Sony DCR-DVD305 Specification Guide
DCR-DVD305
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
Shoot 1.0 Megapixel digital stills and surround sound video with the DCR-DVD305 through the professional quality Carl
Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens. Plus, you can easily transfer images and video footage to your computer for printing,
emailing and sharing with both USB 2.0 interface and Memory Stick Duo™ capability.
Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens. Plus, you can easily transfer images and video footage to your computer for printing,
emailing and sharing with both USB 2.0 interface and Memory Stick Duo™ capability.
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1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager
1/5.5" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with
690K effective video pixels provides
excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional
digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution)
and still image performance. Realize great
looking digital still images with 1,000K
effective pixels.
Imager
1/5.5" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with
690K effective video pixels provides
excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional
digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution)
and still image performance. Realize great
looking digital still images with 1,000K
effective pixels.
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology
Enhanced CCD design allow 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.
Enhanced CCD design allow 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.
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital
picture and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the
DVDs couldn’ t be simpler. After finalizing the
disc in the camera, the disc plays back in
compatible DVD Players, computers and
even PlayStation® 2 video game consoles.
The DVD recording format delivers digital
picture and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the
DVDs couldn’ t be simpler. After finalizing the
disc in the camera, the disc plays back in
compatible DVD Players, computers and
even PlayStation® 2 video game consoles.
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DVD-R/RW and + RW Compatible
The DCR-DVD305 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of
use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With
DVD+RW media there is not a need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required). Simply remove the disc and insert
the media into a compatible DVD Player.
The DCR-DVD305 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of
use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With
DVD+RW media there is not a need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required). Simply remove the disc and insert
the media into a compatible DVD Player.
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12X Optical/800X 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.
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.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lens have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating offering less glare and
flare with increased contrast. This results in
vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle
tones.
Tessar® Lens
Carl Zeiss lens have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating offering less glare and
flare with increased contrast. This results in
vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle
tones.
Dolby Digital® 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-DVD305 is supplied with a Dolby
Digital 5.1ch Microphone. By recording in
5.1 channel surround sound you can
experience your home movies with active
sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy
your personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
The DCR-DVD305 is supplied with a Dolby
Digital 5.1ch Microphone. By recording in
5.1 channel surround sound you can
experience your home movies with active
sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy
your personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
2.7" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD
Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed
images for monitoring or playback. The
Hybrid LCD Screen provides accurate
viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually
eliminating the "wash-out" common with
traditional LCD screens.
Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed
images for monitoring or playback. The
Hybrid LCD Screen provides accurate
viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually
eliminating the "wash-out" common with
traditional LCD screens.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
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Visual Index Screen
Shows thumbnail images of movies and still
images when playing back on your
camcorder or DVD player, making scene
selection easier.
Shows thumbnail images of movies and still
images when playing back on your
camcorder or DVD player, making scene
selection easier.
Analog Inputs
Record any analog NTSC source to digital
video via the analog inputs. Perfect for
archiving analog tape recordings. This
recorded video can then be edited on your
computer.
Record any analog NTSC source to digital
video via the analog inputs. Perfect for
archiving analog tape recordings. This
recorded video can then be edited on your
computer.
Color Viewfinder
Provides a clear, color view of subjects and
makes spotting and/or following subjects
easier.
Provides a clear, color view of subjects and
makes spotting and/or following subjects
easier.
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
An advanced version of Sony’ s
SteadyShot® system that controls an even
higher range of shake and vibration
frequencies, to achieve an even higher level
of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.
System
An advanced version of Sony’ s
SteadyShot® system that controls an even
higher range of shake and vibration
frequencies, to achieve an even higher level
of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.
Active Interface Shoe
Conveniently gives you the option of adding
accessories such as lights, flashes and
microphones to the camera, which can
communicate with the camera and also
draw power from the camera.
Conveniently gives you the option of adding
accessories such as lights, flashes and
microphones to the camera, which can
communicate with the camera and also
draw power from the camera.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Digital Handycam
camcorder to computers for fast transfer of
video and still images to your computer for
editing. The camcorder can also be used
as an external DVD burner, convenient for
making copies of your DVDs or burning
edited movies.
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Digital Handycam
camcorder to computers for fast transfer of
video and still images to your computer for
editing. The camcorder can also be used
as an external DVD burner, convenient for
making copies of your DVDs or burning
edited movies.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
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Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
Progressive Shutter System
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Fader Effects
Picture Effects