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| AE Modes |
5 |
The number of auto exposure functions which are built into the Digital Camcorder. |
| Audio |
Stereo |
This feature relates to the range of clarity at which the Digital Camcorder will record sound. |
| Audio Dub |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder has an Audio Dub facility, to allow the user to record their own audio accompaniment to the scenes they record. |
| Backlight Compensation |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder possesses a device which adjust its picture to a bright background.. |
| Brand |
Sony |
The manufacturer of the Digital Camcorder |
| Character Generation |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder comes with a device enabling the user to add text to their movies. |
| Colour Viewfinder |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder contains a viewfinder which relays a colour image to the camera holder. |
| Digital Still Mode |
Yes |
Whether or not the is equipped with the capacity to record still images. |
| Digital Zoom |
48x |
The range and power of the Digital Camcorder's digital zoom facility. |
| DV Input |
Yes |
Whether or not images and media can be download to the Digital Camcorder from a PC. |
| DV Output |
Yes |
Whether or not images and media can be download to the Digital Camcorder from a PC. |
| Electronic Stabiliser |
No |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder possesses a device to guard against the freezing and disruption of images. |
| Ext. Mic Socket |
Yes |
Whether or not the user can attach a specifically-designed microphone to the Digital Camcorder. |
| Fader |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder comes with a fader, enabling the user to reduced the colour of the images it produces. |
| Focal Range |
6.0-72 mm |
The de facto lens size through which the Digital Camcorder records images. |
| Format |
Mini DV |
The type of storage base onto which the Digital Camcorder records film, from tape to hard drive to disk. |
| Headphone Socket |
Yes |
Whether or not one can attach to the Digital Camcorder a set of headphones, and thus allow closer monitoring of the sound quality of the film under production. |
| Insert Edit |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder possesses an insert edit facility, allowing the user to edit their film's features, such as sound and brightness. |
| Lens aperture |
1.6-2.4 |
The total width of the Digital Camcorder's lens, and thus the total amount of light the lens is capable of absorbing at any one time. |
| Manual Exposure |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder comes with a manual exposure feature, enabling the user to manipulate the volume of light its lens absorbs. |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder comes with a manual white balance facility, enabling the user to augment the whiteness of the image produced. |
| Memory Card |
1 |
The version of card used to save the movies made on the Digital Camcorder. |
| Min. Illumination |
2 lux |
The lowest visibility at which the Digital Camcorder will record decent images. |
| Model |
DCR-VX2100 |
The individual model name and number of the Digital Camcorder |
| Optical Stabiliser |
Yes |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder comes with an optical stabiliser, an electronic feature which evens out image fluctuations caused by sudden jerky movement. |
| Optical Zoom |
12x |
The amount of image magnification which the optical lenses can achieve - for example, a device which could achieve 2X magnification would make images appear twice as close as they actually are. |
| Remote Control |
No |
A device which allows the user to control the Digital Camcorder without being in direct physical contact with it. |
| Self-Timer |
Yes |
Facilitates a short delay in recording so the camera holder can rest the camera and get into shot. |
| S-Video IN |
Yes |
An input of consistent performance and digital quality. Please endeavour to ensure that this comes as part of what you intend to plug into your Digital Camcorder. |
| USB Connection |
No |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder can be connected to a PC. |
| Video Light |
No |
Whether or not the Digital Camcorder is equipped with a diminutive light which facilitates use of the Digital Camcorder in the absence of natural light. |
| Weight |
1400g |
The total weight of the Digital Camcorder, measured in grams (100g=0.22lb) |
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