Sony DCR-VX2100 Specification Guide
DCR-VX2100
3CCD MiniDV Camcorder
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.
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.
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.
Advanced HAD™ Megapixel CCD
technology, combined with high-
quality optics provide outstanding
video performance with up to 530
horizontal lines of resolution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Precision Color Viewfinder (180K Pixels)
Increased pixel count provides more
detail and clarity of video subjects.
Increased pixel count provides more
detail and clarity of video subjects.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
i.LINK® 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.
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.
Progressive Shutter System
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while
utilizing aninterlace scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and
clear with excellent definition.
Mechanical shutter system that provides
Progressive Scan performance while
utilizing aninterlace scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and
clear with excellent definition.