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Sony PC1000 CamcorderSony has unveiled the PC1000, a 3-CMOS camcorder in the PC line-up of camcorders. The new model provides for rear-loading tape, with space for the battery inside the camcorder - so older batteries are not compatible. Thanks to 3 CMOS chips driving it instead of the usual 1 CCD, you get better colors and, in fact, less power consumption.

The swivel LCD is 2.7" wide, and since it is a touch-screen, there are not too many controls on its body. It can rotate up to 270 degrees for varying viewing angles. The PC1000 also featuers USB and Firewire ports, while the headphone and mic-in sockets are missing now.

True 16:9 images are possible now with the PC1000. You can take digital still pictures at 1920x1440 resolution and store them onto Memory Stick Duo media. Priced at US $1,299.99, you can order yours from Sony's online store.

(Via DigitalMedia Thoughts)

Specifications

  • Imaging Device: 3 - 1/6" 790K Gross Pixel CCD
  • Video Actual: 670K x 3 (4:3)
  • Still Actual: 690K x 3 (4:3) (Utilizing Pixel Offset Technology)
  • F: 1.8 – 2.4
  • Focal Distance: 2.77 – 27.7mm 500mm (Telemacro)
  • 35mm Conversion: 41 – 480mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 44 – 520mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 43.5 – 435mm (4:3 Memory Mode), 40 – 400mm (16:9 Memory Mode)
  • Filter Diameter: 30mm
  • Optical Zoom: 10X
  • Digital Zoom: 120X
  • Carl Zeiss® Lens: Yes, Vario-Sonnar® T*
  • Focusing: Full Range Auto Focus (Touch Panel, Dial)
  • Image Stabilization: Yes, Super SteadyShot®
  • Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux
  • Low Light Capability: Color Slow Shutter
  • Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60–1/500 (AE mode, Slow Shutter)
  • Viewfinder: Yes, Color (123K)
  • LCD: 2.7" wide 16:9 Color1 (123K)
  • Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface
  • Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Special)
  • Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)
  • Interface Connector for Handycam® Station: Yes
  • USB: Yes 2.02, Video Class (On Handycam® Station)
  • USB Streaming: Yes
  • LANC (Accessory) Terminal: Yes (mini)
  • Memory Stick™ Compatibility: Tested to support up to 512MB media capacity3; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
  • Headphone Jack: N/A
  • Microphone Input: N/A
  • White Balance: Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One-push (Touch Panel, Dial)
  • Exposure: Yes, Touch Panel, Dial (24 steps)
  • Power Consumption (VF / LCD / VF+LCD): 3.0W / 3.4W / 3.5W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 2 1/7" x 4 8/13" x 4" (54.5 x 117.1 x 102.1mm)
  • Weight: 1 lb. 1oz. (470g)
  • Supplied Accessories: AC-L200 Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger, NP-FA50 new InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, DRCA-C140 Handycam® Station, MSH-M16 Memory Stick Duo™ Media, RMT-831 Remote Commander Remote Control, Stereo AV Cable, USB Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)