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Detailed Specifications

Lens/ Zoom

G Lens	Yes
Zoom Key (Lever/Button on LCD frame)	Yes / Yes
Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During Standby)	12x, variable (1.1-26sec)
Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Lever) (During recording)	12x, variable (1.1-26sec)
Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/Ring)	-
Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical) - (w/ Button on LCD frame)	12x (6.6sec)
Digital Zoom ^*1	-
Digital Zoom ^*1 - Selection of D. Zoom Ratio (2 steps)	Yes^*1 (24x/150x) Menu
Digital Zoom ^1 - Precision Digital Zoom ^2	Yes
F	1.8 - 3.4
f (Focal distance)	5.5 - 60.0mm
f (Focal distance) - In Tele Macro (Minimum focal distance)	Approx. 444mm
f (35mm conversion) (in "MOVIE" position)^*3 - (16:9)	43 - 516mm
f (35mm conversion) (in "MOVIE" position)^*3 - (4:3)	52 - 624mm
f (35mm conversion) (in "Photo " position) - (16:9)	41 - 492mm
f (35mm conversion) (in "Photo " position) - (4:3)	38 - 456mm
Filter Diameter	37mm
Lens Cover	Yes (Auto)
NightShot	Yes (SW)
NightShot plus	No

Camera

Focus System	Full range auto/Manual
Focus System - Manual Focus (Ring / Dial / Panel)	Yes (No / Yes / Yes )
Focus System -Spot Focus	Yes (Touch Panel)
CMOS Sensor	1/2.88" Type (6.3mm) 4000H
ClearVid CMOS Sensor	Yes
Exmor R	Yes
Exmor	-
Signal Processing System - Enhanced Imaging Processor	-
Signal Processing System - BIONZ	Yes
x.v.Color	Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer	Yes
Number of pixels - Pixels for Still Image Recording	MAX. 12.0M (4000 x 3000) (4:3)
Number of pixels - Gross pixels	Approx. 6631K pixels
Number of pixels - Effective pixels of moving pictures in 16:9	Approx. 4150K pixels
Number of pixels - Effective pixels of moving pictures in 4:3	Approx. 3110K pixels
Number of pixels - Effective pixels of still images in 16:9	Approx. 4500K pixels
Number of pixels - Effective pixels of still images in 4:3	Approx. 6000K pixels
Minimum Illumination	11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed )
Minimum Illumination - Low Light Shot On	3lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Minimum Illumination - NightShot (plus)	0lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
White Balance	Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
White Balance - One-push Auto	Yes (Touch Panel)
WB Shift	Yes
Shutter Speed - Auto (Auto Slow Shutter ON)	-
Shutter Speed - Auto (Auto Slow Shutter OFF)	-
Shutter Speed - Scene Selection	1/8-1/800
Shutter Speed - STD	1/60-1/800
Shutter Speed - Low LUX	1/30-1/800
Shutter Speed - Smooth Slow Rec	1/240-1/1000
Auto Slow Shutter ("Movie" position only)	Yes (Low LUX only)
Face Detection - Auto control	Yes
Face Detection - Bit Allocation on Face	Yes ("MOVIE (AVC HD)" position)
Face Detection - Face Index	Yes
Smile Shutter	Yes
Smile Shutter - Detection Set	Dual(Default)/Always/Off
Smile Shutter - Smile Sensitivity	High/Medium(Default)/Low
Smile Shutter - Smile Priority	Auto(Default)/Child/Adult
Smile Shutter - Frame Setting	On(Default)/Off
Spot Meter/Focus	Yes
Scene Selection	Yes (Menu)
Scene Selection - Auto	Yes
Scene Selection - Twilight	Yes
Scene Selection - Twilight Portrait	Yes ("Photo" Only)
Scene Selection - Candle	No
Scene Selection - Sunrise & Sunset	Yes
Scene Selection - Fireworks	Yes
Scene Selection - Landscape	Yes
Scene Selection - Portrait	Yes
Scene Selection - Spotlight	Yes
Scene Selection - Sports	No
Scene Selection - Beach	Yes
Scene Selection - Snow	Yes
14bit DXP	No
AE Shift	Yes
AE Lock	No
Auto Non Flicker	Yes
Exposure Control	Yes (Touch Panel)
Backlight Compensation (Auto/Button)	Yes (Auto)
Auto Backlight On/Off	Yes (Menu)
Spot Meter	Yes (Touch Panel)
Iris Control / Gain Control	Auto only / Auto only
Sharpness Control	No
Smooth Slow Rec	Yes
Progressive Recording Mode	No
Zebra Pattern	No
Guide Frame	Yes
Guide Frame - Compatibility with Guide Frame Button on Tripod	Yes
Self Timer	Yes (Touch Panel) (Still Image)
Expanded Focus	No
Fader ^*4	Yes (Touch Panel)
Fader ^*4 - Black	Yes
Fader ^*4 - White	Yes
Digital Picture Effects	No
Picture Effects	No
Camera Noise Reduction	Yes
16:9 Wide (Normal/High Quality)	Yes/ High Quality
16:9 Default	Yes (CAMERA-Movie)
Clock setting	Yes (Menu)
Clock setting - World Clock (Area or Country SET) / World Time	Yes / No
Clock setting - Auto Area Adjustment by GPS	Yes
Clock setting - DST or Summer time	Yes
Date/Time Auto Indication	Yes
SteadyShot - Optical Steadyshot	Yes
SteadyShot - Steady Shot	-
SteadyShot - Active Mode	Yes (Movie Only) (Menu)
SteadyShot - SteadyShot ON/OFF	Yes (Menu)
Tele Macro	Yes (Touch Panel)

