Youre always making memories. So dont stop capturing them. The DCR-SR42
Handycam contains 30 GB of built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) storage for up to 20
hours of recording time (LP). A generous 2.5-inch touch-panel LCD monitor keeps
all the controls at your fingertips, while 40x optical and 2000x digital zoom
keep all the action up close and personal. And when it comes time to share your
memories, it couldnt be easier than with the one-touch DVD burn capability and
the Memory Stick Duo media slot. The DCR-SR42 puts the simplicity back into
shooting and sharing your videos.
1/6-inch Advanced HAD CCD imager
1/6-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K effective pixels
provides stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video (up to 500 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image performance.
40x optical/2000x digital zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition,
the Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer,
with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario- Tessar lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating for increased
contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
2.5-inch touch-panel Swivel Screen LCD
The 2.5-inch LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity. The high-resolution
123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles and
provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.
Handycam Station included
Simply placing the camcorder on the supplied Handycam Station cradle provides
quick connections to a compatible TV for viewing or a PC for editing and
sharing, all while charging the battery so your camcorder is always ready to go.
Memory Stick Duo media slot
Capture still images up to 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo
media for easy transfer to PCs and emailing, printing, or sharing video and
images with other compatible Memory Stick media devices.
Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that controls an even higher
range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of
smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization
systems.
On-screen zoom and record buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-SR42 features zoom and record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility
when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.
USB 2.0 interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your hard disk Handycam to the
computer and fast transfer of video and still images for editing. The camcorder
can also be used as an external storage device, convenient for archiving,
storing and trasporting your videos and still images.
DVDirect compatibility
The DVDirect system allows for easy transfer to a stand-alone DVD burner via
USB 2.0. The VRD-VC30 allows for easy transfer of video for DVD Burning. While
the VRD-MC3 allows for seamless transfer of both video and still images for
archiving on a DVD.
Easy PC backup
Easily back up your footage to your PC using the supplied software. The footage
will be stored on your PC's hard drive for archiving purposes and viewing at a
later time; the footage is stored by date allowing for quick access. In
addition, only new footage is transferred to your PC each time you backup your
footage.
One-touch disc burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply
connect your DCR-SR42 to your PC via the Handycam Station and supplied USB
cable, and press the one-touch disc burn button.
HDD Smart Protection
A unique Shock Absorber protects the Hard Disk Drive from physical damage if the
unit is dropped. When the 3G Sensor detects a drop (loss of gravity), the power
to the Hard Disk Drive is turned off in order to prevent damage; during this
time the DCR-SR42 remains powered on and recording video to the built-in buffer.
Once the unit has recovered from the drop the buffer is then recorded to the
Hard Disk Drive.
Super NightShot Plus infrared system
With Sony's Super NightShot infrared system, you can capture natural-looking
video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using
the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common
with earlier low-light recording systems.
