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DCR-VX2100 Digital Handycam® Camcorder
Model number:
DCR-VX2100
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Offering the greatest video results of all Sony MiniDV models, the Sony DCR-VX2100 lets you capture amazing sound and vision, while manual zoom and focus rings give you complete control.
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- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
MiniDV Recording
Offers up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X color bandwidth (vs. VHS) and significantly higher S/N ratio, to provide stunning video performance.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick® Media
Capture digital still images at 640x480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick® media for easy transfer to PC’s for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices.
Aspherical Ground Glass 58mm Lens
Larger diameter allows more light to strike the Advanced HAD™ CCD imagers for greater detail and clarity, while the aspherical lens reduces optical distortion, and provide better corner-to-corner focus.
Precision Color Viewfinder (180K Pixels)
Increased pixel count provides more detail and clarity of video subjects.
Stamina Power Management System 9 Hours (Using Optional NP-F960)
The Sony DCR-VX2100 can record for up to 9 hours or playback for up to 13 hours (with LCD screen off) on a single charge with the optional NP-F9603.
i.LINK®2 DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
530 Lines of Horizontal Video Resolution
Advanced HAD™ Megapixel CCD technology, combined with high-quality optics provide outstanding video performance with up to 530 horizontal lines of resolution.
12X Optical/48X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
Manual Zoom Ring
Allows user operated manual zoom speed for more flexibility and control.
Manual Exposure Dial
Create your own special look by controlling the camera’s exposure amount manually, allowing in less or more light for creative control.
Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot® System that minimizes even high frequency shake and vibration using motion sensors and an optical active prism stabilization system, for better performance even in difficult shooting situations.
Progressive Shutter System
Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.
3 CCD Imaging System
Each 1/3" CCD has 380,000 pixels for brilliant digital picture-quality.
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology
Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.
2.5" Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display4 (211K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 211K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD Screens.
Manual Shutter Speed
Gives you optimum control over the shutter speed based upon shooting environment or desired effect.
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect". Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
Intelligent Accessory Shoe
Provides power, on/off and special operational commands to a variety of Sony Intelligent Accessories via an 8-pin interface. This enables easy synchronized operation between the Handycam® camcorder and such accessories as video lights, infrared lights and microphones without additional batteries or cables.
Product Profile
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Product Warranty
Product Specifications
Hardware
- Light/Flash : N/A
- Docking Station : N/A
Audio
- Recording Format : Stereo
- Microphone : Yes (Built-in)
- Dolby® Digital Output : PCM
Convenience Features
- Low Light Capability : N/A
- Digital Picture Effect(s) : Flash, Luminance Key, Old Movie, Still, Trail
- Fader Effect(s) : Dot Fader, Fader, Monotone, Overlap, Wipe
- Picture Effect(s) : Black & White, Negative Art, Sepia, Slim, Solarize and Stretch
- Movie Mode(s) : N/A
- PictBridge Compatible : N/A
- Easy Operation : End Search
- Multiple Language Display : Yes
- Slide Show Mode : Yes
- Remote Control : Yes
- Tilting : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Mini Plug)
- Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (Mini Plug)
- Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)3
- Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)3
- USB Port(s) : N/A
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : N/A
- Headphone Jack : Yes (Stereo Mini)
- Microphone Input : Yes (Stereo Mini)
- i.LINK® Interface : Yes3
- LANC Terminal : Yes (Stereo Mini)
- S-Video Input(s) : Yes
- S-Video Output(s) : Yes
- Remote Jack : N/A
Video
- Analog-to-Digital Converter : Yes (with Pass Through)
- Video Recording System : 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
General
- Imaging Device : 1/3" Advanced HAD™ CCD
- Pixel Gross : 380k
- Video Actual : 340K Pixels (per Imager)
- Still Actual : 340K Pixels
- Recording Media : MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick Duo™ Media (sold separately)
- Recording and Playback Times : SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to 90 min.
