New Sony MiniDV Camcorder

Sony's new MiniDV camcorder (model # DCR-PC120BT) comes with a 1.5 megapixel CCD imager, MPEG Movie Mode and Bluetooth wireless networking technology which allows you to access the Internet without a PC. The Bluetooth wireless network feature can be used three ways. First, upload still images and MPEG video directly to Sony's online photo sharing ImageStation service. At ImageStation.com, you can create a Web album and email invitations to family and friends for online viewing.

Second, you can choose to send text e-mail messages with attached still images and MPEG video directly from the camcorder to a friend's inbox. The PC120BT can also receive text messages up to 1,024 characters.

And third, the DCR-PC120BT camcorder allows for Web browsing and viewing on the camcorder's LCD display. You can view Web pages and download them to the 8MB Memory Stick media for quick access.

To initiate the network feature, the bundled Bluetooth network adaptor is connected to an analog phone line. The camcorder wirelessly communicates with the adaptor, which can be placed up to 30 feet away.

Sony will offer a service designed for easy set-up and connection to the Internet via the DCR-PC120BT Handycam camcorder.

Available in February for about $2,000, the 1-pound, 4-ounce DCR-PC120BT MiniDV camcorder also features:

• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens - The DCR-PC120BT introduces best-in-lens quality with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. Carl Zeiss T* lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones.



• 10X Optical/120X Precision Digital Zoom - Sony's optical zoom brings the action up close and the precision digital zoom uses interpolation technology to make digital zooming cleaner, with less distortion than conventional digital zooms.



• 2.5" Precision SwivelScreen LCD Display - The LCD display provides for sharp and detailed images during playback or when monitoring recording. Users have the choice when shooting to use either the LCD display or the precision color viewfinder.



• Print Image Matching Technology (PIM) - PIM is a printing technology created by Epson America, Inc., that enables printers and camcorders to better work together to create frame-ready photos without complicated preparation. The DCR-PC120BT is the first Sony camcorder to incorporate this technology.



• Worry Free Recording features - Consumers can enjoy high-quality digital video and audio in combination with Sony's advanced Worry Free Recording features, such as SteadyShot Picture Stabilization, the Super NightShot O Lux recording system, InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower System and i.LINK Digital Video Interface.



• Bundled Accessories - The DCR-PC120BT comes equipped with a Bluetooth modem adapter, USB cable and 8 MB Memory Stick media.

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