Sony DSC-H50 User manual

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Handycam & Accessories 2004 / 2005
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New High Definition Video
HDV imaging excellence
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Contents / Format Overview
Get your memories moving.
With Sony quality imaging
Thanks to breathtaking image quality and a host of new technologies, making home movies on a Sony Handycam has
never been more rewarding. The Sony range is stylish, compact and full of user-friendly features so getting those great
shots isn’t hard at all, it’s fun! With image quality like this, you can keep your memories moving – just as they should be.
Easy to Use
The benefits of Handycam Station
High Definition Video
Your Imaging Engine
3 CCD Movies
3 Megapixel Photos
Wonderful Widescreen (16:9)
Perfect Prints
User-friendly Features (Handycam Station)
Burn, Edit and Share
DVD Handycam
Important Accessories
Accessory Compatibility
Technology Glossary
Illustrated Product Overview (HDV, MiniDV, MICROMV)
Illustrated Product Overview (DVD, Digital 8, Hi8)
Technical Specifications
Shoot on DVD
Easy playback with DVD Handycam
Find your Sony
speciality …
Superb Images
Enjoy Sony quality
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sold after the year 2000 and on a PlayStation®2. The 8 cm DVD-R discs used in a DVD Handycam are
compatible with most PlayStation®2 consoles. When playing back an 8 cm DVD-R disc recorded in Video
mode, always place the PlayStation®2 console in the horizontal position. PlayStation is a registered
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
** We recommend a VAIO desktop or notebook.
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All six Handycam formats deliver
excellent quality images. From new High
Definition Video to DVD Handycam
and miniature MICROMV, Sony movie
magic is guaranteed.
Shoot and play on DVD!
DVD means a revolution in
home-movie making! Shoot
directly onto DVD and simply
play back your movie on a
DVD player* – in DVD quality.
(see pp. 16-17, 26)
Tiny size, big style
For ultimate portability, your
mini MICROMV comes with a
recharging cradle, which makes
watching movies easier too!
(see p. 25)
Beautiful colours
Upright design, Handycam
Station convenience and all the
imaging excellence of up to
3.3 megapixels. That’s MiniDV,
PC-style!
(see pp. 8-9, 25)
Pro settings
Meet professional film
standards with a Sony semi-pro
Handycam.
(see pp. 8-9, 24-25)
World-class design
Designed to take your breath
away! Sony’s super-compact
HC Series is smart in more
ways than one.
(see pp. 11-13, 24-25)
A High Definition revolution
Record and play back in
new ultra-high quality HDV –
on regular DV tapes.
(see pp. 4-9, 24)
For an Illustrated Product Overview, turn to pages 24-26. For the Technology Glossary, see pages 22-23.
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Contents / Format Overview
Crossover digital
Quality digital films on afford-
able analogue tape! Digital 8
sharing is easy, so burn a DVD
copy on your PC** or DVD
recorder.
(see p. 26)
Full-feature analogue
Capture all the fun on analogue
film – with 990x digital zoom, a
big LCD and up to 16 hours of
battery power!
(see p. 26)
PLAY
… or choose
the best Handycam
format for you
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Manual Features
You can manually adjust white
balance, gain and iris ring
rotation as well as shutter
speed and image stabilisation,
to name but a few.
On-handle Zoom
The HDR-FX1E’s practical
on-handle controls let
you zoom and select from
8 zoom speeds.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
The T* coating on this
Carl Zeiss classic virtually
eliminates ghosting and flaring.
Digital / Analogue Jacks
Thanks to i.LINK™, component
and analogue AV jacks,
you can watch your footage
exactly as you wish.
16:9 LCD /
16:9 Colour Viewfinder
Frame your shot exactly as
it will appear on TV with a
3.5" 16:9 hybrid LCD and 16:9
colour viewfinder.
3 x 1.07 Mega CCDs
For optimal image definition,
your Handycam records each
primary colour (RGB) on its
own dedicated chip.
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Sony’s High Definition
Video revolution
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High Definition Video
Sony’s new flagship HDR-FX1E
High Definition (HD) Handycam
delivers unprecedented Handycam
film-making power – to put you right
at the forefront of the HD revolution.
Harness superb specs and be the
first to create and enjoy your own
HD images, in the exquisite quality
only this format can offer.
Perfect balance
The superb array of manual and
pre-adjustable automatic features on
the HDR-FX1E gives you the control
and precision you need to express
your talents on film (see above).
