DVD format video recording delivers excellent digital picture and sound quality.
3.3-megapixel gross CCD imager with a large 1/3-inch advanced HAD (hole accumulation diode) CCD provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video.
Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens precision guarantees a crisp and clear image every time.
Surround sound enhances sound by adding a widespread or 3-dimensional sound pattern to your videos, mimicking the sound characteristics of a theater or live performance with wide sonic range when played back with 5.1ch audio through your home theater system.
DVD-R/-RW/+RW-compatible, and with DVD-RW and DVD+RW you can rerecord more than 1,000 times on a single disc.
Visual index uses a simple chapter menu to display your video footage and provide a quick search of your favorite scenes or still pictures without the hassle of wading through endless tape. Just choose your chapter and watch!
Enhanced 16:9
2.7-inch wide 16:9 hybrid touch panel LCD with recording and zoom buttons on the LCD frame
The Sony DCR-DVD403's adjustable 2.7-inch wide LCD with touch panel
Active interface shoe provides a location directly on the camcorder to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories.
Super SteadyShot controls a higher range of shake and vibration frequencies to ensure your home videos are recorded with a high level of smoothness.
Super NightShot plus uses infrared light to let your camcorder record images in colour in total darkness.
Stamina battery performance gives you up to five hours recording on one complete charge using an optional NP-P90 battery pack.
USB 2.0 interface provides an excellent digital editing solution with an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images.
Picture Package software lets you easily organize still images and video content and turn them into stunning music videos.
Progressive shutter system is a mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while using an interlaced scanning system, resulting in digital still images that are sharp and clear with excellent definition.
Analog digital signal conversion lets you convert or record any analog NTSC video source (e.g., VHS) to digital via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital camcorder directly into a PC via the i.Link interface for easy editing of analog footage.
Easy Handycam button changes the camcorder's settings to auto mode for simple operation.
Intelligent program AE (auto exposure)
InfoLithium battery system indicates power remaining in minutes and is not prone to "memory effect," as Ni-Cd batteries are.
Multilanguage operation: English, Simplified English, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, and Korean.
Manual focus allows you the option of extremely accurate and detailed videos and pictures.
Remote commander control included.