Sony DCR-SX44 Specification Guide

DCR-SX44

Flash Memory Handycam

Camcorder

The ultra-compact DCR-SX44 features 4GB

of embedded fl ash memory,

which can record up to 3 hours of video, a built-in LED video light, as
well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss

Vario-Tessar

lens, which

delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom
that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.

Zoom (60x Optical, 2000x Digital)

Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance

shooting, the 60X optical zoom brings you

closer to the action, so you can capture

extremely tight shots, even from far away.

Carl Zeiss

Vario-Tessar

lens

Features precision-ground optics to help

achieve the sharpness and contrast usually

found in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot

image

stabilization to help reduce blur caused by

camera shake

2.7” Clear Photo

™

LCD (230 K)

display

Provides excellent viewing clarity with

improved resolution (230K pixels). 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.

Direct Copy to External HDD

Lets you copy videos from your camcorder

directly to an external hard disk drive (sold

separately)

, all without a computer. Your

camcorder can also access videos stored on

the external hard drive for playback on your

HDTV

, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s

handy playback features.

Face Detection Technology

Recognizes faces and optimizes camera

settings when shooting videos and still images.

Faces get captured more clearly with more

natural-looking skin tones.

1/8" Advanced HAD

CCD sensor

Offering a 680K (gross) pixel resolution, delivers

stunning detail and clarity for exceptional

video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution)

and still image performance.

Film Roll / Face Index

Film Roll Index previews the beginning of

scenes and creates scene indexes set at

specifi ed display intervals. 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.

Media Card Slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your

images and videos, this model accepts

Memory Stick Duo

™

/ Memory Stick PRO Duo

™

/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

™

media and SD/

SDHC media (sold separately).

Additional Features:

• LED Video Light
• Direct Connection with DVDirect

Burner

(sold separately)

• Power On by LCD
• Dolby

Digital stereo recording with Built-in

Zoom Mic

• Sony

PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software

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