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The 1080i HDV video signal gives
you more pixels than MiniDV, for
superior image resolution.
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A Sony world first
The Sony HDR-FX1E is no normal
High Definition camcorder – it’s the
world’s first consumer HD model to
use the 1080i video signal, which
gives you more pixels and a higher bit
rate for astonishing image quality.
What’s more, the HDR-FX1E offers
rare dual-format ‘switchability’ so you
can record and play back on HDV
1080i and MiniDV. Whichever format
you choose, with 16:9, three CCDs
and the finest Vario-Sonnar T* lens
from Carl Zeiss, this Handycam has
the semi-pro features to do any film
justice.
Switch to 1080i HDV
For full HDR-FX1E
specifications, turn to page 24.
For the Technology Glossary,
see page 22.
HDV connectivity
To transfer HD footage
to an HD-ready PC or TV,
simply hook up your
Handycam with an i.LINK™,
AV or component cable.
HDV editing
Non Linear Editing software lets
you rearrange HDV footage on
your PC at home.
HDTV
Enjoy the beauty of your
High Definition movie on a
High Definition Ready TV.
It’s an HD world
With the growing popularity of the HD
format, HD home movie-makers now
enjoy applications previously reserved
for regular DV. Thanks to non-linear
editing (NLE) software and Sony’s fast
i.LINK™ interface, you can polish
your footage on a PC like a VAIO
desktop or notebook. And of course
you can admire your finished HDV
film on a Sony High Definition Ready
WEGA Engine TV – and let the quality
shine through. You’ll adore the pro-
fessional big screen feel when
you watch your very first HDV movie.
Recording Format
1080i HDV
MiniDV
Number of pixels
1440 x 1080
720 x 576
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Your Imaging Engine
CCD technology
Light captured by the lens goes
straight to the CCD, which is
where Sony’s record-breaking
chip technology comes into
play. Our chips give you up to
3.3 megapixels for that trade-
mark Sony image accuracy (as
a rule, the more pixels, the bet-
ter the image quality). Most
Sony CCDs also feature our
electronic image stabilisation
technology, so it won’t matter if
you wobble while you’re
recording. Gyroscopic sensors
automatically alert the CCD,
which corrects excess shaking
at the moment of capture.
Engineered for excellence.
It’s an image thing
Capturing
Watch any movie made on a Sony
megapixel Handycam, and you can’t
help noticing the outstanding image
quality. That’s down to our new ultra-
fast processors that give your
Handycam time to repeatedly refine
the quality of your images before
they’re recorded. From capture and
conversion to signal noise reduction,
the technology is flawless and the
results are sublime. Make your
movies with a Sony Handycam and
you’ll see what we mean.
Origin of light
Less reflection
Lens CCD
our smallest models record the
sharpest images, while the
Vario-Sonnar T* lens uses
ZEISS’ own advanced T* lens
coating to virtually eliminate
ghosting and flaring. For the
complete list of lens specifica-
tions, turn to page 27.
Carl Zeiss lenses
For the best possible supply of
incoming light, nearly all Sony
camcorders rely on a master
lens from Carl Zeiss. ZEISS
deliver with precision-crafted
glass for world-class image
definition. Two ZEISS lenses
lead the field: the super-com-
pact Vario-Tessar ensures even
ZEISS’ special T* coating cuts
reflection by up to 70%.
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Your Imaging Engine
To view specifications for the whole
Handycam range, turn to pages 24-27.
14-bit DXP
A Sony megapixel Handycam
uses 14-bit DXP technology to
convert analogue light into digi-
tal signals with excellent levels
of detail. And it can even cor-
rect under- or over-exposed
shots.
Raw Data Noise Reduction
This new Sony technology
makes Advanced HAD more
effective than ever. It applies
noise reduction (NR) directly at
source to the original image
data, as your Handycam is
reading it off the CCD. With
quality like this, you’ll be proud
to show your movies to friends.
Inter-frame NR
This technology is only possible
because your Handycam can
work so fast. By quickly com-
paring successive frames, it
isolates and reduces the type
of signal noise that could
adversely affect colour and
luminance.
Converting
Noise
reduction
Filming in poor light can’t
always be avoided and leaves
lesser camcorders with ‘picture
noise’ – fuzzy footage that’s no
fun to watch. But a Sony
Digital Handycam uses
Advanced HAD to cut out fuzz
at the moment of conversion.
