NEWS • AUGUST 26, 2003
Sony Intros DCR-PC330 DV Camcorder
Camera offers 3.31-megapixel still image capture

Sony has introduced a new model in its line of Handycam consumer camcorders. The new DCR-PC330 is a mini-DV camcorder that also offers the ability to capture stills at 3.31 megapixels. It's expected to be available in October.

The DCR-PC330 offers a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and a new advanced primary color filter, designed for both still image capture and video. Other features include:

• Super NightShot infrared system for shooting video in darkness;
• Super SteadyShot system for image stabilization;
• Smooth interval record feature for time-lapse recording;
• 2.5-inch SwivelScreen hybrid touch panel LCD;
• New three-color filter that quadruples the area for each primary color;
• Manual focus ring;
• 10x optical/120x digital zoom;
• Pop-up flash;
• Hologram AF focus system;
• NightFraming system, which uses infrared to frame and capture a still shot with no lighting.

Video can be shot in Mini-DV format or in MPEG-1 (up to the capacity of the camera's flash media). Still images are captured in JPEG format directly to the Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro media (available in capacities up to 1 GB). A 16 MB Memory Stick card is included.[an error occurred while processing this directive]The DCR-PC330 is expected to be available in October for $1,700. For more information, visit http://www.sony.com,/a>.