Sony DCR-VX2100 Specification Guide
3CCD MiniDV Camcorder
DCR-VX2100
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MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X
color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly higher
S/N ratio, to provide stunning video performance.
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X
color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly higher
S/N ratio, to provide stunning video performance.
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3 CCD Imaging System
Each 1/3" CCD has 380,000 pixels for brilliant
digital picture-quality.
Each 1/3" CCD has 380,000 pixels for brilliant
digital picture-quality.
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530 Lines of Horizontal
Video Resolution
Advanced HAD™ Megapixel CCD technology,
combined with high-quality optics provide
outstanding video performance with up to 530
horizontal lines of resolution.
Video Resolution
Advanced HAD™ Megapixel CCD technology,
combined with high-quality optics provide
outstanding video performance with up to 530
horizontal lines of resolution.
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Digital Still Memory
Mode with Memory Stick® Media
Capture digital still images at 640x480
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick® media
for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing, printing, or
sharing with other compatible Memory Stick®
devices.
Mode with Memory Stick® Media
Capture digital still images at 640x480
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick® media
for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing, printing, or
sharing with other compatible Memory Stick®
devices.
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Advanced HAD™ CCD
Technology
Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach
the imager which reduces video noise to improve
signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than
a standard CCD). Particularly effective when
shooting in dark situations.
Technology
Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach
the imager which reduces video noise to improve
signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than
a standard CCD). Particularly effective when
shooting in dark situations.
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12X Optical/48X Digital
Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up
close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom
interpolation means that extreme digital zooming
is clearer, with less distortion than previous types
of digital zooms.
Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up
close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom
interpolation means that extreme digital zooming
is clearer, with less distortion than previous types
of digital zooms.
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Aspherical Ground Glass
58mm Lens
Larger diameter allows more light to strike the
Advanced HAD™ CCD imagers for greater detail
and clarity, while the aspherical lens reduces
optical distortion, and provide better
corner-to-corner focus.
58mm Lens
Larger diameter allows more light to strike the
Advanced HAD™ CCD imagers for greater detail
and clarity, while the aspherical lens reduces
optical distortion, and provide better
corner-to-corner focus.
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2.5" Precision Hybrid
SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (211K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The 211K pixel LCD display makes
images sharp and detailed during playback or
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common
with traditional LCD Screens.
SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (211K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The 211K pixel LCD display makes
images sharp and detailed during playback or
when monitoring recording. The Hybrid
Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common
with traditional LCD Screens.
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Manual Zoom Ring
Allows user operated manual zoom speed for
more flexibility and control.
Allows user operated manual zoom speed for
more flexibility and control.
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Precision Color
Viewfinder (180K Pixels)
Increased pixel count provides more detail and
clarity of video subjects.
Viewfinder (180K Pixels)
Increased pixel count provides more detail and
clarity of video subjects.
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Manual Shutter Speed
Gives you optimum control over the shutter
speed based upon shooting environment or
desired effect.
Gives you optimum control over the shutter
speed based upon shooting environment or
desired effect.
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Manual Exposure Dial
Create your own special look by controlling the
camera’s exposure amount manually, allowing
in less or more light for creative control.
Create your own special look by controlling the
camera’s exposure amount manually, allowing
in less or more light for creative control.
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Stamina Power
Management System 9 Hours (Using
Optional NP-F960)
The Sony DCR-VX2100 can record for up to 9
hours or playback for up to 13 hours (with LCD
screen off) on a single charge with the optional
NP-F960.
Management System 9 Hours (Using
Optional NP-F960)
The Sony DCR-VX2100 can record for up to 9
hours or playback for up to 13 hours (with LCD
screen off) on a single charge with the optional
NP-F960.
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InfoLithium® Battery
with AccuPower™ Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because unlike
NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening "memory effect".
Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
with AccuPower™ Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because unlike
NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening "memory effect".
Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in the
viewfinder or the LCD screen.
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Super SteadyShot
Optical Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot®
System that minimizes even high frequency
shake and vibration using motion sensors and an
optical active prism stabilization system, for
better performance even in difficult shooting
situations.
Optical Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot®
System that minimizes even high frequency
shake and vibration using motion sensors and an
optical active prism stabilization system, for
better performance even in difficult shooting
situations.
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i.LINK®
2
DV Interface
(IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio
communication between two devices equipped
with an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio
communication between two devices equipped
with an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
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Intelligent Accessory
Shoe
Provides power, on/off and special operational
commands to a variety of Sony Intelligent
Accessories via an 8-pin interface. This enables
easy synchronized operation between the
Handycam® camcorder and such accessories as
video lights, infrared lights and microphones
without additional batteries or cables.
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Provides power, on/off and special operational
commands to a variety of Sony Intelligent
Accessories via an 8-pin interface. This enables
easy synchronized operation between the
Handycam® camcorder and such accessories as
video lights, infrared lights and microphones
without additional batteries or cables.
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Progressive Shutter
System
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an
interlace scanning system. Digital still images
will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
System
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an
interlace scanning system. Digital still images
will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
Designed for the "prosumer", the DCR-VX2100 is made for the video enthustiast. This camcorder features a
3-CCD imaging system, which yields outstanding resolution and color. The Manual Zoom Ring and the 58mm
Aspherical Lens allows for better focusing with greater detail and clarity.
3-CCD imaging system, which yields outstanding resolution and color. The Manual Zoom Ring and the 58mm
Aspherical Lens allows for better focusing with greater detail and clarity.