This technology means the
CCD can convert more light per
pixel, reducing picture noise by
up to 50%.
every single bit of data passed
on by the CCD – up to a huge
3 million pixels! By retaining
this data, the Resolution
Converter delivers unprece-
dented image quality.
Resolution Converter
When a Sony megapixel
Handycam converts light into
the Digital Video format, thanks
to our new ultra-high speed
signal processors, it can save
67,5 MHzSpeed is the key to digital clarity – and a Sony
Handycam processes your images phenomenally fast
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Optical Image Stabiliser
Sony semi-pro camcorders combat
jerky movements with our ingenious
Optical Image Stabiliser. Sensors
respond by adjusting a prism fitted
in front of the lens, or even the lens
itself.
The magic of 3
Whether you’re filming moving
images or want to catch the still shot
of your life, your Sony Digital Handy-
cam won’t let you down. When you
select your Handycam, we offer a
choice of different imaging technolo-
gies, depending on what type of
image and what size of camcorder is
more important to you. For superb
moving image quality, for example,
Sony semi-professional camcorders
are driven by not just one but three
CCD chips. The camcorder splits
incoming light into the three primary
colours, then records each colour on
its own dedicated chip.
Movies or stills.
In Sony digital quality
3 CCDs make
movies great
Manual control at the flick of a switch!
You can choose to adjust focus or
zoom yourself with the ring on the
DCR-HC1000E.
Home movies in realistic
Dolby®surround
Enjoy 5.1-channel surround on a home
theatre system – with 4-ch recording
and the Click to DVD 2.0 software on
selected VAIOs.
Our 3-CCD system harnesses the
properties of natural light to capture
movement in the finest detail – for big
screen images you’ll never forget.
Record in surround sound!
Enjoy the special depth and realism of
genuine surround sound, even on your
home movies! In combination with
our 4-channel microphone* below, the
DCR-HC1000E Handycam lets you
record a 4-channel soundtrack, which
you can then convert to 5.1-channel
surround using Sony Click to DVD
software on a VAIO desktop or
notebook. Your surround sound DVD
is ready to watch in no time at all.
Microphones
The ECM-CQP1
4-channel microphone
is ideal for recording
4-channel sound on
the DCR-HC1000E.
* 4-ch microphone not supplied
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Compact imaging power
Just because most Sony camcorders
are small enough to hold in the palm
of your hand, it doesn’t mean you
have to compromise on image quality
when you make your movies. With
3.3 megapixels packed into one chip,
the DCR-PC350E Handycam gives
you the moving and still imaging
power typical of the super-compact
Sony range. High numbers of pixels
are ideal for taking excellent photos
too. Combined with special Sony
features like a Carl Zeiss lens and
Primary Color Filter (see right),
they’ll deliver irresistible images for
memories you’ll treasure.
Primary Color Filter
Sony’s Primary Color Filter delivers
truly breathtaking colours. Like the
3 CCDs in our semi-pro camcorders,
it splits incoming light into red, blue
and green – the primary colours used
to reproduce images on screens – so
your footage looks more natural and
warmer when you play it back on TV.
And by doubling the green wave-
length, it flatters to please – green is
the colour picked up best by the
human eye!
For beautifully natural images,
our special filter converts all light into
primary colours.
To view the whole PC-style
Handycam range, turn to
pages 24-25.
Tripods
A tripod such as the
VCT-D680RM is ideal
when you’re waiting
for that special shot –
be it moving or still.
DCR-PC350E
3 megapixels make
this compact
Handycam ideal for
high-quality still pho-
tography and movies.
Lenses
Increase your imaging
range with a High
Grade wide or tele
conversion lens like
the VCL-HG0737X.
3 megapixels
take
fabulous photos
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3 Megapixel Photos
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Enhanced True Widescreen performance
compared to 800,000 pixel camcorders with
the zoom set to wide.
Another day, another
widescreen classic
When you capture your life in Sony
Handycam quality, the real buzz
comes when you get your images
home. Enjoy your life story on TV like
a widescreen movie, or print out still
photos – as sharp and true as on a
digital camera.
Settle back with 16:9
Our high-quality True Widescreen
(16:9) Recording Mode gives you the
big-movie feel of genuine widescreen
every time you play back your home
movies on a widescreen TV. Each
megapixel Sony Handycam can
record footage in True Widescreen –
for the enhanced resolution of up to
561% more pixels. True Widescreen
also lets you capture a wider angle
and get more of the scene you’re
recording into the frame.
