Sony Hard-disk DCR-SR88 120GB

Record life's special moments directly to the 120GB hard disk drive (HDD) or optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media cards with the DCR-SR88 Handy-cam® camcorder. Featuring Face Detection technology, it's never been easier to capture faces. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers high-resolution images, while a 60X optical / 2000X digital zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition to built-in video light, this camcorder has a vibrant 2.7" touch panel display (measured diagonally) which rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles.

120GB hard disk drive:

A built-in 120GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 91 hours of video footage in SD LP mode. In addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives you peace of mind by preventing any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.

2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display

The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K 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.

LED Video Light

The DCR-SR88 features a light that can assist in low-light situations.

1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imagery:

A 1/8" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imagery provides stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance.

Includes 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 (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites^.

Face Index function:

Face Index makes it easier than ever 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.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with Steady-shot®:

The DCR-SR88 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 Steady-shot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Face Detection

Face Detection technology recognizes faces anywhere in the frame and automatically adjusts exposure to help capture faces brightly and clearly.

Power On by opening LCD display:

Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

Direct connection with DVD burner (sold separately):

The DCR-SR88 supports a direct connection with the VRD-P1 DVD burner (sold separately), 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.

One Touch Disc Burn:

Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.

USB 2.0 interface:

A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:

60X optical zoom help you capture close-up action while keeping your distance. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Direct Copy to external HDD w/o 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 (sold separately), 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 cam-corder’s handy playback features.

Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo™ and SD 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 80GB hard disk drive or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ or SD media (both sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the HDD to the Memory Stick® media -- without using a PC.

Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic:

The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialog and crisp, discrete sounds.

Record and zoom controls on LCD:

The DCR-SR88 features an additional set of record and zoom buttons on the LCD screen, give you more control and flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

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 (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.

Product Specifications

Hardware

• Assignable Dial : No

• Light/Flash : LED Video Light

• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual

• Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media

• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

Product Description Attributes

• Memo : Future 2010 Model, U2 added, copy added

Convenience

• Face Detection : Yes (Exposure Only)

• Image Stabilization : Steady-shot® image stabilization

• Low Light Capability : Minimum 3 lux

• Quick On : Yes

• x.v.Color™ : No

• Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)

• Face Index : Yes

• Film Roll Index : Yes

• Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

• Hybrid : Yes

• Fader Effect(s) : Black, White

• Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)

• Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow

• Photo Capture from Movie : Yes

• Easy Operation : No

• Slide Show Mode : Yes

• Direct Copy : Yes

Display

• LCD Screen : 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display

Video

• Format : SD (MPEG2)

• Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

General

• Imaging Device : 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor

• Pixel Gross : 680K

• Video Actual : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

• Video Resolution : 720 x 480 (4:3)

• Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

• Still Picture Resolution : 680K pixels

• Recording Media : 120GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)

• Recording and Playback Times : Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1830 min., SP = up to 2630 min., LP = up to 5510 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo® Media (sold separately): Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.

Audio

• Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch

• Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience Features

• Multiple Language Display : Yes

• BRAVIA® Sync™ : No

Inputs and Outputs

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

• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

• USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

• S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)

Weights and Measurements

• Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 9oz (280g), w battery 11oz (320g)

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 4 1/4 inch (56 x 65 x 105mm)

Power

• Battery Type : Info LITHIUM® with Accu Power™ Meter System (NP-FV30)

• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adapter)

• Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.0W

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®

• 35mm Equivalent : 39 - 2340mm (16:9 ), 44 - 2640mm (4:3)

• Aperture : F1.8-6.0

• Digital Zoom : 2000x

• Filter Diameter : 30mm

• Focal Distance : 1.8 - 108mm

• Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

• Shutter Speed : Auto (Slow Shutter ON) 1/30 - 1/500; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF) 1/60 - 1/500

• Minimum Illumination : 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

• Optical Zoom : 60x

• Resolution : 680K pixel

Software

• Supplied Software : PMB Ver.5.0 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit), Windows 7, 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Not supported by Mac OS.

• Operating System Compatibility : "Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. "