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KEY TECHNOLOGY
HANDYCAM Easy Button
HANDYCAM CMOS Sensor
CMOS (complimentary metal oxide semiconductor) sensors are used in place of
the CCD (charge coupled device) in some models, and have unique properties
that enable high picture quality, precise colour reproduction and finer tonal
gradation. Fast transfer, increased sensitivity to light, lower power consumption
as well as a wide dynamic range and smear-free images are key advantages of
CMOS technology.
Smear-free imaging
No vertical line smearing (CMOS)
HANDYCAM Widescreen
The Sony Handycam range is taking advantage of the growing
popularity of widescreen TVs. Most Handycams include a Wide
Select feature that let you switch between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3
recordings with the touch of a button, and include widescreen LCD
screens that allow accurate full-screen review of 16:9 footage.
Handycams with a 1 Megapixel Sensor or greater record footage
in widescreen, giving you a wider angle of view to fit more into
your shot.
High-quality widescreen recordings are ideal for playback on
widescreen TVs.
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Sometimes using the many menu functions and features of your Handycam can
be confusing, especially if you're new to digital video cameras. With the touch
of a button, you can turn your Handycam into Easy Mode. The letters on the
screen double in size, making the on-screen display easier to see and the advanced
menu system is replaced with basic functions so that all you need to do is record!
This is great for families with different experience levels – anyone can use a
Sony Handycam!
Without CMOS technology (CCD)
Wide dynamic range
With CMOS Technology (CMOS)
– Improved tonal gradations gives
better renditions of shadows
High Quality
16:9 view
Standard 4:3
view
Without CMOS technology (CCD)
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