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Wonderful Widescreen (16:9)
Number of
camcorder pixels
1.07 megapixels
2.11 megapixels
3.3 megapixels
Increase in
effective pixels
on TV screen
+ 116%
+ 318%
+ 561%
Increased wide-
angle recording
+ 52%
+ 111%
+ 165%
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21 x 29.7 cm: 3.3 megapixels13 x 18 cm: 1.55 megapixels10 x 15 cm: 1.07 megapixels
Spare batteries
Make the most of
Handycam portability
with a spare battery
like the NP-FP70
above.
Lenses
Capture stunning
footage with High
Grade wide and tele
conversion lenses.
Shown here:
the VCL-HG0725.
Waterproof housings
A Sony sports housing
like the SPK-HC lets
you film underwater to
depths of two metres.
Given the imaging
power of the
DCR-HC40E, it’s hard
to believe it’s so light
and compact.
Don’t be shy about sharing and
showing off the still photos you take
on your Digital Handycam. Thanks to
excellent Carl Zeiss lenses and up to
3.3 megapixels of digital imaging
power, whenever you print out your
favourite shots at home, you’re in for
a special treat. You can edit your
photos first on your PC* or print
directly from a Sony Memory Stick™.
Either way, the colours are vivid and
the contours stay crisp.
Print with digital precision
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More pixels for bigger prints
As you can see from the image
sequence above, the more pixels your
Digital Handycam has, the bigger the
photos you can print without losing
any of that special Sony image
quality. The Handycam range lets
you print up to A4 size and beyond.
15 x 20 cm: 2.11 megapixels
Exact print size may vary according to printer and
paper quality.
To view the extra-compact HC Series range, turn to
page 24. For more accessories, see pages 18-21.
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User-friendly Features
If you’ve ever forgotten to recharge
your Handycam before filming, you’ll
love Sony’s Handycam Station. This
smart cradle gives your Handycam*
a home of its own, recharging the
batteries so you’re always ready
when it’s time to go. What’s more, the
cradle hooks up permanently to your
PC**, TV or DVD recorder, so when
you want to watch or copy your foot-
age, it’s already plugged in. Just dock
your Handycam and you’re all set.
Home movies are full of unforgettable
images – but to make sure you cap-
ture those priceless moments, your
Handycam has to be ready and easy
to use. From Sony’s ‘dock-and-go’
cradle to clever on-screen controls,
your Handycam makes day-to-day
movie magic a matter of course.
Make more movies!
Now it’s so easy
Dock and go! Your cradle recharges your Handycam’s batteries
and gives you a permanent connection to your TV, DVD recorder
or PC**. Ideal for quick and easy playback, sharing and editing.
… to your DVD recorder
… to your computer** … or to your TV
Charged and ready on your
Handycam Station
Keep it charged
and connected …
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Press Sony’s unique ‘Easy Handycam’
button and your camcorder takes
over – automatically making excellent
images for you! The button simplifies
your on-screen menu and improves
LCD legibility too.
The LCD puts more user-friendly
features at your fingertips. Its practi-
cal on-screen controls make it easier
to get great shots, even outside –
Sony’s hybrid technology keeps the
display visible despite direct sunlight.
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User-friendly Features
Ingeniously Easy
* To check which models are compatible with the
Handycam Station, please turn to page 25.
** We recommend using a VAIO desktop or notebook.
The closer, the better
To make filming much easier,
we’ve put a second zoom
button within easy reach, right
on the edge of the LCD screen.
Now you can use the display to
adjust the zoom without having
to change your grip.
Steady as you go
Film two-handed for extra
stability thanks to Sony’s 2nd
record button. Ideal for filming
yourself, awkward angles and
viewing the display while you
record.
Settings on the spot
The touch screen lets you adjust focus
and exposure for any single element in
your shot – simply by tapping the LCD
screen!
Design your own menu
Special Sony technology means you can
decide which features your LCD displays
when you turn it on. Choose which
language too!
Battery updates anytime
Handycam on or Handycam off – one
touch on the battery button and
the LCD instantly displays how much
recording time you have left.
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Burn, Edit and Share
Connect your Handycam to your PC* with
USB. Cut movies, burn CDs and more.
