Sony DCR-DVD610

Shooting and sharing video is easy with the DCR-DVD610 Handycam(R) camcorder. Compose your shots on the 2.7" widescreen (16:9) touch panel LCD display, then close in on the action using the powerful 40x optical or 2000x digital zoom. Gain even more control over your images with Super Steady Shot image stabilization, as well as Super NightShot(R) Plus technology for excellent quality in low light.

With Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD or removable Memory Stick(R) Duo or Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media. 1/8" Advanced HAD(TM) (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K effective pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video, up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution and still image performance.

The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom. Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses.

With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in and out of Sleep mode. Pixel Gross 680K Filter Diameter 30mm Focal Distance 1.9 76mm. Shutter Speed Auto, 1/30 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode). Minimum Illumination 6lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30). Video Signal System NTSC color, EIA standards White Balance.

Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, and One push (touch panel) Recording Media. 3 (8cm) DVD (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW/DVD+R DL), Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 (55.0x89.0x130.0mm). Weight 15 ounces (450 grams) with Battery.

Technical Details

• Uniquely powerful 40x optical zoom 2000x digital zoom
• Professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens
• 2.7 inch wide (16:9) touch panel LCD
• Hybrid recording with Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot
• Super SteadyShot image stabilization system