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Sony Handycam DCR-IP210 Micro MV Camcorder

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Product Description

The camcorder is bundled with Pixela Image Maker software which, when combined with USB streaming capabilities, provides fast transfer of images and MPEG1 video clips between the camcorder... More

The camcorder is bundled with Pixela Image Maker software which, when combined with USB streaming capabilities, provides fast transfer of images and MPEG1 video clips between the camcorder and a standard PC or Apple Mac, where the files can be edited, archived and emailed to friends of colleagues. Connection is effected by the supplied USB cable. Less

Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the Sony DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra compact design. The Advanced HAD CCD imager provides... More

Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the Sony DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra compact design. The Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video performance. Professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens capture vivid, life like images while minimizing distortion.Weighing at only 10 ounces, the camcorder's body measures only 4 inches tall and almost 3 inches wide - making it fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. The 3-inch Hybrid LCD display provides a clear, sharp monitor and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. Its metallic silver design makes it stand out wherever you go. Less

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Key Features

Recording System

PAL

Camcorder Type

Digital

Recording Media

Micro MV

Mini DV

Optical Zoom

10x

Weight

1.15 lb.

0.64 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size

1/6"

Number of Pixels

2110K pixels

800K pixels

Sensor Quantity

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size

2.5 in.

3 in.

Color Viewfinder

With Color Viewfinder

Display Type

With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom

10x

Focal Length

2.3 - 23 mm

Digital Zoom

120x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds

SP • LP

Low Lux

5 Lux

Image Stabilizer

With Image Stabilizer

Night Shot

With Night Shot

Audio

Audio Format

12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

MPEG Movie Mode Resolution

640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 240 (QVGA) • 160 x 112

Digital Still Shot Mode

With Still Shot Capability

Memory Still Resolution

1.92 Megapixels

0.31 Megapixels

Memory Card Support

Memory Stick Duo

MPEG Movie Mode

With MPEG Movie Mode

Max Still Image Size

1600 x 1200

640 x 480

Interfaces

Microphone Type

Internal

Output Interfaces

S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB

Input Interfaces

Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink

Power Supply

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Battery Life

Up to 2.08 Hours

Dimensions

Weight

1.15 lb.

0.64 lb.

Depth

5.35 in.

2.88 in.

Height

2.97 in.

4 in.

Width

3.86 in.

1.81 in.

Miscellaneous

Family Line

Sony Handycam

Sony DCR

UPC

027242669734

Product ID

20799409

24423314

Included Accessories

Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Cradle / Docking Station • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control

Product MPN

MPN

dcr-ip210

DCR-PC55E

Consumer Reviews

Sony Handycam DCR-IP210 Micro MV Camcorder

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Sony Handycam DCR-PC55E Mini DV Camcorder

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Product Review Summary

4.5

Based on 2 user reviews

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Consumer Reviews

Convenient little video camera

bytakuhog Oct 13, 2006

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros Compact size, large viewing monitor

Cons About an hour battery life, limited zoom

Recommended it? Yes

We bought the camcorder at the Sony outlet store thinking it was a nice addition to the full size camcorder we already had.

We are so happy with the ability to use this little camcorder where we would never consider using one before. We were in Portland and walked around innocuously... Read full review »

i love this little baby

bymark1725 Dec 7, 2005

2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls

Pros so small like a mobile phone can be taken places other camcorders cannot

Cons only ten times zoom

Recommended it? Yes

dont believe all the reviews you read,,this is a great camcorder ,,,i take ten times more videos now ,,its so small can be taken anywhere without bulky carry cases,,,the video quality is great,,the docking station idea is a marvel,,sony really have come up with a real wonder here...the video i have... Read full review »

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