Sony DCR-TRV280 Specification Guide

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Specifications
Imaging Device:
 1/6" 460K Gross Pixel CCD
Video Actual: 
290K Pixels
Still Actual:
 N/A
F: 
1.6 – 2.4    
Focal Distance: 
2.5 – 50mm
35mm Conversion: 
42 – 840mm
Filter Diameter: 
37mm
Optical Zoom:
 20X
Digital Zoom: 
990X
Focusing: 
Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial)
SteadyShot Image Stabilization: 
Yes
Minimum Illumination: 
4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot 
Infrared System)
NightShot
®
 Infrared System: 
NightShot Plus
Shutter Speed: 
1/60 – 1/4000 (AE Mode)
Viewfinder: 
Black and White, 90K Pixels
LCD: 
2.5" Color (123K)
Accessory Shoe:
 N/A
Video Input/Output:
 No/Yes (Special)
Audio Input/Output:
 No/Yes (Stereo, Special)
USB: 
Yes
USB Streaming: 
Yes
LANC (Accessory) Terminal:
 N/A
Headphone Jack: 
N/A
Mic. Input: 
N/A
White Balance: 
Auto
Exposure: 
Yes, Dial (24 Steps)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 
2.5W/3.4W/3.6W
Dimensions (WHD):
 3 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 6" 
(85 x 98 x 151mm)
Weight: 
1 lb. 11 oz (780g) w/out Tape and Battery
Supplied Accessories: 
AC-L15 Power Adapter/
In-Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium
®
 Rechargeable 
Battery, AV Cable, USB Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, 
CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage
 Software Ver. 
1.5 for Sony)
Service and Warranty
1 Year Parts
90 Days Labor
UPC Code:
 027242666627
Optional Accessories
AC-SQ950D Quick Charger for Super Quick Batteries
AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger
DC-VM50 Portable AC Charger
DCC-L50 Car Battery Adapter Cable
NP-FM50/QM71D/FM91/QM91D High Capacity 
InfoLithium
 Batteries
LCS-VA2 Carrying Case
LCS-VA1 Carrying Case
ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit
VCL-0637H Wide Angle Lens
VCL-HG0737X High-Grade Wide Angle Lens
VCL-ES06A Wide Angle Lens
VCL-ES20A Telephoto Lens
VCL-R2037X High Grade Telephoto Lens
VFR-37K Neutral Density Filter Set
VF-37PK Polarizing Filter Kit
VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
1  i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. 
All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
2 Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium
®
 batteries.
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. 
All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, 
the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote 
Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and 
Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are 
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change 
without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Digital8
®
 Handycam
®
 Camcorder
DCR-TRV280
Sony Electronics, Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127
www.sony.com/di 
For more information: 1.800.222.SONY
Battery Life
*
Battery 
Continuous Record Time  Continuous Playback Time
(Fully Charged) 
VF/LCD/VF+LCD 
LCD On/Off
NP-FM30 
125/90/80 min 
100/150 min
NP-FM50 
200/145/135 min 
160/240 min
NP-QM71D 
485/355/335 min 
390/580 min
NP-FM91/QM91D 
725/535/505 min 
585/865 min
*
 Results may vary depending upon conditions.
PRELIMINARY