Camera (Photo)

Dual Rec	Yes
Dual Rec - Number of pixels (in "MOVIE" Rec position)(16:9)	8.3M (3840 x 2160)
Dual Rec - Number of pixels (in "MOVIE" Rec position)(4:3)	6.2M (2880 x 2160)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	Yes
Viewfinder - Size	0.69cm (0.27 Type) WIDE (16:9) ratio
Viewfinder - Dots	123,200 dots (560 x 220)
Viewfinder - Bright Control	No

Audio

5.1ch HDMI Output	Yes (HD Only)
Dolby Digital 2ch DownMix Playback	Yes
Audio Dub	No
Built-in Microphone	Yes (Electric Condenser)
Built-in Microphone - Wind Position	Yes (Auto)
Built-in Zoom Microphone	Yes
5.1ch Centre Mic Ready (w/ Optional microphone)	Yes
REC Level Control	No
Speaker	Yes (18mm)
Speaker - Speaker Volume Control	Yes (+)(-)(Touch Panel)
Headphone Volume Control	Yes (16)
MIC Reference Level	Yes (Normal /Low)
External Surround MIC Setting	No

Recorder/ Player

Recording Media	HDD (240GB) Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Compatible Memory Stick™ type ^*5 - Memory Stick PRO Duo™	Yes
Compatible Memory Stick™ type ^*5 - Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed)	Yes
Compatible Memory Stick™ type ^*5 - Memory Stick PRODuo™ (Mark 2)	Yes
Compatible Memory Stick™ type ^*5 - Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™	Yes
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 2ch	AVC HD 16M (FH): Approx.1780min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 2ch	AVC HD 9M (HQ): Approx.3560min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 2ch	AVC HD 7M (SP)^*6: Approx.4490min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 2ch	AVC HD 5M (LP): :Approx.6060min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 2ch	SD HQ: Approx.3670min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 2ch	SD SP: Approx.5270min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 2ch	SD LP: Approx.11030min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 16M (FH): Approx.1750min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 9M (HQ): Approx.3560min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 7M (SP)^*6: Approx.4330min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch	AVC HD 5M (LP): :Approx.5770min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch	SD HQ: Approx.3560min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch	SD SP: Approx.5270min
Recording Time - HDD (240GB), 5.1ch	SD LP: Approx.10100min
Movie Recording format	HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) SD: MPEG2-PS
Movie Recording Resolution - HD (FH)	H:1920x V:1080 60i/16:9
Movie Recording Resolution - HD (HQ, SP, LP)	H:1440x V:1080 60i/16:9
Movie Recording Resolution - SD (HQ, SP, LP)	H:720x V:480 60i/ 4/3, 16:9
Audio Compression Format	HD - Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch SD - Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch
HDD Smart Protection	Yes
Quick Format (HDD/Internal Memory Format)	Yes (HDD)
Full Format (HDD/Internal Memory Erase All)	Yes (HDD)
Default Recording Media	HDD
Image Management File Repair	Yes
Line-In REC	No
Scan (+)	Yes
Scan (-)	Yes
Step (+)	No
Step (-)	No
Next	Yes
Previous	Yes
Slow Playback	Yes
2x Playback	Yes
Visual Index	Yes
Selectable Number of Index	No
Film Roll Index	Yes
Face Index	Yes
Map Index	Yes
Highlight Playback	Yes (HD Movie only)
Photo Capture from Playback Movie	Yes
Repeat Playback	No
Linear Time Counter / Counter Reset	Yes/No
Time Code	No
Data Code	Yes (Rec Date/Time, Camera info, lat/long)
Date on Subtitle	Yes (Menu)
OSD On/Off	Yes (Tact)
OSD Output	Yes (Line out/LCD/VF)
TV Type (16:9/4:3) Select	Yes
HDMI Output Resolution Select	Yes
Playlist Edit - Number of Playlists	SD: 1, HD: 1
Playlist Edit - Add	Yes (Select/by Date)
Playlist Edit - Delete	Yes (All/Select)
Playlist Edit - Move	Yes
Playlist Edit - Copy	No
Playlist Edit - Triming	No
Playlist Edit - Divide	No
Playlist Edit - Combine	No
Original Edit - Delete	Yes (All/Select/by Date)
Original Edit - Protect	Yes (Select/by Date)
Original Edit - Move	No
Original Edit - Copy	No
Original Edit - Triming	No
Original Edit - Divide	Yes
Original Edit - Combine	No
Movie Dubbing - HDD --> Memory Stick™	Yes (Select/Date/Playlist)
Movie Dubbing - Internal Memory --> Memory Stick™	-
Movie Dubbing - Memory Stick™ --> HDD	No
Playback Zoom	Yes (x1.1-5) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever) ("Photo "position only)
NTSC Playback on PAL TV	No
PAL Playback on NTSC TV	No