Show everybody
what you can do
… or burn a DVD on your PC*
One click and it’s done! With Sony’s
Click to DVD** software, you can
make a perfect DVD copy on your
computer’s DVD burner. At the touch
of one button, i.LINK™ quickly
transfers full-quality footage straight
to your burner. To make another copy,
just click again.
Editing is easy with i.LINK™ too,
thanks to the unique dubbing
features on Sony DVD recorders.
Your recorder automatically burns
only the scenes you select on your
Handycam display!
With a Digital Handycam, you can
share your footage and photos quickly
and simply – so everyone can join in
the fun! Burn copies on DVD or CD,
send movies via e-mail or print out still
photos on your printer at home. Sony
offers you three transfer options:
i.LINK™, Memory Stick™ and USB.
Which is the best one for you?
Copy your movie with a DVD
recorder …
Copy your home movie to a conven-
ient, quality DVD. It’s quick and easy
with Sony’s powerful i.LINK™ cable.
Simply connect your Handycam
to any DVD recorder fitted with an
i.LINK™ socket, press one button
and the rest is automatic.
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Burn, Edit and Share
Sony’s clever Picture Package™***
software makes cutting e-Movies and
photos a lot of fun on your PC*. This
software does just about everything
for you – from music videos and slide
shows, to special effects and Video
CDs. Picture Package™will even edit
your movie automatically to match
the music you pick. You just connect
your Handycam to your PC, select a
mood for your movie and in one click
your video’s edited and ready. Now
that’s user-friendly!
Good views travel
fast – on USB
Transfer short e-Movies and
photos to your computer* with
the supplied USB cable.
Editing’s so easy! Big menus
clearly list your options and
show you exactly what to do.
Slot your Memory Stick™ into
a VAIO and send an e-mail with
a real live surprise.
Get an extra kick out of your
movies – share a copy with
friends on DVD or CD.
Memory Stick™ lets you select
the photos you want to print.
* We recommend a VAIO desktop or
notebook.
** Not available with the DCR-VX2100E,
HDR-FX1E, DCR-DVD91E / -101E / -201E,
DCR-IP1E and DCR-HC14E.
*** Not available with the DCR-VX2100E,
HDR-FX1E, DCR-DVD91E / -101E / -201E,
DCR-IP1E.
Store your images on a portable
Memory Stick™ – you’ll love it! It’s so
tiny you can take it with you wherever
you go and show friends your short
e-Movies (MPEG1) or still photos.
Numerous digital devices are com-
patible with Memory Stick™ – so you
can watch a slide show on TV, e-mail
images from a computer* and print
out your photos too.
Big transfers, small stick
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Film and play on your DVD.
What could be simpler?
To watch your DVD movie, simply take
out the disc and share it on one of these
four DVD-playing devices* – cable and
camcorder-free!
* Sony DVD-R media recorded in Video mode can be
played back on most Sony DVD players and recorders
sold after the year 2000 and on a PlayStation®2.
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
** We recommend using a VAIO desktop or notebook.
Record the action straight to DVD – for
images and sound in DVD quality.
Shoot Play and share
Sony’s DVD Handycam makes home
movies so much easier by recording
directly onto a DVD disc instead of a
tape. Thanks to DVD recording, now
everyone can join in the fun.
You don’t even need a camcorder to
watch your footage on TV – just take
the disc along when you visit family
and friends and you can share your
special scenes using their DVD player.
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For the ideal gift, copy your DVD movie
using your computer’s** DVD burner –
no cable required!
Preview, rearrange or erase your movies
and photos with the thumbnail index –
right on the LCD screen.
Select Edit
Copy
and share
DVD divides your movie into digital
chapters so you can go straight to the
scene you want.
DCR-DVD201E DVD Handycam
Your DVD Handycam records direct to
DVD, so watching and sharing your
movies is easy – on a DVD player and
cable-free! Thanks to a Carl Zeiss
Vario-Tessar lens and True Widescreen
(16:9) Recording, DVD movie quality is
guaranteed.
Now that’s convenient!
The DCR-DVD201E DVD Handycam
records on an 8 cm DVD-R / -RW disc.
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Spare batteries
With spare batteries
you’ll always get
your shot! And a high-
capacity spare can
film a lot longer, like
the NP-QM71D shown
here.
DVD starter kit
The ACC-DVDM kit
is packed with
essential accessories
to get you filming
on DVD: a NP-FM50
InfoLITHIUM recharge-
able battery,
a DVD-RW disc plus
extra disc case – and
a high quality carrying
case to keep it all safe.
