Sony DCR-SX60 - Palm-sized Camcorder W/ 60x Optical Zoom Specifications

DCR-SX60
The ultra-compact Sony® DCR-SX60 Handycam® camcorder can record video to 16GB of
embedded memory or removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. A
professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x
optical zoom helps you capture extreme close-ups from far away.
16GB embedded memory:
16GB of embedded memory can
record and store up to almost 12
hours of video footage (SD LP
mode).
60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or
distance shooting, 60X optical
zoom brings you closer to the
action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from
far away. In addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming (up to 2000X) is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zooms.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
with SteadyShot™ :
The DCR-SX60 features a
professional-quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® lens designed
specifically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground
optics help maintain the
sharpness and contrast of larger
lenses, and SteadyShot™ image
stabilization helps reduce blur
caused by camera shake.
Hybrid Recording to 16GB
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memory or Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ media (sold separately):
Hybrid recording technology
delivers a new level of flexibility of
capturing and transferring your
video footage and digital photos
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to 16GB
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embedded flash memory or
choose instead to record to
removable Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ media (sold separately).
You can even select from various
dubbing functions to easily copy
video or still images from the
embedded flash media to the
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media --
without using a PC.
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Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager:
A 1/8" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
with 410K (effective) pixel
resolution delivers stunning detail
and clarity for exceptional video
and still image performance.
Direct connection to DVDirect®
Express DVD burner (sold
separately):
The DCR-SX60 supports a direct
connection to the VRD-P1
DVDirect® Express DVD burner
(sold separately), which allows you
to burn DVDs directly from your
camcorder without the need for a
PC. And because the VRD-P1 is
powered by your camcorder, you
don't need an additional AC power
cable.
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2.7" wide touch panel LCD
display (123k pixels):
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The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD
display provides exceptional
viewing clarity with 123K pixels
resolution. The display rotates up
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback. The convenient touch
panel allows easy access to
menus and additional functionality
such as spot focus and spot
metering.
Power On by opening LCD display:
Power on your camcorder by
simply opening the LCD display.
Built-in zoom microphone:
The built-in zoom microphone
focuses audio recording on your
subjects with the camera's zoom
lens, helping memories ring true
with clear dialogue and crisp,
discrete sounds.
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Includes Sony® PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software:
Sony Picture Motion Browser
software offers a simple, intuitive
way to transfer, sort, and view your
video and still images on your
compatible PC. In addition,
multiple output options let you
burn your memories to DVD (sold
separately), as well as take
advantage of one click upload to a
number of popular video and
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photo sharing sites .
One Touch Disc Burn:
Easily burn a DVD copy of your
footage using the supplied PMB
(Picture Motion Browser)
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software . Simply connect the
camcorder to your compatible PC
via a USB cable and press the One
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Touch Disc Burn Button.
Easy Handycam® Button:
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people. With
a press of the Easy Handycam
Button, most of the advanced
features of the camcorder are
"locked out," letting you focus only
the buttons essential for recording.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Film Roll Index:
Face Index function:
USB 2.0 interface: