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Sony DCR-IP5 MicroMV Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5" Hybrid LCD by Sony
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Sony Model: DCR Color: Silver Product features: - 2.5 inch color LCD monitor and color EVF
- Records in MPEG2 video format--the same format used in DVDs
- Features composite and S-Video outputs
- 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
- MicroMV camcorder
Description of Sony DCR-IP5 MicroMV Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5" Hybrid LCDThe newest digital format on the market, MicroMV records video and audio encoded as MPEG-2, which is the format used for DVD video. While this is a unique and intriguing feature, it's buttressed by the incredibly small size of the camera itself. While MicroMV might be the wave of the future, there are some unanswered questions in the present, but those concern the camcorder's interoperability with computers (most video-editing programs are made to work with the DV standard, not MPEG-2) rather than its shooting abilities.
All that said, your biggest question is probably, just how small is the DCR-IP5? It measures less than 2 inches wide, 3 inches high, and just over 3 inches deep. In other words, it's the smallest digital camcorder we've seen. Amazingly, Sony crammed a 10x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD onto this thing, which means they didn't sacrifice anything in their quest for smallness.
The DCR-IP5 uses Super SteadyShot image stabilization to avoid the shakes normally associated with high zoom levels. Image stabilization will likely be your best friend when using the IP5, as its small size and weight lend themselves to the small camera movements likely to result in shaky footage. The camera comes with S-video, composite video, and IEEE 1394 ports.
Product Description
DCR-IP5, the world's smallest handycam, features a revolutionary ultra-compact recording media. Also known as the "Network Handycam IP (Image Portal)", the basic concept for using "IP" is to stand for the new generation, MPEG-2 recording format and PC/network friendly format, which is different from the conventional video camera concept. The DCR-IP5 makes use of an innovative new storage medium to achieve its minute proportions. The MICROMV cassette is barely as large as a postage stamp, with a size that's 70% smaller than a MiniDV cassette.
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