Reviews of the Sony DCR-IP5
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Review Summary: After having proposed the DIGITAL 8, Sony proposes a alternative to MiniDV-MICROMV camcorder. At the heart of this camcorder's enhanced functionality is the use of the sophisticated...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-IP5
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Localization English
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 7 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Slim, Sepia, Trail, Stretch, Monotone, Old Movie, Negative Art, Solarization
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, Bounce fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/750 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None - Memory Stick
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Micro MV
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.3
- Focal Length 2.3 mm - 23 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.7-2.3
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.3 mm
- Max focal length 23 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44 - 440 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Clock / Timer Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- 16:9 Mode Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes End search, Date search, Index search, Photo search
- Additional Features Date/time stamp, Digital noise reduction
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Sony MovieShaker
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Hand strap, Cleaning tape
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Tripod None
- Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394 cable, 1 x A/V cable, 1 x S-Video cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 80 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 3.1 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 0.7 lbs
Product Photos
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