VIDEO SYSTEM
Recording Formats
AVCHD
Recording Medium
32GB built-in flash memory;
SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards (2 slots);
Double slot recording possible
Relay recording possible
Max Recording Time*
Variable total, depending on memory card size¹
Internal memory: 12hrs 15mins¹,²
64GB SDXC card: 24hrs 30mins¹,² (not supplied)
SENSOR
Type
1/3 type advanced HD CMOS PRO
Total pixels
2.37 megapixel
Effective Pixels: Movie
2.07 megapixels
Effective Pixels: Still
2.07 megapixels (16:9)
Filter
Bayer pattern filter
LENS
Advanced Zoom
NO
Optical Zoom
10x
Digital Zoom
40x/200x
Focal length
4.25 - 42.5mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length
30.4 - 304mm
Maximum aperture
f1.8 to f2.8
Minimum focusing distance
20mm
Image Stabilizer
Optical Image Stabiliser:
Intelligent IS
Filter diameter
58mm
Wide Attachment
YES (optional WD-H58W)
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Image Processor
DIGIC DV III
Face Detection Technology
YES
LCD
Screen size
8.8cm (3.5") Touchscreen LCD, 100% view
Pixels
922,000 dots
Touchscreen LCD
YES
Manual adjustment
Brightness, backlight
WI-FI FUNCTION
Wi-Fi Function
NO
BABY MODE
Baby Mode
NO
EXTERNAL HDD STORAGE
Direct storage to external HDD
NO
VIEWFINDER
Screen size
0.61cm (0.24"), 100% view
Pixels
260,000 dots
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION
Minimum Lux.
1 lux
Night Mode
Low Light (0.1 lux)
Auto Gain Control limit adjustment
YES
FOCUS
Auto/Manual
YES / YES
Control
AUTO: Face Detection AF/Face Only AF/Instant AF/Medium AF/TV AF
MANUAL: Lens ring, Touchscreen LCD, Focus Preset
Manual Focus Assist
YES (Magnification, Peaking, Edge Monitor)
CREATIVE FEATURES
Creative Features
Cinema-Look Filters
Story Creator
Touch Decoration
AE MODE
Smart AUTO
YES (38 scenes)
Program AE
AUTO;
M mode: P, Tv, Av, M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks);
Cinema mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Zebra
YES
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
Backlight Compensation
YES (automatic or user control)
WHITE BALANCE
Type
TTL
Auto
YES
Set/Preset
YES: Set 1, Set 2, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Colour Temperature
SHUTTER SPEED
Maximum
1/2000th sec.
Slow
1/2 sec.
DIGITAL EFFECT
Fade
Auto Fade, Wipe
Effect
NO
IMAGE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT
Image Effects
NO
Custom Functions
Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth
CUSTOM CONTROL
Custom Control
YES (plus Control Dial)
STILL IMAGE
Capture image size
1920 x 1080 (not Cinema mode)
Continuous shooting mode
YES (during playback only)
Auto Exposure Bracketing
NO
Simultaneous Photo Recording
YES
Selecting AF Frame Function
NO
Histogram
NO
Photo Button
Touchscreen LCD
Photo Burst
YES
SELF TIMER
Self timer
10 sec
2 sec with wireless remote
REC. REVIEW/REC. SEARCH
REC. review/REC. search
YES/NO
RECORDING MODE
LP mode
Five recording quality modes.¹
MXP: 1920x1080, 24Mbps;²
FXP: 1920x1080, 17Mbps;²
XP+: 1440x1080, 12Mbps;
SP: 1440x1080, 7Mbps;
LP: 1440x1080, 5Mbps
Progressive shooting mode
YES (25p)
x.v.Color
NO
Video Snapshot
YES
Pre REC
YES with assigned button
Dual Shot
YES
PRE REC
Colour Bars and Test Tone
NO
SEARCH
Still image
NO
Date
YES (date select, calendar, timeline, 3D Flip)
MEMORY CARD
Multi Media Card
NO
Secure Digital Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Movie Recording
YES
Internal Data Transfer
MOVIE: Yes (internal memory to card A, card A to B)
STILLS: Yes (internal memory to card A, card A to B)
AUDIO
System
Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch);
5.1ch surround sound (via Optional SM-V1 microphone)
Audio Scene Select
YES
Zoom Microphone
YES (customisable frequency response and directionality)
Manual Rec. level control
YES
TERMINAL
Headphone
YES
Microphone
YES
USB
YES (Mini-AB, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
DV
NO
Direct Print
NO
Analogue-in
NO
AV
YES (output only)
S-video
NO
Component
YES (output only)
HDMI
YES (HDMI™ Mini Connector: v1.3, out only, CEC supported)
LANC
YES
Built-in charger
YES
QUICK START
Quick Start
YES (mini Advanced Accessory Shoe)
ACCESSORY SHOE
Accessory shoe
NO
BUILT-IN VIDEO LIGHT
Built-in Video light
NO
BUILT-IN FLASH
Built-in Flash
NO
PC CONNECTION KIT
DV Network Solution Disk
NO
Application software
YES
USB cable
YES
WEB
Easy Web Upload
YES
Convert to MP4
NO
HD -> SD conversion
YES
WIRELESS CONTROLLER
Wireless controller
YES
BATTERY PACK
Type
Lithium Ion
Intelligent Battery System
YES
Battery included in the kit
BP-808
Max recording time (included battery)
1hr 55mins
Long life Battery
BP-827
Longer recording time**
6hrs 05mins
DIMENSIONS
W x H x D
95 x 82 x 210mm (with lens hood)
Weight
565g (with lens hood)
Disclaimer
(*): LP recording mode
(**): Normal LCD brightness and optional long life BP
(*): LP recording mode
(**): Normal LCD brightness and optional long life BP
Footnote
¹ Class 4 or higher SDHC card required for 1920x1080 recording, Class 2 or higher SDHC card recommended for other recording modes, Memory card not supplied
² Max recording time for MP4 is 30 mins and the max file size is 4GB, when either of these conditions are met recording will stop automatically
³ Recording for more than 12 hours continuously is not possible
¹ Variable bit rate used in all recording modes
² Class 4 or higher SDHC card required for 1920x1080 recording, Class 2 or higher SDHC card recommended for other recording modes, Memory card not supplied
¹ Class 4 or higher SDHC card required for 1920x1080 recording, Class 2 or higher SDHC card recommended for other recording modes, Memory card not supplied
² Max recording time for MP4 is 30 mins and the max file size is 4GB, when either of these conditions are met recording will stop automatically
³ Recording for more than 12 hours continuously is not possible
¹ Variable bit rate used in all recording modes
² Class 4 or higher SDHC card required for 1920x1080 recording, Class 2 or higher SDHC card recommended for other recording modes, Memory card not supplied