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HVC-F1
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With Sony's own unique MF Trinicon imaging tube, this device offered high-quality video with horizontal resolution of 300 lines. Its large-aperture lens offered a bright F value of 1.4 and optical zoom up to 6X. |
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| 1983 |
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BMC-100
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The first Beta Movie video camera incorporating an internal Beta system deck. |
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| 1985 |
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CCD-V8
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The first video camcorder capable of recording video on standard 8mm videotape. The newly developed 250,000-pixel CCD was used as the imaging device, and with a motor-driven 6X zoom, the camera offered advanced image recording while weighing a mere 1.97kg. |
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| 1989 |
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CCD-TR55
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This 8mm video camera was lovingly nicknamed the “Handycam.” This featherweight 790g model took the world by storm under the “Passport Size” marketing slogan. Featuring all the latest state-of-the art technology, this model offered video enthusiasts an easy and convenient means of recording on-the-go. |
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| 1995 |
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DCR-VX1000
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The first DV video camera. With a 3-CCD pickup device, this high-end model provided advanced picture quality comparable to professional models. This device was the first in its class to feature a DV interface. |
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| 1996 |
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DCR-PC7
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New Passport Size digital video camera. This was the industry's smallest and lightest model and featured a 2.5-inch flexible LCD viewscreen. |
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| 2001 |
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DCR-IP7
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Utilizing a MICROMV cassette led to size reductions measuring approximately 1/3 the mini-DV cassette in terms of cubic volume. With the additional incorporation of Bluetooth functionality, this “Network Handycam IP” was a compact, lightweight, and high quality camcorder that could be linked directly to a network without the need for intermediate connection to a PC. |
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| 2004 |
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DCR-DVD201
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This model utilized 8cm-diameter DVD as the recording media. The device featured ease of operation unique to DVDs, including the convenience of viewing scenes on the user's DVD player immediately after shooting. |
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HDR-FX1
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Digital video camcorder compatible with the HDV 1080i standard. This was the world's first* consumer-use digital video camcorder.
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| 2005 |
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HDR-HC1
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Put the power of digital HD in the hands of consumers and made recording a breeze. Offers the exceptional resolution of HD (1080i) and extremely compact thanks to the newly developed CMOS sensor. |
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| 2006 |
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HDR-UX1
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Digital HD Handycam conforming to the AVCHD standard. Records advanced-resolution HD content on 3-inch (8 cm) DVDs. |
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HDR-SR1
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Digital HD Handycam conforming to the AVCHD standard. Records advanced-resolution HD content to hard disk drive. |
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