The Sony DCR-TRV285E "PAL" Digital 8 camcorder will provide users with their first experience of a digital camcorder and video editing on a PC. Offers an equally attractive upgrade path to users of analog video as other enhancements include a bundled software application that can burn footage to the popular Video CD format. Digital8 Handycams is ideal for those first exciting steps into digital video.

Analog users can rest assured that they can keep their memories safe by bringing footage on older format tapes into the digital domain and with the bundled Picture Package software.



Key Features

Digital 8 Video Recording

Digital 8 recording format delivers 3x the color bandwidth of VHS (Video Home System) - with less video noise, providing high quality performance.

i.Link (IEEE-1394) FireWire

Provides a high-speed, bi-directional digital link between camcorders or VCRs for digital to digital editing, which delivers unmatched versatility and performance.

USB Streaming

You can turn your camcorder into a video conferencing tool or webcam. Stream live and recorded moving video to a PC via USB. Make your own digital quality movies.
Stream and share content with family and friends by broadcasting live video and audio via the Internet with the USB interface. [320 x 240 up to 30 frames/sec]

NightShot Plus

Low level light recording technology is incorporated in the form of Night Shot Plus, which can record in more natural color in low light environments.

Program Auto Exposure

AE modes make all necessary settings to shutter speed, aperture and focus for a variety of indoor and outdoor situations. For virtually perfect shooting in any environment, choose from Portrait, Sports, Spotlight, Beach and Ski, Landscape, Sunset and Moon modes.

Photo Mode

By using Sony's Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with 7 seconds of audio onto the video tape.

Built-In Light

Brightens your videos when shooting in low light situations.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back videos with Picture Effect modes.
Effects available in camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White, Solarization, Slim, Strech, Pastel and Mosaic
Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White and Solarization

Manual Focus

Permits the user to adjust the camcorders focus, allowing more control in difficult situations.

Picture Package software

Movies can be enhanced using the supplied picture Package software. This can apply soundtracks and video effects to your captured footage and burn the result to Video CD in three easy steps.


Camera

CCD 1/6" 540,000 Pixels
350,000 Effective Pixels

Lens 2.5-50mm /f 1.6 ~ 2.4
35mm equivalent
42-840mm


Zoom 20x Optical
990 Digital

Image Stabilizer Yes - Electronic Steady Shot

Filter Size 37mm

Lux 4 lux
0 lux in Nightshot Plus Mode


Recording

System PAL

Format Digital-8

Audio PCM Digital Stereo, 12-bit, 16-bit

Time Code Yes

Date & Time Yes

A/V Dubbing No


Display

Viewfinder B/W

LCD Monitor 2.5" with 123,200 Pixels


Conveniences

Manual Controls Focus
Exposure Dial (24 steps)
Automatic Shutter Speed: 1/60 - 1/4000 (in AE Mode)

Built-in Light Yes

Built-in Mic Yes - Stereo

Built-in Speaker Yes

Accessory Shoe No

Titler 8 Preset & 2 Custom Titler (in 7 Colors)

Digital Effects Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic

Fader Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe

Tape Loading Bottom Loading


Digital Still Mode

Resolution Not Applicable

Card Slot No

Built-in Flash No


Input/Output Connectors

Line In Recording Yes - Digital

Inputs IEEE-1394 (Firewire) x1

Outputs Audio/Video x1 - mini jack
USB port

Edit Protocol No

Microphone Input No

Headphone Jack No


General

Power Requirements DC 7.2v (battery) AC 120-240v, 50-60 Hz

Power Consumption 2.5 W viewfinder - 3.4 W LCD

Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.4 x 3.8 x 5.9" (85 x 98 x 151mm)