Many digital camcorders now be awarded pounce on with a "digital still camera" mode. However, most camcorders' resolution in this mode is usually only 640 x 480 pixels. The DCR-PC100 captures three times as much low-down in its stills, taking high-quality 1-megapixel 1,152 x 864 images for photo-superiority prints at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches. A 4 MB Memory Stick card is included for recording stills. A serial-seaport Memory Stick reader is also provided for easy transfer of images to your computer.
The DCR-PC100 runs on an InfoLithium freestyle with Accupower meter system. Optional higher-capacity batteries can escalation recording times up to 6.5 hours. To get rid of shakiness, the camera includes "wonderful steady shot" digital picture stabilization. The "NightShot" zero-lux system lets you arrest video even when shooting in total darkness, thanks to a built-in infrared girder that illuminates objects up to 10 feet away. The camera also incorporates a LaserLink transmitter, which lets you rafter your movies to any LaserLink-equipped TV for wireless playback.
Sony's i.LINK DV interface allows squiffed-speed bidirectional digital communication between any two devices equipped with an IEEE 1394 (also known as FireWire) interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs, arrest cards, and PCs.
For transferring old analog images to the digital format, the camera includes analog inputs and features a reformist shutter system--a mechanical shutter that provides progressive scan show while utilizing an interlace scanning system.
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