To view the whole DVD Handycam range,
turn to page 26. More accessories on
pages 18-21.
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Important Accessories
For panoramic landscapes or confined
spaces, a wide-angle lens is a must.
Give everyone plenty of room when
you’re filming close-up.
Sony’s precision tele conversion lenses
add character to your footage. Zoom up
close for the all-important details of
inaccessible subjects.
Our polarising filter kit removes
unwanted reflections to ensure clear
definition and vibrant colours. Ideal for
shooting in sunshine.
A lot of people are going to see your
home movie, so you’ll want to make it
look special. We’ll let you into a
secret – a few well-chosen acces-
sories make the world of difference …
Make your own movie classic.
With some well-chosen extras
Special lenses for fresh perspectives
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Important Accessories
Batteries and chargers
Nothing’s worse than running
out of power just when you’re
about to film something great,
but with Sony spare batteries
your Handycam is always
ready. You can recharge our
InfoLITHIUM models as often
as you like!
Tripods
Tripods do much more than
just steady your shots (even
professionals can’t hold a
camcorder level forever). They
also give you the chance to film
everybody together, ‘camera-
man’ included.
Printers
Printing out your favourite still
shots at home is easy and
quick with a dedicated Sony
printer. Thanks to dye-
sublimation printing technology,
you can print in professional
quality – without a PC!
Lenses
Turn challenging conditions to
your advantage with Sony’s
extensive range of high-quality
lenses and filters. With the
freedom to film from any angle,
you can get creative for
excellent shots (see left page).
Sports housings
With these rugged Handycam
accessories, you can make
movies wherever you go,
whatever the weather – and
your camcorder will stay safe
and dry. Sports housings even
let you film up to two metres
underwater.
Lights
Keep your subjects perfectly lit
indoors and at night with a
dedicated video light or extra
flash. Our user-friendly
Intelligent Accessory Shoe
feature means the Handycam
automatically switches the light
on for you.
Cases
Keep all your camcorder gear
safe and sound with a sturdy
Handycam carrying case. Sony
offers a variety of stylish
designs and sizes.
Microphones
Pick up precisely the sound-
track you want with a specialist
Sony microphone. These light-
weight accessories enhance
voices and natural sounds to
give your movie atmosphere
that’s genuinely unique.
For the full range of Handycam accessories,
please turn the page.
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DCR-DVD201E
DCR-PC109E
DCR-HC85E
DCR-HC40E / 30E
DCR-HC20E / 18E / 16E
DCR-DVD101E / 91E
DCR-IP1E
DCR-PC350E
HDR-FX1E
DCR-VX2100E
DCR-HC1000E
DCR-HC14E
DCR-TRV460E
DCR-TRV265E / 255E
CCD-TRV428E / 228E
DCR-PC107E / 106E
Camcorder Type
MV HDV MiniDV Digital 8 Hi8
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Batteries
NP-FP90 InfoLITHIUM P Series 7.2 V / 17.7 Wh (2460 mAh)
NP-FP70 InfoLITHIUM P Series 7.2 V / 9.7 Wh (1360 mAh)
NP-FP50 InfoLITHIUM P Series 7.2 V / 4.9 Wh (680 mAh)
NP-F970 InfoLITHIUM L Series 7.2 V / 47.4 Wh (6600 mAh)
NP-F770 InfoLITHIUM L Series 7.2 V / 31.6 Wh (4400 mAh)
NP-F730 InfoLITHIUM L Series 7.2 V / 19.4 Wh (2700 mAh)
NP-F550 InfoLITHIUM L Series 7.2 V / 10.8 Wh (1500 mAh)
NP-QM91D InfoLITHIUM M Series 7.2 V / 29.8 Wh (4140 mAh)
