Why rent DVDs when you can make your own with the DCR-DVD101 Handycam camcorder. It records high quality digital video on 3-inch DVD-R and DVD-RW media that can easily be viewed on most current DVD players and PCs. It is even capable of capturing thousands of 640 x 480 resolution JPEG images, making it a virtual digital still camera. It's perfect for vacations, holidays, or other family events. Amazingly, the DCR-DVD101 is 29% smaller and 23% lighter than last year's model. Despite it's small size, it comes with all the features you would expect from a high-end camcorder, such as a 10X optical zoom, a 2. 5" hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display, and Super NightShot Plus infrared system. It even includes a 1. 0 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD imager and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, which combine to give unmatched image quality. Features: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Battery Information Super NightShot Plus Infrared System 1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels Gross 1/6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 340K effective video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video (up to 500 lines of resolution) and still image performance. Realize great looking digital still images with 340K effective pixels. DVD Format Video Recording The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camera, the disc plays back in compatible DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles. 10X Optical/120X 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. Progressive Shutter System A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance, while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. 2. 5" Hybrid 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. The Hybrid LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the wash-out common with traditional LCD screens. Analog Inputs Record any analog NTSC source to digital video via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving analog tape recordings. This recorded video can then be edited on your computer. Dolby Digital AC-3 (2-Channel) Stereo Audio Recording An advanced form of Digital Audio recording, with sophisticated noise reduction technology, that provides outstanding, lifelike sound quality in any situation. Color Viewfinder Provides a clear, color view of subjects and makes spotting and/or following subjects easier. Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System An |