Product Information
The DCR-IP55 provides a stunning range of powerful shooting and network integration features in one of Sony's most easy to use and elegantly designed models. The new look of the DCR-IP55 has a familiar feel, incorporating many tried and trusted design features found in early Super8 cameras - however dramatically squeezed in size. One example of this is the camcorder's handgrip, providing perfectly ergonomic means of securing the camcorder whilst shooting.The DCR-IP55 offers sophisticated network connectivity options, including Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The DCR-IP55 incorporates a touch sensitive panel, which can be used to control many camcorder functions including camera (spot meter & spot focus), memory (playback zoom & MemoryMix) and video (playback zoom & end search). This is all achieved using just one finger. By using a supplied stylus pen, the camcorder's network functions can also be controlled, which brings web surfing and emailing to the speed and convenience of a PDA. An additional illustration of the ingenuity of this new touch panel is spot focus, where the user touches on a point on the built-in LCD monitor screen and the camera automatically focuses on it. In addition to its i.LINK capabilities, the DCR-IP55 possesses a USB connection for the transfer of large amounts of audiovisual material to your PC. USB streaming allows users to connect the camcorder to their PC via the USB terminal, install USB driver software (not needed if running WindowsXP) and specialist third party conferencing software (such as Windows Netmeeting) and the camcorder is transformed into a sophisticated Webcam. This facility enables users to link up with distant friends and transmit live video via the Internet. Another option providing total PC connectivity is Memory Stick: the DCR-IP55 incorporates MPEGMOVIE AD: this advanced e-Movie function lets users store up to 5 minutes of video material on an supplied 8MB Memory Stick before transferring it directly to your PC for editing, archiving or emailing to friends. Switched to the highest quality-mode, you can even record up to 13 minutes in VHS-like quality on a 128MB Memory Stick. Also the transfer of footage from tape to MemoryStick or the other way round is possible.Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Lens BrandCarl Zeiss
eBay Product ID (ePID)99972342
Product Key Features
Digital Zoom120x
Storage TypeRemovable (Card/Disc/Tape)
Recording DefinitionStandard Definition
ColorGray
Media FormatMicroMV
SeriesSony Handycam
Dimensions
Weight13.53 Oz.
Height2.87in
Additional Product Features
Effective Video Resolution0.7MP
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.44in
Screen DetailsLCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-2.5"-Color
Sensor TypeCCD
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 Sec
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Shooting ModesDigital Photo Mode
Battery Form FactorManufacturer Specific
Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic
Expansion Slot1X Memory Stick
Sensor Size1/4.7in
Display Size2.5in
Still Image FormatJPEG
Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic
Webcam CapabilityYes
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Display RotationRotating
Digital Video FormatMPEG2
Screen Size2.0 in.5"
Family LineSony Handycam
TypeStandard
Microphone TechnologyElectret Condenser
Optical Sensor Qty1
Min Shutter Speed1/4 Sec
Night ModeYes
Focal Length Range3.7mm-37mm
Display TypeLCD
Min Illumination7 Lux
Lens Filter Size30mm
Additional FeaturesBuilt-In Speaker, Demonstration Mode, Touch-Screen, Nightshot System, Still Shot Capability, Backlight Compensation, Dpof Support, USB Compatibility, Lanc Port, Color Viewfinder
Resolution1.0MP
Flash TypePop-Up Flash
Recording SpeedSp
Recording SystemNTSC
Effective Flash Range0.3m-2.5m
Run Time Up toUp to 70 Min
Microphone TypeMicrophone-Built-In-Electret Condenser-Stereo
Connector Types1X Control-L (Lanc), 1X S-Video Input / Output, 1X IEEE 1394 (FireWire/I.Link), 1X USB, 1X Composite Video/Audio (Input/Output)
Flash ModesRed-Eye Reduction, Off Mode, Auto Mode, Flash on Mode
Viewfinder TypeLCD
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick, SD Memory Card