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Glossary: Camcorder
1 Lux minimum illumination
minimum
illumination requiremnt before using night shot
1 Mega Pixel Image device
high
resolution image device for capturing vidoe images and still
photographs
10 x Optical Zoom
Zoom lenses operate
with many glass elements that are moved into different arrangements as you
push the zoom button. Changing the space between glass elements changes
the focal length. This system is called optical zoom because the focal
length is changed using the actual glass lens elements. A 16:1 zoom will
bring objects 16 times closer than what you'd normally see.
120 x Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom
increases the standard (optical) zoom by 2x, 4x or even 12x. This is done
by digital memory and thus a very high zoom may cause unwanted grain or
noise to appear. Digital zoom function can be switched off if
necessary.
2 Mega Pixel Image device
High
resolution image device for capturing vidoe images and still
photographs
2.5" LCD
For easy viewing whilst
recording and on-the-spot playback.
20 x Optical Zoom
Zoom lenses operate
with many glass elements that are moved into different arrangements as you
push the zoom button. Changing the space between glass elements changes
the focal length. This system is called optical zoom because the focal
length is changed using the actual glass lens elements. A 16:1 zoom will
bring objects 16 times closer than what you'd normally see.
3" LCD
For easy viewing whilst
recording and on-the-spot playback.
3.5" LCD
For easy viewing whilst
recording and on-the-spot playback.
3CCD Camera System
Charge Coupled
Device, a semiconductor chip which coordinates hundreds of thousands of
photosensors to turn a picture into electronic signals. The higher the
number of pixels, the more information can be 'seen' by the CCD chip.
500 x Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom
increases the standard (optical) zoom by 2x, 4x or even 12x. This is done
by digital memory and thus a very high zoom may cause unwanted grain or
noise to appear. Digital zoom function can be switched off if
necessary.
7 Lux Minimum illumination (excl night
shot)
Minimum illumination requiremnt before using night
shot
700 x Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom
increases the standard (optical) zoom by 2x, 4x or even 12x. This is done
by digital memory and thus a very high zoom may cause unwanted grain or
noise to appear. Digital zoom function can be switched off if
necessary.
8CM DVD-R/RW RECORDING FORMAT
Two
variants of the 8CM DVD are available .The write -once version is the
DVD-R and the rewritable version is the DVD-RW. In the LP mode a 1.4
gigabyte DVD can accomodate upto 60 minutes of video data
Analogue Video Input
Allows non
digital video to be recorded onto the camcorder
Bluetooth
Bluetooth™ is a wireless
high-speed connection for different kinds of data. Camcorders with this
feature can connect to a Bluetooth™ mobile-phone and you will be able to
send pictures or surf the net even if you are not at home and if you have
no computer with you. For home-use bluetooth can be used to connect to
your pc without wires.
Carl Zeiss Lens
Specialst lens
manufacturer providing superior lens quality.
CCD Camera System
Charge Coupled
Device, a semiconductor chip which coordinates hundreds of thousands of
photosensors to turn a picture into electronic signals. The higher the
number of pixels, the more information can be 'seen' by the CCD chip.
Colour Viewfinder
Enables the user to
view in colour, as opposed to black and white, making filming easier and
more natural.
Digital Video Out
Allows still images
to be downloaded to a PC.
i.Link
i.Link is an ultra high-speed
data bus (from 100mbps up to 400mbps) based on the IEEE1394 standard: the
only terminal allowing for a real-time data transmission of video picture
without any loss of digital data. Suitable for Home AV and PC environment
it will be a link to the future.
Image Stabiliser
Reduces camera shake
whilst filming. Especially useful when on maximum zoom.
Manual Focus Ring
Useful to keep
picture in focus when there's insufficient light, subjects are of low
contrast etc. and also to create a very special focusing effect in the
movie.
Memory Stick
Sony Memory Stick. Used
to Store images taken using the Digital Camera option on the
camcorder.
Memory Stick Duo
Specially designed
for ultra compact camcorders/cameras compatible with camcorders carrying
the Memory stick Duo logo
Mini Digital Video Format
Digital
Video (DV) format gives superb picture and sound quality with PC
connectability.
Night Vision
Sensitivity down to 0
lux means recording can continue even in extremely low light
conditions.
S Video Input
Connection for S-Video
going into the Camcorder. S-Video cables allow for less data loss, meaning
a markedly higher quality picture.
S Video Output
Connection for S-Video
going out of the Camcorder. S-Video cables allow for less data loss,
meaning a markedly higher quality picture.
SD Multi Media Card
Secure Digital
Media Format. Used to Store images taken using the Digital Camera option
on the camcorder.
USB 2 Computer Interface
The DVD
handycam is equipped with a USB 2.0 Interface so that data can be
transferred to a compatible computer (USB2.0).With a data rate of upto
22.16Mbit , video images and stills can be transmitted quickly and easily
ta PC. Post production editing is facilitated by the supplied "Image
mixer" Software
USB Link
Allows Connection to a
computer with a USB port (most computers are now supplied with one).
USB Streaming
Using the new "image
mixer " software it is possible to down load video files directly from the
camcorder to a PC. Coverted into MPEG1 or JPEG formats the file(photo or
video )can be used to send electronic greetings or to create a homepage.
It is also possible to use the camcorder as webcam
Web Camera Function
Allows the
camcorder to be used as a webcam for video conferencing, or chatting over
the internet. (Now included with MSN 6) | 
