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Sony Full HD 60p Black Camcorder W/ Built In Projector - HDR-PJ230/B
Sony Full HD 60p Black Camcorder W/ Built In Projector - HDRPJ230B
Bring your fondest memories to life with legendary Sony full HD/60P video quality and a built-in projector. This compact camcorder captures over three hours of HD video with 8GB of embedded memory. Best of all, the built-in projector lets you showcase your footage in a big way—up to a 100” (diag) image. SteadyShot™ image stabilization is also included for enhanced clarity and minimized video shake.
Features:
- 1920x1080 Full HD 60p w/8.9MP Exmor R® CMOS Sensor
- Project up to 100" videos with 13lm built-in projector
- Up to 3hr10min of recording with 8GB1 embedded Flash Memory
- SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization reduces blur
- 27x Optical / 32x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
- 29.8mm wide angle Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar Lens
- 2.7” wide Clear Photo™ LCD display (230K)
- Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video
- Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame
- Wind Noise Reduction and Closer voice for cleaner sound
- Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
- Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13
- Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
- Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible)
Specifications:
Camera
- Type: Digital HD Video Camera Recorder w/ Projector
Imaging Sensor
- Imaging Sensor: 1/5.8'' (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
- Processor: BIONZ® image processor
- Pixel Gross: Approx.2390K pixels
- Effective Picture Resolution: Movie: Approx.2150K pixels(16:9) Still: Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)
- Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Recording
- Media Type: Internal Flash Memory;Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2);Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™;Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™;SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
- Still Image Mode: JPEG
- Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 8.9 megapixels
- Still Image Size 16:9: Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240)
- Still Image Size 4:3: Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240)
- Video Mode: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Video Resolution: HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i; MP4: 1280x720 30p
- Video Actual (Pixel): Approx.2150K pixels(16:9),Approx.1610K pixels(4:3)
- Video Signal: HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards
- Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch): HD PS: 35m; HD FX: 45m; HD FH: 1h00m; HD HQ: 1h45m; HD LP: 3h10m; STD HQ: 1h50m (Times are approximate; max time); MP4: 2hr40min
- Photo Capture from Movie: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels 16:9 (640x360)
- Dual Record: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
- Audio Format: Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
- Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
- Internal Media: Flash Memory 8GB
- Mic Level Control: Yes (2steps)
- Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR): HD PS: 28Mbps / FX: 24Mbps / FH:17Mbps / HQ:9Mbps / LP: 5Mbps (Approx) Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR): STD HQ:9Mbps
- Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR): MP4: Approx.6Mbps
- Still Image File Format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
- Wind Position: Yes(Off/On)
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- Lens Lens Stabilization: SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
- Aperture: F1.9-F4.0
- Optical Zoom: 27x
- Digital Zoom: 320x
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Movie Mode: 29.8-953.6mm(16:9),36.4-1164.8mm(4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8-804.0mm(16:9), 36.4-984.0mm(4:3)
- Minimum Focus Distance: Approx.1cm(Wide) ,Approx.80cm(Tele) ,Approx.37cm(Tele Macro)
- Extended Zoom: 32x
- Focal Distance: f=2.1-57.0mm; f=3/32-2 1/4inch
LCD Display
- LCD Type: 2.7'' (6.7cm) Clear Photo LCD™ (230K) Wide (16:9)
- Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
- Brightness Control: Yes(Menu)
- Coverage: 100%
- Grid Display: Grid Line
Focus Control
- Focus System: Contrast AF
- AF Modes: Auto/Manual(Menu)
- Focus Area: Full range Focus
Exposure System
- Metering Modes: Multi-segment
- Exposure Settings: Auto; Manual(Menu)
- Scene Mode(s): Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
- D-Range Optimizer: Yes
- Noise Reduction: Yes
- White Balance Mode: Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
- Minimum Illumination: Standard:6 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux:3 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed)
- Auto Iris Control: F1.9 - F10
- Backlight Compensation: Yes(Auto)
- LOW LUX Mode: Yes
Drive System
- Drive Mode: Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer
- Self-timer: Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
- Shutter Speeds: Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range)
Projector
- Endurance (Battery Life): Approx. 50min(Supplied Battery)
- Light Output: Up to 13 lumens
- Resolution Output: 640 x 360
- Screen Coverage: Up to 100" (diag)
- Throw Distance: Approx. 0.5m( 1.6feet ) or over
Convenience Features
- Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
- Fader Effect(s): White/Black
- Date / Time Stamp: Yes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
- Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes
- Media/Battery Indicator: Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)
- Power Save Mode: Yes
- Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show
- Video Playback Options: Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share(Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario(Save/Playback/Erase); Hightlight BGM(Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
- Built-in USB Cable: Yes(USB Charge Available)
- Multiple Language Display: English; Spanish; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French
- Self Recording: Yes
- View & Index: Event
Advanced Features
- Face Detection: Yes
- Image Stabilization: SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
- Intelligent Auto: Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light
- Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority
- Smile Shutter™ technology: Dual Capture/Always On/Off
- x.v.Color™: Yes
Interface
- Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
- SD Output: Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
- HD Output: HDMI Out(micro)(supplied)
- USB Port(s): TypeA(built-in)/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
- BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes
- PhotoTV HD: Yes
- Direct Copy: Yes
- DC IN: Yes
- HDMI Terminal: Yes (HDMI micro)
- Multi/Micro USB Terminal: Yes
Power
- Power Requirements: 6.8V/7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
- Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series)
Software
- Supplied Software: PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a
Projection(details)
- Color repeatability: 16 700 000
- Contrast ratio: 62.50069444444444
- Focus: Manual
- Light source: LED(R/G/B)
- Projection type: DLP
What's In the Box:
- Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
- HDMI(micro) Cable (1)
- USB Connection Support Cable (1)
- Operating Guide (1)
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 1 lbs
- Shipping: 6 lbs
Approximate Dimensions:
- Depth: 2.13"
- Height: 2.25"
- Width: 4.63"
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Limited Parts And 90 Days Labor
California customers:
General
Color
Black
Effective Pixel Count
2290K pixels
LCD Screen Size (in)
2.7
Storage Type
Flash Memory
Viewfinder
No
Total Pixel Count
2390K pixels
Manual Focusing
Yes
Optical Zoom
27x
Digital Zoom
320x
Night Mode
Yes
Image Stabilization
Yes
White Balance
Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Built In Video Light
Yes
Mic Input
Yes
Max Recording Time With Battery
3 hour
Digtial Still Camera
Yes
Effective Pixel Count for Still
2290K pixels
Still Image Formats
DCF Ver.2.0 compatible
Computer Connectivity
USB
Included Removeable Memory
Yes
Approximate Weight
Unit Weight With Battery (lbs.)
1
Package Weight (lbs)
2
Warranty Information
Parts Warranty
1 Year
Labor Warranty
1 Year
Approximate Dimensions
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
4.63
Depth (in)
2.13
Package Size HxWxL (in)
4 x 6 x 8
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