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Video Camera

1981

  • HVC-F1
    HVC-F1

    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.



1983

  • BMC-100
    BMC-100

    The first Beta Movie video camera incorporating an internal Beta system deck.



1985

  • CCD-V8
    CCD-V8

    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.



1989

  • CCD-TR55

    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.



1995

  • DCR-VX1000
    DCR-VX1000

    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.



1996

  • DCR-PC7
    DCR-PC7

    New Passport Size digital video camera. This was the industry's smallest and lightest model and featured a 2.5-inch flexible LCD viewscreen.



2001

  • DCR-IP7
    DCR-IP7

    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.



2004

  • DCR-DVD201
    DCR-DVD201 

    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.


  • HDR-FX1
    HDR-FX1

    Digital video camcorder compatible with the HDV 1080i standard. This was the world's first* consumer-use digital video camcorder.

    (*as of Sept. 2004 based on Sony research)



2005

  • HDR-HC1
    HDR-HC1

    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.



2006

  • HDR-UX1
    HDR-UX1

    Digital HD Handycam conforming to the AVCHD standard. Records advanced-resolution HD content on 3-inch (8 cm) DVDs.


  • HDR-SR1
    HDR-SR1

    Digital HD Handycam conforming to the AVCHD standard. Records advanced-resolution HD content to hard disk drive.







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