3.0 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
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1/2.9” ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 3040K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3040K) photography performance.
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10X Optical/20X Digital Zoom
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The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up 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.
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Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens
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Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.
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Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
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The DCR-SR300 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.
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2.7” Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ Plus LCD (211K Pixels)
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The 2.7” Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity. The high resolution 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
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Smooth Slow Recording
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By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or viewing a bird in flight. In addition, record an audio track to narrate what is being seen during the video.
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Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
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Capture still images up to 2848x2136 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for e-mailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® media compatible devices.
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Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image Stabilization System
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The SteadyShot® Image Stabilization system controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.
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On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
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For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-SR300 features zoom and record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
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Easily toggle between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios with just the touch of a button.
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USB 2.0 Interface
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The USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DCR-SR300 hard disk Handycam camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external storage device, convenient for archiving, storing and transporting your videos and still images.
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Handycam® Station
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Simply placing the camcorder on the supplied Handycam Station cradle provides quick connections to a compatible TV for viewing or a PC for editing and sharing, all while charging the battery so your camcorder is always ready to go.
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DVDirect® Recorder Compatibility
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The DVDirect system allows for easy transfer to a stand-alone DVD burner via USB 2.0. The VRD-VC30 allows for easy transfer of video for DVD burning. While the VRD-MC3 allows for seamless transfer of both video and still images for archiving on a DVD [DVD burners sold separately].
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Progressive Shutter System
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The DCR-SR300 features a mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
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One Touch Disc Burn
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Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect your DCR-SR300 to your PC via the Handycam Station and supplied USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn button.
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Easy PC Backup
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Effortlessly back up your footage to your PC using the supplied software. Your footage will be archived on your PC's hard drive by date, making it easily accessible for viewing at a later time.
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Active Interface Shoe
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The active shoe provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories.
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Smart Protection
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A unique shock absorber protects the hard disk drive from physical damage if the unit is dropped. When the 3G Sensor detects a drop (loss of gravity) the power to the hard disk drive is turned off in order to prevent damage. During this time the DCR-SR300 remains powered on and recording video to the built-in buffer. Once the unit has recovered from the drop the buffer is then recorded to the Hard Disk Drive.
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Additional Features
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Super NightShot® Infrared System
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InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
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Manual Focus
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Scene Selection Modes
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Picture Effects
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Fader Effects
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