NP-QM71D InfoLITHIUM M Series 7.2 V / 19.9 Wh (2760 mAh)
NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM M Series 7.2 V / 8.5 Wh (1180 mAh)
NP-FF71 InfoLITHIUM F Series 7.2 V / 11.2 Wh (1560 mAh)
NP-FF51 InfoLITHIUM F Series 7.2 V / 5.6 Wh (780 mAh)
Chargers & Adaptors
AC-VQP10 AC InfoLITHIUM Quick Charger / Adaptor P Series
AC-SQ950D AC / DC InfoLITHIUM Super Quick Charger / Adaptor M Series
AC-VQ50 AC InfoLITHIUM Quick Charger / Adaptor M Series
AC-V700A AC InfoLITHIUM Quick Charger / Adaptor L / F100 Series
AC-VF50 AC InfoLITHIUM Charger / Adaptor F Series
BC-TRP AC InfoLITHIUM Charger P Series, compact model
BC-TRF AC InfoLITHIUM Charger F Series, compact model
BC-V615 AC InfoLITHIUM Charger L Series
BC-VM50 AC InfoLITHIUM Charger M Series
DCC-L50B DC InfoLITHIUM Adaptor
Kits
ACC-DVP Starter Kit: NP-FP50 Battery, DV Tape and Soft Carrying Case
ACC-DVF Starter Kit: NP-FF51 Battery, DV Tape and Soft Carrying Case
ACC-DVDM Starter Kit: NP-FM50 Battery, DVD-RW and Soft Carrying Case
ACC-DHM3 Starter Kit: NP-FM50 Battery, Hi8 / D8 Tape and Soft Carrying Case
Lights & Flash Lights
HVL-20DM Battery Video Light 20 W / 10 W for Lithium-Ion M Battery
HVL-F5DF Battery Video (5 W) and Flash Light for Lithium-Ion F Battery
HVL-IRM Video IR Light for Cold Accessory Shoe
HVL-IRH2 Video IR Light / Video Light 3 W for Intelligent Accessory Shoe
HVL-S3D Video Light 3 W for Intelligent Accessory Shoe
HVL-F10 Flash Light with LANC Control for Cold Accessory Shoe
HVL-FDH4 Video (3 W) and Flash Light for Intelligent Accessory Shoe
HVL-FH1100 Flash Light for Intelligent Accessory Shoe
Lenses
VCL-HG0725 High Grade Wide Conversion Lens 0.7x (25 mm lens)
VCL-0625 S Wide Conversion Lens 0.6x (25 mm lens)
VCL-HG2025 High Grade Tele Conversion Lens 2.0x (25 mm lens)
VCL-2025 S Tele Conversion Lens 2.0x (25 mm lens)
VCL-HG0730 High Grade Wide Conversion Lens 0.7x (30 mm lens)
VCL-0630 S Wide Conversion Lens 0.6x (30 mm lens)
VCL-HG2030 High Grade Tele Conversion Lens 2.0x (30 mm lens)
VCL-2030 S Tele Conversion Lens 2.0x (30 mm lens)
VCL-HG0737X High Grade Wide Conversion Lens 0.7x (37 mm lens)
VCL-0637 S Wide Conversion Lens 0.6x (37 mm lens)
VCL-HG2037X High Grade Tele Conversion Lens 2.0x (37 mm lens)
VCL-R2037 S Tele Conversion Lens 2.0x (37 mm lens)
VCL-HG0758 High Grade Wide Conversion Lens 0.7x (58 mm lens)
VCL-HG1758 High Grade Tele Conversion Lens 1.7x (58 mm lens)
VCL-HG0872 High Grade Wide Conversion Lens 0.8x (72 mm high performance lens)
VCL-ES06A One Touch Wide Conversion Lens 0.6x (30 / 37 / 52 mm lens)
VCL-ES20A Tele Conversion Lens 2.0x (30 / 37 / 52 mm)
VCL-MHG07A High Grade Wide End Conversion Lens 0.7x (37 / 52 / 58 mm lens)
VCL-TW25 Twin Conversion Lens: Wide 0.7x Tele 2,0x for 25 mm lens
VCL-SW04 Wide Conversion Lens 0.45x (25 / 30 / 37 mm lens)
VCL-ST30 Tele Conversion Lens (30 / 37 mm lens)
VCL-FS2K Super Zoom Tele Conversion Lens Kit (30 / 37 / 46 / 52 mm lens)
LSF-S58 Lens Hood for VCL-HG0758
Microphones
ECM-HS1 Mono Gun Zoom Microphone for Intelligent Accessory Shoe
ECM-HM1 Narration Interview Microphone for Intelligent Accessory Shoe
ECM-MSD1 Stereo Microphone for Cold Accessory Shoe
ECM-CQP1 Powerful 4 Channel Surround Sound Microphone with Wide Stereo Mode
Some camcorders and accessories may not be available in your country. Please check with your local dealer for more information. Subject to errors and technical changes.
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