Jack

A/V Remote Conector (Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote)	Yes
A/V Remote Conector (Video / S Video / Audio / Remote)	No
Interface Connector (for cradle)	No
External Mic. Input	Yes
Phone Jack	Yes
Remote	No
USB Terminal	Yes (mini AB/Hi-Speed)
HDMI Terminal	Yes
DC IN	Yes

LCD Screen

Size	8.0cm (3.2Type) WIDE (16:9) ratio
Number of pixels	921,600 dots (1920 x 480)
Clear Photo LCD plus / Xtra Fine LCD	No/Yes
Compliant to x.v.Color	Yes
Hybrid LCD Monitor	Yes
Touch Panel	Yes
LCD On/Off ^*7	Yes
Backlight On/Off	Yes (Display Button Press & Hold)
Backlight Bright Select^*8	Yes (Normal/Bright (Menu))
Brightness Control	Yes (+)(-)(Menu)
Colour Control	Yes (+)(-)(Menu)
Hue Control	No
Upside Down / Mirror	Yes / Yes
Opening Angle	90 deg
Turning Angle	270 deg
Counter Clockwise	180 deg
Clockwise	90 deg
For Monitoring	0 deg
Anti-glare Treatment	Yes
Anti-fingerprint Treatment	Yes
EVF ON with reversed LCD (Mirror Mode)	Yes

Remote Commander

Remote Commander	Yes - RMT-835
MOVIE/PHOTO Common - REC Start/Stop	Yes
MOVIE/PHOTO Common - Zoom	Yes
MOVIE/PHOTO Common - Review	No
MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Cursor Key (4 directional)	Yes (Visual Index Only)
MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Enter	Yes (Visual Index Only)
MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Menu	No
MOVIE/PHOTO/PLAY Common - Display	Yes
PHOTO Position - Photo	Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - PB	Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - Stop	Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - NEXT	Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - PREV	Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - STEP (+)	No
VIEW IMAGES Position - STEP (-)	No
VIEW IMAGES Position - SCAN/SLOW	Yes / Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - Pause	Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - Line In REC	No
VIEW IMAGES Position - Visual Index	Yes
VIEW IMAGES Position - Data Code	Yes
Mode	DVD2

Multi-Language

Multi-Language Operation	Yes (Menu/Warning Messages)
Available Languages	English, Simplified English, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portugese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Korean
Default Language	English

