- Digital8 camcorder with 20x optical and 700x digital zoom (Playback compatible only with tapes recorded in Digital8 format).
- Steady picture stabilization system.
- 2.5 inch color LCD and black and white EVF.
- Night infrared mode for lowlight shooting; built-in light, easy dubbing features.
- USB streaming feature, can turn camcorder into a video conferencing tool or webcam.
Product Description
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Get the advantages of digital technology and the affordability
of Hi8 filming with this Sony digital camcorder. Its Digital8
format delivers 3 times the color bandwidth of VHS with
significantly less video noise to record stunning sounds and
images on inexpensive Hi8 tapes. Providing great clarity even up
close, it has a 1/6" CCD with 290 effective/460 gross pixels and
a 20X optical/700X digital zoom. 16-bit digital stereo
offers the same outstanding sound quality as compact disc. Photo
mode records still images. A 2-1/2", 123K-pixel LCD provides
excellent viewing and rotates up to 270 degrees for comfortable
filming. Bi-directional DV interface provides high-speed
video/audio communication between the camcorder, digital VCR
and/or PC. USB streaming allows you to broadcast live video via
the Internet. Built-in light brightens poorly lit areas.
Night infrared system captures images up to 10' away in total
darkness. Steady with built-in motion sensors helps you keep
the frame stable. Displays battery info without powering on the
camera. InfoLithium battery is not subject to life-shortening
memory effect and may be recharged at any time. Features digital
program editing, manual focusing, video with up to 500
lines of horizontal resolution, fader effects, auto exposure
modes, picture effects, LP , titling and Pixela
ImageMaker CD-ROM software. Comes with AC-L15 power
adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium rechargeable
battery, RMT-814 wireless remote control with 2 AA batteries, USB
cable, CD-ROM with USB driver, A/V cable, shoulder strap and lens
cap. Compatible with Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, and Macintosh OS
8.5.1-10.1(2). No. DCR-TRV250. 4Hx3-5/8Wx7-7/8L".
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The value-priced Sony DCR-TRV250 camcorder delivers all the
benefits of Digital8 quality in a smaller chassis. In
addition to its crisp, clear digital video and stereo audio, the
TRV250 can also stream live and recorded moving video to a PC via
USB. Transfer video to your PC via iLink interface (also known as
FireWire) to edit your masterpiece with the included software.
Image Stabilization
Sony's Steady picture stabilization smoothes and steadies
your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with
motion sensors--a more accurate system than those used by many
other camcorders on the market.
Optics
* 1/6-inch CCD with 460,000 gross pixels
* 20X optical zoom
* 700x digital zoom
* f1.6-f2.4
* Focal distance: 2.5-50mm
* Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/4,000 (AE mode) More Features
Now you can capture video even in total darkness. Sony's
Night system uses infrared light to capture images invisible
to the human eye. You can shoot subjects such as a ing baby
up to 10 feet away in total darkness. With the optional HVL-IRC
Night light, you can even capture images from up to 100 feet
away.
Sony's Stamina power management system and InfoLithium battery
give the TRV250 incredible operating time. To keep tabs on
battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of
minutes remaining--right in the viewfinder.
The TRV250 features a 2.5-inch color LCD (123,000 pixels) and a
black-and-white viewfinder. The USB streaming feature can turn
the TRV250 into a video conferencing tool or a Webcam, with the
ability to stream 320 x 240 pixel video at 30 frames per second
(compatible only with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP).
Digital8 Format
Digital8 camcorders deliver high-quality digital video and
audio, with up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution and either
12-bit or 16-bit PCM digital stereo audio. The Digital8 format
also allows for digital on 8mm or Hi8 tapes--the most
popular camcorder format in the U.S.
Size and Contents
The TRV250 measures 3.63 by 4.00 by 7.88 inches and weighs 1
pound 12 ounces. This package includes the TRV250 camcorder,
power adaptor/in-camera charger (AC-L15), InfoLithium
rechargeable battery (NP-FM30), wireless remote (RMT-814), AV
cable, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, two AA batteries, and
CD-ROM with PIXELA ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 and USB drivers.
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From the Manufacturer
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The DCR-TRV250 delivers all the benefits of Digital8
quality in a smaller chassis. And with the USB streaming feature,
you can turn your camcorder into a video conferencing tool or
webcam. Stream live and recorded moving video to a PC via USB!
Make your own digital-quality movies. Stream and share content.
This remarkably value-priced unit delivers amazingly crisp and
clear Digital8 video, which allows you to transfer video to your
personal computer via its iLINK DV input/output (iLINK DV
interface cable sold separately).
Features include:
* 20X Optical/700X 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.
* 2.5" 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.
* Steady Picture Stabilization System: Picture stabilization
system that uses motion sensors to compensate for camera "shake"
without compromising picture quality like some other digital
stabilization systems.
* Night Infrared System: With Sonys Night infrared
system you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness
(0 lux) up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system.
* Photo Mode: Using Sonys unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation
for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual
still images with 7 seconds of audio on the videotape.
* Digital8 System: Digital8 camcorders deliver high-quality
digital video and audio. The new Digital8 system achieves
stunning picture quality, with up to 520 lines of horizontal
resolution, and records high-quality 12-bit or 16-bit PCM digital
stereo audio. Digital8 camcorder's pattern allows
digital on 8mm or Hi8 tapes -- the most popular
camcorder format in the U.S. Digital8 camcorders are the
evolution of the 8mm format. It is the only digital camcorder
format that lets you fast forward to digital quality without
leaving your analog past behind.
* 1/6" CCD 460K Pixels Gross: 1/6" CCD with 290K (effective)
pixels provides great detail and clarity, with exceptional
digital video performance (up to 500 lines of horizontal
resolution).
* USB Streaming: Stay connected with family and friends by
broadcasting live video with audio, via the Internet with the USB
interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene
stored on tape. Its like having your own web camera or video
conferencing system.
* Manual Focus: Allows the user to adjust the camera's focus,
allowing more creativity and/or effects. Manual focusing also
allows the user to control the camera's focus in difficult
situations.
* i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394): A high-speed bi-directional
digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices
equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders,
digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.
* Built-In Light (3 Watt): Brightens your videos when shooting in
low light situations.
* Battery Information: Battery information is momentarily
displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly
access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button.
The Time Available is displayed in minutes, on either
the LCD screen or viewfinder.
* InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Charge the
battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries Sonys rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening "memory effect". Sonys exclusive
AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes,
in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
* Stamina Battery Power Management System: Using the optional
NP-QM91D InfoLithium battery the DCR-TRV250 can record up to 11
Hours on one complete charge, providing extra long battery life.
* 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo: 16-bit offers the
same, outstanding sound quality as Compact Disc. 12-bit
enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible
audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK interface compatible computers.
* Digital Program Editing: Allows you to select a sequence of 20
scenes and controls dubbing via i.LINK to another i.LINK
camcorder, or via infra-red remote to an analog VCR. Controls
both Sony and other brand's camcorders and VCRs.
* Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes: Program AE modes make
easy even when filming in challenging situations.
Choose from Portrait, Beach and Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape,
Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
* Picture Effects: Get creative when or playing back
videos with Sonys Picture Effect modes. Effects available in
Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White, Solarize, Slim,
Stretch, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode:
Negative Art, Sepia, Black and White and Solarize.
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