Approx. 30cm-150cm
  • Easy Handycam/Help Function : -/-
  • Menu Customization : Yes
  • Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
  • One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)
  • View & Index : Data Index / Film Roll / Face

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 2 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 4 7/8" (52.5mm x 57mm x123.5mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 8.1 oz (230g)
  • Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : Approx. 8.1 oz (230g)

Service and Warranty Information

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

Camera

  • Camera Type : Digital STD Video Camera Recorder

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Aperture : F1.8-6.0
  • Optical Zoom : 60x
  • Digital Zoom : 2000x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3); Movie Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3)
  • Filter Diameter : 37mm
  • Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx.150cm (Tele), Approx.38cm (Tele Macro)
  • Extended Zoom : 70x
  • Focal Distance : f = 1.8mm - 108mm
  • Steady Shot Mode:Active : 46mm - 2760mm (16:3)

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot
  • Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Twilight / Candle / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Sports / Beach / Snow
  • Noise Reduction : Yes
  • White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
  • Minimum Illumination : Auto Slow Shutter: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
  • Auto Iris Control : F1.8 - F26
  • Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
  • Gain Control : Auto

Advanced Features

  • Face Detection : Yes
  • Image Stabilization : Electrical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w / Active mode (Wide to Tele)
  • Intelligent Auto : Portrait / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro

Power

  • Battery Capacity : Typical: 3.6Wh (500mAh), Minimum: 3.6Wh (500mAh)
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV30)

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/8" (2.25mm)Advanced HAD® (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager
  • Processor : Sony® Imaging processor
  • Pixel Gross : Approx. 680K pixels
  • Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 470K pixels (4:3)
  • Color Filter System : YeCyMgG mosaic filters

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 3.0" Touch-screen Clear Photo™ LCD (230K pixels)
  • Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
  • Brightness Control : Yes (LCD Backlight Level, LCD Bright)
  • Coverage : 1
  • Live View : Yes
  • Grid Display : Guide Frame
  • Touch Panel : Yes

Drive System

  • Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
  • Shutter Speeds : Auto Control Range: 1 / 4 - 1 / 4000; Self-timer: 10sec. (Still Image); Standard: 1 / 60-1 / 500; Auto: 1 / 60 - 1 / 500; Scene Selection: 1 / 60 - 1 / 4000 1 / 4 - 1 / 500 (Candle mode / "MOVIE"position only); Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON): 1 / 30 - 1 / 500; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF): 1 / 60 - 1 / 500

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
  • SD Output : Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately))
  • USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)
  • DVDirect : Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported (sold separately))
  • Remote Jack : A/V Remote terminal
  • Direct Copy : Yes
  • A/V Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Remote
  • DC IN : Yes

Software

  • Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3
  • Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7. PMB software is not Mac® compatible.

In the Box

  • Power Cord (1)
  • CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
  • A/V Connecting Cable (1)
  • "Operating Guide"(1)
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)
  • USB Connection Support Cable (1)

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DCR-SX85/S 2.7 5 9 9
Excellent Video Camera Needed to replace my 10 year old Sony Mini DV camcorder and wanted to stay with standard definition - Took this and the Panasonic SDRT70 home for a side by side comparison. I filmed a 10 minute clip on each camera that included interior shots for low light filming and exterior shots following my kids on their scooters for zooming and panning. Even though their price is only $10 apart the difference in image quality played back on my TV was like night and day. My old camera cost over $1,000 and this new one has comparable video quality for less than $300. All of the other added functions make this camera a steal. My wife uploaded a clip straight to Facebook and I have burned video straight onto DVD's as well as backing the files up on my computer. May 20, 2011
Pleased so far Bought camera approximately two weeks ago. It replaces a sony cam we bought in 2000 that would have cost more than a new one to fix the prob. Person at Sony told me that. Video quality is good. Really just used it for an extended time on 8/31/12, really first thing I have had to video since I got it & it took good video. Have seen people said low video quality but I think like any camera, it depends on the lighting conditions. As far as the pic quality, I'll reserve judgement on that for now. Pics I took so far are grainy but the light conditions were not good so that may be why. People have to understand one thing, these cameras today don't have tapes in them anymore. They are hard drive and memory card system and probably any of them won't take the best video/pics. With tapes they did take good video/pics. Times have changed and this is what there is now, people may not like it, but it is what it is. September 1, 2012
Not very pleased I'm disappointed with the video quality. I've been using a Flip video which has poor sound but good video. This camera gives me just the opposite. It makes no sense at all that I should pay nearly double the money and get poorer video resolution on a video camera, but that?s what I got with the Sony DCR-SX85. Bought it today and definitely taking it back to the store tomorrow. I really had big hopes for this camera. Sony?If you?re listening?I?d like to suggest that you put the Flip video system into the Sony DCR-SX85 and you?ll have a way better camera. July 28, 2012
Horrible i would not recomend this camera to anyone its horrible for youtube vids April 22, 2012
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.

9. Files compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on Mac. Software not compatible with Mac OS® X

10. Requires VMC-UAM1 cable, AC power for camcorder, and FAT-32 hard drive less than 2TB (Terabytes) sold sep.

© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, Handycam, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SteadyShot, Clear Photo LCD Plus are trademarks of Sony. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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