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Holiday gift Sony DVD camcorder
Mark Peters : November 15th 2005 - 22:40 CET
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 Holiday gift Sony DVD camcorder : Driving the popularity of DVD camcorders, Sony announced it is the first company to sell more than one million of the disc-based units. According to the latest market research from NPD Intellect, the DVD format now accounts for 22 percent of the camcorder market, double a year ago. And Sony DVD Handycam camcorders represent a whopping 85 percent of this unit total here in the U.S. Sony also leads the total U.S. camcorder industry with nearly 50 percent market share for all camcorder sales. Addressing the expanding appetite for a home theatre experience, several of the Sony DVD camcorders provide surround sound recording. Those of you who don't know anything for a holiday gift, Sony has some ideas..
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 Surprise Gift - DVD camcorder
"IDC believes that over the next five years, more than two-billion gigabytes of family stories and funny moments will be recorded, shared and stored on DVD, all thanks to innovative and easy to use products like Sony DVD Handycam camcorders," said Chris Chute, IDC's camcorder analyst. Starting at about $600, the DVD Handycam camcorder line includes five models, delivering such features as Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround recording, DVD+RW/-RW/-R compatibility, and touch-panel displays.
Holiday Season gift - Sony camcorder
"People have responded to how easy it is to record and share memories on DVD," said Linda Vuolo, director for camcorders at Sony Electronics. "By offering well-designed and feature-rich Handycam models, we've taken the lead in the sales of DVD camcorders and have helped to create a whole new market."
Sony DVD403 camcorder - Multimedia
This unique technology incorporates built-in, multichannel microphones, so you can record your home movies in dramatic 5.1 channel digital surround sound for an immersive audio experience. This feature-rich model also has a 3.3 (gross) Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD for higher picture quality video and outstanding three Megapixel still images. For viewing on wide-screen televisions, the model has a 2.7-inch wide hybrid SwivelScreen touch-panel LCD screen. That's allows you switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. Easy menu control and the ability to see the screen whether shooting in bright daylight or a dark room, ensures that you always get the best shot. A Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens and built-in flash complete this fully-equipped package.
Sony DVD7 - Design and LCD display
Another highlight of the line, the Sony DCR-DVD7 model has a distinctive new design sure to be the subject of envy on soccer sidelines and at school plays everywhere. The Sony DCR-DVD7 camcorder is compact model and has a one-of-a-kind round shape, which is extremely comfortable in the hand. "The design alone of this model is enough to motivate hours of movie-making", Vuolo noted. The Sony DCR-DVD7 camcorder is gripped much like a digital camera, where full advantage can be taken of its 2.5-inch Hybrid Touch Panel LCD Screen. It has an Advanced HAD CCD and convenient features like Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization and the NightShot Infrared System.
About Sony
Sony Electronics is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the USA holding company for Sony's USA based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include: Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Sony Pictures Entertainment; Sony Broadband Entertainment; Sony Computer Entertainment America; Metreon; and Sony Plaza Public Arcade and Sony Wonder Technology Lab.
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