Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder

Dcrsx43r
Model number: DCRSX43R
Rated out of 5 Stars
Model highlights: 60X optical / 2000X digital zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, Face Detection, 2.7" touch panel display, Direct Copy, Hybrid Recording, LED video light

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2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD3 (230 K) display

The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD3 (230 K) 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.

LED Video Light

The DCR-SX43 includes a small, but powerful LED video light that can assist in low light situations, allowing you to capture video that you might have missed in the past.

Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic:

The Dolby® Digital stereo recording with 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.

Film Roll Index:

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).

USB 2.0 interface:

A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

60x Optical, 2000x Digital zoom

Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC10

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 HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Power On by opening LCD display:

Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

Direct connection to DVDirect® Express DVD burner (sold separately):

The DCR-SX43 supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVDirect® Express DVD burner (sold separately), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC. And because the VRD-P1 is powered by your camcorder, you don't need an additional AC power cable.

Face Index function:

Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, 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.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShot™:

The DCR-SX43 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens 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.

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.

1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor:

A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance.

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 PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites9 .

Media Card Slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4).

Product Specifications

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Aperture : F1.8-6.0
  • Optical Zoom : 60x
  • Digital Zoom : 2000x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 - 2640mm (4:3)

Exposure System

  • Exposure Settings : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
  • Minimum Illumination : 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

Advanced Features

  • Face Detection : Yes (Exposure Only)
  • Image Stabilization : SteadyShot® image stabilization

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.8W
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV30)

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
  • Pixel Gross : 680K
  • Effective Picture Resolution : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD3 (230 K) display

Drive System

  • Shutter Speeds : Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000

Interface

  • SD Output : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) ; Video / S Video / Audio
  • USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
  • Direct Copy : Yes

Software

  • Supplied Software : PMB Ver.5.0 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit), Windows 7, 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Not supported by Mac OS.
  • 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 multi-boot environment. "

Recording

  • Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ MARK2 Media and SD/SDHC/SDXC (Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 680K
  • Video Format : SD (MPEG2)
  • Video Resolution : 720 x 480
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 85 min., LP = up to 175 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
  • Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
  • Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

Convenience Features

  • Quick On : Yes
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
  • Face Index : Yes
  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
  • Film Roll Index : Yes

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 x 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 inch (50 x 55 x 112mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 6oz (190g), w battery: 8oz (230g)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

In the Box

  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200)
  • Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
  • Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FV30)
  • USB Cable

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    29.99

  • 16GB SDHC Memory Card

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    34.99

  • 4GB SDHC Memory Card

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  • 8GB SDHC Memory Card

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  • 2GB SD Memory Card

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
  2. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.
  3. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. Connection via USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes).
  4. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).

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