Sony AVCHD DVD Handycam Camcorder CMOS Silver

Create high-definition DVDs directly from your camcorder with the Handycam. Supporting a variety of media formats, you’ll call all the shots as you record every moment. <b>Product descriptions</b>
Record every detail of every moment with the HDR-UX1 Handycam®. Make high-definition DVDs directly from your camcorder with supported DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL media formats. In addition, the HDR-UX1 features a 10x Optical/80x Digital Zoom and Carl® Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens. Capture more than just video with the 4.0 Megapixel Still image feature and Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Audio Recording. Once you've recorded your footage, you can easily transfer and share with complete composite, component, USB 2.0 and HDMI™ connectivity. Capture, create, connect, and share in high-definition with the HDR-UX1.

<b>Features list</b>
<b>Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format</b>
This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device.

<b>2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid CMOS Sensor</b>
1/3" ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD; 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3980K) photography performance.

<b>DVD Format Video Recording</b>
The DVD recording format, in both MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV and High Definition, but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs couldn't be simpler (depending upon the playback device used). After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-Ray Disc™ players and even PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.

<b>DVD-R/RW /+RW Compatible</b>
The HDR-UX1 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD Media. As long as you meet the minimum recording requirement, there is no need to finalize DVD+RW media before you play it back in most consume electronic devices (excluding PCs).

<b>DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible</b>
Using DVD+R Dual Layer (DL) media you can now record up to 60 minutes of High Definition (1080i) content.

<b>10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom</b>
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types
of digital zooms.

<b>Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens</b>
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating for increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

<b>Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording</b>
The HDR-UX1 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

<b>3.5" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Hybrid Clear Photo LCD plus Display (211K Pixels)</b>
The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in

<b>Smooth Slow Recording</b>
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight.

<b>Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media</b>
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

<b>Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System</b>
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

<b>On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons</b>
For additional control of the camcorder, the HDR-UX1 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

<b>USB 2.0 Interface</b>
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies

<b>One Touch Wide Angle Shooting</b>
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.

<b>Progressive Shutter System</b>
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

<b>Active Interface Shoe</b>
Provides a location directly on the camcorder to which one may add optional accessories while providing power and twoway communication with those accessories.

<b>Super NightShot Infrared System</b>
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system.