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : Aspherical Ground Glass
- 35mm Equivalent : 43.2-518.4mm (Camera Mode), 43.2-518.4mm (Memory Mode)
- Aperture : f1.6-f2.4
- Digital Zoom : 48X
- Filter Diameter : 58mm
- Focal Distance : 6.0-72mm
- Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual Ring
- Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
- Shutter Speed : 1/4-1/10,000 (Manually Adjustable)
- Minimum Illumination : 1 Lux
- Optical Zoom : 12X
- Exposure : Manual Dial (19 Steps)
- Resolution : VGA
Software
- Supplied Software : N/A
- Operating System Compatibility : N/A
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : 3 lbs 5 oz (1500g) including the hood and lens cap, 3 lbs 9 oz (1.6Kg) inc. NP-F330 rechageable battery pack and DVM60 cassette.
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 4 8/11" x 6 4/15 "x 15 7/15" (120 x 159 x 393mm)
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-F330)
- Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : 4.0W/ 4.7W/ 5.0W (VF/LCD/VF LCD)
Convenience
- Image Stabilization : Yes (Optical)
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : N/A
- Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
- Scene Mode(s) : Aperture Priority, Low Lux Mode, Shutter Speed Priority, Sports Lesson, Sunset & Moon
- USB Streaming : N/A
- Accessory Shoe : Yes (Intelligent)
- White Balance : Auto, Hold, Indoor, Outdoor
Display
- LCD Screen : 2.5" (211K Pixels Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)4
- Viewfinder : Color (180K Pixels, Precision)
Video Specs
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
In the Box
- Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-811)
- Stereo A/V Cable
- Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L15)
- 8MB Memory Stick Media
- Lens Hood
- InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F330)
- 2AA Batteries
- Shoulder Strap
Camcorder Cable
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Handycam® Audio Video Adaptor Cable
$19.99
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4.9" i.LINK™ Cable (4-pin to 4-pin)
$39.99
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Handycam® Component Video Cable
$49.99
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4.9" i.LINK™ Cable (4-pin to 6-pin)
$39.99
Camcorder Case
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Soft Carrying Case
$249.99
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Professional Handycam® Carrying Case
$399.99
Camcorder Power
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Portable Handycam® AC Adaptor
$49.99
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DC Car Battery Adapter
$69.99
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AC/DC Adapter and Battery Charger
$169.99
Camcorder Battery
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InfoLithium® L Series Battery
$149.99
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InfoLITHIUM® L Series Battery
$59.99
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InfoLithium® L Series Battery
$99.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$49.99
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - NP-F570 InfoLithium® L Series Battery
$29.95
Camcorder Lens Filters
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58mm Polarizing Filter Kit
$99.99
Camcorder Microphone
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Gun Microphone
$229.99
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High Grade Stereo Microphone
$99.99
Tripod/Remote Control
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Remote Control Tripod
$499.99
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Remote Commander
$49.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
MiniDV Media
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MiniDV Cleaning Cassette
$14.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 2 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
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Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: MrGadgetman (Houston, TX)
Date: Mar 12, 2009
I've had this product for 1-2 years
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Best SD MiniDV camera
Pros: Awesome image quality, LCD visible in broad daylight, body finish
Cons: Viewfinder (EVF) hard to see through, some tiny switches
This camera takes the best SD video I have seen, especially when the sun goes down. In dimmly lit stadiums and parties it records just as sharp as if you were outside in the daytime. Lighting is optional, not a necessity. Very impressive low light performance. Great stereo mic sensitivity and pick-up with 16-bit recording. The weight is managable. The matte body finish helps keep the camera clean and free of prints and stains. This camera has loads of adjustments, and manual options and probably more features than most would need. great compatiblity thru i.Link with several video editing software. Some of the tiny switches are a little too close together to use on the fly without looking, but that is a trivial complaint. The biggest flaw is the EVF. You have to position your eye square on the eye cup and look straight down the center of the diopter or the image distorts and blurs, which is distracting at times and can force a "false" focus adjust. It is easier at times to just use the flip-out LCD. Otherwise, if you want the best non-HD image with good sound then this is your camera. We have been using them for years. I logged on to buy another for my business. Pitty they are no longer for sale.
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Reviewer: MrLVideoTeacher (Central California)
Date: Dec 13, 2008
I've had this product for 2-5 years
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VX-2100
Pros: Bullet Proof with great image capturing capability
Cons: No 24fps capability
I have put this camera in the hands of high school video students for 4 years and the camera still works as well as the day we purchased the camera. I own 1 for my personal use in my small production company and swear by this camera.
- Available storage capacity of Memory Stick media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123.
- i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
- Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
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