Sony Handycam DCR-DVD653E

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD653E

Preserve your memories and share them instantly on DVD with the versatile and worry-free Sony DCRDVD653 Handycam Camcorder. Forget about rewinding and fast-forwarding through footage. With the added benefit of USB connection, the DCRDVD653 will allow you to playback your captured digital video instantly with no need for finalization.

With the Visual Index scene selection and five-hour STAMINA™ Battery-powered recording, the this powerful model lets you access and enjoy even more of your favourite moments. The powerful 20x Optical Zoom and 800x Digital Zoom preferences bring you closer to the action, while the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens guarantees superb image quality.

Key features

• DVD Format Video Recording
• 1/6" Advanced HAD CC800K Pixels Gross
• 20x Optical/800x Digital Zoom
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
• 2.5" Hybrid LCD
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Compatible
• DVD+RW/-RW/-R Recording Formats
• Touch Panel and Visual Index
• Record Start/Stop and Zoom Button on LCD Frame
• Capture Movies and Stills on the Same Disc
• Progressive Shutter System
• Super SteadyShot Image Stabilisation System
• Super Nightshot Plus
• Easy Handycam
• USB 2.0 Interface
• InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System
• Battery Info Display
• Active Interface Shoe
• Picture Package Software

Specifications

• Zoom: 800x / 40x Digital, 20x Optical
• F: 1.8 - 3.1
• f (Focal Distance): 2.3 - 46 mm
• f (35mm Conversion): 44 - 880 mm
• CCD 1/6" Interlace: 800,000 pixels
• Filter Diameter: 30mm
• Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (0 lux with Super NightShot Plus)
• Shutter Speed: Auto 1/3 - 1/3500
• Program AE modes: 6
• Digital Picture Effects: 2
• Picture Effects: 4
• Fader Functions: 4
• Viewfinder: Colour
• LCD: 2.5" 123,000 pixel
• Weight: 440g (without tape & battery)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 57 x 87 x 131 mm

Approximate Recording Capacity (Single sided 8cm 1.4GB)

• Movie Mode on DVD-RW/-R/+RW HQ (Avg 9Mbps): 20 mins
• Movie Mode on DVD-RW/-R/+RW SP (Avg 6Mbps): 30 mins
• Movie Mode on DVD-RW/-R/+RW LP (Avg 3Mbps): 60 mins
• Still Mode on DVD-RW/-R/+RW Fine: 5100 pictures
• Still Mode on DVD-RW/-R/+RW Standard: 8100 pictures

Approximate Continuous Recording Time (LCD 0ff)

• NPFP50: 90 mins
• NPFP70: 190 mins
• NPFP90: 345 mins

Connection

• Video In/Out (via Multi AV): Yes
• Active Interface Shoe: Yes
• Remote: Yes
• USB: Yes