Product Details
Sony Standard Definition 16GB Silver Flash Memory Camcorder, Model DCRSX85S
Record your memories in style with the ultra-compact DCR-SX85 standard definition
Handycam® camcorder. Featuring 16GB of embedded Flash memory, you can capture
up to 12 hours of video (LP mode). A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
lens delivers sharp, high-resolution images while a powerful 70x extended zoom
lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. Additional features
include a 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K) for framing
and reviewing your footage. There's also built-in LED video light which is perfect
for low light situations.
Features:
16GB Embedded Flash Memory
The built-in 16GB embedded Flash Memory can record up to 12 hours of footage
(LP mode). .
70x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 60x optical zoom to get even closer
to the action while maintaining image quality.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is 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.
3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K)
The 3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display provides exceptional viewing
clarity with 230K 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.
SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode
Steadyshot® image stabilization with Active Mode allows for a greater degree
of image stabilization over the well known, Sony developed, SteadyShot stabilization
that has been used for years, giving you more stable video even when on the
move or in low light circumstances.
Intelligent Auto (36 different scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing
your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from seven
distinct scene modes (36 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight,
Twilight, Spotlight, Macro, Portait, Tripod.
Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic
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.
Face Detection
Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for
both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones
look more natural.
Built-in LED video light
The DCR-SX85 features an LED light that can assist in low-light situations giving
you more flexibility when capturing your video.
Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer
without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the
hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it.
Auto Lens Cover
The automatic lens cover protects the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens from scratches
during transport or while not in use by closing the lens cover automatically
when the camera is shut off.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from
your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive10 (sold separately),
all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the
external hard drive for playback on your TV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s
handy playback features.
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 PC9. In addition,
multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, as well as take advantage
of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.
Film Roll / Face Index
With Film Roll Index, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and creates
scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1
or 5 minutes). Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces
detected in each scene. When it’s time to play back video, simply search for
what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.
Dual Media card slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the DCR-SX85 accepts
Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media and
SD/SDHC media (sold separately).
Specifications:
Drive System
- Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
- Shutter Speeds : Auto Control Range: 1 / 4 - 1 / 4000; Self-timer:
10sec. (Still Image); Standard: 1 / 60-1 / 500; Auto: 1 / 60 - 1 /
500; Scene Selection: 1 / 60 - 1 / 4000 1 / 4 - 1 / 500 (Candle mode / "MOVIE"position
only); Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON): 1 / 30 - 1 / 500; Auto (Auto Slow Shutter
OFF): 1 / 60 - 1 / 500
Focus Control
- Focus System : Contrast AF
- AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
- Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
- AF Illuminator : Yes
Camera
- Camera Type : Digital STD Video Camera Recorder
Convenience Features
- Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)
- Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
- S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)
- Fader Effect(s) : White / Black
- Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date / Time, Camera info)
- Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
- Media/Battery Indicator : Yes / Yes
- Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off (5 minutes)
- Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show; Playback Zoom (1.1x-5x)
(TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)
- Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)
- Built-in Video Light Coverage : Approx.30cm-150cm
- Easy Handycam/Help Function : -/-
- Menu Customization : Yes
- Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian
Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
- One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)
- View & Index : Data Index / Film Roll / Face
Recording
- Media Type : 16GB Internal flash memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™,
optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™, optional Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, optional
SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Still Image Mode : JPEG
- Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 470K pixels
- Video Format : MPEG2-PS
- Video Mode : HQ: 9Mbps / SP: 6Mbps / LP: 3Mbps
- Video Resolution : 720x480/60i
- Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx. 410K pixels (16:9), Approx. 470K pixels
(4:3)
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
- Recording and Playback Times : HQ: Approx. 3h55m; SP: Approx. 5h40m;
LP: Approx. 11h55m
- Photo Capture from Movie : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels
16:9 (640x360)
- Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creater
- Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monaural Speaker
- Internal Media : Flash Memory 16GB
- Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)
- Still Image File Format : DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.21 compatible,
MPF Baseline compatible
- Still Image Size(Photo Mode) : 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels
16:9 (640x360)
- Wind Position : Yes (Auto)
Exposure System
- Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot
- Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
- Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Twilight / Candle / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks
/ Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Sports / Beach / Snow
- Noise Reduction : Yes
- White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor/ Indoor
- Minimum Illumination : Auto Slow Shutter: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
- Auto Iris Control : F1.8-F26
- Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
- Gain Control : Auto
Advanced
- Face Detection : Yes
- Image Stabilization : Electrical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
w / Active mode (Wide to Tele)
- Intelligent Auto : Portrait / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight
/ Twilight / Macro
Imaging Sensor
- Imaging Sensor : 1/8" (2.25mm)Advanced HAD® (Hole Accumulation Diode)
CCD Imager
- Processor : Sony® Imaging processor
- Pixel Gross : Approx. 680K pixels
- Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 470K pixels (4:3)
- Color Filter System : YeCyMgG mosaic filters
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
- Aperture : F1.8-F6.0
- Optical Zoom : 60x
- Digital Zoom : 2000x
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9),
38mm - 2280mm (4:3); Movie Mode: 39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3)
- Filter Diameter : 37mm
- Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 150cm (Tele),
Approx. 38cm (Tele Macro)
- Extended Zoom : 70x
- Focal Distance : f = 1.8mm - 108mm
- Steady Shot Mode:Active : 46mm - 2760mm (16:3)
Interface
- Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC media compatible
- SD Output : Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied));
S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately))
- USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)
- DVDirect : Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported (sold separately))
- Remote Jack : A/V Remote terminal
- Direct Copy : Yes
- A/V Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Remote
- DC IN : Yes
LCD Display
- LCD Type : 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ (230K pixels)
- Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max.90 deg., Turning Angle: max.270
deg.
- Brightness Control : Yes (LCD Backlight Level, LCD Bright)
- Coverage : 1
- Live View : Yes
- Grid Display : Guide Frame
- Touch Panel : Yes
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV30)
- Battery Capacity : Typical: 3.6Wh (500mAh), Minimum: 3.6Wh (500mAh)
- Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Software
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver. 5.3
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows XP SP3, Windows
Vista SP2, Windows 7. PMB software is not Mac® compatible.
In The Box
- Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
- A/V Connecting Cable (1)
- "Operating Guide" (1)
- AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)
- USB Connection Support Cable (1)
- Power Cord (1)
- CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
Approximate Dimensions:
- Unit: 2.13" x 2.25" x 4.88"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 8.1 oz
- Shipping: 2 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts
And Labor
- Extended Service Warranty Available: Click the warranty tab above
for details
Footnotes:
- 16GB equals 16 billion bytes. A portion of the total storage is used for
system management and/or application files. Actual capacity is approximately
15.5GB.
- Requires PC with internet connectivity.
- Requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows
- PMB software is not supported by Mac OS®.
- Requires VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard
drive formatted in FAT-32. USB-hub not supported. External HDD/USB media should
be less than 2TB (Terabytes).
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