Full HD camcorders from Sony with best-ever picture performance and sound
-World’s first1 Balanced Optical SteadyShot for even more stable images while walking/zooming (HDR-PJ760VE)
-Increased built-in projector models led by the HDR-PJ760VE capable of displaying 100-inch screen size (diagonal)
-The world’s smallest and lightest2 3D Handycam (HDR-TD20VE)
This year’s Handycam line-up from Sony brings out the professional movie-maker in everyone with better-than-ever looking Full HD video and crisper, clearer sound.
Using advanced technology from Sony, consumers are now able to shoot more stable, blur-free video and stills, even at tele-settings where other camcorders disappoint with shaky, hard-to-watch footage. Beautifully detailed video and still images are able to be captured, even when the image is zoomed in on. Record crisper, clearer dialogue, even when the wind is gusting.
The new HDR-PJ760VE can turn any wall, ceiling or handy surface into an impromptu movie theatre. Add an extra dimension to those special memories with the HDR-TD20VE, the smallest 3D Handycam offering yet from Sony adding exciting new features for satisfying, immersive images.
New Features for Better HD Video and Sound
The new HDR-PJ760VE introduces Balanced Optical SteadyShot, a sophisticated new stabilisation system that gives more stable, professional looking images with HD video or still shooting. Stabilisation is now applied to the whole optical system, including lens and Exmor R CMOS image sensor. The result is a best-ever anti-shake performance that is up to 13x more efficient than previous models (when both models are in the standard mode). It is effective at all zoom settings, from wide angle to telephoto.
The HDR-PJ760VE also features a built-in projector that is built directly into the camcorder’s flip-out LCD panel. With its upgraded brightness and focus, the projector enables up to 100 inch scale projection.
Handycam does not just capture amazing Full HD video and stills – it also sounds better than ever. Powered by a new Advanced Sound Processor, it automatically detects troublesome wind noise when shooting outdoors and uses a sophisticated algorithm to intelligently reduce wind noise, especially low- and mid-range frequencies that interfere with speech clarity. Human voices sound better as well. Closer Voice uses Face Detection to recognise people in the scene and advanced audio processing boosts microphone directionality, optimises speech and reduces background noise for clearer, sharper dialogue.
Introduced in the Sony Cyber-shot series last year, ‘By Pixel Super Resolution’ analyses neighbouring pixels, detecting patterns that are matched against the camera’s image database. The new HDR-PJ760VE uses this extra information to produce extremely high-resolution still photos up to 24.1 effective megapixel, packed with detail.
Smaller, More Powerful Full HD 3D Handycam
Following the launch of the world’s first ‘Double Full HD’ 3D consumer camcorder in 2011, the new compact HDR-TD20VE is around 66% the size of its predecessor. A matched stereoscopic G Lens pair with 10x optical zoom (12x extended zoom in 3D and 17x extended zoom in 2D) is teamed with dual Exmor R CMOS sensors and dual BIONZ image processors.
This dual recording system captures 3D video in 1920×1080 Full HD to enjoy on your 3D TV with active shutter glasses. Shots can also be viewed on the 8.8cm (3.5-inch) Xtra Fine 3D touchscreen LCD without the need to use glasses. New AUTO 3D depth adjustment ensures more natural, comfortable 3D viewing. The distance between each camcorder lens has also been optimised to create an even more realistic stereoscopic effect. 3D close-ups are now even closer: minimum camera-to-subject distance is now 30cm, compared with the previous model’s 80cm.
Other HDR-TD20VE features shared with selected 2D Handycam models include iAUTO with Auto Wind Noise Reduction; geotagging with GPS; versatile Manual controls; and a built-in USB cable for easy file transfers and quick charging from your PC.