Still Picture

Default Recording Media	HDD
Selectable Recording Media	Yes
Image Quality Mode selection	No
Recording Method - Progressive Scan	Yes
Recording Method - Progressive Shutter System^*9	Yes^*9
Recording Method - Frame REC	Yes
Recording Method - Field	No
Image Size - Photo Mode	4,000 x 3,000/4:3 4,000 x 2,250/16:9 2,880 x 2,160/4:3 1,600 x 1,200/4:3 640 x 480/4:3
Image Size - Movie Mode	3,840 x 2,160/16:9 2,880 x 2,160/4:3
Image Size - Photo Capture from Playback Movie	1,920 x 1,080 /16:9 640 x 360 /16:9 640 x 480 /4:3
Still Image File Format	DCF2.0/Exif Version2.21Compatible
	MPF Baseline Compatible
Resize	No
Compression	JPEG
PictBridge	No
PhotoTV HD	Yes
Sound Recording	No
Interval REC	No
Date / Time	Yes / Yes
Continuous file number REC	Yes (MS)
Image Delete	Yes (HDD One/All/Date; MS One/All)
Image Protect	Yes
Still Image Copy - HDD --> Memory Stick™	Yes
Still Image Copy - Internal Memory --> Memory Stick™	-
Still Image Copy - Memory Stick™ --> HDD/Internal Memory	No
Expanded Focus (in "Photo" position)	No
Review	No
Playback Zoom	Yes (x1.1-5) (TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)
Slide Show	Yes (TouchPanel)

Memory Stick

Format Yes

Flash

Flash light	Yes
Flash mode	Yes (Auto/Forced/Prohibited)(Touch Panel) (W/Menu, Anti-redeye on/off)
Red Eye Reduction	Yes (Menu)
Flash Level	Yes (High/Normal/Low)
Recommended distance (in "Photo" position)	0.3 - 2.5m
Recommended distance (in "MOVIE" position)	-

Others

Charge on camcorder	Yes
Quick Start Up	Yes
BRAVIA Sync	Yes
USB Streaming	No
Start/Stop Button on LCD Frame	Yes
Zoom Button on LCD Frame	Yes
Wide Select Button	No
Home Menu Button	Yes
PlayButton	Yes
One Touch Disc Burn Button	Yes
Auto Shut Off	Yes (Menu)
Built-in Light	No
GPS On/Off Switch	Yes
Remote Sensor / Remote On/Off	Yes/Yes (Menu)
Beep Sound / On/Off	Yes/Yes (Menu)
Front Tally / On/Off	Yes/Yes (Menu)
InfoLITHIUM system	Yes
Media /Battery Remaining Indicator	Yes
Battery Info	Yes (Menu)
Media Info	Yes (Menu)
Current Position Display (Your Location) by GPS	Yes
Compatible with Optional DVD Writer (VRD-P1)	No
Demonstration Mode	Yes (Menu)
Pre-Installed High Definition Demo Movie	Yes
Easy Handycam	Yes
Help Function	Yes
Display Guide	No
Mass (w/o Recording Media, Battery, etc.)	510g
Mass (w/ Battery)^*10 - NP-FH50	560g
Mass (w/ Battery) ^*10 - NP-FH60	590g
Mass (w/ Battery) ^*10 - NP-FH70	600g
Mass (w/ Battery) ^*10 - NP-FH100	700g
Power Consumption (Recording mode/Recording media : Default Setting)	4.4W
Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery)	8.4V/(6.8V/7.2V)
Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions	71x75x134mm
Dimensions (WxHxD) - Including protrusions with supplied battery attached	71x75x137mm
Active Interface Shoe	Yes
Touch Panel Calibration	Yes (Menu)

Recommended Computer Environment

PC Software	PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Ver.4.2.00
System Requirements - OS	Microsoft Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP1* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition)are not supported.* Starter (Edition) is not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
System Requirements - CPU	Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended)
System Requirements - Application	For the following operations, an Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is necessary
System Requirements - Soundsystem	Yes
System Requirements - Memory	Windows XP: 512MB or more (1GB or more is recommended.) For processing content with standard definition image quality (SD) only, 256MB of memory or more is necessary. Windows Vista: 1GB or more
System Requirements - Hard Disk	Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs. Approximately 50 GB of disk space may be required when you create Blu-ray Discs.) The NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended for best results)
System Requirements - Display	Minimum 1,024 X 768 dots
System Requirements - Others	USB port (this must be provided as standard Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)) Blu-ray / DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation)
Notes	Your computer must meet hardware requirements other than those described above for each OS.
	Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, frames may be dropped from movies, resulting in uneven playback. However, imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not be affected.
	Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments. For example, other open or background applications running concurrently may limit product performance.
	PMB does not support 5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound. Depending on your computer, 8 cm media (DVD+R DL(Double Layer), etc.) cannot be used.
	If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC.