Sony Handycam Videocámaras MiniDV

Mini Home Recording Video Cameras

The Handycam Mini DV camera is compact enough to carry along wherever you go but powerful at the same time. Some of the features of this camera can make it an excellent choice for capturing specific, detailed imagery and fast moving objects.

What Are the Features of Sony's Handycam Mini DV Camcorders?

• Exposure and Balance. The two modes that these digital video cameras come with automatic and manual. The featured programs include beach and ski, landscape, night mode, portrait mode, sports mode, spotlight, and sunset and moon. Additionally, the MiniDV cameras have a variety of special effects to include into your video. The white balance for these digital MiniDV cameras include automatic, hold, indoor, and outdoor.
• Lens. The optical zoom for these MiniDV camcorders is 10 times the regular amount, which means that the optical zoom these lens' can achieve will capture just about every detail you intend to shoot. The lens aperture is between f/1.7 and 2.2 with macro capabilities. These cameras have both automatic and manual focus adjustment with a filter size of 30mm.
• Inputs. The audio input for these digital Mini DV camcorders include a built-in microphone. The video input for these Mini DV camcorders have a 120x zoom with a jpeg format. These DV camcorders also have a variety of scene transition selections to enhance your DVD viewing experience.
• Optical Sensor and Hardware. The CCD sensor resolution on these digital Mini DV cameras is about 800 pixels. The effective video resolution for these MiniDV's is about 400 pixels.

What Are the Accessories That Come Are Available with Sony's Handycam Mini DV Camcorders?

• Cases. These camcorders are a personal investment. You want to ensure that your camcorder is safe from avoidable elements as well as from dropping it while not in use. Having a camcorder case that is cushioned on all sides will help alleviate the chances of damaging your Mini DV camera. Additionally, the cases are beneficial as they carry all your extra accessories for this Mini camcorder.
• Cables. This Mini Handycam camcorder comes with a variety of cables and hook-ups. There is a power plug that works for those camcorders that need charging, depending upon the type of batteries the Handycam uses. Also, there are various cables that accompany the video camera that allow you to hook it up to external sources such as your computer or TV.
• Batteries. Depending upon what type of batteries your video camera comes with, you may need to either completely replace them after they die out or recharge them for continued use. Either way, it is a great idea to have a back-up set of batteries in your camcorder case whenever the moment arises.

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