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 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder

DCR-TRV280

Weight: 1 lb 11 oz (780g) main unit only; 2 lbs (890g) inc. NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap
Dimensions: 3 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 6" (85 x 98 x 151mm)
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Specifications Accessories

Audio
Dolby® Digital Output :   PCM
Recording Format :   Stereo

Convenience
Accessory Shoe :   N/A
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility :   N/A
Minimum Illumination :   4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Infrared System)
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization :   Yes (Electronic)
Still Image Mode(s) :   Yes (Tape)
USB Streaming :   Yes
White Balance :   Auto

Convenience Features
Digital Picture Effect(s) :   N/A
Easy Operation :   Easy Handycam® Button, End Search
Fader Effect(s) :   Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
Light/Flash :   Built-in Light (White LED)/No
Low Light Capability :   NightShot® Plus system
Movie Mode(s) :   N/A
Multiple Language Display :   Yes
PictBridge Compatible :   N/A
Picture Effect(s) :   Black & White, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Slim, Solarize and Stretch
Remote Control :   N/A
Scene Mode(s) :   Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
Slide Show Mode :   N/A
Titling :   Yes

Display
LCD Screen :   2.5" (123K Pixels SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)4

General
Imaging Device :   1/6" CCD
Pixel Gross :   460K
Recording Media :   Standard 8mm, Hi8, Digital8 (sold separately)
Recording and Playback Times :   SP: up to 1 hour, LP: up to 1 hour 30 min., Fast Forward/Rewind Time: up to 5 min. (using 120 min. Digital8)
Still Actual :   N/A
Video Actual :   290K Pixels

Hardware
Docking Station :   N/A
Microphone :   Yes (Built-in)
Viewfinder :   Black and White (90K Pixels)

Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Input(s) :   Yes (Mini Plug)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) :   Yes (Mini Plug)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) :   N/A
Digital Audio/Video Input(s) :   Yes (via i.LINK®)1
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) :   Yes (via i.LINK®)1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) :   N/A
Headphone Jack :   N/A
LANC Terminal :   N/A
Microphone Input :   N/A
Remote Jack :   N/A
S-Video Input(s) :   N/A
S-Video Output(s) :   N/A
USB Port(s) :   Yes (1.1 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface :   Yes1

Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent :   42-840mm
Aperture :   f1.6-f2.4
Digital Zoom :   990X
Exposure :   Dial (24 Steps)
Filter Diameter :   37mm
Focal Distance :   2.5-50mm
Focus :   Full Range Auto, Manual (Dial)
Lens Type :   Sony Lens
Optical Zoom :   20X
Progressive Shutter Mode :   N/A
Resolution :   N/A
Shutter Speed :   1/60-1/4000 (AE Mode)

Power
Battery Type :   InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM30)
Power Consumption :   2.5W/3.4W/3.6W (VF/LCD/VF+LCD)
Power Requirements :   7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty :   1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software
Operating System Compatibility :   Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Macintosh® OS X (v10.1.5 or later)
Supplied Software :   Picture Package™ Ver. 1.5

Video
Analog-to-Digital Converter :   N/A
Video Recording System :   2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
Video Signal :   NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) :   3 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 6" (85 x 98 x 151mm)
Weight (Approx.) :   1 lb 11 oz (780g) main unit only; 2 lbs (890g) inc. NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap
Supplied Accessories:
 Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L15)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM30)
AV Cable
USB Cable
Lens Cap
Shoulder Strap
CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)

Optional Accessories:
 Quick Charger for Super QuickBatteries (AC-SQ950D)
AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger (AC-VQ850D)
Portable AC Charger (DC-VM50)
Car Battery Adapter Cable (DCC-L50)
High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (NP-FM50/QM71D/FM91/QM91D)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA2)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA1)
Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit (ACC-KITFM50)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0637H)
High-Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0737X)
Wide Angle Lens (VCL-ES06A)
Telephoto Lens (VCL-ES20A)
High Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-R2037X)
Neutral Density Filter Set (VFR-37K)
Polarizing Filter Kit (VF-37PK)
Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R610)
Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1)
List Price*
$349.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
    2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
    3. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
    4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Screen Image Simulated