The Sony DCR-SX83E 16GB Handycam PAL Camcorder is a standard definition camcorder that brings a number of features and functions to the table, while remaining budget-conscious. This camcorder, like all other Sony's announced in early 2010, has multiple recording media options. In addition to the 16GB embedded, or internal, flash memory, the SX83E gives you the choice of recording to optional Sony Memory Stick Media (including Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo) or to popular SD/SDHC memory cards.

The Sony DCR-SX83E 16GB Handycam PAL Camcorder is a standard definition camcorder that brings a number of features and functions to the table, while remaining budget-conscious. This camcorder, like all other Sony's announced in early 2010, has multiple recording media options. In addition to the 16GB embedded, or internal, flash memory, the SX83E gives you the choice of recording to optional Sony Memory Stick Media (including Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo) or to popular SD/SDHC memory cards.

16GB Internal Flash Memory

16GB of embedded memory can record and store up to almost 12 hours of video footage (SD LP mode)

Hybrid Recording to Internal Memory or Memory Stick Media

Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to 16GB embedded flash memory or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media (optional). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the embedded flash media to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media - without using a PC

Media Card Slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC media (optional)

1/4" Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor

Experience low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the newly developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with SteadyShot

The DCR-SX83E features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake

2.7" Clear Photo LCD Display

The 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230 K) display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering

3.1MP Still Image Capture

The DCR-SX83E doubles as a 3.1MP digital camera, storing JPEG still images to the built-in 16GB internal memory and to optional Memory Stick Media or SD/SDHC memory cards. In addition, the camera also features photo capture from movies so you can record without interruption, and get the shot

25x Optical / 300x Digital Zoom

25x optical zoom help you capture close-up action while keeping your distance. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 300x) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms

Face Detection with Face Touch and Smile Shutter

With Face Touch, your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter technology for the face you prioritize. Just touch the preferred face on the LCD display and the camcorder will assign it priority, even if it leaves and returns to the frame. Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority

Direct Copy to External HDD without a PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (optional), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder's handy playback features

Intelligent Scene Recognition (10 iAuto Modes)

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes: Portrait Mode, Smile Shutter, Backlight Control, Scenery, Night Scenery Mode, High Sensitivity Mode, Macro Mode, Baby Mode, Tripod, and Low Light Mode

Direct Connection with Optional DVD Burner

The DCR-SX83E supports a direct connection with the VRD-P1 DVDirect Express DVD burner (optional), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC. And because the VRD-P1 is powered by your camcorder, you don't need an additional AC power cable

Film Roll Index

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes)

Face Index Function

Face Index makes it easy to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index

Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (optional), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites

Creative Control and Workflow Features

Power on your camcorder by simply opening the camera's LCD display

USB 2.0 provides an easy connection between your camcorder and PC for fast transfer of video and stills

Record and zoom controls on LCD for more control and flexibility, especially for overhead or low angle shots

Dolby Digital stereo recording with built-in zoom mic focuses on subject for clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds

Specifications

Optics

Sensor 1/4" CMOS

Lens 2.5-62.5mm

f/1.8-3.2

Zoom Optical: 25x

Digital: 300x

Filter Size 30mm

Recording

System PAL

Recording Media Internal Flash Memory 16GB Video/Image

SD/SDHC, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo Video/Image

Recording Time Internal Flash Memory

Standard Def: HQ: 235 minutes

Standard Def: SP: 340 minutes

Standard Def: LP: 715 minutes

Memory Stick PRO Duo

Standard Def: HQ: 235 minutes

Standard Def: SP: 340 minutes

Standard Def: LP: 715 minutes

Video Format Standard Definition

MPEG2

720 x 480

Still Image Resolution JPEG: 3.1 Megapixel,

Audio Format 2-Channel Stereo

Display

Display Type LCD

Screen Size 2.7"

Touchscreen Yes

Features

Image Stabilization Optical

Lux 3Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed

Built-in Mic Yes

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Light/Flash Light Yes/No

Accessory Shoe None

Tripod Mount 1/4"

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs None

Outputs 1x USB 2.0

1x A/V

Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video/S Video/Audio

Analog Audio/Video Outputs: Included via A/V Remote Terminal

S-Video Outputs: Via optional A/V Remote Jack

Microphone Input No

Headphone Jack No

General System Requirements Windows System

XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7

PMB Ver.5.0 does not support Mac OS

Windows XP SP3, Vista SP2, and Windows 7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported by PMB

Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.09 x 2.32 x 4.45" / 53 x 59 x 113mm

Weight 10 oz / 283.5g

This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to PAL TV standards.